"Ambrian will focus on the development of its industrial asset base and on building a portfolio of businesses with a balanced risk profile and defensive income drivers," it said.

"The board is currently assessing a number of strategies, investments and corporate transactions which it believes could assist the company in achieving these targets."

Ambrian has offices in London, Shanghai, Taipei and Singapore and a network of agents in North and South America, Asia and the Middle East.

(Reporting by Pratima Desai; Editing by Greg Mahlich)