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1 ZOUK GROUP TO OPEN FIVE GUYS AT PLAZA SINGAPURA 09 JULY 2019, Singapore – Following the announcement that American cult-favourite burger joint, FIVE GUYS, will be opening in Singapore, Zouk Group shares that the first outlet will be located at Plaza Singapura. Taking over a prime position on the ground level of mall near the main atrium, the premises at Plaza Singapura will allow FIVE GUYS to accommodate both indoor and outdoor seating options. The outlet is slated to open in the fourth quarter of 2019. “We want our first-ever outlet for FIVE GUYS to be in the heart of the city, where it is convenient, easily accessible, and with high traffic complemented by a great tenant mix in the vicinity. Plaza Singapura offers us just that. We are very fortunate to have secured this opportune space, and to be furthering our partnership with CapitaLand,” says Andrew Li, Chief Executive Officer of Zouk Group. “CapitaLand is excited to extend our partnership with Zouk Group for the anchoring of FIVE GUYS’ Singapore flagship outlet at Plaza Singapura. Celebrating its 45th anniversary this year, Plaza Singapura is one of Singapore’s most iconic malls on Orchard Road that is popular with both locals and tourists. Part of the mall’s enduring appeal lies in its capacity to refresh its offerings with new concepts and coveted brands. I am confident that Plaza Singapura will be

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ZOUK GROUP TO OPEN FIVE GUYS

AT PLAZA SINGAPURA

09 JULY 2019, Singapore – Following the announcement that American cult-favourite burger

joint, FIVE GUYS, will be opening in Singapore, Zouk Group shares that the first outlet will be

located at Plaza Singapura. Taking over a prime position on the ground level of mall near the

main atrium, the premises at Plaza Singapura will allow FIVE GUYS to accommodate both

indoor and outdoor seating options. The outlet is slated to open in the fourth quarter of 2019.

“We want our first-ever outlet for FIVE GUYS to be in the heart of the city, where it is

convenient, easily accessible, and with high traffic complemented by a great tenant mix in the

vicinity. Plaza Singapura offers us just that. We are very fortunate to have secured this

opportune space, and to be furthering our partnership with CapitaLand,” says Andrew Li, Chief

Executive Officer of Zouk Group.

“CapitaLand is excited to extend our partnership with Zouk Group for the anchoring of FIVE

GUYS’ Singapore flagship outlet at Plaza Singapura. Celebrating its 45th anniversary this year,

Plaza Singapura is one of Singapore’s most iconic malls on Orchard Road that is popular with

both locals and tourists. Part of the mall’s enduring appeal lies in its capacity to refresh its

offerings with new concepts and coveted brands. I am confident that Plaza Singapura will be

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an excellent platform for the well-loved burger joint to reach out to its fans in Singapore and

the region,” says Chris Chong, Managing Director, Retail, CapitaLand Singapore.

Originating from Arlington, Virginia in 1986, FIVE GUYS is an iconic American fast casual

restaurant chain started by the Murrell Family, well known for serving up all-time American

favourites like burgers, hot dogs, and hand-cut fries, with its fresh-to-order burgers and

customisable toppings as its claim to fame. FIVE GUYS currently has over 1,600 restaurants

worldwide across North America, Europe, Middle East and Asia, with the largest presence in

the United States and United Kingdom.

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Kindly reach out to the following press contacts for interviews with their respective

spokespersons.

PRESS CONTACTS

Zouk Group

Samantha Khoo Audrey Choy

Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

CapitaLand Limited

Chia Pei Siang Sharon Foong

Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

*Please note that all information contained within this press release is correct at the time of

dissemination.

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ABOUT ZOUK GROUP

Zouk Group is a global lifestyle destination company with establishments that span across nightlife, entertainment,

and F&B. Zouk Singapore is the longest running entertainment institution in the region – home ground to generations

of music lovers, with culture, community, best-in-class offerings and service excellence at its core. This pioneering

spirit has led the club to spearhead ZoukOut, Asia’s premier beachfront and dusk-to-dawn music festival, and Zouk

Singapore rose to become the top club in Asia as ranked by DJ Mag.

A subsidiary of Genting Hong Kong since 2015, Zouk Group has evolved into an all-compassing lifestyle brand with

world-class establishments, primed to take the Zouk spirit to a global stage. Under its nightlife umbrella

are Zouk Club, Phuture, Capital, Queens, RedTail Bar by Zouk, and Empire by Zouk, with presence in Singapore and

Malaysia. Zouk at Sea takes the Zouk experience to the high seas, featuring a Zouk Club and outdoor day club Zouk

Beach aboard the Genting Dream cruise liner, and a Zouk Beach on World Dream, and will soon be on board the

largest ever Genting Dream cruise liner. Its F&B arm consists of FUHU Restaurant and Bar and operates the franchise

for Five Guys in Singapore. Zouk Group will soon be expanding into the nightlife capital of the world, Las Vegas, as

part of the Resorts World (Las Vegas) project.

For more information, visit www.zoukclub.com or follow Zouk Singapore on:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zouksingapore

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ZoukSingapore

Twitter: https://twitter.com/zouksingapore

ABOUT CAPITALAND LIMITED (www.capitaland.com)

CapitaLand Limited (CapitaLand) is one of Asia’s largest diversified real estate groups. Headquartered and listed in

Singapore, it owns and manages a global portfolio worth over S$103 billion1 as at 31 March 2019. CapitaLand’s

portfolio spans across diversified real estate classes which includes commercial, retail; business park, industrial and

logistics; integrated development, urban development; as well as lodging and residential. With a presence across

more than 200 cities in over 30 countries, the Group focuses on Singapore and China as its core markets, while it

continues to expand in markets such as India, Vietnam, Australia, Europe and the USA.

CapitaLand has one of the largest real estate investment management businesses globally. It manages eight listed

real estate investment trusts (REITs) and business trusts as well as over 20 private funds. Since it pioneered REITs in

Singapore with the listing of CapitaLand Mall Trust in 2002, CapitaLand’s REITs and business trusts have expanded

to include Ascendas Reit, CapitaLand Commercial Trust, Ascott Residence Trust, CapitaLand Retail China Trust,

Ascendas India Trust, CapitaLand Malaysia Mall Trust and Ascendas Hospitality Trust.

Follow @CapitaLand on social media:

Facebook: @capitaland / facebook.com/capitaland

Instagram: @capitaland / instagram.com/capitaland

Twitter: @capitaland / twitter.com/capitaland

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/capitaland-limited

YouTube: youtube.com/capitaland

ABOUT PLAZA SINGAPURA (www.plazasingapura.com.sg)

Owned by CapitaLand Mall Trust and managed by CapitaLand, Plaza Singapura (狮城大厦), also known as PS, is one

of the largest iconic malls along the main Orchard Road shopping belt. The one-stop lifestyle mall stands in the

intersection of modernity and heritage, offering an unrivalled shopping experience for all with 320 stores that provide

a mix of contemporary fashion, retail, dining and entertainment options.

PS has been constantly reinventing itself in order to cater to the changing needs of its shoppers. In 2012, PS completed

a refurbishment that expanded its suite of offerings with over 100 new stores and restaurants. It is home to flagship

1 CapitaLand’s assets under management is over S$123 billion with the completion of its acquisition of Ascendas-

Singbridge by end June 2019.

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stores of leading international brands such as MUJI, Urban Revivo and Hamleys as well as long-standing anchor

tenants including Spotlight, Yamaha Music School, Golden Village Multiplex, Marks & Spencer, Kopitiam, Uniqlo and

Cold Storage. The mall’s strategic connectivity to three MRT lines that converge at Dhoby Ghaut MRT interchange

station, the largest MRT interchange in Singapore makes it a convenient and popular lifestyle destination for families,

PMEBs and millennials who live, work and study near to the Civic and Cultural District. With a rich history of 45 years,

PS remains close to the hearts of many Singaporeans who have experienced fond memories growing up together

with the mall.

Plaza Singapura on Social Media:

Facebook & Instagram: @plazasingapura

Official Hashtag: #PlazaSingapura