them to grow their skills and careers. As we boost our investments in people and technology, the adoption of technology and flexible working arrangements can ensure our teams get the right support, stay connected and collaborate seamlessly even when they are physically apart. Now that we are together as one ESR family with the additions of ARA and LOGOS, our focus is on ensuring that everyone enjoys a safe, healthy and inclusive environment where we can achieve our shared purpose and define the future of real estate together. Next phase of growth as APAC’s largest real asset manager Accelerating growth is about creating long-term value for our capital partners, customers, people, shareholders and communities. The transformational integration with ARA boosts ESR’s long-term game not only in size and scale, but also as it pertains to our overall capabilities, scope and market presence. Moving ahead, we will be immensely focused on harnessing all the synergies and opportunities this enlarged Group offers. When ESR completed its IPO in 2019, we emphasised that it was not “the” event, but “an” event marking the beginning of an even more exciting growth journey ahead. Since then, we have delivered on our promise to keep improving, innovating and accomplishing new things. Today, we are APAC’s largest real asset manager and the world’s third largest listed real estate investment manager, and we are confident that we are only starting another chapter in our growth story. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our Board of Directors for its strategic vision and guidance, and our local management teams for their relentless pursuit of excellence and helping make this remarkable year possible. We would also like to express our gratitude to our customers, shareholders, capital partners, banking partners and fixed income investors for their invaluable support. Together with ARA and LOGOS, we are entering an exciting new phase of growth for ESR. A bright future lies ahead of us, and we are more dedicated than ever to improving, innovating and leading in our quest to deliver sustainable, long-term value for our shareholders and stakeholders. Jinchu Shen and Stuart Gibson Co-founders & Co-CEOs 24 March 2022 “We are even more excited to enter 2022 as a stronger, more dynamic platform - a result of the successful landmark acquisition of ARA Asset Management, including its subsidiary LOGOS.” E S R C A Y M A N L I M I T E D A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 2 1 43
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