SINGAPORE (May 5): Large corporations, private-equity players and even controlling shareholders are snapping up locally-listed companies.

Last year, the Singapore Exchange (SGX) saw 27 privatisations excluding that of REIT manager ARA Asset Management, as well as an offer from Dutch beverage giant Jacobs Douwe Egbert (JDE) for instant coffee producer Super Group.  

(See also: Confirmed: John Lim-led consortium to buy out ARA Asset Management in $1.8 bil deal)

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