Huan Qiu Wang·2026-01-06 07:45Group 1 - China National Airlines (CNA) announced a capital operation plan to reduce its stake in Cathay Pacific by approximately 1.61%, equating to 108 million shares, at a price of HKD 12.22 per share, totaling around HKD 13.21 billion [1][3] - The sale price represents an approximately 6% discount compared to Cathay Pacific's previous closing price, but is at an 18.03% premium over CNA's book value, expected to generate about CNY 182 million in pre-tax profit for CNA [3][4] - This divestment is a strategic decision to avoid triggering a mandatory offer under Hong Kong regulations, as CNA's stake would have increased to 31.78% following Qatar Airways' exit [3][5] Group 2 - The aviation sector has shown strong performance recently, with Cathay Pacific's stock price at its highest since the second half of 2019, having increased over 20% since late October last year [4][5] - Despite the reduction in shares, CNA remains a significant shareholder in Cathay Pacific, maintaining a strategic partnership that includes shared resources and network collaboration [5] - Analysts view this move as a tactical adjustment, allowing CNA to realize profits while addressing regulatory concerns, thereby stabilizing Cathay Pacific's ownership structure [4][5]