[For Immediate Release]
Yuzhou Properties Won Gold Award in the 2014 International MERCURY Awards
(26 February, 2015 - Hong Kong) Yuzhou Properties Company Limited ("Yuzhou Properties" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries referred to as the "Group"; stock code: 01628.HK), the leading Fujian‐based property developer, is pleased to announce that the 2014 International MERCURY Awards disclosed its assessment results. Due to its exceptional brand strength, the interim report of Yuzhou Properties for the financial year of 2014 stood out from more than 650 entries from 18 countries and won the Gold Award of the 2014 International MERCURY Awards for Cover Design and Honors Award for Yuzhou 20th Anniversary Brochures.
Interim Report's Unique Design Highlights Corporate Philosophy
The cover design of the 2014 interim report of Yuzhou Properties is traditional Chinese paper die-cutting. Collocating gold foil with carved design to celebrate the Group's 20th anniversary, the interim result report emphasizes the humanistic philosophy of building cities with love and a grateful heart, symbolizing Yuzhou's 20 years of milestones of building homes with love for enormous owners, inspired by the legendary emperor, Da Yu, whose perseverance and fortitude attitude tamed the flood water and turned dessert into fertile farms.
Mercury Awards is organized by MerComm, Inc., the world's only independent awards organization. Mercury Awards honors the world's best achievements in public relations, public affairs and corporate communications based on the judgement of creativity, effectiveness and the accuracy of data demonstrated. Judges from outstanding agencies, PR firms, corporations, nonprofit organisations and governments across the United States, Canada, Europe and Hong Kong contribute their expertise to judge the best work in the field. This year, over 650 entries were received from 18 countries and regions, leading to a very fierce competition. Reni L. Witt, the President and Founder of the MERCURY Awards stated, "The honor of the MERCURY award is a wonderful credit - a distinction to be very proud of. It's a privilege to be in the company of others regarded internationally as the best in communication excellence. To be selected by some of the world's best communications specialists as the top work in public relations is a real honor, especially considering the hundreds of other fine agencies, corporations, and non-profit organizations eligible for the awards."
In recent years, Yuzhou Properties have been recognized and awarded for its efforts in corporate communication and investor relations. In September 2014, Yuzhou Properties won the Bronze Award of "Chairman's Letter" in the ARC International Awards, known as the "Oscar" of annual report, over the 2,000 applications from 31 countries.
Mr. Lam Lung On, Chairman of Yuzhou Properties stated, "Yuzhou Properties has always attached great importance to establishing good relationship with the public. The winning of the awards marks Yuzhou's PR and IR work entering a new stage. The Group will continue dedicating to communicate with the public, as well as using its best endeavors to bring satisfactory returns to shareholders and investors."
About Yuzhou Properties
Yuzhou Properties Company Limited (01628.HK) is a leading property developer in the West Strait Economic Zone and is one of the largest property developers in Xiamen, in terms of land reserve and market share. Yuzhou Properties strives to become a leading property developer in China with a well-defined expansion strategy as to enhance its dominant market position in the West Strait Economic Zone and to establish footprints in the Yangtze River Delta Region and Bohai Rim Region respectively.
Established in 1994, Yuzhou Properties specializes in the development of high quality residential, retail and commercial projects. As at 26 February 2015, the Company had over 49 projects under various stages of development in Xiamen, Fuzhou, Quanzhou, Longyan, Shanghai, Hefei, Bengbu, Tianjin, Zhangzhou, Nanjing and Hong Kong. Sites measuring a total GFA of near 9.48 million sq. m. are under development or held for future development. Those located in Xiamen measure a total GFA of 2.35 million sq. m. Known for its outstanding product quality and diversified product portfolio, strong brand awareness and its experienced management team, Yuzhou Properties has been named "Top 100 China Real Estate Enterprises" for nine consecutive years; and Top 50 China Real Estate Enterprises from 2011 to 2014. "Yuzhou" brand has been recognized by the State Administration for Industry and Commerce as a "Renowned Brand in China" and a "Famous Brand" by the Fujian provincial government and the Xiamen municipal government.
For more information about Yuzhou Properties, please visit the company's website: http://www.xmyuzhou.com.cn
Please feel free to contact us if you have any enquires:
Yuzhou Properties Company Limited (HKEX: 01628)
Head of Corporate Finance & Investor Relations
Venus Chiu
Tel ：(852) 2508 1718
Fax ：(852) 2510 0265
Email ：venus.chiu@xmyuzhou.com.cn
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Kevin Mao/ Connie Li
Tel ：(852) 2851 1038
Fax ：(852) 2598 1588
Email ：kevinmao@wsfg.hk/ connieli@wsfg.hk
