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DivestmentsWe receive proceeds from sale of our assets whenever we rebalance our portfolio.
Our annual divestments averaged about S$25 billion over the last five years.
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Dividends from PortfolioWe receive dividends from our portfolio companies.
Our annual dividends averaged S$9.0 billion in the last five years.
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Distribution from FundsOur investments in funds 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.
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 sale of our assets whenever we rebalance our portfolio.
Our annual divestments averaged about S$25 billion over the last five years.
Dividends from Portfolio
We receive dividends from our portfolio companies.
Our annual dividends averaged S$9.0 billion in the last five years.
Distribution from Funds
Our investments in funds distribute their returns to us when they start maturing.
Temasek Bonds
We borrow directly 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 2021, we had 19 Temasek Bonds totalling some S$16.0 billion with a weighted average maturity of over 16 years.
Temasek Bonds are rated Aaa/AAA by Moody’s Investors Service and S&P Global Ratings respectively.
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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 2021, our S$1.5 billion of ECP had a weighted average maturity of above two months.
Bank Borrowings
We may also borrow from banks from time to time, especially for short term funding or bridging needs.
New Capital from Shareholder
Our shareholder, the Minister for Finance, may inject fresh capital or assets into Temasek.
This includes the initial S$354 million portfolio of 35 companies to form Temasek in 1974.
A visual guide to our sources of funds and their use.
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Temasek Bonds
We borrow directly 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 2021, we had 19 Temasek Bonds totalling some S$16.0 billion with a weighted average maturity of over 16 years.
Temasek Bonds are rated Aaa/AAA by Moody’s Investors Service and S&P Global Ratings respectively.
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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 2021, our S$1.5 billion of ECP had a weighted average maturity of above two 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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New Capital from Shareholder
Our shareholder, the Minister for Finance, may inject fresh capital or assets into Temasek.
This includes the initial S$354 million portfolio of 35 companies to form Temasek in 1974.
Investments and Associated Costs
We invest in companies with outstanding management, sound governance, and competitive products and services, to deliver a better, smarter and more sustainable world.
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.
Taxes
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.
Payment to Temasek Bondholders and ECP Holders
We pay our investors interest payments and the principal amount of our Temasek Bonds and ECP.
Endowments for Communities
We have 23 non-profit philanthropic endowments, gifted over the years, to focus on different aspects of connecting people, uplifting lives, protecting our planet and advancing capabilities.
To date, their programmes touched over 1.5 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.
NIR Contributions to Singapore Government Budget
MAS and GIC have been part of the NIR framework since 2009, while Temasek was included in 2016.
Since Temasek’s inclusion, 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 Contribution is the largest contributor to Singapore Government revenues, at 20% of the 2021 Government Budget. Corporate and Personal Income taxes, and the Goods and Services Tax are the next three largest contributors.
The Singapore Government budget funds COVID-19 support measures such as the Job Support Scheme and the Care and Support Package, alongside other long term initiatives that will help to enhance Singapore’s education, healthcare, transport and social support systems.
NIR is not an outflow for Temasek
This NIR framework does not require Temasek to pay more dividends, or sell any assets.
We do not manage:
- Singapore CPF savings
- Singapore Government reserves
- Singapore foreign reserves
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