news flash·2025-07-27 23:50Core Viewpoint - The company is in discussions to invite major strategic investors from mainland China to join the port transaction consortium, following the expiration of the exclusive negotiation period with a consortium [1] Group 1 - The company confirmed that the exclusive negotiation period with a consortium has ended as of March 4, 2025 [1] - Despite the expiration of the negotiation period, the company continues discussions with consortium members [1] - The company intends to reserve ample time for discussions to reach a new arrangement, which will require changes to the consortium's membership and transaction structure to obtain necessary regulatory approvals [1] Group 2 - The company previously announced a principle agreement with the BlackRock-TiL consortium to sell a 90% stake in Panama Ports Company [1]