Allen & Overy advises Emperador on its secondary listing in Singapore

Emperador is the first Philippine listed company to conduct a secondary listing on the SGX-ST Mainboard.

Emperador had an estimated market capitalisation on the PSE of approximately SGD6.8 billion on the day prior to its secondary listing on the SGX-ST. Emperador’s shares will continue to be primary listed on the PSE. Emperador is a leading high-growth international spirits player with a deep portfolio of globally recognised, market-leading brandy and whisky products.   

Giancarlo B. Sambalido, counsel in A&O’s international capital markets practice in Hong Kong, commented: “This mandate marks another milestone for Emperador - gaining exposure to investors in Singapore and regionally to enhance future growth opportunities. Hopefully, this opens up another channel for other Philippine companies looking to tap international investors to grow and accelerate their international business. This transaction highlights A&O’s experience and expertise in the food and beverage sector and A&O’s top-tier cross-border offering in the Southeast Asia region.”

The core A&O team involved on this transaction primarily comprised partners Yin Mei Lock, Alexander Stathopoulos in Singapore and counsel Giancarlo B. Sambalido in Hong Kong, with support from senior associate Jeremy Teh and associate Wayne Chan in Singapore, and senior associate Magdalena Biereder in Hong Kong.

For further information, please contact Georgia Bennett at gbennett@sefiani.com.au

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