TOM Group Limited SEHK: 2383 is a Chinese-language media company in the Greater China region, with business interests across markets in the Mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Its business covers five media sectors:
- the Internet (TOM Online)
- Outdoor (TOM Outdoor Media Group)
- Publishing
- Sports
- Television and Entertainment
History
The TOM Group was founded in October 1999 as a joint venture between Hutchison Whampoa, Cheung Kong Holdings, and other strategic investors. In March 2000, it was listed on the Growth Enterprise Market of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong as HKEx:8001. The Group subsequetly transferred its listing to the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong.
Operations
Headquartered in Hong Kong, the Group has regional offices in Beijing and Taipei and operating bases in twenty-seven cities. The Group generated revenues of HK$2,089 million in 2003, a 28.6% increase on 2002. CEO is Sing Wang.
Other publishing rivals include: