Emperor Group
| Company type | Conglomerate |
|---|---|
| Industry | Diversified (financial services, watches and jewellery, property, entertainment, hospitality, media, furniture, food and beverage, esports, co-working space) |
| Predecessor | Shing On Kee Watch Shop |
| Founded | 1942 |
| Founder | Albert Yeung |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong , Hong Kong |
Area served | Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, mainland China, Southeast Asia |
Key people | Albert Yeung (founder) |
| Products | Watches and jewellery, real estate, financial services, entertainment, hospitality, media, furniture retailing, food and beverage, esports teams, co-working spaces |
Emperor Group is a diversified conglomerate based in Hong Kong, established by Albert Yeung. Its roots date back to 1942 when Yeung Shing, Albert Yeung’s father, launched "Shing On Kee Watch Shop," laying the groundwork for the enterprise.
History
By the year 1989, Emperor Group had expanded its business interests to encompass printing, investments and property assets, wholesale and retail furniture operations, infoline services, money lending, brokerage in securities and futures, entertainment ventures, laser disc and video rental services, as well as supplying equipment for pager operations across Taiwan and mainland China. In 1992, the group secured a 30% ownership in the Hong Kong Daily News ().
Listings
Emperor Group includes six companies publicly traded on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong:
- Emperor International Holdings Limited (, focusing on real estate);
- Emperor Watch and Jewellery Limited ();
- Emperor Entertainment Hotel Limited (, specializing in hotel and gaming sectors in Macau);
- Emperor Capital Group Limited (, providing financial services);
- Emperor Culture Group Limited (, engaged in entertainment, media, and cultural development);
- Ulferts International Limited (, retailer of premium European furniture);
- New Media Lab Limited (, operating in digital advertising).
Financial services
Founded in 1978, Emperor Financial Capital Group ranks among Hong Kong’s leading financial institutions with operations extending into Macau and Southeast Asia. The group is divided into two principal branches:
- Emperor Financial Services Group, which focuses on foreign exchange, bullion, and precious metals trading:
- Emperor International Exchange (Hong Kong) Company Limited, an authorized forex dealer.
- Emperor Bullion Investments (Asia) Limited, dealing in bullion and precious metals.
- Emperor Gold and Silver Online Limited, offering online margin trading for Loco London Gold and Silver.
- Emperor Consultant Limited, dedicated to investor education through seminars and advisory services.
- Emperor Capital Group Limited (), listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since April 2007, primarily provides brokerage services for securities and futures.
Watches and jewellery
Emperor Watch & Jewellery Limited (), established by Yeung Shing in 1942, operates as both a retailer of watches and a jewellery manufacturer. In 2010, the company achieved revenues near HK$4,095 million, marking a 52.5% growth compared to the prior year.
Property
The management of real estate investment and development falls under Emperor International Holdings Limited (), founded in 1990. Initially concentrating on Hong Kong properties, the company expanded into Macau in 2005 and began developing projects in Beijing from 2006 onward. By February 2011, its property assets were valued at approximately HK$20 billion. The group holds the position of second-largest owner of ground-floor retail premises on Russell Street in Causeway Bay—a retail district where rental rates rank just behind New York’s Fifth Avenue globally.
Entertainment
Established in 1999, Emperor Entertainment Group (EEG) specializes in producing and distributing music both locally and internationally. Its scope includes talent management, concert organization, theatrical productions, film and television creation, multimedia licensing, retail operations, and related activities. Emperor Motion Pictures (EMP), formerly known as Fitto Movie Co., Ltd. before acquisition by Emperor Group in 2000, produces and distributes a wide range of films including prominent Hong Kong titles as well as international releases. Additionally, Emperor Cinemas is currently refurbishing the UA Cine Times Cinema located at Times Square in Causeway Bay, with plans to reopen by late 2021.
Hospitality
Launched in 2006 in Macau, the Grand Emperor Hotel provides a comprehensive range of services including lodging, dining, gaming, and entertainment. This establishment is operated by Emperor Entertainment Hotel Limited (), a subsidiary focused on gaming under Emperor International Holdings Limited.
Media
New Media Group is engaged in magazine publishing and distribution, delivering advertising opportunities through publications such as Oriental Sunday, Weekend Weekly, New Monday (NM+), Sunday Kiss, and Economic Digest. The company has also developed its digital platforms into a full multimedia network and owns Hong Kong Daily Offset Printing to facilitate its publishing activities.
Furniture
Established in 1975, Ulferts is a furniture retailer based in Hong Kong that specializes in European brand furnishings. In 1979, it introduced its own mattress collection under the "Ulfenbo" label.
Food and beverage
The Group manages a variety of dining venues, including Golden Valley, which has maintained a Michelin star for seven straight years since 2011, as well as popular lifestyle spots like dragon-i and TAZMANIA BALLROOM.
Esports
EES oversees three professional eSports teams: G-REX (PUBG), G-REX Infinite (PUBG), and G-REX (LOL). Toyz, Hong Kong’s first world champion in League of Legends, holds the position of Chief Team Manager.
Co-working space
Emperor Group’s first co-working facility, Mustard Seed located at Emperor Group Centre in Wan Chai, provided startups with discounted leases and community support through the "Space Sharing Scheme for Youth." Although this program aided young entrepreneurs, it has since ceased operations.