Our History

From aquaculture beginnings to the Asian leader in food security.

Trace our beginnings from a one-country-one-product company to a technology-driven global connector of food markets.

2008
Oceanus Group Limited Listed on SGX
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2012
1st Audit Disclaimer

Due to unascertainable biological asset mortality losses, lack of internal controls, corporate governance framework, and insufficient evidence on rights of ownership of assets and farms in China

2013
Oceanus abalone farms were damaged by typhoon Usagi
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Trading was suspended due to abnormal abalone deaths

2014
Defaulted on totalling debts
S$94 million

With a negative net asset position of approximately S$66 million. Creditors assumed full control over Oceanus' farming assets and began debt enforcement proceedings

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2015
Mr Peter H. K. Koh, PBM appointed as group CEO to spearhead Oceanus' turnaround
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Outlined cost-cutting measures and commenced our transition to hatchery business model

2016
Outlined progress in turnaround strategies
  • Successful transition of business model from farming to hatchery. Securing of first Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) sales order
  • 60% reduction in overheads and expenses
  • Launched Oceanus Abalone for shareholders. Regained control of farms
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2017
Completed debt restructuring exercise

and eliminated all debt through cash repayments and debt-to-equity conversion. Received $$6 million in fresh equity injection, resulting in a net asset positive position

2018
Revamped our strategy with
4 Pillars of Growth

Diversified Oceanus' portfolio of businesses into distribution, services and ventures. Oceanus effectively expanded beyond a one-country, one-product company.

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2019
Incorporated Asia Fisheries
(FKA Oceanus feed)

to expand our seafood range and distribution markets


Aquired AP Media

to support our digital media needs

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ASEAN Business Award

Oceanus received the top award for excellence in business growth

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2020
Long-term strategic shareholder,
Alacrity Investment Group Limited
acquired a significant stake in Oceanus.

This represented the exit of Oceanus' last major ex- creditor and heralded confidence in its long-term Growth Strategy


1st 'CLEAN' unqualified audit status

that marked the successful resolution of all legacy that caused disclaimer of opinion from FY2011-FY201


Achieved a net profit growth of S$8.6million

and record-high revenue of $$91.7 million, the highest turnover since our listing in 2008


Incorporated Season Global Trading

to access new geographical markets


2021
SGX watchlist exit
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The first time in SGX-ST's history, whereby a company achieves a successful turnaround


Oceanus TradeLog

set up to provide world-class logistics services to its valued customers


Oceanus Media Global (OMG)

set up to consolidate multimedia teams under one roof

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2022
S$5 mil futurealistic studio

set up to drive next-gen immersive storytelling experiences


Dun & Bradstreet Business Eminence Awards

Oceanus received the Dun & Bradstreet Business Eminence Awards for its corporate turnaround and growth story

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Awarded Singapore Business
Federation 20th Year Inspiring Leaders
Commemoration Book

as one of 20 outstanding companies in Singapore

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2023
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Launched ODIN and ODIN Pay

a managed marketplace solution that eliminates cross-border trading risks & friction to help customers generate more profits

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