A good year for Justin Laboo and Aveo Live Well

Dec 17 2009 Updated July 4, 2023

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Another winner this year has to be Aveos Justin Laboo. This time last year he had Stockland prowling for a takeover of the retirement assets [Aveo] from FKP. 12 months later Stockland's share price is in the doldrums and the company has openly stated it is no longer pursuing the expansion of its 15% FKP interest (or its similar interests in Aevum). Meanwhile Aveo has ramped up its sales and its profitability, making it the star in the FKP group.

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