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Core Insights - The report highlights a significant strategic shift for Hongkong Land, focusing on ultra-premium commercial real estate investments in major Asian cities, aiming to recover $10 billion in capital through asset sales and management expansion [2][6][7] - The ambitious targets set for 2035 include doubling underlying profit before interest and tax to $1.5 billion, doubling dividends per share to $0.44, and growing assets under management (AUM) to $100 billion [6][7] - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating, raising the target price from $4.50 to $6.00, reflecting the potential for capital recovery and a more aggressive management approach [2][4][11] Financial Projections - Total revenue is projected to increase from $1,844 million in 2023 to $2,027 million by 2026, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 3.7% [3] - Distributable income is expected to decline significantly from $734 million in 2023 to $549 million in 2024, before gradually increasing to $626 million by 2026 [3] - The basic earnings per share (EPS) is forecasted to decrease from $0.33 in 2023 to $0.25 in 2024, with a recovery to $0.30 by 2026 [3] Strategic Goals - The company aims to recycle $10 billion in capital, with $6 billion expected from the wind-down of development properties and $4 billion from recycling investment properties [6][7] - The strategy includes expanding the investment property AUM from $40 billion to $100 billion by 2035, targeting a 10% annual growth rate [6][7] - The focus will be on premium regional gateway assets, enhancing returns through third-party capital, and building a recurring fee-based income stream [7][8] Market Positioning - Hongkong Land's new strategy positions it to compete with major developers like CK Hutchison and Sun Hung Kai Properties, which have significantly larger AUMs [7][10] - The report notes that achieving the ambitious AUM target will require overcoming fierce competition in key markets such as Hong Kong, Singapore, and Shanghai [7] - The potential for value unlocking through REIT listings and aggressive capital management is emphasized as a key driver for future performance [2][6][7]