Why invest in Jardines?
The Jardine Matheson Group was founded in China in 1832 and is a diversified Asian-based group with unsurpassed experience in the region. We comprise a broad portfolio of market-leading businesses, which are closely aligned to, and aim to meet the needs of, the increasingly prosperous consumers of the Asian region.
We have a long history of innovation, creating opportunities, developing new businesses and delivering positive change.
Balancing stability with sustainable growth
We have earned a reputation as a business that focuses on long-term sustainable growth. Our broad range of market-leading businesses operate primarily in China and Southeast Asia, where we have a depth of proven expertise, and provide us with a solid platform for growth. Each business has access to the Group's financial resources, expertise, people and customers necessary to enable them to compete effectively. Our business has secure, highly visible cash flows and delivers attractive returns to investors over the long term.
Diversification makes a difference
Across the Group, we have over 400,000 colleagues working in a wide range of businesses in major sectors, including motor vehicles and related operations, property investment and development, food retailing, health and beauty, home furnishings, engineering and construction, transport services, restaurants, luxury hotels, financial services, heavy equipment, mining, and agribusiness.
The Group is strongly positioned for growth, and we see extensive market opportunities in our core geographies where our operations are aligned to the growing middle classes of the region. We aim to deliver growth across our businesses organically, through acquisitions and by leveraging cross-portfolio initiatives. Alongside this, we actively seek acquisition opportunities in areas where we can apply our strengths and in markets where we already have deep knowledge and strong relationships.
Profit driven by purpose
Principled leadership, a long-term perspective, innovative thinking and a commitment to mutual growth underpin our businesses which provide products, services, and experiences that impact the lives of many millions every day. In our workspaces, we strive to provide positive, safe working environments. We are also committed to pursuing a sustainability strategy which leverages the Group’s scale and expertise to make a positive impact in the communities we serve.