The TOM Group was founded in October 1999 as a joint venture between Hutchison Whampoa, Cheung Kong Holdings, and other strategic investors. In March 2000, it was listed on the Growth Enterprise Market of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (TOM.COM LIMITED, stock code: 8001).
Headquartered in Hong Kong, the Group has regional offices in Beijing and Taipei and operating bases in twenty-seven cities. The Group generated revenues of HK$1,624 million in 2002.