1.   Investors were warned to check whether they would be affected by the consolidation exercise.

2.   It expects to embark on a consolidation exercise this year while putting on hold any expansion plans.

3.   It is expected that the finance company industry, which is the most fragmented industry in the system, will benefit from the consolidation exercise.

4.   The group has also undertaken continuous consolidation exercises within Bridgecon group to minimise the impact of the slowdown and improve its financial performance in the current year.

5.   The official added that in the consolidation exercise, emphasis is placed on maintaining the business of every company.