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TEMASEK HOLDINGS TO COMMENCE DIVESTMENT EXERCISE FOR CPG CORPORATION


       Singapore, 7 November 02 - Temasek Holdings wishes to announce the commencement of the divestment process for its wholly-owned subsidiary, CPG Corporation Pte Ltd (“CPG Corp”). Temasek will divest its entire stake in CPG Corp through a trade sale. J P Morgan has been appointed as the financial advisor for this divestment.

2      Formerly known as PWD Corporation Pte Ltd, CPG Corp, a new name adopted in July 2002, signifies a creative professionals group. Since its corporatisation in 1999, CPG Corp has developed into the leading integrated architectural, engineering consulting and facilities management firm in Singapore. The company is currently taking strategic steps towards achieving its vision to be a regional leader providing one-stop expertise services in building and infrastructure development and management.

3      Investors who are interested in pursuing this opportunity can contact the following representatives from J P Morgan Singapore for further information:

Garry Lester
Vice President
garry.lester@jpmorgan.com
David Cheng
Vice President
david.cj.cheng@jpmorgan.com

Yeo Hong Ping
Associate
hong-ping.yeo@jpmorgan.com


Hwang Siew Ling (Ms)
Associate
siewling.hwang@jpmorgan.com


Tel  : (65) 6882 2823
Fax : (65) 6882 1589
 

ABOUT CPG CORP

       CPG Corp possesses one of Asia’s leading team of development professionals. Through its subsidiaries, it provides the complete spectrum of building and infrastructure development and management services. Its customised and innovative solutions extend to master planning and design, architectural and engineering design and consultancy, project management, design and build services, facilities management, diagnostic and quality assurance testing services and IT services for the building and construction industry.

       The CPG Corp team comprises more than 2,000 staff in Singapore, China, India and the Philippines. Founded on a strong tradition of integrity, professionalism, creativity, quality and service excellence since its days as the former Public Works Department, CPG Corp values client partnerships. Another core attribute for CPG Corp’s success is its global outlook. It has won numerous awards and accolades both in Singapore and internationally. For more information, visit www.cpgcorp.com.sg.


For media enquiries, please contact:

Rachel Lin (Ms)
Manager, Corporate Communications
Temasek Holdings (Pte) Ltd
DID: (65) 6828-6766
FAX: (65) 6828-6266
Mobile: (65) 9666-1855
Email: rachellin@temasek.com.sg