OCT(SZ:000069) Bei Jing Shang Bao·2025-09-23 11:08Core Viewpoint - Under ongoing operational pressure, Overseas Chinese Town (OCT) has initiated a series of self-rescue and external rescue measures, including a leadership change with Wu Bingqi appointed as the new chairman, which is seen as a critical turning point for the company [1][3][4]. Leadership Change - Wu Bingqi has been elected as the new chairman of OCT, taking over from Zhang Zhenggao, who has resigned along with the vice chairman and president Liu Fengxi [1][3]. - Wu Bingqi's previous experience at China Resources Land is expected to bring new strategic insights and operational models to OCT [4][5]. Financial Performance - OCT has faced continuous net profit losses, with cumulative losses reaching 260.59 billion yuan over three years from 2022 to 2024 [6][10]. - In the first half of 2025, OCT reported a significant revenue drop of 50.82% year-on-year, with revenue at 113.17 billion yuan and a net loss of 28.68 billion yuan, which is an increase in loss of 171.52% compared to the previous year [4][10]. Strategic Adjustments - The company is returning to a "dual-driven" development strategy, focusing on both real estate and cultural tourism, in response to its declining performance [1][10]. - OCT's real estate sales have plummeted from 553 billion yuan in 2022 to 263 billion yuan in 2024, indicating a severe downturn in its core business [6][10]. Cost Management and Asset Sales - To manage costs, OCT has reduced land acquisitions significantly, with new land reserves dropping to zero in 2024 [8][9]. - The company has also engaged in asset sales, including the transfer of several properties and stakes, totaling over 30 billion yuan in the last two months of 2024 [9][10]. Future Outlook - The company aims to enhance its tourism business's core competitiveness and stabilize its real estate operations through resource optimization and product enhancement [10]. - Key tasks for OCT include accelerating sales collection, expanding financing channels, and optimizing commercial operations to improve revenue sources [10].