The Lai Sun Group was founded in 1947 as a garment manufacturer and obtained its first listing on the Hong Kong stock exchange in late 1972. The Group has since evolved into a diversified conglomerate and its principal activities include property development and investment in Hong Kong, the Mainland of China and overseas as well as hotel operation and management. Lai Sun Garment (International) Limited is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited and holds substantial interests in the listed companies of the Group.