


Group 1: Company Performance - CK Hutchison Holdings (长和) reported total revenue of HKD 240.66 billion for the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 3.45% [1] - The company's attributable profit to ordinary shareholders was HKD 8.52 billion, a decrease of 91.65% year-on-year, while the basic attributable profit increased by 10.94% to HKD 11.32 billion [1] - The port division showed strong growth, the retail sector improved, and contributions from the infrastructure sector increased [1] Group 2: Port Asset Sale Progress - The sale of port assets outside mainland China and Hong Kong is taking longer than initially expected, with discussions now involving major strategic investors from China [2] - Due to the complexity of the transaction, even if a binding agreement is reached this year, completion may not occur until next year or later [2] Group 3: Real Estate and Leasing Performance - Longfor Group (长实) saw property sales revenue increase by 58.9% to HKD 7.37 billion, but sales revenue decreased by 2.9% to HKD 1.77 billion due to market weakness and discount promotions [2] - The rental income from Hong Kong properties fell by 3.9% to HKD 1.75 billion, reflecting ongoing challenges in the retail and commercial leasing sectors [3] - The hotel and serviced apartment business revenue increased by 2.9% to HKD 2.19 billion, but related profits decreased by 3.5% to HKD 794 million [3] Group 4: Financial Position - As of June 30, Longfor's total bank and other borrowings amounted to HKD 54.4 billion, with bank deposits and time deposits at HKD 33 billion, resulting in a net debt to total capital ratio of approximately 5% [3]