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In 2021, Jardine Matheson consolidated Jardine Strategic as a wholly owned subsidiary to prevent a hostile takeover.
By 1980, Jardine Matheson had operations in southern Africa, Australia, China, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and the United States.
By 1980, Jardine Matheson employed 37,000 people.
Jardine Matheson re-domiciled to Bermuda in 1984 ahead of the 1997 handover of Hong Kong, which was a strategic move to prepare for the transition.
In 1990, Jardine Matheson Holdings and four other listed group companies arranged primary share listings on the London Stock Exchange in addition to their existing Hong Kong listings.
The merger between Jardine Insurance Brokers and Lloyd Thompson resulted in the formation of Jardine Lloyd Thompson.
In the 1990s, Jardine Matheson acquired a 16% interest in Singapore blue-chip Cycle & Carriage.
Mandarin Oriental embarked on a strategy to double its available rooms and improve returns during the 1990s.
In the early 2000s, Jardine Cycle & Carriage acquired an initial 31% stake in Astra International.
Hongkong Land became a Group subsidiary for the first time following a multi-year programme of steady open market purchases.
Jardine Pacific raised its interest in Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited from 25% to 42%.
In 2018, Jardine Matheson sold its 41% interest in Jardine Lloyd Thompson to Marsh and McLennan Companies.
The firm of Jardine, Matheson & Company emerged in 1832 from an evolving process of partnership changes in the trading business Cox & Reid, which was established in 1782.
The original partnership that led to Jardine, Matheson & Company was established by John Cox and John Reid in 1782.
John Reid was the agent of the Austrian trading company, Trieste Company, which played a role in the establishment of the partnership.
The 1997 handover of Hong Kong was a significant event that influenced Jardine Matheson's strategic decisions, including its re-domiciling to Bermuda in 1984.
The purpose of Jardine Matheson's share listings on the London Stock Exchange was to enhance its visibility and access to capital markets beyond Hong Kong.
In the 1990s, Jardine Matheson adapted its business strategy by merging companies, acquiring stakes in key businesses, and expanding its hotel brand.
The acquisition of a significant stake in Indonesia's leading supermarket group Hero by Dairy Farm represented Jardine Matheson's strategy to strengthen its presence in the retail sector in Asia.