亚洲最大REIT，换帅！

Core Viewpoint - Wang Guolong, the CEO of Link REIT, has announced his retirement after over 16 years of service, coinciding with the upcoming 20th anniversary of Link REIT's listing in November 2025 [1][2][3] Company Overview - Link REIT is the largest real estate investment trust in Asia, managing a diverse portfolio and providing investment management services through its subsidiary, Link Real Estate Investment [3] - The board of directors will conduct a comprehensive selection process to find a suitable successor to lead the next phase of the company's development [3] Leadership Transition - Wang Guolong, aged 63, has served as the executive director and CEO since February 2009 and May 2010, respectively [4] - The chairman of the board, Ou Dunqin, praised Wang's contributions over the years and expressed confidence in the existing leadership team to continue the company's strategic focus [3][4] Financial Performance - For the fiscal year 2024/2025, Link REIT reported a revenue increase of 4.8% to HKD 14.223 billion, with net property income rising by 5.5% to HKD 10.619 billion [4] - The distributable income also saw a 4.6% increase to HKD 7.025 billion, exceeding market expectations [4] Market Analysis - According to CMB International, Link REIT maintains a "Buy" rating with a target price of HKD 47.70 [5] - Despite a 9.6% year-on-year decline in net asset value per unit to HKD 63.30, the company demonstrated robust dividend performance, with a full-year distribution per unit of HKD 2.7234, surpassing market expectations by approximately 1% [6] - The rental growth in non-Hong Kong markets is expected to offset slight rental pressures in Hong Kong, with overall rental levels anticipated to remain stable through fiscal year 2026 [6]