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Grand Apex Holdings Pte. Ltd.’s sale of the iconic Popular Holdings Limited

1 November 2023

Rajah & Tann Singapore acted for Grand Apex Holdings Pte. Ltd. in the sale of the iconic Popular Holdings Limited., with presence in Singapore, Malaysia, China and the United States, to a Hong Kong investment company. The Popular bookstore chain has been operational in Singapore since 1924, and has been a staple entity to many Singaporeans with their wide range of English and Chinese literature, as well as assessment books. Partners Lim Wee Hann and Loh Chun Kiat from the Capital Markets / Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group, together with Partners Norman Ho and Benjamin Tay from the Corporate Real Estate Practice led the transaction.

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Singapore

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Singapore

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Benjamin ST Tay

Singapore

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