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Overview
Temasek is a Singapore-based pension fund managing over S$403B, of which a percentage of profits is given to the government for social initiatives. It focuses its operations in Asia, with offices in 12 cities across the world. Temasek manages a portfolio of investments in various sectors such as financial services, telecommunications, media, and technology. The company was founded in 1974 and is wholly owned by the Singaporean government. Temasek operates as a long-term investor, with a focus on value creation and sustainable growth.
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1 deal that the investment team you are recruiting with has done
1 person at the firm (ideally someone who would have influence over your recruiting process)
1 business model-specific detail to mention
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Selected Transaction
Temasek acquired a majority stake in TIC (testing, inspection, and certification) service provider Element Materials. Previously a minority holder, Temasek purchased its new stake from British PE firm Bridgepoint.
Transaction Description: Temasek Holdings Limited agreed to acquire remaining unknown majority stake in Element Materials Technology Group Limited from Bridgepoint Group plc (LSE:BPT).
Transaction Date: Closed July 2022
Transaction Value: $7B enterprise value
Fact Sheet
Company Name: Temasek
Description: Temasek is a global investment company and active investor, with four key structural trends guiding its long-term portfolio construction – Digitization, Sustainable Living, Future of Consumption, and Longer Lifespans
Firm Category: Pension Plan
Status: Temasek is a privately held company
Founded: 1974
Assets Under Management: S$403B
Chief Executive Officer: Dilhan Sandrasegara
Headquarters: Singapore
Resources
Based on Glassdoor, the average base salary for an Investment Associate at Temasek is $89k. We note that this salary information may be dated and not reflective of their current pay.