Singapore's first transportation trust - Pacific Shipping Trust's (PST) initial public offering (IPO) established in May 2006 presented an alternate source of financing for ship owners and operators. Six months afterwards, after declaring higher than guaranteed yield to the investors, the trust supervisor - PST Management Pte Ltd was enthusiastic to enhance and diversify both its asset as well as customer base. Nonetheless, over this period, the share price had dropped below the price offered at the time of going public whereas volume of trades were comparatively less.
This study looks at the obstacles in front of the PST Management in order to expand the trust - What measures could be taken to create awareness about the business of transportation and the job of sending trusts? How could they improve market perception and enhance investor confidence in PST as an attractive investment option?
Publication Date: 10/14/2010
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