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1 March 2019
Investment in Liaigre by the Pierre Chen family from Taiwan
Symphony International Holdings Limited ("Symphony", "SIHL" or the "Company") (LSE: SIHL:LN) today is pleased to announce that the Pierre Chen family from Taiwan has become a partner and co-owner of the Liaigre Group ("Liaigre") together with Navis Capital Partners ("Navis"), Symphony and the Liaigre management team.
The Liaigre brand was established in 1985 and has become one of the most sought-after luxury furniture brands, synonymous with discreet luxury, and renowned for its elegant, minimalistic and luxurious design style. Liaigre has a strong intellectual property portfolio and provides a range of bespoke furniture, lighting, fabric and leather, and accessories. In addition to operating a network of 25 showrooms in 11 countries across Europe, the US and Asia, Liaigre undertakes exclusive interior architecture projects for select yachts, hotels, restaurants and private residences.
Anil Thadani, Chairman of Symphony Asia Holdings Pte. Ltd. and a Director of Symphony, said:
"Pierre has been a strong supporter of Liaigre for many years and we are delighted to welcome him and his family to partner with us. The Pierre Chen family share our view on the promising outlook for the Liaigre brand and we look forward to working together to further realise the brand's potential."
Pierre Chen said:
"With its distinctive aesthetic, uncompromising quality and design creativity, we see a strong opportunity to grow Liaigre's existing operations and also develop the brand into new complimentary businesses with the new capital we bring to the business. We look forward to working with our partners on this exciting endeavour."
About the Pierre Chen family, Navis and Symphony:
The Pierre Chen family have interests in a wide range of industries that include lifestyle assets, technology and electronics, and are a significant patron of the arts through the Yageo Foundation. The Pierre Chen family have a strong presence and network in and outside of Asia.
Navis manages approximately US$5 billion in public and private equity capital and focuses on investments primarily in and around Asia. Navis contributes both capital and management expertise to a limited number of well-positioned companies with the objective of directing strategic, operational and financial improvements. Navis has one of the largest private equity professional teams in Asia and has a long and proven track record in pan-Asian private equity. For more information, please visit www.naviscapital.com.
Symphony is a leading investor in consumer-related businesses, primarily in the healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors in Asia. Symphony also invests in education and selected branded real estate developments. For more information, please visit www.symphonyasia.com.
For further information, please contact:
For further information:
Symphony Asia Holdings Pte. Ltd.:
Anil Thadani +65 6536 6177
Numis Securities Limited:
Hugh Jonathan +44(0)20 7260 1000
Nathan Brown
Dealing codes
The ISIN number of the Ordinary Shares is VGG548121059, the SEDOL code is B231M63 and the TIDM is SIHL.
The LEI number of the Company is 254900MQE84GV5DS6F03.
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This announcement is not an offer of securities for sale into the United States. The Company's securities have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933 and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration. There will be no public offer of securities in the United States.
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The Company and the Investment Manager are not associated or affiliated with any other fund managers whose names include "Symphony", including, without limitation, Symphony Financial Partners Co., Ltd.
