KTSPL, which is held as to 75% by NWD and 25% indirectly by NWS Holdings, was awarded a contract for the design, construction and operation of Kai Tak Sports Park.

NWS Holdings announced the acquisition of FTLife Insurance Company Limited for HK$21.5 billion, where it looks to enhance the Group’s diversified business portfolio, with an added element of long-term growth and solid returns profile.

The Group acquired 40% of Hunan Sui-Yue Expressway with a cash consideration of approximately RMB 470 million, thereby extending its road network to Hunan province.

HKCEC celebrated its 30th anniversary, with over 900 guests and business partners joining the cocktail party in celebration of the milestone.

NWS Holdings was included as one of the constituent stocks in the Hang Seng Stock connect Hong Kong Greater Bay Area Index, launched in October 2018, reflecting the Group’s strong growth prospects in the region.

The Group entered into a conditional sale and purchase agreement with NWD for the disposal of Hip Seng Group, the main contractor and project manager for NWD, at a consideration of HK$168 million.

Mr Ma Siu Cheung has been appointed as Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of NWS Holdings; Mr Ho Gilbert Chi Hang and Mr Chow Tak Wing have been appointed as Executive Director of the Group; Mr Wong Kwai Huen, Albert has been appointed as Independent Non-executive Director of the Group.

Goshawk Aviation Limited has entered into an agreement to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Sky Aviation Leasing International Limited, an Ireland-based company. Upon completion of the acquisition, Goshawk Aviation Limited will have an owned, managed and committed fleet of 183 aircraft valued at US$9.1 billion, placing it as one of the top 10 aircraft lessors in the world.

NWS Holdings Charities Foundation donated HK$10 million to Hong Kong Shue Yan University to support its campus renovation.

Gleneagles Hong Kong Hospital, a joint venture between Parkway Pantai and NWS Holdings, staged a grand opening ceremony with The Honourable Mrs Carrie Lam, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, officiated at the ceremony.

The Group organised the NWS Caring Day. The management and staff members took part in community services to celebrate the Group’s 15th listing anniversary.

SUEZ NWS also signed a shareholder agreement with SE Environment Company Limited to establish the joint venture SE SUEZ Environmental Technology. It will be in charge of managing the largest sludge recovery and treatment centre in Shenzhen for a contract duration of 30 years. The capacity of the centre is up to 800 tonnes of sludge per day.

The Group acquired 30% interest in Suiyuenan Expressway for a cash consideration of approximately RMB1.1 billion, extending its roads business to Hubei province in Mainland China. The expressway with dual 2-lane, has a total length of 98.06 km.

SUEZ NWS’ subsidiary Taizhou Sino French Sewage Treatment Co., Ltd. signed an asset transfer agreement with the Administration Committee of Taizhou New Energy Industrial Park, to provide quality wastewater treatment services for the entire park in the next 30 years under concession.