

Group 1 - A Chinese shipping company with state-owned background is negotiating to join a consortium seeking to acquire assets from CK Hutchison Holdings' port operations [1] - The initial buyer consortium was led by BlackRock, Inc. and included Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) and Terminal Investment Ltd (TiL) [1][2] - The deal involves the sale of a 90% stake in Panama Ports Company and an 80% effective control interest in related port operations [2] Group 2 - The exclusive negotiation period for the transaction is set to last until July 27, 2025, with potential for extension [3] - Four possible outcomes for the transaction have been identified: normal progression, modified terms, complete cancellation, or partial sale to other buyers [3]