Central Global Berhad’s Proposed Private Placement Approved by Bursa Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 23, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Central Global Berhad's ("CGB") proposed private placement of up to 18 million new ordinary shares has been approved by Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad ("Bursa Securities").



CGB executive chairman Dato' Faisal Zelman



CGB is a manufacturer of specialised industrial tapes and label stocks that pioneered industrial hi-temp masking tapes manufacturing and is a one-stop solution provider for crepe paper masking. The Group's other business is construction, where it recently won a subcontract valued at RM100.54 million to upgrade water supply infrastructure in Lahad Datu, Sabah.

A letter from Bursa Securities dated 22 April 2021 was received by TA Securities Holdings Berhad ("TA Securities"), the advisor and placement agent for CGB, informing of the approval for the listing and quotation of up to 18 million new ordinary shares to be issued pursuant to the proposed private placement.

The proposed private placement is subject to CGB and TA Securities fully complying with the relevant provisions under the Main Market Listing Requirements of the proposed private placement; that CGB and TA Securities inform Bursa Securities upon completion of the proposed private placement; that CGB furnishes Bursa Securities with a written confirmation of the Group's compliance with the terms and conditions of Bursa Securities' approval once the proposed private placement is completed; and, in the event the proposed private placement is not completed before the next annual general meeting ("AGM"), that CGB furnishes a certified true copy of the resolution passed by shareholders for a general mandate under Sections 75 and 76 of the Companies Act, 2016 at the Group's forthcoming AGM.

CGB executive chairman Dato' Faisal Zelman said, "We are glad for the approval as we have plans in the pipeline to expand our manufacturing and construction businesses. We need new machinery that is more efficient and cost-effective for our manufacturing operations and we will use part of the proceeds to fund a construction project in Pulau Pinang."

"As we have plans beyond the immediate ones for both the manufacturing and construction businesses, we are also allocating a portion of the proceeds for future growth as well as having a portion for working capital purposes."

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Bina Puri wins RM183 million building job in Nepal

KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 20, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Bina Puri Holdings Bhd (BPURI) has successfully secured a new international contract worth Nepalese Rupee NPR 5.2 billion (equivalent RM183 million) for the New Construction Project of Supreme Court Building Complex at Ramshahpath, Kathmandu, a project funded by the Government of Nepal.





A filing to Bursa Malaysia today showed that Bina Puri together with Kalika Construction Pvt Ltd and Samanantar Nirman Sewa Pvt Ltd had entered into a joint venture agreement to form "Bina Puri – Kalika – Samanantar JV" to construct the project.

The construction project is awarded by the Supreme Court of Nepal with a contract period of 36 months. It will consist of 7-storey building including two basements, RCC framed structure building with complete finishing, landscaping and MEP (Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Works along with firefighting) works.

Group Executive Director Datuk Matthew Tee said: "We have been actively participating in the tender for projects both local and overseas to further replenish our orderbook. With the latest award mentioned, the Group's latest project book order will increase to RM1.9 billion."

Kalika Construction Pvt Ltd is a leading well-known "A" class construction company of Nepal having over 40 years of experience in all types of construction works. It was founded in 1976 and its parent company, Kalika Group operates in five business sectors: Hydropower, Construction, Software Outsourcing, International Trading and FM Radio/Media. The Kalika Group is one of Nepal's largest and most respected business conglomerates.

Whereas Samanantar Nirman Sewa Pvt. Ltd. was founded in 1993 and is currently one of Nepal's growing and most reputable construction companies by successfully delivering a range of projects for government and other market sectors. The works completed by the company comprises of government building, hospitals, water supply system, river protection, roads and infrastructures development in different sectors.

According to the management of Bina Puri, the company's affiliation with Kalika is through both countries' membership in the International Federation of Asian and Western Pacific Contractors' Associations (IFAWPCA) represented by the Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM) and Federation of Contractors Associations of Nepal (FCAN). IFAWPCA groups together the fraternity of builders from nineteen (19) member countries in the Asia and Western Pacific region.

A dynamic international organization, IFAWPCA plays a critical role in promoting international fellowship and cooperation; in developing beneficial relationships between governments and contractors in the region, and in establishing cooperative working arrangements in the furtherance of civil and building construction projects.

Bina Puri is among the earliest Malaysian construction company to venture overseas since 1995. Bina Puri had previously completed a five-star Hyatt Regency Hotel in Kathmandu, Nepal in April 2000 valued at RM39 million. Among the shareholders of the hotel is the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

To date the Group has successfully carried out numbers of construction projects in several foreign countries.

Among the notable completed projects are three highways in India including the Vijayawada-Eluru Expressway, Tada-Nellore Expressway in Andhra Pradesh and the Chittorgarh-Mangalwar Highway in Rajasthan, Malaysian Chancery Building and Official Ambassador's Residence in Beijing, China and Access Road for the New Bangkok International Airport in Bangkok, Thailand.

Bina Puri have also completed about 30,000 units of low cost housing and condominiums in various locations in Thailand; 2 Blocks of 45-storey residential towers in Abu Dhabi, UAE; 174 units Villas for the Defense Housing Authority in Lahore, Pakistan and more than 3,000 houses for the National Housing Scheme of Brunei from the Brunei Economic Development Board. Currently undergoing is the construction of the Malaysian Embassy Complex in Moscow, Russia.

About Bina Puri

Bina Puri Holdings Bhd (BPURI) (MY:5932; BIN.MK; BPUR.KL) is a public listed company on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia with more than 46 years of work experience in civil and building construction both locally and internationally. The Group's diverse business activities include investment holdings, civil and building engineering management, property development, highway concession, quarry operations, manufacturing of construction materials, utilities and hospitality management.

Bina Puri has successfully completed projects such as roads and highways, bridges and interchanges, waterworks, land reclamation works, residential and commercial buildings, hotels, hospitals, airports and government complexes. The group has international presence in which it has successfully undertaken projects in Cambodia, China, Brunei Darussalam, United Arabs Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, India, Indonesia and Thailand.

Bina Puri's notable investment portfolios include the 33km toll highway linking KL-Kuala Selangor Expressway, the Main Place Residence and Mall at USJ 21, and power plants in Indonesia. www.binapuri.com.my

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ATAL Participates in Building First-of-its-kind Automated Vehicle Examination Complex

HONG KONG, Apr 19, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Analogue Holdings Limited (stock code:1977) (together with its subsidiaries referred to as "ATAL Engineering Group", "ATAL" or the "Group"), is a leading electrical and mechanical ("E&M") engineering service provider headquartered in Hong Kong with operations in Macau, mainland China, the United States and the United Kingdom. The Group is proud to be a part of the state-of-the-art Transport Department Vehicle Examination Complex ("TDVEC") – a first-of-its-kind facility in Hong Kong that was commissioned earlier this month. In this project, ATAL provided one-stop solutions covering the design, supply, installation and testing and integration of advanced vehicle examination equipment and vehicle inspection control and scheduling systems of the complex.



Hong Kong's state-of-the-art TDVEC with advanced vehicle inspection equipment deployed by ATAL.


The new TDVEC will facilitate inspection of public transport passenger vehicles and goods vehicles.



Dr Otto Poon Lok-To, Chairman of Analogue Holdings Limited, said, "As an innovative company, ATAL is striving to provide advanced solutions that are in line with the Hong Kong Smart City Blueprint. We are proud to demonstrate our multi-disciplinary capabilities in this project, and deliver a one-stop solution that represents the seamless interplay between electrical, mechanical and information technologies. Adhering to our mission of 'We commit, We perform, We deliver', we will continue to deploy other innovative technologies to capture opportunities brought by the concept of smart city, and support Hong Kong to transform into a world-class smart city."

The TDVEC is a new comprehensive multi-storey vehicle examination complex located in Tsing Yi. It is able to examine vehicles with the automated inspection equipment and control systems that are supplied and installed by ATAL. Governed by the advanced integrated control system, the automated examination lanes position vehicles at designated spots for inspection. The inspection equipment provides digitised results, which are displayed in real-time, helping reduce testing time and enhancing efficiency.

In addition, ATAL installed several other innovative systems to protect drivers and staff at TDVEC, namely third roller at brake tester, vehicle presence sensors and a programmable logic controller, ensuring a safe and reliable vehicle inspection experience for all facility users.

The TDVEC will replace the three existing facilities in Kowloon and centralise examination of public transport passenger vehicles, all types of goods vehicles and special purpose vehicles, as well as conducting inspections for type approval of new vehicle models and pre-registration vehicle examinations.

About ATAL Engineering Group
Established in 1977, ATAL Engineering Group ("ATAL") is a leading electrical and mechanical engineering service provider headquartered in Hong Kong, with operations in Macau, Mainland China, the UK and the US. Serving a wide spectrum of customers from public and private sectors, the Group provides multi-disciplinary and comprehensive E&M engineering and technology services in four major segments, including Building Services, Environmental Engineering, Information, Communications and Building Technologies ("ICBT") and Lifts & Escalators. ATAL's parent company, Analogue Holdings Limited, is listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (Stock Code: 1977).


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Central Global Berhad Proposes Private Placement of up to 18 Million New Shares

KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 5, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Main Market-listed Central Global Berhad (CGB) has proposed a private placement of up to 18 million new shares representing not more than 20% of the Group's total number of issued shares to qualified third-party investors to be identified at a later date.



Central Global Berhad’s factory in Sungai Petani, Kedah



CGB is a manufacturer of specialised industrial tapes and label stocks that pioneered industrial hi-temp masking tapes manufacturing and is a one-stop solution provider for crepe paper masking. The Group's other business is construction, where it is currently mostly active in the northern region of Peninsular Malaysia.

The proposed placement may be implemented in several tranches within six months from the date of approval from Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad ("Bursa Securities"), with there being potentially several price-fixing dates and issue prices of the placement shares to be determined separately and fixed by the Board of Directors of CGB after the approval from Bursa Securities. These new shares[1] will carry the same rights as the existing issued shares.

The proceeds from the private placement will be used for a new masking tape coater production line, funding for an existing construction project, working capital and, estimated expenses related to the private placement exercise.

The Group's Board of Directors have laid out plans to fortify the manufacturing business while at the same time expand the construction business through more contracts.

CGB executive chairman Dato' Faisal Zelman said, "The private placement exercise is in line with our plans for the production of masking tapes in the Group's manufacturing business. We want to focus on keeping critical production volumes up, undertake efforts to drive efficiencies in production that can minimise wastage as well as ensure consistency in product quality, which is key to recurring orders especially for our export orders."

"We are also using the proceeds to fund a project in Pulau Pinang from our construction business. We were awarded this project in January 2020 and work commenced in July 2020. We will continue to undertake construction projects and have tendered for several projects. A portion of the proceeds from the private placement exercise will also be used for working capital purposes as well as accelerating future business expansion."

TA Securities Holdings Berhad has been appointed the advisor and the placement agent for the proposed private placement.

[1] Such new shares will not be entitled to any dividends, rights, allotments and/or any other distributions which may be declared, made or paid to the Company's shareholders unless such new shares were allotted and issued on or before the entitlement date of such rights, allotments and/or other distributions.

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IBI Announces Disposal of Strategic Investments and Realises Gain of HK$25.2 Million

HONG KONG, Apr 1, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – IBI Group Holdings Limited ("IBI" or the "Group"; Stock Code: 1547), an investment holding company which specialises in the built environment including subsidiaries providing contracting services, distribution of high-tech and innovative building products and, air quality monitoring and management, announced the disposal of four of its global investments ("Disposal") through its wholly-owned subsidiary, IBI Investment Holdings Limited ("IBI Investment" or the "Company"). Upon completion, it will realise a total gain of approximately HK$25.2 million.

IBI Investment has diversified investment profiles. As of 31 March 2021, the Company has announced four disposals in the open market, including a total of 94,900 shares of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited ("ANZ"); a total of 96,600 shares of National Australia Bank Limited ("NAB"); a total of 96,600 shares of Westpac Banking Corporation ("WBC") and a total of 27,200 shares of Commonwealth Bank of Australia ("CBA"), for a combined total consideration of approximately HK$58.2 million. As a result of the Disposal, the Group expects to realise a gain of approximately HK$25.2 million, representing the difference between the aggregate consideration of the Disposal and the aggregate purchase price of the shares sold. Subsequently, the Disposal is expected to enhance the Group's cash flow position and it intends to use the net proceeds as general working capital.

Mr. Neil Howard, Chairman and CEO of IBI, said, "Adhering to IBI Investment's mission to extend the Group's reach by making strategic investments, we have been exploring different investment opportunities that would be beneficial to the Group. Leveraging our strong financial position, we have made good use of our internal resources and invested in international blue chip companies with long histories and strong fundamentals. Although the COVID-19 pandemic has invariably affected the global economy, we are pleased to generate a favourable income for the Group amid this adversity and to have added significant additional value for our shareholders."

About IBI Group Holdings Limited (stock code: 1547)
Established in Hong Kong in 1997, the Group is an investment holding company focused on investments in the built environment. With the mission to deliver premium products, services and customer experiences with a strong influence of innovation, sustainability and wellness, the Group principally centers around the role of contracting along with subsidiaries providing innovative and high tech built environment solutions including air quality monitoring and management. Its major customers include a number of reputable organisations and commercial enterprises, including a horse racing and betting operator in Hong Kong, multinational banks, international hotel groups and hotel and casino operators. For more information, please refer to IBI's website: https://ibighl.com/.

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Bin Zayed targets RM100 billion FDI to Malaysia in the next few years

KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 31, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Bin Zayed International LLC (BZI) has targeted RM100 billion worth of foreign direct investment (FDI) to Malaysia over the next few years, to be delivered in phases, starting with the development of Widad@Langkasuka.

BZI is a leading conglomerate owned by His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is a senior member of the Abu Dhabi royal family member as well as a prominent business leader and philanthropist in the Gulf States, with diverse business interests in the local and international markets, and which its business ventures include management of real estate and construction of residential and commercial buildings and towers.

In a formal letter to the Prime Minister of Malaysia, BZI expressed its strong interest to invest in Malaysia via an exclusive collaboration with Widad Business Group.

"After some productive meetings and further discussions, WBG and BZI are most proud and pleased to jointly inform the Prime Minister that we have agreed to form a joint venture entity in Malaysia for the specific purpose of the development project in Langkawi, Kedah, Widad@Langkasuka. We are confident that this project will become one of the iconic projects in Malaysia which will bring Langkawi global recognition and a truly iconic place that Malaysia would be proud of," said BZI Group Managing Director Sheikh Midhat Kidwai.

"Now that we have solemnized our business relationship via this joint venture, we would like to express our strong interest in acquiring or investing in more concessions and infrastructure projects. Starting with Widad@Langkasuka, we believe that our involvement in projects here can bring in FDI of more than RM100 billion for the next few years. This strong cash flow influx can assist to provide a significant recovery boost for the Malaysian economy as well as the creation of more than 30,000 jobs," he added.

Issued by: Sense Consultancy on behalf of Bin Zayed International

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Dubai-based Bin Zayed Group inks strategic partnership with Widad Business Group to jointly develop Widad@Langkasuka in Langkawi

KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 31, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Widad Business Group Sdn Bhd (WBG), an integrated facility management, property and construction conglomerate, has signed a Collaboration Agreement with Bin Zayed International LLC (BZI) to jointly develop the RM40 billion mixed-development project known as Widad@Langkasuka in Langkawi.





The signing ceremony held yesterday at Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur was witnessed by Prime Minister Y.A.B. Tan Sri Dato' Haji Muhyiddin Bin Haji Mohd Yassin, Chief Minister of Kedah Y.A.B. Tuan Haji Muhammad Sanusi Bin Md Noor, Y.B. Senior Minister and International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali, and Y.B. Widad Business Group founder and group executive chairman Tan Sri Muhammad Ikmal.

The agreement was signed by Widad Business Group executive director Dato' Dr Rizal and Bin Zayed International Group Managing Director Sheikh Midhat Kidwai, paving the way for both parties to jointly develop and construct Widad@Langkasuka. They will also be working together to coordinate with the state government and relevant contractors and consultants concerning the infrastructural development, construction and other works comprised in the project.

BZI is part of the Bin Zayed Group of Companies, a Dubai-based conglomerate that specialises in construction and energy, trading and industry, real estate, technology and financial services. The company was first established in 1988 by Sheikh Khaled Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a senior member of the Abu Dhabi royal family as well as a prominent business leader and philanthropist in the Gulf states.

Sheikh Khaled holds pivotal positions in several private and public organizations. Currently, he is Chairman of Injaz, a youth-centred non-profit organization, as well as President of the UAE Sailing and Rowing Federation. He previously served as Chairman of Tamweel, a Shariah-compliant property mortgage and finance corporation and Vice-Chairman of Dubai Islamic Bank.

Meanwhile, Widad Business Group is a wholly Bumiputera private company owned by Kedah-born Tan Sri Muhammad Ikmal Opat bin Abdullah, who is also a majority stakeholder of Bursa-listed Widad Group Berhad and Dataprep Holdings Berhad.

Tan Sri Muhammad Ikmal said: "Widad@Langkasuka is a development that is set to transform the landscape of Langkawi and the state of Kedah. For a project of such size and significance, it is important that we collaborate with a partner that possesses the necessary technical expertise and shares the same vision as we do. Therefore, WBG is honoured for the opportunity to work with Bin Zayed Group and Sheikh Khaled, and we look forward to combining our strengths to ensure its successful completion.

"The WBG-BZI strategic partnership demonstrates the great confidence in this high impact project, which will put Langkawi on the global map and transform it into a centre of regional and worldwide attractions," he added.

To recap, the announcement of the project commencement was made in Kedah by Menteri Besar of Kedah Y.A.B. Tuan Haji Muhammad Sanusi bin Md Nor on January 20, 2021. It is expected to be completed within 15 to 20 years.

Worth an estimated gross development value of RM40 billion, Widad@Langkasuka is a modern development with an Islamic and tropical vernacular concept that will change the landscape of Pulau Langkawi and become the main attraction of the island. Currently, almost 90% of the 1,979 acre site consists of the ocean, therefore WBG intends to erect a man-made island which will eventually span approximately 1,000 acres or 50% of the entire area.

Once completed, Widad@Langkasuka will comprise tourism components such as five and six star hotel & resorts, an international golf course located beside the 'Marina Yacht Club', an international business and office complex, shopping malls, higher learning institutions, healthcare facilities and luxury residences. The Group also plans to organise annual events such as "Redbull Air Race", "Power Boat Race", "Jet Ski Race", international fireworks festivals and other culture & art showcases to promote tourism here.

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Greenland Hong Kong’s Core Business Continues Performing Well in 2020, Leads High-quality Development with ‘Two Wings in One’ Strategy

HONG KONG, Mar 26, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Greenland Hong Kong Holdings Limited ("Greenland Hong Kong", HKG: 00337) held an online 2020 annual results conference in Shanghai, Mr. Chen Jun (Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Greenland Hong Kong), Mr. Chen Zeng Li (Vice President) and Mr. Lei Yu (Secretary of the Board) attending the press conference.

Business Highlights (as of 31 December, 2020):

— Revenue was approximately RMB33.73 billion
— Total Assets was approximately RMB164.99 billion
— Net Profit were approximately RMB3,459 million
— Profit for the year attribute to the owners of the Company was approximately RMB2,608 million
— Gross Profit was approximately RMB8,249 million. Gross Profit Margin reached 24.5%.
— Earnings per share amounted to RMB0.94 per share
— Contracted Sales reached approximately RMB54.53 billion, increase 13% year-on-year
— The Board of Directors have recommended the payment of a final dividend of HK$[-] per Ordinary Share for the year ended 31 December 2020
— As at the date of the annual results announcement, Greenland Hong Kong has added approximately 12.15 million square meters of gross floor area (GFA) that costed 149.6 billion from 54 new parcels of land in 20 cities

Mr. Chen Jun, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Greenland Hong Kong said, "2020 was an extraordinary year. Under the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Greenland Hong Kong still made efforts, worked hard, took initiatives, and adopted effective measures and strategies in this hard time, and achieved a remarkable performance by improving our core business and product quality."

The improvement of core business and the integration of financial structure

The Group's total contracted sales amounted approximately RMB54,535 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 13%. The revenue was RMB33.73 billion, total assets amounted RMB164.99 billion and the total profit reached RMB3,459 million. Gross profit was RMB8,249 million and the gross profit margin achieved 24.5%, earnings per share amounted to RMB0.94. While maintaining a high level of profitability, the Company's financial structure has been continuously optimized. The net interest-bearing debt ratio of the Company accounted 49% and the current interest-bearing debt was RMB24.689 billion. The weighted average financing cost drop to 5.5% that maintaining at a low level in the industry. Meanwhile, the Company continued to strengthen the cash flow control. While ensuring a high de-conversion rate of project, it also focused on the sales collection that the total sales collection rate of the whole year exceeded [90%]. Up to now, the Company's book cash stock is RMB13.853 billion, and the cash to debt ratio is 1.3 times, which fully covers the short-term interest-bearing liabilities. It shows the Company's strong operation ability and risk resistance ability, and provides strong guarantee for the further development of the Company.

The continuous of increasing reserve and the strategic layout of "two wings in one" has deepen the Company development

As of the performance announcement date, Greenland Hong Kong has added 54 new projects, 12.15 million cubic meters of land reserves and nearly RMB150 billion of new goods value through various ways such as "group capital injection, strategic land acquisition, cooperative merger and open market", further consolidating the Company's sustainable development momentum. Through the capital injection of Greenland Group, the major shareholder, Greenland Hong Kong obtained 35 projects in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area at one time, increasing the construction area by 8.33 million cubic meters. These projects are concentrated in the core cities with large population introduction, high industrial concentration, rapid economic development and competitive advantages. This capital injection has realized the rapid and deep layout of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, formed the strategic pattern of "two wings in one" of the Yangtze Delta and Greater Bay Area, and laid a solid foundation for a new round of development in the future.

Improving quality and efficiency under the lean management. Providing innovative products that is recognized by the market

Comprehensively optimize the large operation system and comprehensively improve the fine management. Greenland Hong Kong has over 5 million square meters of new construction area, nearly 4 million square meters of new supply area, over 4 million square meters of newly completed equipment, and about 4.5 million square meters of completed delivery. At the same time, around the original intention of creating a better lifestyle for customers, we revere every inch of land, adhere to the product concept of "going home is the beginning of vacation", and constantly update the products, so as to build every project into an IP work with green Hong Kong attribute. The annual one-time delivery rate of projects reached 92%, and 75 awards were won, including 20 international awards, 53 national awards and 2 provincial and municipal awards, which were deeply recognized by the market. In the future, Greenland Hong Kong will stick to its ingenuity and set up the competitiveness of the enterprise with the quality benchmark.

In-depth layout "Real Estate +" strategy, continuous expansion and improvement of the industrial layout

Recently, the Company has established an industrial development group, which focusing on the four major business sectors of industrial parks, comprehensive healthcare, long-term rental apartments, and asset management, while strategically coordinate resources, empower energy and improve efficiency, and continuously improve industrial operation capabilities. Last year, the occupancy rate of Morange Fox Mansion exceeded 100%, and the next step will be replicated in Haikou and Wuxi; the occupancy rate of long-term rental apartments is over 90%; together with Huimei Capital which focuses on medical and health care, under Hillhouse Capital's to create a "base + fund + operation" health industrial park Model; Signed a strategic contract with German Medical Valley to import the world's top health technology resources. The Shanghai International Education Park was opened as a whole, and Shanghai Jiaotong University and Gaoteng Innovation School moved in and started school. Greenland Hong Kong has accumulated unique understanding and practice in the rent, occupancy rate, cooperative brand of the park, or the introduction of avant-garde technology, the innovation of smart equipment or service operation mode. Through a series of successful industrial operations, the value of assets has been further enhanced, and a new level of growth has also been created for the development of the enterprise!

Reform and innovation of mechanism and system, continue to stimulate team vitality

In 2020, Greenland Hong Kong boldly promoted system and mechanism innovation, broke the original incentive model and project management method, and comprehensively implements innovative mechanisms such as "project follow-up investment", "management cost contract", "marketing cost contract", etc., so that all employees can form a community which sharing risks and benefits, fully stimulating the vitality of the team, effectively improving the prudence and accuracy of project decision-making and thence to further reducing costs and increasing efficiency, and leaving room for improving corporate operating efficiency.

At the same time, the digital transformation has achieved initial success. Greenland Hong Kong actively embraced digital technology, took the data-centered thinking as its creed, and relied on digital technology to continually provide Greenland Hong Kong full-life-cycle project online digital management support, that to achieve four aspects of Company management, including control, cost reduction, efficiency increase and empowerment, in order to empower the enterprise.

Bravely assume the mission of social responsibility and actively contribute to charity

While focusing on the healthy development of the Company, Greenland Hong Kong also actively pays attention to charity and public welfare undertakings and fulfills its corporate social responsibility and mission. During the COVID-19 pandemic, 2846 Company's caring employees voluntarily organized and donated nearly RMB800,000 in one day, sourcing anti-epidemic materials around the world to help the frontline; fighting the "epidemic" to help farmers, poverty alleviation by industry, overcoming difficulties with farmers; the "Red Coat Village Children's Charity Project" passed the love of owners, customers, employees and their families to left-behind children in poor mountainous areas. There were 35 rural primary schools in 9 provinces, and more than 5,000 poor students benefited. Greenland Hong Kong practicing the corporate mission of "ideal, warm, and sentimental" with practical actions.

Looking forward to the future, Mr. Chen Jun said, "2021 will be the eighth year of the establishment of Greenland Hong Kong and the beginning of the '14th Five-Year Plan'. In the past eight years, Greenland Hong Kong has carried out a better life with diversified businesses, strategically located in the Yangtze River Delta, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and other domestic key areas, adhered to the 'real estate +' development strategy, continued to develop with high quality, and reached a new level of comprehensive strength. In the face of the new economic situation and industry structure, Greenland Hong Kong will face up to challenges, actively adapt to the new situation and new changes, run with energy, and will never slacken its efforts to promote the high-quality and rapid development of Greenland Hong Kong."

About Greenland Hong Kong Holdings Limited

Greenland Hong Kong Holdings Limited (337.HK) is a subsidiary of Greenland Holdings, one of the top 500 companies in the world. Ever since its establishment 27 years ago, Greenland Holdings has created a diversified development pattern of "focusing on the development of real estate market and placing equal stress on Big Infrastructure, Big Finance, Big Consumption, medical and healthcare and scientific innovation" with a global presence. By adhering to the development strategies of capitalization, popularization and internationalization, Greenland Holdings has secured its market presence in more than 100 cities of domestic and overseas countries such as China, the United States, Britain, Germany, Australia, Canada, South Korea, Thailand and Malaysia. Leveraging Greenland Holdings' mature brand image, rich resources, large scale and system, advanced management and passionate corporate culture, Greenland Hong Kong will comprehensively consolidate the existing assets and fully utilize the advantages of the capital platform in Hong Kong to establish itself as a benchmark in the Hong Kong capital market for mainland China real estate players.

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HKC Announces 2020 Annual Results, Net Profit drops 36% to HK$241.6 Million

HONG KONG, Mar 18, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – HKC (Holdings) Limited ("HKC" or the "Company"; stock code: 190) has announced the consolidated results of the Company and its subsidiaries (collectively the "Group") for the year ended 31 December 2020 ("Period Under Review").

Financial Review
During the Period Under Review, turnover amounted to HK$1,184.0 million (2019: HK$1,036.9 million), and gross profit amounted to HK$662.2 million (2019:HK$682.4 million). Due to reduced higher-margin leasing revenues, gross profit margins dropped to 56% from 66% in 2019. The Group was also negatively impacted by a HK$98.4 million revaluation loss on its investment properties. This marks a reversal of the HK$91.9 million in gains recorded for 2019. As a result, net profit declined 36% to HK$241.6 million. Basic earnings per share amounted to HK39.5 cents, while basic earnings per share for the same period in 2019 were HK52.8 cents.

Business Review
As regards residential projects, contracted sales were extremely sluggish during the first quarter of the year because of the impact of COVID-19, with sales offices closed and as local governments encouraged people to stay home. As COVID-19 infections were contained, GDP resumed its growth and with the support measures taken by the government, market conditions for residential properties started improving in the second quarter. In the second half of the year, contracted sales reached RMB320.2 million, an increase of 82% compared to the level in the first half of the year, although still 5% lower compared to the same period in 2019.

However, leasing revenues from commercial projects did not show much improvement. Revenues from property leasing declined as the COVID-19 epidemic resulted in reduced demand for office and retail properties. Demand for office properties dropped amid reduced business activity, the government's encouragement of office workers to work from home, and oversupply of office properties. In addition, the government's discouragement of people from leaving their homes and from attending group gatherings reduced foot traffic in retail malls. As a result, instead of an expected increase in leasing revenues following the Group's recent completion of two major office buildings, leasing revenues during the year declined 7% to HK$333.4 million.

Prospects
The continuing impact of COVID-19 around the world, resulting in negative worldwide growth and recession, as well as trade tensions with the United States, will continue to adversely impact the Chinese economy and the property markets. The PRC government's recent policies to control property prices and to reduce risks in the property industry by limiting leverage will continue to have an adverse impact on the industry.

However, the economy is expected to continue improving in 2021, the Group expects moderate growth for residential sales. With regard to existing residential properties, the Group will continue focusing on sales of its residential properties in Tianjin and Shenyang. COVID-19, the reduced demand for office and retail space and the oversupply of commercial property in Shanghai will continue to put pressure on the Group's projects including Shanghai Landmark Center and Sinar Mas Plaza. There are signs of improvement at Group's investment properties in Shenzhen. In Nanxun, the Group is progressing on developing the expansion of its Nanxun furniture and trading material trading center.

For CRE, it will benefit from the full year operation of Songxian which was completed in May.

On 12 January 2021, the Company received a privatisation proposal offered by Genesis Ventures Limited by way of a scheme of arrangement. The procedures are underway and are expected to be completed in the first half of 2021.



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Wai Hung Intends to Build Approximately 1 Million Smart Parking Spaces in Nine Countries in the MiddleEast Countries With Total Contract Sum Reaches Over HK$100 Billion

HONG KONG, Mar 9, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Wai Hung Group Holdings Limited ("Wai Hung" or the "Group") (stock code: 3321) is pleased to announce that Wai Hung Hong Construction Engineering Limited ("WHHCE"), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a Cooperation Agreement with Investment Projects General Trading Company ("IPGT") today. The Group intends to build facilities for approximately 1 million smart parking spaces and provide relevant construction services for the proposed urban property project in the MiddleEast Countries to be developed with IPGT (the "Middle East Project"). The parties shall not cooperate with any third party in providing artificial intelligence garage system in the MiddleEast Countries within the term of the Cooperation Agreement (i.e. 5 years).

IPGT is a company incorporated in the State of Kuwait, which is principally engaged in the business of infrastructure and high-tech products and systems in the Middle East. The shareholders and key member of the management of IPGT include Sheikh Ali Khalifa Al-Sabah ("Sheikh Ali"), a member of Kuwait's royal family who served as the finance minister and oil minister of Kuwait and the chairman of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and has substantial business resources in the Middle East.

Mr. Li Kam Hung, Chairman of Wai Hung Group Holdings Limited, said, "The cooperation between the Group and IPGT is to aim at fulfilling a long-term objective in building facilities for approximately 1 million smart parking spaces in nine countries in the MiddleEast Countries, i.e., the six countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (namely, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates), Egypt, Iraq and Jordan. The total contract sum of the Middle East Project, if materialised fully, could reach over HK$100 billion. The Board is of the view that such cooperation with IPGT will further diversify the Group's business scope and source of income as a whole. It may also facilitate cooperation between the Company and major enterprises in Japan, Korea and China that are interested in infrastructure projects in the Middle East. The Group is expected to establish a leading position in the industry upon completion of the project."

About Wai Hung Group Holdings Limited (Stock Code:3321)
Wai Hung Group is a contractor providing fitting-out services and repair and maintenance services in Macau. The Group's fitting-out services primarily cover refitting works for existing buildings and extend to casinos, retail areas, hotels, restaurants, commercial properties and residential properties. The Group has developed smart garage since September 2020 to diversify its businesses.



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