Privatisation
Elliott raises Toyota Industries stake in push to block buyout
The US fund now owns around 7.1% of Toyota Industries
GuocoLand’s rationale for privatising its Malaysian arm not strong
But the proposed move could be the SGX-listed group’s way of priming itself to be privatised in future
Low Keng Huat privatisation imminent as offeror secures over 90% of shares
Consistent Record’s final offer of S$0.78 a share is 8.3% or S$0.06 higher than its initial price
Singapore’s small and mid-caps: Investors hunt for ‘hidden gems’ as analysts eye privatisation candidates, structural plays
Picks may lie beyond the iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index
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
Low Keng Huat controlling shareholders up offer price to S$0.78 per share, extend closing date
Revised offer represents an increase of 8.3% or S$0.06 over the initial offer price
CEO of Salonpas maker seeks to take the 450 billion yen drug firm private
The Japanese government has been promoting cheaper generic medicines and pushing drugmakers to cut prices as its population ages
Can Singapore family-owned property empires last far beyond three generations?
Applying lessons from Geneva’s Pictet family
Concerns of weak prospects at Low Keng Huat belie a history of strong shareholder returns
Its shares have delivered a higher total return over the past 15 years than the STI as well as property groups such as CDL, Hongkong Land and UOL
Owning luxury hotels is tough but can be richly rewarding for patient capital
Jardine Matheson and Frasers Property could gain from hotel ownership over the long term
