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CapitaLand Investment

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CapitaLand Investment (CLI) is a Singapore-based global real estate investment manager, formed from the restructuring of CapitaLand Group in 2021. This timeline traces its corporate history from the merger of DBS Land and Pidemco Land in 2000 to its current standing as a leading real estate investment manager listed on the Singapore Exchange.

Chronological Storyline (38 Milestones)

1994 CE

DBS Land incorporated

DBS Land is established as the property arm of DBS Bank, marking the beginning of CapitaLand's corporate lineage. #realestate #Singapore

DBS Land incorporated
DBS Land incorporated
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1996 CE

Pidemco Land incorporated

Pidemco Land is incorporated, later merging with DBS Land to form CapitaLand. #realestate #Singapore

Nov 28, 2000 CE

CapitaLand listed on SGX

CapitaLand is listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX), raising capital for expansion. #realestate #IPO

Nov 1, 2000 CE

Liew Mun Leong appointed first CEO

Liew Mun Leong is appointed as the first Group CEO of CapitaLand, leading its initial growth. #leadership #realestate

Nov 1, 2000 CE

Merger of DBS Land and Pidemco Land

DBS Land and Pidemco Land merge to form CapitaLand, creating one of Asia's largest real estate companies. #realestate #merger

2001 CE

Entry into China market

CapitaLand enters China with the acquisition of properties, beginning its international expansion. #realestate #China

Jul 17, 2002 CE

CapitaLand Mall Trust IPO

CapitaLand launches the first REIT in Singapore, CapitaLand Mall Trust (CMT), pioneering the REIT market. #REIT #realestate

2003 CE

First Raffles City in Shanghai

CapitaLand opens its first Raffles City integrated development in Shanghai, a landmark project. #realestate #China )

2004 CE

Pioneers shopping mall management in China

CapitaLand introduces professional shopping mall management in China, setting industry standards. #realestate #China

2005 CE

Expansion into Vietnam

CapitaLand enters Vietnam, acquiring properties and expanding its Southeast Asian footprint. #realestate #Vietnam

2005 CE

CapitaLand Foundation established

CapitaLand establishes the CapitaLand Foundation to support community and educational initiatives. #CSR #realestate

Dec 8, 2006 CE

CapitaLand Retail China Trust IPO

CapitaLand Retail China Trust (CRCT) is listed on SGX, providing exposure to Chinese retail properties. #REIT #China

2006 CE

Net profit reaches S$1 billion

CapitaLand's net profit exceeds S$1 billion for the first time, reflecting strong growth. #financialperformance #realestate

2007 CE

Acquires 50% stake in Mirvac

CapitaLand acquires a 50% stake in Australian property group Mirvac, expanding into Oceania. #realestate #Australia

Acquires 50% stake in Mirvac
Acquires 50% stake in Mirvac
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2008 CE

Wins Euromoney award

CapitaLand is named 'World's Best Real Estate Company' by Euromoney, a testament to its global standing. #award #realestate

2009 CE

Formation of The Ascott Limited

CapitaLand establishes The Ascott Limited, a global serviced residence brand, expanding into hospitality. #hospitality #realestate

May 6, 2010 CE

CapitaLand Commercial Trust IPO

CapitaLand Commercial Trust (CCT) is listed on SGX, offering investors exposure to office properties. #REIT #realestate

2011 CE

Entry into Japan market

CapitaLand enters Japan, acquiring office and retail assets in major cities. #realestate #Japan

2012 CE

Entry into India market

CapitaLand expands into India, acquiring properties in Bangalore and other cities. #realestate #India

2013 CE

Assets under management reach S$30 billion

CapitaLand's assets under management (AUM) surpass S$30 billion, marking a key milestone. #growth #realestate

2014 CE

Raffles City Chengdu opens

CapitaLand opens Raffles City Chengdu, a major integrated development in western China. #realestate #China

Mar 1, 2015 CE

Lim Ming Yan appointed Group CEO

Lim Ming Yan succeeds Liew Mun Leong as Group CEO, overseeing continued expansion and digitalization. #leadership #realestate

2016 CE

CapitaStar digital platform launched

CapitaLand launches CapitaStar, a mobile app for loyalty rewards at its malls, enhancing customer engagement. #digital #retail

2017 CE

AUM reaches S$100 billion

CapitaLand achieves a landmark AUM of S$100 billion, solidifying its position as a global real estate powerhouse. #milestone #realestate

2018 CE

Acquires full ownership of Ascott REIT manager

CapitaLand acquires the remaining stake in the manager of Ascott REIT, consolidating its hospitality REIT management. #REIT #hospitality

2019 CE

Merger of CCT and CMT to form CICT

CapitaLand merges CapitaLand Commercial Trust and CapitaLand Mall Trust to create CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (CICT), one of Asia's largest REITs. #REIT #merger

2020 CE

Green bond issuance

CapitaLand issues its first green bond, raising S$1 billion to finance sustainable projects. #sustainability #realestate

Mar 1, 2021 CE

Restructuring announced

CapitaLand announces a restructuring to separate its investment management (CLI) and development (CLD) businesses. #corporate #restructuring

Sep 20, 2021 CE

CapitaLand Investment listed on SGX

CapitaLand Investment (CLI) debuts on SGX, focusing on real estate investment management. #realestate #IPO

Sep 1, 2021 CE

Lee Chee Koon appointed CLI CEO

Lee Chee Koon is appointed as CEO of CapitaLand Investment, leading the newly formed entity. #leadership #realestate

2022 CE

Acquires manager of CapitaLand Retail China Trust

CLI acquires the manager of CRCT, strengthening its China retail REIT platform. #REIT #China

2022 CE

Expansion into logistics

CLI acquires logistics assets in Singapore and Australia, diversifying into industrial real estate. #logistics #realestate

2023 CE

Entry into data centres

CLI enters the data centre market, acquiring assets in Singapore to tap into digital infrastructure. #datacenter #realestate

2023 CE

First data centre fund launched

CLI launches a private equity fund focused on data centres, raising capital for expansion. #fundraising #datacenter

2024 CE

Acquisition of European real estate manager

CLI acquires a European real estate investment manager, expanding its presence in Europe. #realestate #Europe

2024 CE

Expands into Japan data centres

CLI acquires a data centre portfolio in Japan, further building its digital infrastructure platform. #datacenter #Japan

2024 CE

AUM surpasses S$200 billion

CapitaLand Investment's assets under management exceed S$200 billion, reflecting strong growth and fund-raising. #milestone #realestate

2025 CE

Launches sustainable finance framework

CLI introduces a sustainable finance framework to issue green bonds and social bonds. #sustainability #finance