NVC International Holdings Ltd. (NVC) is a Chinese multinational corporation specializing in the manufacture and supply of lighting products. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Hong Kong, NVC Lighting produces a range of lighting solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential applications. The company's product portfolio includes LED lights, indoor and outdoor lighting fixtures, and lighting control systems, serving various sectors such as retail, hospitality, industrial facilities, and public infrastructure.
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| SEHK: 2222 | |
| Industry | Lighting |
| Predecessor | NVC Lighting |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Headquarters | , |
Key people | Wang Donglei (Chairman and CEO) Xiao Yu Wang Keven Dun[1] Eva Kim Yung Chan[2] |
| Products | Electric Lights, Lighting Fixtures, LEDs |
| Brands | NVC Lighting ETI Lighting Dernier & Hamlyn |
| Revenue | US$235,978,000[3] (2023) |
| US$6,777,000 (2023)[3] | |
| US$35,173,000 (2023)[3] | |
| Subsidiaries | NVC Lighting Ltd. ETI Solid State Lighting Inc. Dernier & Hamlyn Design Ltd. |
| Website | nvc-international |
Company Overview
editNVC Lighting was founded by Wu Changjiang in 1998.[4] Prior to establishing NVC, Wu was a manager for a different lighting company in Shenzhen.[4]
NVC experienced significant growth, becoming one of the largest lighting manufacturers in China.[5] The company opened its UK operation in 2009, supplying commercial, industrial, and exterior lighting products to wholesalers in the UK and the Irish Republic.[6] In May 2010, NVC Lighting was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.[7]
In 2019, KKR & Co acquired a majority stake in NVC's China Lighting Business.[8] The transaction resulted in KKR obtaining control of 70 percent of NVC China, while NVC Lighting retained the remaining 30 percent.[9][10] That same year, NVC Lighting rebranded as NVC International Holdings Limited.[2]
Products
editNVC Lighting's product range encompasses both traditional lighting products and advanced LED technology. The company focuses on producing energy-efficient lighting solutions, incorporating smart lighting controls and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies into their designs.[11]
NVC has provided lighting solutions for notable international events, including the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing and the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.[6]
Brands
editDernier & Hamlyn
editDernier & Hamlyn is a UK-based lighting manufacturer acquired by NVC in 2020.[12] Established in 1888, the company initially specialized in creating hand-decorated lampshades using fine silks from France and China.[13] Dernier & Hamlyn is known for its bespoke lighting solutions and has been involved in various high-profile projects, including the Nobu London Portman Square, NoMad Las Vegas, The Standard London, Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire, Adare Manor and Kimpton Fitzroy London, among others.[12] Additionally, the company contributed lighting fixtures to the renovation of the Fairfield Halls concert hall in Croydon, UK.[14]
ETI Lighting
editETI is a manufacturer of commercial lighting fixtures in the United States. The company's product range includes tubes, ceiling lights, shop lights, and under-cabinet lighting products. ETI serves customers in US and Canada.[15][16] The company is a major supplier of lighting products to The Home Depot, and was one of The Home Depot's 2016 Supplier Partner of the Year awardees.[17]
Company’s restructuring
editIn May 2012, Wu Changjiang resigned as chairman of NVC Lighting, succeeded by Andrew Yan.[18] This transition prompted stakeholder resistance, including factory worker strikes and appeals from suppliers and distributors for Wu's reinstatement.[19][18] The period was marked by financial volatility, with the company's stock value declining 28.37% in August 2012, accompanied by several key executive resignations.[5][20]
A major ownership shift occurred in December 2012 when Wang Donglei of Elec-Tech International acquired 11.81% of NVC's shares.[21] Wang subsequently joined the board as a non-executive director and was appointed chairman in early 2013.[21]
In August 2014, the board removed Wu Changjiang from his chief executive position, appointing Wang Donglei as interim CEO.[22][21] The restructuring included the dismissal of several vice presidents and the temporary relocation of company headquarters from Chongqing to Huizhou, Guangdong.[23]
In August 2019, NVC Lighting entered into a Share Purchase Agreement with KKR, establishing a joint venture in which KKR acquired a majority stake in NVC's China Lighting Business.[24] The transaction, completed through KKR's Asian Fund III, resulted in KKR obtaining majority control of the China operations.[8][9]
Litigation
editIn October 2014, Wu became the subject of an embezzlement investigation.[25] NVC's board reported discovering unauthorized financial transactions, including loan pledges allegedly made without board approval.[26][27]
By December 2014, media sources reported Wu's detention in Huizhou, Guangdong, and the freezing of his company shares, valued at 1.1 billion yuan.[22] The company alleged misappropriation of approximately 573 million yuan from various corporate accounts, with claims of potential collusion from banking executives.[22]
References
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- ^ a b c "NVC International Holdings Limited". Yahoo! Finance. 2024-10-15.
- ^ a b Sun, Celine (2012-07-21). "Dispute turns spotlight on NVC". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on 2024-10-11.
- ^ a b Toh, Han Shih (2012-08-16). "Shares in crisis-hit NVC lose 25pc". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on 2024-10-11.
- ^ a b Mullen, Enda (2012-04-20). "NVC Lighting planning expansion and jobs creation in Birmingham". Business Live.
- ^ Toh, Han Shih (2012-08-27). "NVC Lighting disputes 'may hurt' earnings". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on 2024-10-11.
- ^ a b "KKR to buy majority of NVC China Lighting for US$794 million". South China Morning Post. 2019-08-12. Archived from the original on 2024-10-11.
- ^ a b "KKR Completes Purchase of a Majority Interest in NVC China". Businesswire. 2019-12-12.
- ^ "KKR to take majority stake in NVC Lighting's China business". Reuters. 2019-08-11.
- ^ "NVC Company Profile". nvc-international.com.
- ^ a b Kilburn, Hamish (2022-10-04). "In the factory with: lighting brand Dernier & Hamlyn • Hotel Designs". Hotel Designs.
- ^ Martin, Catherine (2020-06-24). "NVC picks up the Dernier & Hamlyn gauntlet". Sleeper.
- ^ Noble, Will (2019-09-27). "Croydon's Answer To The Southbank Centre Has Reopened... And We're Utterly In Love With It". Londonist.
- ^ "ETI Solid State Lighting Inc - Company Profile and News". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
- ^ "About ETI". ETI Lighting.
- ^ "THE HOME DEPOT PRESENTS 2016 INNOVATION AWARDS | The Home Depot". The Home Depot. 2016-11-02. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ a b Sun, Celine (2012-07-19). "Lighting firm urged to bring back boss". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on 2024-10-11.
- ^ Toh, Han Shih (2012-08-14). "NVC Lighting hit by strike threat". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on 2024-10-11.
- ^ Toh, Han Shih (2012-08-18). "Troubled lighting maker NVC hit by production woes". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on 2024-10-11.
- ^ a b c Toh, Han Shih (2014-08-29). "NVC Lighting shareholders vote 95pc to oust founder". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on 2024-10-11.
- ^ a b c Yu, Sophie (2014-12-17). "NVC Lighting founder arrested in Huizhou, mainland China media report". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on 2024-10-11.
- ^ Enoch, Yiu (2014-08-20). "Troubled lighting firm NVC declares 'emergency' and moves headquarters". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on 2024-10-11.
- ^ "KKR to Form Strategic Partnership with NVC Lighting and Acquire Majority Interest in NVC Lighting's China Lighting Business". KKR & Co. Inc. 2019-08-11.
- ^ Toh, Han Shih (2014-10-30). "NVC Lighting founder probed by mainland authorities". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on 2024-10-11.
- ^ Toh, Han Shih (2014-11-07). "NVC retakes Chongqing factory, finds million of yuan withdrawn from bank accounts". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on 2024-10-11.
- ^ Toh, Han Shih (2015-02-06). "NVC Lighting says founder enters pledge deal without knowledge of board". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on 2024-10-11.