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Corporate Profile Pacific Century Regional Developments Limited (PCRD), a Singapore-based company listed on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (SES: P15), has interests in telecommunications, media, IT solutions, logistics and property development and investment, in the Asia-Pacific region. PCRD’s most significant investment is its stake in Hong Kong-listed PCCW Limited (PCCW) (SEHK: 0008; American Depositary Receipts on the OTC Markets Group Inc. in the US: PCCWY). PCRD is 89% owned by the Pacific Century Group, which was founded in 1993. The Pacific Century Group acquired control of PCRD in September 1994. Pacific Century Regional Developments Limited 02 Annual Report 2018 Message from the Executive Chairman It is my pleasure to present PCRD’s annual report for the In 2019, the global economic outlook is less than certain, financial year ended 31 December 2018. not least due to trade tensions between China and the US. Nevertheless, we are confident that PCCW will be able to chart The core businesses of PCRD’s most significant asset, PCCW a course of continued growth based upon the firm foundation Limited (“PCCW”), reported solid operational results for the of its resilient and diversified business operations. year ended 31 December 2018. The performance of PCRD’s logistics investment in KSH PCCW’s media business last year continued to strengthen Distriparks in India has continued to improve. KSH Distriparks its leadership position by offering premium local, regional remained profitable with increased activity for its inland and international entertainment and sports content across container depot and transport businesses with increased multiple platforms. PCCW Media has secured exclusive pay-TV, triangulation volumes. free TV and OTT (over-the-top) broadcast rights in Hong Kong for the Premier League up to 2021/22. PCCW’s pan-regional In the light of prevailing global uncertainties and on the back OTT video streaming service Viu, which offers popular Asian of PCRD’s commendable performance over recent years, content and Viu Original programs, nearly doubled its monthly your Board proposes a special dividend of 6.3 cents per share active users to 30 million from a year ago in 16 markets in in addition to a final dividend of 2.4 cents per share. Your Southeast Asia, the Middle East and India. Board will continue to evaluate new investment and business opportunities for the Company. Last year, PCCW’s enterprise IT solutions business and Hong Kong’s number one IT service provider, PCCW Solutions, Sustainability has always been a key consideration in further expanded its Pan Asian presence with the aim to strategy formulation for the Company and, as a responsible become a leading enabler of enterprise digital transformation investment holding company, your Board of Directors in the region. To meet growing customer demand, PCCW is will continue to take into consideration ESG factors when expanding its data center capability in Hong Kong with a new seeking new business opportunities. world-class facility which will come into service later this year. May I take this opportunity to thank our shareholders and HKT recorded another year of stable performance across its business partners for their continued support and trust in core business lines. Both the fixed broadband and mobile the Company. I would also like to express my appreciation businesses held steady amid intense competition. Offering to our management and employees for their dedication and a range of smart living and smart business services and hard work. To my fellow directors, thank you for your valuable products, HKT has been playing an active role in facilitating guidance and wise counsel. Lastly, I like to put on record my the development of Hong Kong into a smart city. special thanks to Mr. Alexander Arena, who retired in August 2018, for his invaluable service to the Company. The overseas projects of Pacific Century Premium Developments continued to make good progress. Its premium office building in Indonesia, Pacific Century Place, Jakarta became fully operational in 2018. In Japan, construction of a new ski center at Niseko, Hokkaido is continuing according Richard Li to plan. Chairman Pacific Century Regional Developments Limited Annual Report 2018 03 Corporate Structure Pacific Century Regional Developments Limited Communications Services Property and Logistics Hong Kong China North Asia Hong Kong South Asia North Asia Southeast Asia South Asia Global Southeast Asia PCCW Limited Pacific Century Premium Developments Limited (associated corporation & major investment) (subsidiary corporation of PCCW Limited) Media Business Cyberport, Hong Kong Now TV n Hanazono Resort, Japan Solutions Business PCCW Solutions n Phang Nga Resort, Thailand Sudirman CBD Office Building, Jakarta HKT Limited KSH Distriparks, India (subsidiary corporation of PCCW Limited) (associated corporation) Telecommunications Services Logistics and Warehousing Local Telephony Services Inland Container Depot Local Data Services Warehousing International Telecommunications Services Logistics Other Services Customer Premises Equipment n Teleservices n Mobile Pacific Century Regional Developments Limited 04 Annual Report 2018 Board of Directors RICHARD LI TZAR KAI was appointed as Chairman of Mr. Allen joined KPMG in 1976 before taking up an PCRD in 1994 and was last re-elected as a Director in 2017. appointment at Occidental International Oil Incorporated in An Executive Director and Chairman of the Executive 1980. In 1983, he joined Schlumberger Limited and worked in Committee of PCRD, Mr. Li is also Chairman and Chief various countries holding key management positions. In 1989, Executive of the Pacific Century Group, Chairman and Mr. Allen moved to Singapore as Regional Financial Director of Executive Director of PCCW Limited, Executive Chairman the Vestey Group. He later joined Boustead Singapore Limited and Executive Director of HKT Limited and HKT Management as Group Operations Controller in 1992 and Morgan Grenfell Limited, the trustee-manager of the HKT Trust and Chairman Investment Management (Asia) Limited as Director and Chief and an Executive Director of Pacific Century Premium Operating Officer in 1995. Mr. Allen joined the Pacific Century Developments Limited. Group in 1997. Mr. Li is a member of the Center for Strategic and International Mr. Allen was educated in England and graduated from the Studies’ International Councillors’ Group in Washington, University of Sussex with a degree in economics. He is a Fellow D.C., and a member of the Global Information Infrastructure of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, Commission. Mr. Li was awarded the Lifetime Achievement a Fellow Member of CPA Australia, a Fellow Member of the Award by the Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia Hong Kong Institute of Directors and a Fellow of the Institute in November 2011. of Singapore Chartered Accountants. FRANCIS YUEN TIN FAN was appointed as Deputy Chairman FRANCES WONG WAIKWUN was appointed as a Director of PCRD in 2005 and was last re-elected as a Director in in June 2013 and was last re-elected as a Director in 2016. 2017. Mr. Yuen was the Chairman of PCRD in 1993 and 1994 An Independent Director and Chairman of the Nominating when it was known as Seapower Asia Investments Limited Committee, Ms. Wong is also a member of the Audit Committee and Deputy Chairman of PCRD from 1997 to 2002. He was of PCRD. Ms. Wong is also an Independent Non-Executive a member of the Executive Committee of PCRD until July Director of PCCW Limited, HKT Limited and HKT Management 2011. Re-designated as Independent Non- Executive Deputy Limited, the trustee-manager of the HKT Trust. Chairman on 12 February 2015. Mr. Yuen is Chairman of the Remuneration Committee and also a member of the Audit Ms. Wong is currently a financial advisor of Good Harbour Committee of PCRD. Finance Limited. She began her career as a management consultant at McKinsey & Company in the United States. He joined the Pacific Century Group in 1996 after an extensive Ms. Wong returned to Hong Kong and joined the Hutchison career in investment banking and financial regulatory affairs Whampoa group of companies in 1988, taking on various across Asia. From 1988 to 1991, he was Chief Executive of positions. She was managing director of Weatherite The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Mr. Yuen was Manufacturing Limited, an air conditioning manufacturer. Later, also a founding director of Hong Kong Securities Clearing Ms. Wong became chief executive officer of Metro Broadcast Company Limited. He served from 1992 to 1994 as a member Corporation Limited. Eventually, she became chief financial of the International Markets Advisory Board of NASDAQ in the officer of Star TV, Asia’s first satellite television company.