Keppel deal a game changer but SPH shareholders should understand what is at stake: Sias

What is at stake for investors is not just a question of price, said Sias president David Gerald. PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO
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SINGAPORE - Shareholders of Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) should understand what is at stake before deciding on a new offer by Keppel Corporation to take the company private, said Mr David Gerald, president of Securities Investors Association Singapore (Sias).

He said in a press statement on Thursday (Nov 11): "Keppel's significantly improved and attractive final offer for SPH this week is a game changer, although the Cuscaden Peak cash offer will remain attractive to those who cannot wait for long-term gains and only want all in cash."

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