The clean technology sector that includes water companies is experiencing unprecedented growth as consumers and special interest groups become better educated about environmental issues. Likewise, investment interest in this sector is growing. By 2020, global investments in clean technology, including water companies, are projected to reach US$500 billion, ranking it among the top VC investment sectors. This is in addition to the growing number of green initiatives spearheaded by governments all over the world. In Singapore, the government has committed to build a strong ecosystem for the industry with close to S$700 million being channeled for R&D centers, clean technology parks and other initiatives. As clean technology moves from niche to mainstream, the demand for capital is significant as companies need to make vast investment in infrastructure to expand their businesses. To raise capital in the most efficient way and achieve growth aspirations, many are considering taking their companies public in a reliable fund-raising venue.

Singapore Exchange is proud to present a panel of industry experts and analysts to share their insights on how water companies can raise capital to support their global growth strategies through listing on SGX. A strategic listing venue of choice, SGX resides within a well established global financial centre; leading in private banking, fund management, fixed income, forex and commodities trading.  As a fund management hub, an estimated amount in excess of US$1 trillion of institutional assets is managed out of Singapore. A truly international exchange, more than 40% of the 761 companies listed on SGX are from overseas. 27 of our listed companies are from the clean technology sector, with half of them from the water and wastewater treatment sector. With the rapid and strong growth projected for the global clean technology market, this sector will continue to be a key growth area for SGX.

Join our panel of industry experts as they present a comprehensive perspective on opportunities from and challenges of going public for water companies, the global outlook for the industry, company valuations in key capital markets as well as insights on asset structuring for water companies. Hyflux, a water treatment specialist and SGX largest listed company in clean technology with a market cap of US$1.45 billion, will also share with you how listing on SGX have supported both the company and its business trust, Hyflux Water Trust, in its global expansion.

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All delegates and trade visitors of the Water Week can attend this event for free.
For more information about the event, please contact listings@sgx.com

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