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Core Viewpoint - Swire Properties is continuing to divest its investments in Miami, with the recent sale of a development site in the Brickell City Centre for $45 million, marking the third asset divested since last year [2][6]. Group 1: Asset Divestment - The sale of the Brickell City Centre site is part of a broader strategy to liquidate non-core assets, which has positively impacted Swire Properties' financial performance [2][6]. - In the first half of the year, Swire Properties reported a 15% increase in underlying profit to HKD 4.42 billion, primarily due to the sale of various assets within the Brickell City Centre [2][12]. - The company has sold 75% of its stake in the Brickell City Centre shopping mall for approximately $549 million and completed the sale of a super-tall office site for about $210 million [6]. Group 2: Historical Context - Swire Properties' involvement in Miami dates back to the 1970s, with significant developments including the Brickell City Centre, which was launched in 2012 with a total investment of $1.05 billion [4][5]. - The Brickell City Centre project was designed as a landmark development in downtown Miami, covering a total area of 5.4 million square feet and is recognized as one of the largest sustainable development projects in the U.S. [4]. Group 3: Financial Performance - Despite the asset sales, Swire Properties reported a loss attributable to shareholders of HKD 1.202 billion for the first half of the year, marking the first mid-year loss in 15 years [12]. - The company’s revenue for the first half of the year reached HKD 8.723 billion, a 20% increase year-on-year, although the underlying profit decreased by 4% [11][12]. - Rental income from retail properties in mainland China increased by 1% to HKD 2.622 billion, while overall rental income from retail properties was HKD 3.652 billion, showing a slight decline compared to the previous year [8][10].