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Contents 100 Investor Reference 64 2 Singapore Press Holdings PRINT STEADFAST@ DIGITAL/ PROPERTIES MOBILE EVENTS AND OUT-OF-HOME BROADCASTING ADVERTISING This year marks a significant milestone in our history as we commemorate our 30th anniversary. Throughout our dynamic journey, we have remained steadfast in our commitment to Engaging Minds and Enriching Lives. Not one to rest on our laurels and achievements, we aspire to be a trendsetter, driving our business with precision and determination. Just as the different facets converge into a kaleidoscope of vibrant colours, we continue to evolve and adapt to the ever-transforming media landscape in our constant endeavour to serve our stakeholders. SPH Newspapers Readership Trends 56 Corporate Information 66 Daily Average Newspapers Circulation 57 Sustainability Report 67 Financial Review 58 Corporate Governance Report 71 Value Added Statement 61 Risk Management 86 Investor Relations 62 Financial Contents 100 Investor Reference 64 2 Singapore Press Holdings GROUP AT A GLANCE NEWSPAPERS SPH has 19 titles licensed under the Newspaper Printing and Presses Act, of which nine are daily newspapers across four languages. 2.8 million individuals or 69 per cent of people above 15 years old, read one of SPH’s news publications. MAGAZINES SPH Magazines publishes over 100 magazine titles in Singapore and the region, covering a broad range of interests from fashion, bridal, society, automobiles, parenting, décor and information technology. PRINT BOOK PUBLISHING Straits Times Press, SPH’s book-publishing arm and Focus Publishing, produce quality books and periodicals in English and Chinese. INTERNET AND NEW MEDIA SPH’s online editions of its key newspapers enjoy over 360 million page views with 23 million unique visitors every month. SPH has also expanded into other new media initiatives such as ST701, Stomp, omy.sg and SPH Razor. DIGITAL/ MOBILE EVENTS AND OUT-OF-HOME ADVERTISING SPH’s events subsidiary Sphere Exhibits organises innovative consumer and trade events and exhibitions, as well as large scale conferences. SPH also has a leading digital out-of-home platform called SPHMBO. EVENTS AND OUT-OF-HOME ADVERTISING PROPERTIES SPH REIT, comprising Paragon and The Clementi Mall, is managed by SPH REIT Management Pte Ltd. The Seletar Mall is expected to open end 2014. Times Development Pte Ltd also developed Sky@eleven at Thomson Road. PROPERTIES BROADCASTING SPH Radio operates UFM 100.3, as well as Kiss92 and HOT FM91.3. SPH has a 20 per cent stake in MediaCorp TV Holdings Pte Ltd, which operates free-to-air channels 5, 8 and U, and a 40 per cent stake in MediaCorp Press Limited. BROADCASTING Annual Report 2014 3 BUSINESSES AND PRODUCTS UNDER THE SPH GROUP NEWSPAPERS Berita Harian My Paper (bilingual) The Straits Times Berita Minggu Shin Min Daily News The Sunday Times Gen G tabla! Thumbs Up i3 Tamil Murasu Thumbs Up Junior IN The Business Times Thumbs Up Little Junior Lianhe Wanbao The Business Times Weekend Zaobao Sunday Lianhe Zaobao The New Paper zbCOMMA Little Red Dot The New Paper on Sunday MAGAZINES 24:7 Her World Fit & Fab The Finder Action Asia Home & Decor The Johnnie Walker House Edit Ascent ICON The Peak Asia-Pacific Boating ICON Moments The Peak Gourmet & Travel AsiaSpa ICON Weddings The Peak Timepieces BizQ JET Asia-Pacific The Singapore Women’s Weekly BMW LP Luxury Properties Torque China Boating Marie Claire Toyota CLEO Singapore Men’s Health Singapore UW Cohort NSMan Victory Trail Cosmopolitan Singapore Nanyou Wellness No. 1 Eh! Nuyou Winning Post Female Nuyou Time Young Families Female Brides Pinnacle Young Parents Glam Savour Young Parents Preschool Guide Glam Lelaki Shape Singapore ZbBz Golf Digest Singapore SilverKris HardwareMAG Simply Her * SPH has more than 100 Harper’s BAZAAR Singapore Singapore Nautilus magazine titles including Health No. 1 SO/HO contract and licensed titles Her World Sparkle in the region. Her World Brides Stamford Life BOOK PUBLISHING Focus Publishing / CONTRACT PUBLISHING Straits Times Press INTERNET AND 701search.com lollipop.sg stclassifieds.sg NEW MEDIA asiaone.com luxury-insider.com stdirectory.sg ayosdito.ph menshealth.com.sg stjobs.sg beritaharian.sg mudah.my stomp.com.sg berniaga.com mindchamps.org stproperty.sg btinvest.com.sg mycarforum.com straitstimes.com businesstimes.com.sg mypaper.sg tamilmurasu.com.sg chope.com.sg nuyou.com.sg thepeakmagazine.com chotot.vn omy.sg tnp.sg femalebridesonline.com quotz.com.sg torque.com.sg femalemag.com.sg razor.tv ufm1003.sg golfdigestsingapore.com sgcarmart.com wanbao.com.sg hardwaremag.com shape.com.sg youngparents.com.sg hardwarezone.com.sg shareinvestor.com zaobao.com herworldplus.com sheshops.com (accessible from China and homeanddecor.com.sg simplyher.com.sg Greater China) hotfm.sg soshiok.com zaobao.sg iconsingapore.com.sg st701.com kiss92.sg stcars.sg EVENTS AND BizLink Exhibition Services Exhibits Inc Sphere Exhibits OUT-OF-HOME ADVERTISING Buzz Pods Sphere Conferences SPHMBO PROPERTIES Retail The Clementi Mall Residential Paragon The Seletar Mall Sky@eleven SPH REIT BROADCASTING SPH Radio Kiss92 HOT FM91.3 UFM 100.3.
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