1974 The birth of Swire Pacific

Corporate

Taikoo Swire, the shell public company left behind by the closure of Taikoo Dockyard, was renamed Swire Pacific Limited – a ready-made holding company for the group’s principal Hong Kong-based assets. This year also marked the passing of the Butterfield name, when Butterfield & Swire was renamed John Swire & Sons, in line with the UK parent company.

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