The company plans to gradually increase its investments outside China over the next five years to 50% in an attempt to grow its AUM while diversifying exposure.
As at Sept 30, China accounted for $2.9 billion or 73.2% of YFH’s portfolio allocation while Singapore accounted for $1.1 billion or 26.9% of its portfolio.
YFH’s Chinese portfolio has shrunk compared to its figures as at the end of 2QFY2023, when China accounted for $3.4 billion or 85.5% and Singapore accounted for $574 million or 14.5% of YFH’s portfolio.
As at June 30, the company’s net asset value (NAV) stood at $3.84 billion.
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The company has also repurchased 8.8% of its shares worth some $129.0 million since the launch of its buyback programme.
CEO Vincent Toe, who announced his resignation on Oct 20, will step down from his position on April 24 next year.
Ren Yuanlin, YFH’s executive chairman, will take over as CEO and oversee the group’s investments in China and Singapore.
Shares in YFH closed 0.5 cents or 1.54% down at 32 cents on Nov 23.