Core Viewpoint - Diageo, the world's largest spirits group, is considering significant asset disposals as part of its "acceleration plan" to streamline operations and reduce debt levels, which may impact its stake in the Chinese liquor company Shui Jing Fang [1][3][9]. Group 1: Diageo's Strategy and Financial Performance - Diageo has announced an "acceleration plan" aimed at cost savings and selective asset disposals, indicating a shift towards a more agile global operating model [1][3][9]. - The company is currently burdened with nearly $21 billion in debt and has seen its stock price drop approximately 50% from its historical peak due to declining sales and profit margins [3][9]. - Diageo's global sales decreased by 1.4% to $20.3 billion in the fiscal year 2024, with a challenging consumer environment expected to persist until the end of fiscal year 2025 [7][8]. Group 2: Asset Disposals and Market Focus - Analysts predict that Diageo's Chinese liquor business, along with other underperforming brands, may be among the assets considered for sale as part of the acceleration plan [3][9]. - The company has previously adopted a "light asset" model in volatile markets, which may now expand to include more significant asset disposals [3][9]. - Diageo's management has committed to achieving approximately $3 billion in free cash flow annually starting from fiscal year 2026, alongside a $500 million cost-saving initiative over three years [8][9]. Group 3: Shui Jing Fang's Performance and Management Changes - Shui Jing Fang, under Diageo's control, has experienced fluctuating performance, with revenue growing from 850 million yuan to 4.63 billion yuan between 2015 and 2021, but facing challenges in recent years [14][15]. - In fiscal year 2024, Shui Jing Fang reported total revenue of 5.22 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5.3%, with net profit rising by 5.7% to 1.34 billion yuan [15]. - The management team at Shui Jing Fang has seen frequent changes, with the current general manager being the first local manager not from Diageo, indicating a potential shift in operational strategy [15]. Group 4: Market Conditions and Future Outlook - The Asia-Pacific market, including China, has not performed well for Diageo, with organic net sales growth of only 1.6% in the region, primarily due to weakness in China and Southeast Asia [16]. - Diageo's CEO has categorized the Chinese liquor market as lacking sufficient scale, suggesting a need to explore new opportunities [16].

Financial Performance - CSI made over HK$4.1 billion of sales and presales for FY 2022 [14] - Gross revenue from property business increased by 14% from HK$369 million in FY2021 to HK$420 million in FY2022 [20] - Profit attributable to equity holders increased by 250% from HK$331 million in FY2021 to HK$1,156 million in FY2022 [20] - The company aims to sell approximately HK$5-6 billion+ of prime assets annually to further drive EBITDA [21, 50] Balance Sheet and Liquidity - Cash and bank balances increased significantly from HK$1.501 billion in FY2021 to HK$3.479 billion in FY2022 [23] - Net debt / total assets (net gearing ratio) decreased from 36.4% in FY2021 to 27.0% in FY2022 [25] - The Group successfully raised a new US$300 million 4-year bond at an attractive rate of 5.45% in July 2021 [48, 53] Key Strategies - Management prioritizes annual asset sales to recycle capital & crystalize profit [85] - The company has a visible disposal pipeline to further drive EBITDA [21, 50, 89] - The company focuses on high-quality residential and commercial real estate portfolio [84] Projects and Redevelopments - Novotel Hotel Kowloon is undergoing redevelopment into a mixed commercial/residential tower with an expected completion in 2025 [59, 66] - The company is involved in a farmland conversion to residential development in Kwu Tong with a future attributable GFA of approximately one million sq ft [67, 70] - Lai Sun Yuen Long Centre is undergoing conversion to residential with a future attributable GFA of approximately 400,000 sq ft [71, 77]

Financial Performance - CSI made sales of approximately HK$3,128 million and had approximately HK$794 million of unrecognized contracted sales commitment for FY2024[12] - Gross revenue from property business increased by 96% from HK$804 million in FY2023 to HK$1,579 million in FY2024[14] - The company reported a loss attributable to equity holders of HK$(426) million in FY2024, compared to a profit of HK$336 million in FY2023, mainly due to impairment loss in respect of amount due from a joint venture project[14] - The company's EBITDA decreased from 1.4x to 1.2x[18] Balance Sheet and Liquidity - The company maintains a strong balance sheet with properties and related assets valued at HK$22,870 million as of March 31, 2024[16] - Cash and bank balances, including cash held by securities brokers, amounted to HK$2,524 million[16] - Net debt to total assets ratio increased slightly from 28.8% in FY2023 to 29.2% in FY2024[18] - Total bank borrowings amounted to HK$7,882 million as of March 31, 2024, with 49.1% due within 1 year and 50.8% due between 1-5 years[40] Strategies and Outlook - Management's top priority is to focus on making continuing asset sales to recycle capital & crystalize profit[62] - The company has a solid pipeline of high-quality residential and commercial projects to provide ample liquidity and EBITDA[62] - The company estimates the current value of residential projects to be sold amounts to approximately HK$5 billion per CSI's stake[65]

（一）会议通知时间、方式 湖北美尔雅股份有限公司（以下简称"公司"）第十二届董事会第十八次会 议通知于2025年5月7日以传真、邮件、电话等形式发出。 （二）会议召开时间、地点、方式 湖北美尔雅股份有限公司 本公司董事会及全体董事保证本公告内容不存在任何虚假记载、误导性陈述 或者重大遗漏，并对其内容的真实性、准确性和完整性承担法律责任。 一、董事会会议召开情况 本次会议于2025年5月9日在公司会议室采取现场结合通讯方式召开。 （三）董事出席会议情况及列席人员 证券代码：600107 证券简称：美尔雅 公告编号：2025031 多重因素影响下，医药连锁行业整体表现不佳，青海惠嘉的经营亦受影响。 为尽快完成青海惠嘉的交易进程，保护上市公司及股东利益，同时综合考虑双方 案件的实际情况，公司同意与智瑜科技针对出售青海惠嘉的尾款由人民币3,000 万元变更为2,000万元，并据此授权管理层及律师签署相关法院调解协议。调解 协议内容主要包括： 有限公司股权转让协议》继续履行。 技办理青海惠嘉股权及工商登记变更手续，并办理交接手续。 本次会议应出席董事8人，实际出席8人，公司部分监事、高级管理人员列席 了会议。 （四）会 ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q1 2025 was approximately $57 million, with cash NOI around $46 million [12] - Net loss attributable to common shareholders was approximately $49.4 million, or $1.35 per share, including a noncash impairment of about $52 million related to potential asset sales in the office segment [12] - Same store cash NOI increased by 4% year-over-year, with a 5.8% increase in the industrial segment and a 3.1% increase in the office segment [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The industrial segment's ABR increased by $2.4 million quarter-over-quarter, driven by a 10% rise in AVR from iOS properties [4] - Industrial segment ABR represented 41% of total ABR at quarter end, increasing to 43% on a pro forma basis after subsequent office dispositions [5] - The company closed $144 million in office asset sales year-to-date, including two properties totaling 251,000 square feet for approximately $34 million during Q1 [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has completed over $2 billion in office sales across more than 30 markets over the past three years, indicating strong investor demand for office assets [9] - Office assets with more than five years of remaining term are generally priced on a cap rate basis between 7.5% and 12.5% on in-place NOI [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is transitioning to an industrial REIT, focusing on growth in the industrial outdoor storage (iOS) subsector [4] - The strategy includes divesting office assets to reallocate capital to higher growth opportunities within the iOS space [17] - The company aims to reduce leverage while driving sustainable growth and enhancing shareholder value [17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the long-term growth opportunities presented by high-quality iOS properties in supply-constrained markets [17] - The company is committed to maintaining or potentially accelerating the pace of office dispositions, depending on market conditions [10][36] Other Important Information - The company introduced new reporting metrics, core FFO and adjusted EBITDAre, to enhance comparability in evaluating ongoing performance [11] - Total liquidity at quarter end was approximately $336 million, consisting of cash and available revolver capacity [13] - The weighted average interest rate for all debt remains at 4.4%, with 88% of the debt being fixed [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you help us think about the ABR at the remaining five iOS sites? - Management indicated they are not providing specific guidance on ABR ranges due to the variety of locations but expressed comfort with previously indicated returns on cost [19][20] Question: What are you seeing in the market regarding additional acquisition opportunities? - Management noted a balanced approach to growth and leverage, with a good pipeline of individual deals and portfolios being evaluated [21][25] Question: What is your target leverage and timeline for bringing it down? - Management confirmed a target leverage in the six times range or below, with current leverage at 6.8 times after recent asset sales [30][32] Question: What will determine the pace of office dispositions? - Management stated that dispositions are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, aiming to maximize shareholder value while being open to market opportunities [36][38] Question: What characteristics differentiate office assets at the lower and higher ends of the cap rate range? - Management explained that duration and specific asset characteristics play a significant role in determining cap rates, with shorter lease terms complicating the valuation [42][44] Question: How is tenant demand characterized today in the IOS segment? - Management reported stable demand, with ongoing discussions with various tenants and interest in properties being offered as-is [49][51]

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Core Viewpoint - China Cinda has announced another plan to reduce its stake in Founder Securities, marking the fifth such announcement since it became a shareholder in 2021, with previous plans not executed to the maximum extent [2][5][6]. Group 1: Shareholding and Reduction Plans - On April 6, China Cinda announced its intention to reduce its holdings in Founder Securities by up to 82.32 million shares, representing approximately 1% of the total share capital, with a potential market value of about 643 million yuan at a price of 7.82 yuan per share [2][5]. - China Cinda currently holds 615 million shares in Founder Securities, accounting for 7.2% of the total share capital, and is the third-largest shareholder [3][4]. - The reduction period is set from April 29, 2025, to July 28, 2025, and is part of China Cinda's operational needs [4][6]. Group 2: Historical Reduction Attempts - China Cinda's first reduction attempt was in November 2022, aiming to sell 2% of its shares, but it did not execute any sales by the deadline in May 2023 [6]. - In July 2023, a second attempt was made, resulting in a 1% reduction, equating to 784 million yuan, lowering its stake from 8.62% to 7.62% [6]. - The third attempt in April 2024 also fell short, with only a 0.15% reduction achieved by the end of the designated period, bringing its stake down to 7.47% [6]. - The fourth attempt in August 2024 saw a reduction of 0.27%, decreasing its stake to 7.2% [7]. Group 3: Founder Securities' Performance - Founder Securities reported a total revenue of 7.718 billion yuan for 2024, an increase of 8.42% year-on-year, with a net profit of 2.207 billion yuan, up 2.55% [9]. - The company has increased its dividend payout, proposing a cash dividend of 0.593 yuan per 10 shares, totaling up to 488 million yuan, marking a dividend rate of 40.02%, the highest since its listing [9][10]. - Founder Securities has been actively disposing of assets to enhance capital efficiency, including the sale of a 49% stake in Credit Suisse Securities for approximately 885 million yuan [10][11].