Q&M Dental Group Attains Gold Standard at Singapore Corporate Awards

SINGAPORE: Q&M Dental Group Limited proudly announces its receipt of the esteemed “Best Investor Relations Award (Gold)” at the 18th Singapore Corporate Awards ceremony held on September 7, 2023. This recognition highlights Q&M Dental Group’s steadfast dedication to upholding transparency, communication, and excellence in investor relations.

Dr. Ng Chin Siau, Group Chief Executive Officer of Q&M, expressed his gratitude, stating, “Winning the Best Investor Relations Award (Gold) is a testament to our unwavering commitment to uphold the highest standards in investor relations. We believe in the principles of transparency, open communication, and ethical conduct.”

Q&A: Dr Ng Chin Siau

Core Principles of Investor Relations

Dr. Ng outlined the core principles that have contributed to the company’s success:

1. Transparency and Disclosure: Q&M Dental Group is committed to transparent financial reporting and strict adherence to regulatory compliance.

2. Effective Communication: The company maintains a robust two-way dialogue with its shareholders and the investment community. This includes regular updates through press releases, investor meetings, and a dedicated investor relations section on its website.

3. Credibility and Trust: Accessibility to top management, including Dr. Ng Chin Siau (CEO) and Ms. Melanie Ng (CFO), has played a pivotal role in building credibility and trust among investors.

4. Strategic Planning: Q&M Dental Group has been recognized for its clear communication of its long-term vision and robust risk management strategies.

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Partnerships for Success

ShareInvestor and Waterbrooks Consultants are acknowledged as Q&M’s Investor Relations Partners. ShareInvestor, a leading regional media and technology company, focuses on providing investor relations, market data, and investor education services. Waterbrooks Consultants is a key component of ShareInvestor, offering investor relations and public relations services.

About Singapore Corporate Awards (SCA)

The Singapore Corporate Awards (SCA) is a prestigious event jointly organized by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA), Singapore Institute of Directors (SID), and The Business Times (BT). Launched in 2005, SCA serves as the umbrella awards program for recognizing exemplary corporate governance practices among listed companies in Singapore. The Best Investor Relations Award within SCA aims to acknowledge companies that embody the spirit of good corporate governance and transparency by adopting and implementing best practices in investor relations.

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About Q&M Dental Group (Singapore) Limited

Q&M Dental Group (Singapore) Limited (“Q&M”) is a leading private dental healthcare group in Asia. With 106 dental outlets in Singapore, backed by approximately 270 experienced dentists and over 350 supporting staff, the group sees an average of 40,000 patient visits monthly. Q&M also operates five medical clinics and a dental supplies and equipment distribution company in Singapore.

Outside of Singapore, the group extends its presence with 44 dental clinics and a dental supplies and equipment distribution company in Malaysia. Q&M is a substantial shareholder of Aoxin Q&M Dental Group Limited, listed on the Catalist board of the Singapore Exchange, operating dental clinics and hospitals primarily in the northeastern region of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The group aims to expand its operations geographically and vertically within Malaysia, the PRC, and the ASEAN region.

Established in 2019, the Q&M College of Dentistry offers postgraduate dental education, including Singapore’s first private postgraduate diploma program in clinical dentistry.

In 2020, Q&M ventured into the medical laboratories and research industry with a strategic investment in Acumen Diagnostics Pte. Ltd., focusing on developing medical research, tests, and solutions.