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Far East Orchard Limited (“Far East Orchard”) is a real estate company with a lodging platform that aims to achieve sustainable and recurring income through a diversified and balanced portfolio. Established since 1967, Far East Orchard has a track record in real estate development, investment and management across residential, commercial, hospitality and Purpose-built Student Accommodation ("PBSA") properties in Australia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, and the United Kingdom ("UK").

Listed on the Mainboard of the Singapore Exchange, Far East Orchard is also a member of Far East Organization, Singapore’s largest private property developer.

Following a strategic business transformation in 2012, the Group expanded into the hospitality management business and invested in healthcare real estate. In 2015, it further diversified its real estate portfolio to include the development and investment of PBSA properties in the UK.

In 2023, Far East Orchard celebrated its 10-year partnerships in the hospitality business with The Straits Trading Company Limited and Toga Group, Australia. Far East Orchard’s hospitality arm, Far East Hospitality, together with the joint venture, Toga Far East Hotels, now owns more than 10 assets and manages over 100 properties with more than 17,500 rooms in Australia, Austria, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Switzerland, across 10 distinct brands.

Far East Orchard’s PBSA portfolio comprises close to 3,700 beds across key cities in the UK and two PBSA developments in Bristol and Glasgow. With the addition of a new 239-bed PBSA development in March 2025 at Manchester, the Group's total PBSA portfolio will grow to more than 4,900 beds across 16 properties. In 2024, Far East Orchard acquired a 49% stake in a UK PBSA operator, Homes for Students, which manages over 50,000 beds. In the same year, the Group also established a private student accommodation fund focused on PBSA development in the UK.

The Group also owns purpose-built medical suites for lease and sale in Novena, Singapore’s premier medical hub.

Established since 1967, Far East Orchard has built a strong legacy of over 50 years in real estate development, investment, and management. Throughout its history, the company has achieved significant milestones which have shaped its growth and success.

Please visit 'Our Story' for a detailed overview of these key moments.

Far East Orchard is a member of Far East Organization, Singapore’s largest private property developer.

Far East Orchard is listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) under the stock ticker O10.

Investors can purchase shares in Far East Orchard through a licensed stockbroker on the SGX. To hold shares in the Company, you need to open a Trading account and a Central Depository (CDP) account.

We are committed to providing stable and sustainable dividends to our shareholders. The dividend payout is based on the company’s financial performance and strategic investments, with the aim of achieving a balance between shareholder returns and investments for future growth.

Following the amendments to Rule 705(2) of the Listing Manual of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited, effective 7 February 2020, Far East Orchard transitioned to half-yearly financial reporting from 13 May 2020.

We remain dedicated to maintaining transparent and consistent communication with the investment community. We will continue providing business updates for the first and third quarters to complement the half-yearly reporting. Additionally, we will keep shareholders informed of any material developments affecting the Group in accordance with our ongoing disclosure.

Shareholders can check their holdings by referring to their Central Depository (CDP) statement or by contacting their stockbroker. You will receive regular updates on your holdings and dividends.