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The Star
4 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Second-richest Thai billionaire hands stakes in major companies to children
BANGKOK: Thailand's second-richest person Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi (pic) transferred ownership of two major listed companies to his five children as the octogenarian businessman pulls back from day-to-day management of his beer-to-property conglomerate. Charoen sold all of his shares in Sutthasup 9 Company to his offspring, according to late Monday (May 26) filings of Asset World Corp. and Berli Jucker. Sutthasup 9 has indirect control of the companies. The statements did not say how much Charoen owned in the companies. Major shareholders' restructuring will have no impact on current management structures, business operations and strategic direction of the companies, the filings said. Berli Jucker's shares fell as much as 3.3 per cent, while shares of Asset World dropped as much as three per cent in Tuesday trading. The key benchmark stock index slid 1.6 per cent. Charoen, 81, has a net worth of about US$11.6 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Charoen's business empire includes Thai Beverage Pcl, the nation's largest whiskey and spirits maker, Fraser and Neave Ltd., a Singapore-based food and beverage maker, and Frasers Property Ltd. Chaoren has been gradually pulling out of active leadership positions in his group companies. In February, he retired as the chairman of Frasers Property and assumed the title of chairman emeritus at the Singapore-listed developer. A month earlier, he quit as the chairman of Fraser and Neave. But he retains control of TCC Group, the conglomerate with significant holdings across beverage, real estate, consumer goods and retail companies. Earlier this month, Frasers Property said in a filing it was seeking to take Frasers Hospitality Trust private. Charoen appears to be avoiding a succession drama that has plagued other wealthy families in Asia. He began the restructuring of his holdings as part of plans for passing down the investments to his children, Wallapa Traisorat, Asset World's chief executive officer and Charoen's daughter, said in an interview last year. In March 2024, share transactions among two major shareholders of Asset World sparked a two-day jump in overseas investor net selling of Thai equities. Charoen's recent public appearance, in which he was photographed in a wheelchair, came at the opening of the US$3.6 billion 'One Bangkok' property project in October, his family's biggest real estate venture. Charoen's children also include Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi, Thai Beverage's chief executive officer, Thapanee Techajareonvikul, CEO of Berli Jucker, and Panote Sirivadhanabhakdi CEO of Frasers Property. Charoen's spouse, Wanna, passed away in 2023. "I would like my business to have a sustainable growth by avoiding any excessive spending and borrowing beyond its capacity,' Charoen said during a recent interview with the Thai Chamber of Commerce. - Bloomberg
Business Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Times
Thai billionaire hands stakes in major companies to his children
[BANGKOK] Thailand's second-richest person Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi transferred ownership of two major listed companies to his five children as the octogenarian businessman pulls back from day-to-day management of his beer-to-property conglomerate. Charoen sold all of his shares in Sutthasup 9 Company to his offspring, according to late Monday (May 26) filings of Asset World and Berli Jucker. Sutthasup 9 has indirect control of the companies. The statements did not say how much Charoen owned in the companies. Major shareholders' restructuring will have no impact on current management structures, business operations and strategic direction of the companies, the filings said. Berli Jucker's shares fell as much as 3.3 per cent, while shares of Asset World dropped as much as 3 per cent in Tuesday trading. The key benchmark stock index slid 1.6 per cent. Charoen, 81, has a net worth of about US$11.6 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Charoen's business empire includes Thai Beverage, the nation's largest whisky and spirits maker, Fraser and Neave, a Singapore-based food and beverage maker, and Frasers Property. Chaoren has been gradually pulling out of active leadership positions in his group companies. A NEWSLETTER FOR YOU Tuesday, 12 pm Property Insights Get an exclusive analysis of real estate and property news in Singapore and beyond. Sign Up Sign Up In February, he retired as the chairman of Frasers Property and assumed the title of chairman emeritus at the Singapore-listed developer. A month earlier, he quit as the chairman of Fraser and Neave. But he retains control of TCC Group, the conglomerate with significant holdings across beverage, real estate, consumer goods and retail companies. Earlier this month, Frasers Property said in a filing it was seeking to take Frasers Hospitality Trust private. Charoen appears to be avoiding a succession drama that has plagued other wealthy families in Asia. He began the restructuring of his holdings as part of plans for passing down the investments to his children, Wallapa Traisorat, Asset World's chief executive officer and Charoen's daughter, said in an interview last year. In March 2024, share transactions among two major shareholders of Asset World sparked a two-day jump in overseas investor net selling of Thai equities. Charoen's recent public appearance, in which he was photographed in a wheelchair, came at the opening of the US$3.6 billion 'One Bangkok' property project in October, his family's biggest real estate venture. Charoen's children also include Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi, Thai Beverage's chief executive officer, Thapanee Techajareonvikul, CEO of Berli Jucker, and Panote Sirivadhanabhakdi CEO of Frasers Property. Charoen's spouse, Wanna, passed away in 2023. 'I would like my business to have a sustainable growth by avoiding any excessive spending and borrowing beyond its capacity,' Charoen said during a recent interview with the Thai Chamber of Commerce. BLOOMBERG
Mint
5 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Thai Billionaire Hands Stakes in Major Companies to Children
(Bloomberg) -- Thailand's second-richest person Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi transferred ownership of two major listed companies to his five children as the octogenarian businessman pulls back from day-to-day management of his beer-to-property conglomerate. Charoen sold all of his shares in Sutthasup 9 Company to his offspring, according to late Monday filings of Asset World Corp. and Berli Jucker. Sutthasup 9 has indirect control of the companies. The statements did not say how much Charoen owned in the companies. Major shareholders' restructuring will have no impact on current management structures, business operations and strategic direction of the companies, the filings said. Berli Jucker's shares fell as much as 3.3%, while shares of Asset World dropped as much as 3% in Tuesday trading. The key benchmark stock index slid 1.6%. Charoen, 81, has a net worth of about $11.6 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Charoen's business empire includes Thai Beverage Pcl, the nation's largest whiskey and spirits maker, Fraser and Neave Ltd., a Singapore-based food and beverage maker, and Frasers Property Ltd. Chaoren has been gradually pulling out of active leadership positions in his group companies. In February, he retired as the chairman of Frasers Property and assumed the title of chairman emeritus at the Singapore-listed developer. A month earlier, he quit as the chairman of Fraser and Neave. But he retains control of TCC Group, the conglomerate with significant holdings across beverage, real estate, consumer goods and retail companies. Earlier this month, Frasers Property said in a filing it was seeking to take Frasers Hospitality Trust private. Charoen appears to be avoiding a succession drama that has plagued other wealthy families in Asia. He began the restructuring of his holdings as part of plans for passing down the investments to his children, Wallapa Traisorat, Asset World's chief executive officer and Charoen's daughter, said in an interview last year. In March 2024, share transactions among two major shareholders of Asset World sparked a two-day jump in overseas investor net selling of Thai equities. Charoen's recent public appearance, in which he was photographed in a wheelchair, came at the opening of the $3.6 billion 'One Bangkok' property project in October, his family's biggest real estate venture. Charoen's children also include Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi, Thai Beverage's chief executive officer, Thapanee Techajareonvikul, CEO of Berli Jucker, and Panote Sirivadhanabhakdi CEO of Frasers Property. Charoen's spouse, Wanna, passed away in 2023. 'I would like my business to have a sustainable growth by avoiding any excessive spending and borrowing beyond its capacity,' Charoen said during a recent interview with the Thai Chamber of Commerce. (Adds shares in the fourth paragraph and more details beginning in the sixth paragraph.) More stories like this are available on
Bloomberg
5 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Thailand's Second-Richest Tycoon Transfers Stakes to Children
Thailand's second-richest person Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi transferred ownership of two major listed companies to his five children as the octogenarian businessman pulls back from day-to-day management of his beer to property conglomerate. Charoen sold all of his shares in Sutthasup 9 Company to his offspring, according to late Monday filings of Asset World Corp. and Berli Jucker. Sutthasup 9 has indirect control of the companies. The statements didn't say how much Charoen owned in the companies.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Thailand: Frasers Property makes second try to take REIT private in $1 billion deal
BENGALURU: Thai business magnate Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi's Frasers Property , on Wednesday, made a second attempt to take complete control of Frasers Hospitality Trust in a deal valuing the REIT at S$1.37 billion ($1.1 billion). The billionaire's family and Frasers Property already own a little over 60% of the hospitality real estate investment trust's (REIT) units, and have offered S$0.71 for each unit they do not own. The offer represents a 6.8% premium to the unit's closing price on Tuesday. The units' trading price jumped 4.5% on Wednesday to S$0.695, their highest since early September, 2022. Frasers Property's first buyout attempt, made in 2022 and worth S$0.70 per share, failed to get shareholder support. However, the Singapore-based developer's attempt is likely to succeed this time due to a compelling offer price, softening outlook of the hospitality sector and the REIT's small asset size, which limits its growth potential, said Vijay Natarajan , analyst at RHB Bank Singapore . The REIT, which debuted on the Singapore Exchange in 2014, manages a portfolio of 14 hospitality assets-including hotels and serviced residences-across nine cities in Asia, Australia, and Europe. Singapore's REIT sector has faced worries since the COVID-19 pandemic due to issues over rising interest rates, macroeconomic uncertainties and a weaker foreign exchange rate against the local dollar. "Hospitality trusts are inherently exposed to more business volatility due to shorter stays and periodic capital expenditure for asset enhancement initiatives," the companies said. Frasers Property said the REIT would remain constrained by both macroeconomic challenges and structural limitations, potentially hindering its ability to grow distributions per security (DPS) and net asset value (NAV).
