Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2026-01-15 12:55Core Viewpoint - CK Hutchison Holdings (00001) is seeking to spin off Watsons Group for a dual listing in Hong Kong and London, targeting a valuation of approximately $30 billion (around HKD 234 billion) [1] Group 1: IPO Plans - CK Hutchison has begun assessing investor interest for Watsons Group's initial public offering (IPO), aiming to complete the dual listing by mid-year, although the exact timeline is not finalized [1] - Previous reports indicated that CK Hutchison had initiated plans for the spin-off in November, with expectations to raise up to $2 billion (approximately HKD 156 billion) [1] - If successful, this IPO could become one of the largest consumer retail IPOs in Hong Kong in recent years [1] Group 2: Shareholding and Stake Exit - Temasek, which holds a 25% stake in Watsons Group, is reportedly looking to exit its investment during the IPO phase [1] - CK Hutchison sold a 25% stake in Watsons Group to Singapore's sovereign wealth fund Temasek for $5.7 billion in 2014, with plans to list the retail division at an appropriate time [1] - The listing has been delayed multiple times due to the pandemic and a weak new stock market, with CK Hutchison currently holding approximately 75% of Watsons Group [1]