Cathay Financial Holding Company Ltd Mergers and Acquisitions


Cathay Financial Holding Company Ltd

16th Floor
296 Sec 4 Ren Ai Road
Taipei 10633
Taiwan
Tel:886/ 2 2708 7698
URL: http://www.cathayholdings.com.tw
Primary Symbol & Exchange:
2882 - Ordinary Shares - Taiwan
Other Symbol & Exchange:
GDR - Luxembourg
Industry:
Banking
Cathay Financial Holding Company Ltd Company Snapshot

Cathay Financial Holding Company Ltd Deal Timeline


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Acquisitions > 100 M$ 10 to 100 M$ < 10M$ Stakes Divestitures

Cathay Financial Holding Company Ltd M&A History


Cathay Sec Invest Consulting acquires Yi-Tai Venture Capital Co Ltd from Cathay Financial Hldg Co Ltd (pending) Cathay Sec Invest Consulting acquires Yi-Tai Venture Capital Co Ltd from Cathay Financial Hldg Co Ltd (pending)Apr 28, 2009

TAIWAN - Cathay Securities Investment Consulting Co Ltd, a wholly-owned unit of Cathay Financial Holding Co Ltd (Cathay Financial), planned to merge with Yi-Tai Venture Capital Co Ltd, a venture capital firm and a ##%-owned unit of Cathay Financial.

Rumor dispelled that Cathay Financial Hldg Co Ltd was planning acquisition of Chinfon Bank Rumor dispelled that Cathay Financial Hldg Co Ltd was planning acquisition of  Chinfon BankDec 24, 2007

TAIWAN - Cathay Financial Holding Co Ltd discontinued rumor that it was planning to merge with Chinfon Bank.

Cathay United Bank acquires China United Trust & Invest (pending) Cathay United Bank acquires China United Trust & Invest (pending)Oct 02, 2007

TAIWAN - Cathy United Bank, a wholly-owned unit of Cathy Financial Holding Co Ltd, planned to acquire China United Trust & Investment Corp, an investment management services provider.

Rumor dispelled that Cathay Financial Hldg Co Ltd was planning acquisition of Taiwan Cooperative Bank Rumor dispelled that Cathay Financial Hldg Co Ltd was planning acquisition of  Taiwan Cooperative BankJul 18, 2007

TAIWAN - Cathay Financial Holding Co Ltd discontinued rumors that it was planning to merge with Taiwan Cooperative Bank.

Cathay Life Insurance Co Ltd acquires a minority stake in Shanghai Shengtai Forest Co from Cathay Financial Hldg Co Ltd (pending) Cathay Life Insurance Co Ltd acquires a minority stake in Shanghai Shengtai Forest Co from Cathay Financial Hldg Co Ltd (pending)May 03, 2006

CHINA - Cathay Forest Products Inc (CF) agreed to raise its interest to ##% from ##% by acquiring a ##% stake in Shanghai Shengtai Forest Co Ltd, a tree plantation owner and operator, from its joint venture partner Shanghai Science & Technology

Taiwan Business Bank Ltd acquires Lucky Bank of Taiwan Inc from Cathay Financial Hldg Co Ltd (pending) Taiwan Business Bank Ltd acquires Lucky Bank of Taiwan Inc from Cathay Financial Hldg Co Ltd (pending)Mar 23, 2006

TAIWAN - Taiwanese state-owned Taiwan Business Bank planned to merge with Lucky Bank Taiwan Inc, an ##.##%-owned unit of Cathay Financial Holding Co Ltd.

Cathay Financial Hldg Co Ltd acquires remaining interest in Lucky Bank of Taiwan Inc (pending) Cathay Financial Hldg Co Ltd acquires remaining interest in Lucky Bank of Taiwan Inc (pending)Mar 21, 2006

TAIWAN - Cathay Financial Holding Co Ltd (CF) planned to acquire the remaining ##.##% stake, which it did not already own, in Lucky Bank of Taiwan Inc, in exchange for ##.### mil new ordinary CF shares valued at #

Cathay Financial Hldg Co Ltd launches a tender offer for Lucky Bank of Taiwan Inc Cathay Financial Hldg Co Ltd launches a tender offer for Lucky Bank of Taiwan IncJul 15, 2005

TAIWAN - Cathay Financial Holding Co Ltd raised its interest to ##.##% from ##.##%, by acquiring a further ##.##% stake, or ###.### mil shares, in Lucky Bank of Taiwan Inc (LB), for #.### bil Taiwanese dollars

Cathay Financial Hldg Co Ltd acquires a minority stake in Lucky Bank of Taiwan Inc Cathay Financial Hldg Co Ltd acquires a minority stake in Lucky Bank of Taiwan IncJun 16, 2005

TAIWAN - Cathay Financial Holding Co Ltd acquired a ##.##% stake, or ##.### mil shares, in Lucky Bank of Taiwan Inc, for #.### bil Taiwanese dollars ($##.### mil US). The transaction received regulatory and board approvals.

Taichung Commercial Bank acquires Cathay United Bank from Cathay Financial Hldg Co Ltd (pending) Taichung Commercial Bank acquires Cathay United Bank from Cathay Financial Hldg Co Ltd (pending)Apr 25, 2005

TAIWAN - Taichung Commercial Bank planned to merge with Cathay United Bank, a unit of Cathay Financial Holding Co Ltd.

Pacific Vegas Global Strategie acquires (pending) Pacific Vegas Global Strategie acquires (pending)Apr 06, 2004

CANADA - Pacific Vegas Global Strategies Inc (PV) signed a letter of intent to acquire all the outstanding stock of Cathay Forest Products Inc, an owner and operator of plantations, in exchange for ## mil PV common shares valued at #

Cathay Financial Hldg Co Ltd is rumored to be planning to acquire SinoPac Financial Hldgs Co Ltd Cathay Financial Hldg Co Ltd is rumored to be planning to acquire  SinoPac Financial Hldgs Co LtdOct 03, 2003

TAIWAN - Cathay Financial Holding Co Ltd was rumored to be planning to merge with SinoPac Holdings, a commercial bank.

Cathay Financial Hldg Co Ltd acquires UWCCB Cathay Financial Hldg Co Ltd acquires UWCCBDec 18, 2002

TAIWAN - Cathay Financial Holding Co Ltd (CF) acquired the remaining ##.#% interest, or #.### bil ordinary shares, which it did not already own, in United World Chinese Commercial Bank {UWCCB}, in a stock swap transaction valued at ##

Cathay Life Insurance Co Ltd acquires Cathay United Bank Cathay Life Insurance Co Ltd acquires Cathay United BankMar 08, 2002

TAIWAN - Cathay Life Insurance Co Ltd (CL), now known as Cathay Financial Holding Co (CF) acquired the entire share capital of Cathay United Bank in exchange for ###.### mil new ordinary shares valued at ##.### bil Taiwanese dollars

Cathay Life Insurance Co Ltd acquires Tong Tai Insurance Co Ltd Cathay Life Insurance Co Ltd acquires Tong Tai Insurance Co LtdMar 08, 2002

TAIWAN - Cathay Life Insurance Co Ltd (CL), now known as Cathay Financial Holding Co (CF), acquired the entire share capital of Tong Tai Insurance Co Ltd in exchange for ##.### mil new ordinary shares valued at #.### bil

Cathay Life Insurance Co Ltd acquires a minority stake in Cathay Securities Investment from Cathay Financial Hldg Co Ltd Cathay Life Insurance Co Ltd acquires a minority stake in Cathay Securities Investment from Cathay Financial Hldg Co LtdNov 29, 2001

TAIWAN - Cathay Life Insurance Co Ltd, a majority-owned unit of Lin-Yuan Group, raised its stake to ##% from ##.#%, by acquiring a ##.#% stake, in Cathay Security Investment Trust Co Ltd, an insurance company. Terms were

Cathay Life Insurance Co Ltd withdraws offer for Capital Securities Corp Cathay Life Insurance Co Ltd withdraws offer for Capital Securities CorpOct 17, 2001

TAIWAN - Cathay Life Insurance Co Ltd (CL), now known as Cathay Financial Holding Co, a majority-owned unit of Lin-Yuan Group, withdrew its plan to merge with Capital Securities Corp (CS), a securities brokerage firm, in a stock swap

Cathay Life Insurance Co Ltd acquires a minority stake in UWCCB Cathay Life Insurance Co Ltd acquires a minority stake in UWCCBAug 15, 2001

TAIWAN - Cathay Life Insurance Co Ltd, a majority-owned unit of Lin-Yuan Group, raised its stake to #% from #.##%, by acquiring a #.#% stake, or ## mil ordinary shares, in United World Chinese Commercial Bank, for

Cathay Life Insurance Co Ltd acquires a minority stake in E Sun Commercial Bank Ltd from E Sun Financial Holding Co Ltd Cathay Life Insurance Co Ltd acquires a minority stake in E Sun Commercial Bank Ltd from E Sun Financial Holding Co LtdApr 16, 2001

TAIWAN - Cathay Life Insurance Co Ltd acquired a ##% stake in E Sun Commercial Bank. Terms were not disclosed.

Cathay Life Insurance Co Ltd acquires a minority stake in New Century Telecommunications Cathay Life Insurance Co Ltd acquires a minority stake in New Century TelecommunicationsAug 04, 1999

Cathay Life Insurance planned to acquire a #% stake in New Century Telecommunications.

Cathay Financial Holding Company Ltd M&A Summary


Cathay Financial Holding Company Ltd has made 3 acquisitions while taking stakes in 5 companies. Cathay Financial Holding Company Ltd has 1 divestiture during this period.
YearAcquisitionsStakesDivestitures
2009000
2008000
2007000
2006000
2005020
2004000
2003000
2002300
2001031
Total351

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