Wharf Group Limited, founded in 1886, is a large-scale group company mainly engaged in the development of real estate and infrastructure businesses in China and Hong Kong, supplemented by land acquisition and financing

Founded in 1886, Wharf Holdings Limited is a strong group with consolidated assets of HK$439.8 billion. With the philosophy of "Building a Tomorrow" and excellent execution, the Group has achieved stable and efficient performance over the years. When the Hang Seng Index was first established 50 years ago, Wharf was one of the seven constituent stocks and remains one of the most actively traded and best-held local blue-chip stocks. Over the past 10 years, earnings per share have doubled, dividends per share have increased by 138%, and a compound annual growth rate of 9%.

Wharf is active in Hong Kong and China, with a strategic focus on property development, and is known for its land acquisition, project development and marketing capabilities. The Group is renowned for its excellence in mall development and retail management. Its Wharf hotel business has newly developed hotel projects, and Modern Terminals has a particularly valuable port; The Group also has a unique communications, media and entertainment business in Hong Kong.

The Group's investment property portfolio in Hong Kong and China continues to grow and has become a key growth driver for the Group. As at 30 June 2016, the carrying value of the investment portfolio was HK$318.6 billion, representing 78% of the Group's core profit.

Harbour City and Times Square are the flagship projects of the investment portfolio. The former is a global landmark, a place for retailers to display their brands, and a shopping destination in the international exhibition area. The latter's unique 17-storey design, combined with a carefully selected mix of tenants, makes it one of the most successful upright malls in the world.