Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2025-12-27 15:46Core Viewpoint - China Duty Free Group has won bids for duty-free projects at Beijing Capital International Airport and Shanghai airports, enhancing its market position and potentially improving future financial performance [2][3] Group 1: Project Wins - China Duty Free Group's subsidiary has been awarded the duty-free project at Beijing Capital International Airport, with a guaranteed operating fee of 480 million yuan in the first year and a sales commission rate of 5% [2] - The company also secured duty-free store projects at Shanghai Pudong and Hongqiao International Airports, with store areas of approximately 9,631 square meters and 2,471 square meters, respectively, and a commission rate ranging from 8% to 24% [2] - A joint venture with Shanghai Airport has been established with an investment of 102 million yuan, where China Duty Free Group holds a 51% stake [2] Group 2: Market Dynamics - The exit of Sunrise Duty Free, which has operated in Shanghai airports for 26 years, allows China Duty Free Group to strengthen its position in the core airport duty-free market [3] - Sunrise's exit was influenced by decisions made by China Duty Free Group's board, which rejected Sunrise's bid for the Shanghai airport project [3] Group 3: Financial Performance - China Duty Free Group's revenue fell by 16.36% year-on-year to 56.492 billion yuan, with net profit dropping 36.5% to 4.263 billion yuan, marking a six-year low [5][6] - In the first three quarters of the current year, revenue was 39.86 billion yuan, and net profit was 4.42 billion yuan, reflecting declines of 7.34% and 18.89%, respectively [6] Group 4: Industry Trends - The international flight reduction during 2020-2021 led to a significant decline in outbound consumption, shifting traditional duty-free spending to domestic markets [8] - Hainan's offshore duty-free sales surged by 200% in 2021, with significant visitor numbers, but the recovery of international flights has caused a downturn for China Duty Free Group [8][10] - Recent data indicates a recovery in Hainan's duty-free sales, with a notable increase in sales and customer traffic following the launch of the Hainan Free Trade Port [10]