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SGX Welcomes Genting Hong Kong To Mainboard

Date 12/05/2014

Singapore Exchange (SGX) today welcomed the listing of Genting Hong Kong on its Mainboard under the stock code “S21”.                                                                                     

Genting Hong Kong is the world’s third largest cruise operator in terms of its fleet size and a leading leisure and hospitality company with presence in more than 20 locations worldwide. Prior to its listing on SGX Mainboard, Genting Hong Kong shares were already traded on SGX GlobalQuote.

“We are delighted with our successful secondary listing on the Mainboard of SGX today. The change in our status from trading on SGX GlobalQuote to a secondary listing on SGX is an important milestone for Genting Hong Kong. This new platform will allow the Company to access a diverse pool of investors here who are already familiar with our businesses in the region,” said Blondel So, Chief Operating Officer of Genting Hong Kong Limited.

“We are pleased that Genting Hong Kong has chosen to list on SGX. With a majority of its share trading already taking place on GlobalQuote, we look forward to the company leveraging on its listing to grow its business and brand,” said Lawrence Wong, Head of Listings, SGX.

The listing of Genting Hong Kong brings the total number of listed companies in SGX’s leisure and hospitality sector to 36 with a combined market capitalisation of $70 billion.