ST & Money FM Podcast: What does being not-for-profit mean for SPH Media
17:49 mins
Shareholders of Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) have overwhelmingly backed its plan to hive off its media business.
The move will pave the way for the formation of a new company limited by guarantee, while potentially unlocking shareholder value for the mainboard-listed company.
In an interview with Money FM 89.3 on Wednesday (Sept 15), Mr Patrick Daniel, interim chief executive of SPH Media Trust, shares his thoughts about what becoming not-for-profit would mean for the company. He also talks about SPH Media's plans to continue to be a strong brand in Singapore.
Host Elliot Danker and Bharati Jagdish speak with Mr Daniel on the following points:
1. Difference between a listed company and the newly-formed public company limited by guarantee, or CLG (2:21)
2. Why is it called SPH Media Trust and how clear is the purpose of this CLG? (6:21)
3. What were the problems affecting the media segment of SPH because it was part of a listed company? (8:17)
4. Quality journalism cannot be maintained in constant cost-cutting mode (11:13)
5. How SPH Media still needs to be financially viable while achieving purpose (13:04)
6. Talent and technology - cornerstones of the new SPH Media Trust (13:57)
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