Jardine Matheson

Singapore stocks fall as US strikes Iran despite peace talks; STI down 0.8%

Across the broader market, losers beat gainers 322 to 257, after 1.9 billion securities change hands

Industry observers think recent moves by C&C's parent company could be preparations for a sale of the unit.

Shareholder change ‘not a new thing’; firm’s strength comes from its talent: Cycle & Carriage MD

The Singapore and Malaysia car retailer’s staying power stems from its management and people, says Wilfrid Foo

 It may be a matter of time before Jardine C&C will have to respond to the impact of Chinese EVs in its other key markets too
MARK TO MARKET

Is Jardine C&C likely to be taken private?

Most of its value resides in Jakarta-listed Astra International, while its own parent has secondary listing in Singapore

Cycle & Carriage was awarded the Mercedes-Benz franchise in 1951, making it the first enterprise to represent the German car brand in South-east Asia.
HOCK LOCK SIEW

Shedding the iconic ‘Cycle & Carriage’ will be a loss – but perhaps a necessary one for Jardine

Its famous Mercedes-Benz dealerships in Singapore and Malaysia account for only 4 to 5% of the company’s total earnings

The Straits Times Index is down 8.48 points at 4,855.33, while the iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index is up eight points at 1,445.12.
STOCKS

Blue chips close lower in Singapore; STI slides 0.2%

Across the broader market, decliners beat gainers 302 to 262, as 1.5 billion securities worth S$2 billion change hands

Jardine Matheson's increased earnings come despite revenue falling 4% year on year to US$34.2 billion.

Jardine Matheson 2025 underlying profit up 11% at US$1.7 billion

The group’s final dividend of US$1.75 a share brings its full-year payout to US$2.35 a share

Under the terms of the deal first proposed in October 2025, Jardine Matheson acquired the remaining 11.96 per cent of Mandarin Oriental shares it did not already own.

Mandarin Oriental to delist from SGX on Jan 20 following privatisation

The company was valued at around US$4.2 billion at the time of the offer

Mandarin Oriental has received the proceeds from the sale of the top 13 floors of the property, its rooftop signage and 50 parking spaces. The buyers are Alibaba Group and Ant Group.

Mandarin Oriental to distribute One Causeway Bay sale proceeds in special dividend on Jan 22

The dividend, at US$0.60 a share, will be paid to shareholders on the registers of members at the close of business on Jan 9