CapitaLand Group bags five awards at SIAS 15th Investors’ Choice Awards
- CapitaLand wins third consecutive Golden Circle Award
- CapitaLand accorded Most Transparent Company for 14th consecutive year
- CapitaMall Trust wins two awards
Singapore, 31 October 2014 – CapitaLand Limited is pleased to announce that the Group won five awards at the Securities Investors Association Singapore (SIAS) 15 th Investors’ Choice Awards held this evening. CapitaLand was accorded the prestigious Golden Circle Award for the third consecutive year and the Most Transparent Company Award (Real Estate) for the 14 th consecutive year.
The Golden Circle Award is the highest honour accorded to the Overall Most Transparent Company across industry sectors. The Most Transparent Company Award takes into consideration disclosure and transparency based on publicly available information and the company’s performance.
CapitaLand was also conferred the Merit Award for the Singapore Corporate Governance Award (Big Capitalisation), in recognition of its high standards in corporate governance and transparency.
CapitaMall Trust was the winner of both the Singapore Corporate Governance Award and Most Transparent Company Award, in the REITs & Business Trusts category of each award.
The Singapore Corporate Governance Award recognises companies with good corporate governance practices and shareholder interests based on Singapore Corporate Governance Code, OECD standards and shareholder confidence.
Mr Lim Ming Yan, President & Group CEO, CapitaLand Limited, said: “We are honoured to be recognised once again by SIAS for our strong track record in corporate governance and transparency. At CapitaLand, we aim to deliver sustainable shareholder returns and build a strong global network of capital partners. To do so, we work closely with our stakeholders and ensure we constantly communicate our business strategy, value drivers and challenges in a transparent and timely manner. It is also important that we have the courage to do what is right, and earn the trust of all our stakeholders.”
Mr Lim added: “Corporate governance is integral to CapitaLand’s journey to build a company committed to integrity, transparency, excellence and its people. The Board and the company will continue to work closely to ensure the Group observes high standards of corporate conduct and embraces the highest standards of integrity.”
SIAS Investors’ Choice Awards 2014:
Golden Circle Award (Overall Most Transparent Company)
CapitaLand Limited
Most Transparent Company Award (Real Estate)
CapitaLand Limited (Winner)
Most Transparent Company Award (REITs & Business Trusts)
CapitaMall Trust (Winner)
Singapore Corporate Governance Award (REITs & Business Trusts)
CapitaMall Trust (Winner)
Singapore Corporate Governance Award (Big Capitalisation)
CapitaLand Limited (Merit Award)