Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-10-28 06:53Core Viewpoint - The real estate sector is facing significant challenges, prompting several companies to divest or exit their real estate businesses in favor of more stable and profitable sectors, such as duty-free and tourism-related activities [1][2][5]. Group 1: Company Actions - Zhuhai Duty-Free Group announced the transfer of its real estate subsidiary to focus on duty-free business, marking a significant shift from its previous real estate operations [2][3]. - Hong Kong Travel announced plans to spin off its tourism real estate business due to its underperformance, which has been a drag on overall company profits [5][6]. - Zijiang Enterprise, a leader in the packaging industry, plans to exit the real estate sector after completing its current project, indicating a strategic shift away from real estate development [8][9]. Group 2: Financial Performance - Zhuhai Duty-Free Group reported a decline in real estate revenue, with a loss of 3.36 billion yuan in the first half of the year, highlighting the ongoing struggles of its real estate segment [4][5]. - Hong Kong Travel's revenue decreased by 8% to 19.74 billion HKD, with a net loss of 870 million HKD, primarily due to declines in property values and performance [6]. - Zijiang Enterprise expects a significant increase in net profit for the first three quarters of 2025, driven by the successful delivery of its Shanghai project, despite plans to exit the real estate sector [8][9]. Group 3: Industry Trends - Since 2020, 12 companies have exited the real estate sector or restructured to focus on lighter asset models, reflecting a broader trend of divestment in the industry [1][5]. - The real estate sector is experiencing a contraction, with rising inventory pressures and difficulties in project development, leading companies to refocus their investments [9].