CKH HOLDINGS(00001) 搜狐财经·2025-03-30 02:27Group 1 - China Merchants Port plans to expand its overseas terminal acquisitions, focusing on investments in South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia [1] - The total throughput of the company's controlled terminals increased by 6.2% to 32.655 million TEUs, while non-controlled terminals saw a 6% rise to 111 million TEUs [1] - The group's equity throughput rose by 4.5% to 45.318 million TEUs last year [1] Group 2 - CK Hutchison has reached a preliminary agreement with a consortium led by BlackRock to sell its entire stake in Hutchison Port Holdings and Hutchison Port Group, which together control 80% of Hutchison Port Group's global interests [2] - The transaction involves assets covering 43 ports across 23 countries in Asia, Europe, and the Americas, including 199 berths and associated smart terminal management systems [2] - The total asset value of the sale is approximately $22.765 billion [2] Group 3 - Legal experts suggest that the agreement is difficult to overturn, as it does not involve mainland and Hong Kong ports, indicating prior consideration of potential impacts [3] - The timing of the agreement coincides with Trump's announcement of global tariffs, making it challenging to halt the sale [3] Group 4 - Recent commentary in Hong Kong media has criticized CK Hutchison's decision, questioning the motivations behind the rapid agreement with BlackRock [4] - The ports generated HKD 45.282 billion in revenue last year, reflecting an 11% increase compared to 2023, suggesting potential for higher sale prices through competitive bidding [4] Group 5 - China Merchants, as the world's second-largest shipping company, appears poised to acquire CK Hutchison's ports to enhance China's influence in global shipping [5] - The Trump administration is expected to take measures to prevent Chinese companies from acquiring strategic assets [5]