Singapore's CDL chairman drops lawsuit against CEO son

Developer's shares open 4% up after father says board 'united for greater good'

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CDL shares opened 4% higher in Singapore on March 13 after Executive Chairman Kwek Leng Beng announced he is withdrawing his lawsuit against his son Sherman, the company's CEO. © Reuters

TSUBASA SURUGA

SINGAPORE -- City Developments (CDL) Executive Chairman Kwek Leng Beng is ending his lawsuit against his son, CEO Sherman Kwek, marking a step toward mending a deep family rift at the Singaporean property developer.

In a statement late Wednesday, the elder Kwek, 84, said the legal proceedings against his 49-year-old son and six other board members "will be discontinued." Both Kweks will continue in their respective roles, and all current directors will remain on the board, he said. 

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