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DivestmentsWe receive proceeds from the sale of our investments whenever we rebalance our portfolio.
Our annual divestments averaged about S$32 billion over the last five years.
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Dividends from PortfolioWe receive dividends from our portfolio companies.
Our annual dividends averaged S$10 billion in the last five years.
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Distributions from FundsFunds we have invested in distribute their returns to us when they start maturing.
Ins & Outs of Temasek
Temasek’s sources of funds come mainly from what we do as an investor and shareholder.
Temasek owns its assets – we are not a fund manager.
We do not manage:
- Singapore CPF savings
- Singapore Government assets
- Singapore foreign exchange reserves
The visual guide below explains Temasek’s sources of funds and how they may benefit you, businesses or the community at large.
A visual guide to our sources of funds and their use.
Divestments
We receive proceeds from the sale of our investments whenever we rebalance our portfolio.
Our annual divestments averaged about S$32 billion over the last five years.
Dividends from Portfolio
We receive dividends from our portfolio companies.
Our annual dividends averaged S$10 billion in the last five years.
Distributions from Funds
Funds we have invested in distribute their returns to us when they start maturing.
Temasek Bonds
We borrow from bond investors through our US$25 billion Guaranteed Global Medium Term Note Programme and S$5 billion Guaranteed Medium Term Note Programme.
As at 31 March 2024, we had 25 Temasek Bonds outstanding totalling some S$20.2 billion with a weighted average maturity of over 18 years.
All Temasek Bonds issued to date have been rated Aaa by Moody’s and/or AAA by S&P.
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Temasek Euro-commercial Paper (ECP)
We borrow short-term money by issuing ECP, with maturities typically below a year.
As at 31 March 2024, our S$0.5 billion of ECP outstanding had a weighted average maturity of above four months.
Bank Borrowings
We may also borrow from banks from time to time, especially for short-term funding or bridging needs.
Investment by Shareholder in Temasek’s Shares
Our shareholder, the Minister for Finance, may invest in Temasek's shares. These investments are made at the discretion of our shareholder as part of their own decision as to their overall asset allocation, taking into account the Singapore Government’s liquidity needs and the long-term risk-adjusted expected returns of such investments. These investments in Temasek’s shares are reflected in Temasek’s audited accounts, which are public information. The number of shares issued by Temasek to the Singapore Government is based on the audited consolidated Temasek Group Shareholders’ Funds.
A visual guide to our sources of funds and their use.
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Temasek Bonds
We borrow from bond investors through our US$25 billion Guaranteed Global Medium Term Note Programme and S$5 billion Guaranteed Medium Term Note Programme.
As at 31 March 2024, we had 25 Temasek Bonds outstanding totalling some S$20.2 billion with a weighted average maturity of over 18 years.
All Temasek Bonds issued to date have been rated Aaa by Moody’s and/or AAA by S&P.
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Temasek Euro-commercial Paper (ECP)
We borrow short-term money by issuing ECP, with maturities typically below a year.
As at 31 March 2024, our S$0.5 billion of ECP outstanding had a weighted average maturity of above four months.
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Bank Borrowings
We may also borrow from banks from time to time, especially for short-term funding or bridging needs.
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Investment by Shareholder in Temasek’s Shares
Our shareholder, the Minister for Finance, may invest in Temasek's shares. These investments are made at the discretion of our shareholder as part of their own decision as to their overall asset allocation, taking into account the Singapore Government’s liquidity needs and the long-term risk-adjusted expected returns of such investments. These investments in Temasek’s shares are reflected in Temasek’s audited accounts, which are public information. The number of shares issued by Temasek to the Singapore Government is based on the audited consolidated Temasek Group Shareholders’ Funds.
Investments and Associated Costs
We invest in companies with the aim to deliver sustainable returns over the long term.
Payment to Temasek Bondholders and ECP Holders
We pay our investors interest payments and repay the principal amount of our Temasek Bonds and ECP when due.
Taxes to Tax Authorities
Temasek pays local taxes on its earnings in various countries.
Taxes paid to the Singapore Government help to fund spending for public services like defence, education, healthcare and social services.
Dividends to Shareholder
We pay dividends to our shareholder. This financial discipline is directed by the Temasek Board.
From 2000 to 2015, Temasek was under the Government NII spending framework, where up to 50% of our dividends could be used by the Singapore Government for budget spending. The remaining dividends were locked up as past reserves of the Singapore Government.
From 2016 onwards, Temasek was included in the Government NIR framework.
NIR Contributions to Singapore Government Budget
MAS and GIC have been part of the NIR framework since 2009.
Since Temasek’s inclusion in 2016, the Singapore Government may spend up to 50% of Temasek's expected long term returns, net of inflation. These are projected and unrealised returns based on the current portfolio mix.
NIR is not an outflow for Temasek. The NIR framework does not determine the amount of dividends we declare to our shareholder.
NIR Contribution is estimated to be the second largest contributor to Singapore Government revenues, at 17.8% of the 2024 Government Budget, after Corporate Income Tax at 21.2%.
Community Gifts
Our gifts to Temasek Trust enable Temasek Foundation and other non-profit entities to focus on different aspects of connecting people, uplifting lives, protecting our planet and advancing capabilities.
To date, Temasek’s gifts to Temasek Trust have enabled programmes which have impacted about 3.7 million lives across Singapore and Asia.
Staff Volunteers
Our staff volunteers come together via their T-Touch initiative to make a difference in the community. They volunteer ideas, time and money to support their chosen charities within their communities.
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