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CWT ranked No. 38 in Top 100 Singapore Brands

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SINGAPORE July 21, 2014 CWT Limited ( CWT or the Group ) is pleased to announce that it has been ranked in the 2014 Top 100 Singapore Brands Report by The Brand Finance, the world s leading independent brand valuation consultancy. For over a decade, Brand Finance has been dedicated to the measurement of brand strength and value.

CWT takes No. 38 spot this year, up 19 notches from its previous year ranking at No. 58. Correspondingly, the Group s brand value has also increased by 52% from USD101 million in 2013 to USD154 million in 2014. It received a brand rating of A which Brand Finance benchmarked as STRONG.

CWT s continued focus on delivering reliable and class leading solutions has distinguished CWT as a valued brand in its various markets, said CWT Group CEO Loi Pok Yen. The CWT brand signifies innovation, quality and reliability of CWT s products and services. This reputation, coupled with the recruitment and retention of dedicated and experienced staff, has allowed CWT to develop and retain long-standing relationships with customers over the past 44 years. CWT s brand value and reputation are important intangible assets, enabling CWT to enter into new markets and to attract and retain a diverse customer base.

CWT is Singapore s largest homegrown logistics group listed on the Singapore Exchange since 1993. According to a recent Singapore Business Review article, it is one of Singapore s Top 10 best performing shares over the past decade. CWT shares gave one of the highest total returns at 1,413% and came up tops in earnings per share (EPS) with a historical growth of 5,620%.

For the first quarter ending March 31, 2014, CWT posted revenue of SGD4.5 billion and profits of SGD35 million, up 207% and 30% respectively year-on-year. The Group will release its second quarter and half year results on August 7, 2014.

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