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Chow Tai Fook to build membership management JV in China

By Wei ZhangChina
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HK Jordan night Nathan Road KMBus 6 stop shop sign Chow Tai Fook Mar 2013
HK Jordan night Nathan Road KMBus 6 stop shop sign Chow Tai Fook Mar 2013
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Chow Tai Fook‘s indirect wholly-owned subsidiary Solomon has signed a joint venture agreement with Golden, Edge, and Group Program Limited, aiming to develop and operate the group’s membership program in mainland China and Hong Kong.

Solomon and Golden will each own a 40% stake in the new joint venture, while Edge will own the remaining 20%.

Solomon will provide HKD40 million via share subscription and shareholder loan to the joint venture as initial capital. The initial capital will be used for information technology infrastructure development, marketing, and operation.

Chow Tai Fook said the group will benefit from the joint venture. Its directors believe the group will be able to access more potential customers covered by its cooperating partners. Moreover, the group can use its loyalty marketing plan to explore the potential values of its members in China and promote cross-sales among cooperating partners to improve the sales of the group.

Questions & Answers

Q.

Which companies are involved in creating this new joint venture?

A.

Chow Tai Fook's subsidiary Solomon has partnered with Golden, Edge, and Group Program Limited for this new joint venture. Solomon and Golden will each hold a 40% stake, with Edge owning the remaining 20%.

Q.

What is the primary purpose of this joint venture?

A.

The joint venture aims to develop and operate Chow Tai Fook's membership program. This program will cover customers in both mainland China and Hong Kong, expanding the group's reach.

Q.

How much initial capital is Solomon contributing to the joint venture?

A.

Solomon will contribute HKD40 million as initial capital to the joint venture. This funding will be provided through a combination of share subscription and a shareholder loan.

Q.

How will the initial capital be utilised by the joint venture?

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The initial capital provided by Solomon will be used to fund key areas of the joint venture. These include information technology infrastructure development, marketing efforts, and general operational expenses for the new entity.

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