Privatisation
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
Temasek-backed consortium to take China’s ANE private at HK$14.33 billion valuation
[SINGAPORE/HONG KONG] ANE (Cayman) said on Tuesday (Oct 28) a consortium comprising its largest shareholder, Centurium Capital, Temasek Holdings and True Light have offered to take it private in a dea...
Temasek-led consortium makes offer to delist China’s ANE in Hong Kong
The consortium is working with advisers on the take-private proposal, but the negotiations have been challenging
Genting Bhd moves to privatise Genting Malaysia in RM6.7 billion deal
The conglomerate says the deal would improve capital allocation and operational efficiency
HSBC plans to privatise Hang Seng at US$37 billion valuation
The lender plans to refrain from share buybacks in the coming three quarters as it seeks to restore its capital ratio to its operating range
Competition watchdog clears Econ Healthcare acquisition, says deal has not substantially lessened competition
This is in view of the low market shares of the parties involved in the acquisition, among other reasons
Toyota Industries 4.7 trillion yen buyout plan faces antitrust delays
The takeover bid is now is not likely to happen until at least February 2026
JPMorgan’s US$20 billion EA deal marks win over private credit
The bank makes the commitment through its leveraged-finance arm, not its private credit strategy
Electronic Arts buyout talk highlights video game struggles as growth slows
Observers worry the move suggests EA executives are looking for an exit because of concerns about the future of the video-game industry
