2012-09-10 11:45:34 - Recently published research from GlobalData, "The Straits Trading Company Limited (S20) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review", is now available at Fast Market Research

The Straits Trading Company Limited (Straits) is active in tin mining and smelting, and resource investments spread across the Asia Pacific region. The company operates in the property business through its subsidiary, Straits Developments Private Limited which includes property investments, development and management primarily in Singapore and Malaysia. Its hotel business is driven by its subsidiary Rendezvous Hospitality Group Private Limited, which owns, operates and manages its stable of hotels in the Asia Pacific region under the Rendezvous and Marque brands. Additionally, the company holds a significant stake in WBL Corporation, a technology, automotive distribution, property development, and engineering and distribution company. The company operates as a member of Tecity Group. Its operations are spread across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia,

and others. Straits is headquartered in Singapore.


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The company's Resources segment continues to pursue opportunities in order to expand its tin resources in Malaysia and Indonesia. Its Hospitality segment is also exploring and evaluating various strategic avenues for expansion, such as obtaining new hotel management contracts, joint ventures and partnerships with third parties, and franchising and marketing alliances.

The Straits Trading Company Limited Key Recent Developments

May 15, 2012: Straits Reports Revenue Of SGD371.2m In Q1 2012
Feb 29, 2012: The Straits Trading Company Limited Full Year Results Financial Statement And Related Announcement
Feb 29, 2012: Straits Reports Revenue Of SGD1.5 Billion In 2011

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* Detailed financial ratios for the past five years - The latest financial ratios derived from the annual financial statements published by the company with 5 years history.
* Interim ratios for the last five interim periods - The latest financial ratios derived from the quarterly/semi-annual financial statements published by the company for 5 interims history.

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