Publication of SMRT's Financial Statements after Take-over by Temasek Holdings

Debated in Parliament on 10 Oct 2016.

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Leon Perera asked whether SMRT will continue to publish detailed financial and operating information after being fully acquired by Temasek Holdings.
Khaw Boon Wan stated that under the Companies Act, SMRT must file its annual audited financial statements with ACRA, and this information will be publicly accessible.
The Minister's response indicates that while detailed reporting will be mandatory, public access may be through ACRA rather than direct publication by SMRT.
The debate highlights the balance between regulatory compliance and transparency expectations for a publicly listed company even after privatization.
No direct commitment was made on proactive disclosure beyond the statutory requirements.

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Leon Perera

Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Transport whether SMRT will continue to publish detailed financial and operating information when it becomes wholly owned by Temasek Holdings.

Khaw Boon Wan

In accordance with the Companies Act, SMRT will be required to file its annual audited financial statements with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA). Members of the public can obtain the information from ACRA.

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Leon Perera asked whether SMRT will continue to publish detailed financial and operating information after being fully acquired by Temasek Holdings.
Khaw Boon Wan stated that under the Companies Act, SMRT must file its annual audited financial statements with ACRA, and this information will be publicly accessible.
The Minister's response indicates that while detailed reporting will be mandatory, public access may be through ACRA rather than direct publication by SMRT.
The debate highlights the balance between regulatory compliance and transparency expectations for a publicly listed company even after privatization.
No direct commitment was made on proactive disclosure beyond the statutory requirements.

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Publication of SMRT's Financial Statements after Take-over by Temasek Holdings

Debated in Parliament on 10 Oct 2016.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Leon Perera asked whether SMRT will continue to publish detailed financial and operating information after being fully acquired by Temasek Holdings.
Khaw Boon Wan stated that under the Companies Act, SMRT must file its annual audited financial statements with ACRA, and this information will be publicly accessible.
The Minister's response indicates that while detailed reporting will be mandatory, public access may be through ACRA rather than direct publication by SMRT.
The debate highlights the balance between regulatory compliance and transparency expectations for a publicly listed company even after privatization.
No direct commitment was made on proactive disclosure beyond the statutory requirements.

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Leon Perera

Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Transport whether SMRT will continue to publish detailed financial and operating information when it becomes wholly owned by Temasek Holdings.

Khaw Boon Wan

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Leon Perera asked whether SMRT will continue to publish detailed financial and operating information after being fully acquired by Temasek Holdings.
Khaw Boon Wan stated that under the Companies Act, SMRT must file its annual audited financial statements with ACRA, and this information will be publicly accessible.
The Minister's response indicates that while detailed reporting will be mandatory, public access may be through ACRA rather than direct publication by SMRT.
The debate highlights the balance between regulatory compliance and transparency expectations for a publicly listed company even after privatization.
No direct commitment was made on proactive disclosure beyond the statutory requirements.

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Publication of SMRT's Financial Statements after Take-over by Temasek Holdings

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Leon Perera

Khaw Boon Wan

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Publication of SMRT's Financial Statements after Take-over by Temasek Holdings

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Leon Perera

Khaw Boon Wan

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