i-Cable Shareholders Approve Rebranding to CTF Media & Entertainment
AM730 · 2 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago4 MIN
Summary
i-Cable Communications (stock code: 1097) announced on Monday that its shareholders, during an extraordinary general meeting held on the 17th, passed a resolution to rename the company "CTF Media & Entertainment Limited" (周大福媒體娛樂有限公司) with a 100% approval rate from participating shareholders . The company will proceed with formalities to obtain approval from the Hong Kong Companies Registry, after which the new name will officially take effect .
Key Points
- The name change will not affect consumer-facing brands such as HOY and i-Cable News, which continue operating independently .
- The broadband business will maintain the "i-Cable" brand, while CTF Media & Entertainment serves as the parent company brand .
- As a parent brand, CTF Media & Entertainment will provide HOY and other subsidiaries with stronger resources and cross-border collaboration opportunities .
- Directors including Adrian Cheng Chi-kong attended in person or electronically, though Cheng Kar-shun and Cheng Tat-cho were absent due to prior commitments .
- The rebranding reflects deeper integration with the Chow Tai Fook Group's media and entertainment ecosystem .
Why It Matters
The rebranding signals i-Cable's strategic shift under the Chow Tai Fook Group, positioning the media company to tap into the conglomerate's extensive resources and hospitality network for content distribution and brand partnerships . For Hong Kong viewers and broadband subscribers, the retention of familiar brands like HOY and i-Cable News provides continuity while potentially bringing expanded entertainment offerings through cross-sector collaborations .
The rebranding signals i-Cable's strategic shift under the Chow Tai Fook Group, positioning the media company to tap into the conglomerate's extensive resources and hospitality network for content distribution and brand partnerships . For Hong Kong viewers and broadband subscribers, the retention of familiar brands like HOY and i-Cable News provides continuity while potentially bringing expanded entertainment offerings through cross-sector collaborations .