Radio Broadcast

Metro Broadcast Corporation Limited ("Metro") went on air in July 1991. Since June 1996, it is wholly owned by Hong Kong-listed Cheung Kong Holdings Limited (stock code: 0001) and Hutchison Whampoa Limited (stock code: 0013). Metro currently operates three channels, namely Metro Finance (FM 104), Metro Info (FM 99.7) and Metro Plus (AM 1044).

According to ACNielsen Adex Report November 2009, Metro Broadcast has captured 57.6 per cent of the share in the radio industry which shows a remarkable leap when compared with Year 2001 (only 28 per cent).

Metro has also been awarded as one of the caring companies for eight consecutive years. Being a socially responsible corporation, Metro never forgets making contributions in helping the needy.

Metro Finance (FM 102.4 -106.3)
Metro Finance is the first 24-hour Cantonese finance radio channel in the world. Its goal is to provide audiences in Hong Kong and other parts of the world with accurate, real-time and market-moving news and important information of global financial markets.

Starting from 5 February 2001, Metro Finance generates content related to securities, bonds, investment funds, insurance and other information about financial markets in Hong Kong, Europe, the US, Japan, the Asia Pacific region and China etc.

Being a breakthrough in the local and global radio industry, Metro Finance taps on a pool of top financial experts, business elites, reputable hosts and professionals (some of whom have never been on air before) to present their views and participate in live interactive forums of Metro Finance.

Metro Info (FM 99.7 - 102.1)
Metro Broadcast recognises the growing need for information by the general mass in Hong Kong as a knowledge based society and therefore pioneers to transform its FM997 channel to a platform encompasses entertainment, information, music and lifestyle under the new name of "Metro Info" commencing on 2 January 2008.

Metro Info Channel is an all-in-one infotainment channel offering programmes of a wide range of varieties; including entertainment, music, lifestyle, self-enhancement, health care and commerce just to name a few. With Metro Info, access to information is quick and simple as a snap of fingers.

Metro Plus (AM 1044)
Having Hong Kong as one of the most cosmopolitan City in the World, Metro Plus AM 1044 serves it listeners with the same concept. Metro Plus is not only the most sought after English station on the dial but a formidable leader as far as international sound is concerned. From Pilipino to Indonesian, Chinese to Hindi, Metro Plus brings you the best mix of cultures broadcast in their own vernacular. It is the channel of choice, speaking many languages but sets no border.

www.104mfonline.com.hk
To keep up with the ever-changing world, Metro Finance launches a financial portal on 7 February 2006 – www.104mfonline.com.hk. The portal is well blended with interactive sight and sound providing latest information from Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd, Reuters, Standard & Poors etc. You can access most of the essentials including mutual funds, share prices, warrant quotations, worldwide indices, currency cross rates, overseas market news and property information in one portal simply with a click!

Up till now, the portal has already recruited over 150,000 subscribers and most global brands found their advertising dollars spent effectively in this platform reaching quality customers. The portal has already reached breakeven point and is moving into a new epoch that expands Metro’s business from sound broadcasting to multi media.

Metro Broadcast Corporation Limited
Basement Two, Site Six
Whampoa Garden, Hunghom
Kowloon
Hong Kong
Telephone: (852) 3698 8000
Fax: (852) 2123 9889

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