Why do some companies trade below what they’re really worth, and what can management do to close that gap? For investors, companies that actively seek to unlock value can present attractive long-term investment opportunities. Rather than simply growing the business, these companies take deliberate steps to ensure their underlying value is recognised by the market. Successful value-unlocking strategies can narrow the gap between a company’s intrinsic value and its share price, potentially leading to higher shareholder returns while creating stronger, more focused businesses for the future. Recognising the importance of these efforts, the Singapore Exchange (SGX) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have introduced initiatives to encourage more listed companies to adopt best practices in value creation. The SGX Value Unlock Programme is a joint initiative by SGX and MAS designed to promote shareholder value focus among Singapore-listed companies and support companies in understanding their valuation drivers and implementing...