Tan Wang Cheow PBM
Executive Chairman
Board of directorsThe business, the people and the ownership behind Food Empire.
Business overview
Food Empire manufactures and distributes food and beverage products internationally. Headquartered in Singapore, its main business is instant coffee beverages marketed under brands including MacCoffee and CaféPHỐ.
Listed security
Board & management
Director and corporate contact snapshot as disclosed in2025 annual report; not asserted current beyond report.
Executive Chairman
Board of directorsGroup Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director
Board of directorsNon-Executive Non-Independent Director
Board of directorsNon-Executive Non-Independent Director
Board of directorsNon-Executive Non-Independent Director; Member of Nominating Committee
Board of directorsLead Independent Director; Chairman of Audit Committee; Member of Nominating and Remuneration Committees
Board of directorsIndependent Director; Chairman of Nominating Committee; Member of Audit and Remuneration Committees
Board of directorsIndependent Director; Chairman of Remuneration Committee; Member of Audit and Nominating Committees
Board of directorsCompany Secretary
Company secretary1 Harbourfront Avenue,#14-07,Keppel Bay Tower,Singapore098632
Company information(65)6536 5355
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Company information7 Tampines Grande,#03-01 Asia Green,Singapore528736
Company information(65)6622 6900
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Company informationRoles listed in Food Empire Holdings Limited Annual Report 2025; current appointments are not independently verified.
Holdings
Ownership snapshot6March2026. Directors/substantial interests use548,510,425 shares excluding1,632,574 treasury shares. The distribution andTop20 individual percentages use548,610,425, excluding the effect of100,000 shares purchased4March2026 and held as treasury, as explicitly noted on physicalpage162. All20individual percentages agree with that table denominator; original Top20 printed total87.86% differs from recomputed87.89%, retained with this qualification. Public float33.21%. Registered nominee and deemed beneficial interests overlap and must not be added; spouse and controlling-company attribution preserved in source notes.
Direct:–shares(–%); Deemed:115,814,600shares(21.11%)
Direct:27,547,400shares(5.02%); Deemed:88,267,200shares(16.09%)
Direct:500,000shares(0.09%); Deemed:70,803,725shares(12.91%)
Direct:–shares(–%); Deemed:42,525,000shares(7.75%)
Direct:–shares(–%); Deemed:132,079,200shares(24.08%)
Direct:–shares(–%); Deemed:132,079,200shares(24.08%)
Direct:132,079,200shares(24.08%); Deemed:–shares(–%)
Total interests include direct and deemed holdings and may overlap across holders. These percentages should not be added together.
Registered holdings, including nominees and depositories; these do not establish ultimate beneficial ownership. As reported at 2026-03-06 · PDF p. 162
| Registered holder | Interest | Shares / units | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. United Overseas Bank Nominees (Private) Limited | 187,651,500 shares; 34.20% | PDF p. 1622026-03-06 | |
| 2. DBS Nominees (Private) Limited | 85,818,209 shares; 15.64% | PDF p. 1622026-03-06 | |
| 3. DBSN Services Pte. Ltd. | 50,484,607 shares; 9.20% | PDF p. 1622026-03-06 | |
| 4. Tan Guek Ming | 27,547,400 shares; 5.02% | PDF p. 1622026-03-06 | |
| 5. Raffles Nominees (Pte.) Limited | 20,231,662 shares; 3.69% | PDF p. 1622026-03-06 | |
| 6. HSBC (Singapore) Nominees Pte Ltd | 17,360,303 shares; 3.16% | PDF p. 1622026-03-06 | |
| 7. Citibank Nominees Singapore Pte Ltd | 14,747,372 shares; 2.69% | PDF p. 1622026-03-06 | |
| 8. Maybank Securities Pte. Ltd. | 14,692,100 shares; 2.68% | PDF p. 1622026-03-06 | |
| 9. Oon Peng Heng | 9,433,600 shares; 1.72% | PDF p. 1622026-03-06 | |
| 10. BNP Paribas Nominees Singapore Pte. Ltd. | 8,081,800 shares; 1.47% | PDF p. 1622026-03-06 | |
| 11. Estate of Tan Bian Chye, Deceased | 7,480,800 shares; 1.36% | PDF p. 1622026-03-06 | |
| 12. Koh Puay Ling | 6,582,800 shares; 1.20% | PDF p. 1622026-03-06 | |
| 13. OCBC Securities Private Limited | 5,375,200 shares; 0.98% | PDF p. 1622026-03-06 | |
| 14. CGS International Securities Singapore Pte. Ltd. | 4,901,374 shares; 0.89% | PDF p. 1622026-03-06 | |
| 15. Phillip Securities Pte Ltd | 4,332,447 shares; 0.79% | PDF p. 1622026-03-06 | |
| 16. Lim Siew Kheng | 4,260,000 shares; 0.78% | PDF p. 1622026-03-06 | |
| 17. ABN AMRO Clearing Bank N.V. | 3,589,400 shares; 0.65% | PDF p. 1622026-03-06 | |
| 18. UOB Kay Hian Private Limited | 3,425,200 shares; 0.62% | PDF p. 1622026-03-06 | |
| 19. BPSS Nominees Singapore (Pte.) Ltd. | 3,372,282 shares; 0.61% | PDF p. 1622026-03-06 | |
| 20. Tan Siok Cher | 2,810,000 shares; 0.51% | PDF p. 1622026-03-06 | |
Group structure
Full Note14 subsidiary schedule includes27rows, including2entities with no2025ownership following disposal/liquidation; historical entries are qualified. Note15lists5associates, including19.18%CaffeBene classified as associate and50%TripleAce classified as associate. Preserve original classifications. TeaHouse50.50% gained control2024 without ownership change, not a current joint venture.
| Company | Market | Ownership interest |
|---|---|---|
| Future Enterprises Pte LtdHeld by CompanyPDF p. 115 | Sales and marketing of instant food and beverages;(Singapore);Ownership2025:100%;2024:100% | |
| EPIQ Food Services Pte LtdHeld by CompanyPDF p. 115 | Investment holding;(Singapore);Ownership2025:100%;2024:100% | |
| Empire APAC Pte LtdHeld by CompanyPDF p. 115 | Investment holding;(Singapore);Ownership2025:100%;2024:100% | |
| Future Investment Holdings Pte LtdHeld by CompanyPDF p. 115 | Investment holding;(Singapore);Ownership2025:100%;2024:100% | |
| FER (HK) LimitedHeld by Future Enterprises Pte LtdPDF p. 115 | Investment holding;(Hong Kong);Ownership2025:100%;2024:100% | |
| WELLDis LLPHeld by Future Enterprises Pte LtdPDF p. 115 | Distribution, procurement, wholesale and trade of beverage products;(Kazakhstan);Ownership2025:100%;2024:100% | |
| Empire Manufacturing Sdn BhdHeld by Future Enterprises Pte LtdPDF p. 115 | Manufacturing food and beverages and real estate activities relating to own or lease property;(Malaysia);Ownership2025:100%;2024:100% | |
| Empire International Sdn BhdHeld by Future Enterprises Pte LtdPDF p. 115 | International procurement centre, procuring and selling of raw materials, processed and non-processed food and finished goods;(Malaysia);Ownership2025:100%;2024:100% | |
| Food Excellence Specialist Sdn BhdHeld by Future Enterprises Pte LtdPDF p. 115 | Manufacturing food and beverages;(Malaysia);Ownership2025:100%;2024:100% | |
| Mei Ka Fei (Hohhot) Trade Co., LtdHeld by Future Enterprises Pte LtdPDF p. 115 | Trading (import and export) of Group’s products;(People’s Republic of China);Ownership2025:100%;2024:100% | |
| Empire Food Trading Co LtdHeld by Future Enterprises Pte LtdPDF p. 115 | General trading;(Mongolia);Ownership2025:100%;2024:100% | |
| FES Products LLCHeld by Future Enterprises Pte LtdPDF p. 116 | Manufacturing and distribution of instant food and beverages;(Russia);Ownership2025:100%;2024:100% | |
| FES (Vietnam) Co., LtdHeld by Future Enterprises Pte LtdPDF p. 116 | Manufacturing and distribution of instant food and beverages;(Vietnam);Ownership2025:100%;2024:100% | |
| FES UKR LLCHeld by Future Enterprises Pte LtdPDF p. 116 | Production, preparation, packaging and distribution of instant beverages;(Ukraine);Ownership2025:100%;2024:100% | |
| Ukragroinvest-2005 LLCHeld by Future Enterprises Pte LtdPDF p. 116 | Dormant;(Ukraine);Ownership2025:100%;2024:100% | |
| FE Foods Philippines Inc.Held by Future Enterprises Pte LtdPDF p. 116 | Dormant;(Philippines);Ownership2025:100%;2024:100%; Voluntary liquidation disclosure per Note14 | |
| FE Global DMCCHeld by Future Enterprises Pte LtdPDF p. 116 | Dormant;(United Arab Emirates – Dubai);Ownership2025:100%;2024:100%; Voluntary liquidation disclosure per Note14 | |
| FE Food (Cambodia) Co., Ltd.Held by Future Enterprises Pte LtdPDF p. 116 | Wholesale of food and beverages;(Cambodia);Ownership2025:100%;2024:100% | |
| Indus Coffee (Vietnam) Co., Ltd.Held by Future Enterprises Pte LtdPDF p. 116 | Manufacturing and export of freeze- dried instant coffee;(Vietnam);Ownership2025:100%;2024:100% | |
| FES Food International FZEHeld by Future Enterprises Pte LtdPDF p. 116 | Food & beverages, snack food, dairy products, tea, coffee, confectionery & chocolate and raw materials trading;(United Arab Emirates);Ownership2025:100%;2024:100% | |
| Tea House LLPHeld by Future Enterprises Pte LtdPDF p. 116 | Production and sale of tea and infusions;(Kazakhstan);Ownership2025:50.50%;2024:50.50%; Gained control in2024 without ownership-interest change | |
| FE Production LtdHeld by Ukragroinvest-2005 LLCPDF p. 116 | Manufacturing of food products;(Ukraine);Ownership2025:–%;2024:100%; Disposed in2025 | |
| Coffee One Coffee System Pte LtdHeld by Future Investment Holdings Pte LtdPDF p. 117 | Dormant;(Singapore);Ownership2025:–%;2024:51%; Liquidated in2025; Voluntary liquidation disclosure per Note14 | |
| Empire Manufacturing Kazakhstan LLPHeld by Future Investment Holdings Pte LtdPDF p. 117 | Production and sales of instant coffee and tea;(Kazakhstan);Ownership2025:100%;2024:100% | |
| Hallyu Ventures Pte LtdHeld by Future Investment Holdings Pte LtdPDF p. 117 | Investment holding company;(Singapore);Ownership2025:51%;2024:51% | |
| Global Food Excellence LtdJointly held by EPIQ Food Services Pte Ltd and Future Investment Holdings Pte LtdPDF p. 117 | Dormant;(Nigeria);Ownership2025:100%;2024:100% | |
| Indus Coffee Private LimitedJointly held by EPIQ Food Services Pte Ltd and Future Investment Holdings Pte LtdPDF p. 117 | Manufacturing and packaging of instant coffee;(India);Ownership2025:100%;2024:100% | |
| Triple Ace Ventures LimitedHeld by subsidiariesPDF p. 119 | Investment holding;(United Arab Emirates);Ownership2025:50.00%;2024:50.00% | |
| Empire Teas (PVT) LtdHeld by subsidiariesPDF p. 119 | Exporter of bulk, packet and bagged tea;(Sri Lanka);Ownership2025:30.00%;2024:30.00% | |
| Caffe Bene Co., Ltd.Held by subsidiariesPDF p. 119 | Coffee house chain;(South Korea);Ownership2025:19.18%;2024:19.18% | |
| 101 Caffe S.r.l.Held by subsidiariesPDF p. 119 | Dormant;(The Republic of Italy);Ownership2025:22.48%;2024:22.48% | |
| Positive Food Ventures Private LimitedHeld by subsidiariesPDF p. 119 | Dormant;(India);Ownership2025:33.13%;2024:33.13% | |
Ownership interests and geographic information follow the annual report. Comparative years and footnote markers retain the report’s notation.
Senior executives
| Item | Value | Period / scope | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Cho | COMPANY SECRETARY | PDF p. 177 |
Extracted from Food Empire Holdings Limited Annual Report 2025 and checked against the cited pages; see the original report for full context.
Related parties, people & properties
| Item | Value | Period / scope | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple Ace Ventures Limited and its subsidiaries | 2,081 US$'000 | Group; IPT under Chapter 9 (excluding <$100,000 and shareholder mandate), FY2025; Payment of lease liabilities; companies associated to Mr Sudeep Nair; FY2024: 1,588 | PDF p. 58 |
| UDI Marketing Sdn Bhd | 472 US$'000 | Group; IPT FY2025; Sales of goods; company associated to Universal Integrated Corporation Consumer Products Pte Ltd (Controlling Shareholder); FY2024: 716 | PDF p. 58 |
| PT Indokemika Jayatama | 1,649 US$'000 | Group; IPT FY2025; Sales of goods; company associated to Universal Integrated Corporation Consumer Products Pte Ltd (Controlling Shareholder); FY2024: 1,455 | PDF p. 58 |
| – Management fees received | 2,319 US$'000 | Company; from subsidiaries; 2025 (2024: 1,793) | PDF p. 145 |
| Total compensation paid to key management personnel | 10,541 US$'000 | Group; 2025 (2024: 9,133) | PDF p. 146 |
| Item | Value | Period / scope | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guarantees | US$268,538,000 | Company; corporate guarantees to banks for subsidiaries' facilities; 2025 (2024: US$145,884,000) · As at 2025-12-31 | PDF p. 145 |
| Capital commitments in respect of property, plant and equipment | 49,209 US$'000 | Group; 2025 (2024: 42,136) · As at 2025-12-31 | PDF p. 144 |
| Item | Value | Period / scope | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Tan Wang Cheow | Executive Chairman; Total US$3,417,798 (S$4,432,941) | FY2025 directors' remuneration | PDF p. 46 |
| Mr Sudeep Nair | Group CEO & ED; Total US$3,160,708 (S$4,099,491) | FY2025 directors' remuneration | PDF p. 46 |
| Mr Saw Meng Tee | 108,000 S$ | FY2025 total, Lead ID | PDF p. 46 |
| Mr Tan Cher Liang | 98,000 S$ | FY2025 total, INED | PDF p. 46 |
| Mr Adrian Chan Pengee | 98,000 S$ | FY2025 total, INED | PDF p. 46 |
| Mdm Tan Guek Ming | 79,000 S$ | FY2025 total, NED | PDF p. 46 |
| Mr Koh Yew Hiap | 79,000 S$ | FY2025 total, NED | PDF p. 46 |
| Mr Ong Kian Min | 79,000 S$ | FY2025 total, NED | PDF p. 46 |
| aggregate total remuneration paid to the top five key management personnel | S$5,138,942 | FY2025; top five key management personnel who are not Directors or Group CEO | PDF p. 46 |
| Item | Value | Period / scope | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMPLOYEES WORLDWIDE | 4,693 count | Group worldwide | PDF p. 11 |
Extracted from Food Empire Holdings Limited Annual Report 2025 and checked against the cited pages; see the original report for full context.
Corporate information