Asset Acquisitions and Disposals::Purchase of additional shares in listed subsidiary

UOB-Kay Hian Holdings Limited is a Singapore-based investment holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in stockbroking, futures broking, structured lending, investment trading, margin financing, investment holding and provision of nominee and research services. The Company's broking agency services include equities, bonds, Contracts for Difference (CFDs), Daily Leverage Certificates (DLCs), Robo, LFX, structured products, unit trusts and commodities. The Company also provides services in corporate advisory and fund raising, leveraging its network of corporate contacts and distribution capabilities to execute IPOs, secondary placements and other corporate finance and investment banking activities. The Company's geographical segments include Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia and other countries.