格隆汇11月27日丨嘉涛(香港)控股(02189.HK)公告，集团于截至2025年9月30日止6个月录得总收益约 1.74亿港元，较截至2024年9月30日止6个月增加约17.8%。公司拥有人应占溢利约2700万港元，同比增 加约5.1%。董事会不建议派付截至2025年9月30日止6个月的中期股息(截至2024年9月30日止6个月： 零)。 于2022年，集团于香港开拓了医疗诊断及影像与健康检查市场。集团提供各式各样的医疗保健服务，包 括但不限于一般体格检查、X光检查、心电图、乳房X光造影检查、超声波、DEXA骨质密度检查及各 种化验测试。于2025年3月31日，集团于香港三个地区设有三间医疗健康检查中心。由于集团集中资源 发展安老院服务的策略，医疗及化验服务已于2025年4月终止。 ...

TELUS Conference Call Summary Company Overview - **Company**: TELUS (NYSE: TU) - **Date**: November 24, 2025 - **Speaker**: Doug French, CFO Key Points Industry and Competitive Landscape - TELUS focuses on three pillars: best networks, best products, and best customer service [4][5] - The competitive intensity in the mobile industry has eased since May, with a quieter Black Friday compared to previous years [7][8] - Pricing in Canada has decreased significantly, with rates down over 70% compared to initial asks, indicating a need for correction due to higher delivery costs [8][9] Financial Performance and Growth - Wireless Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) is showing slow and steady improvement, expected to continue into 2026, although still negative [12][13] - In Q3, TELUS added 40,000 internet subscribers, with growth evenly split between Eastern and Western Canada, and across business segments [16][17] - Fixed data revenue growth has slowed to 1%, primarily due to pressures in the business sector, while consumer internet revenue remains strong at over 6% [26][28] Fiber Deployment Strategy - TELUS is expanding fiber deployment into Eastern Canada, aligning with its capital intensity objectives [20][21] - The company aims to bundle internet services with existing wireless customers in the East, enhancing service offerings [24] AI and Digital Growth - TELUS aims to grow AI-enabling revenue from $800 million to $2 billion over the next few years, with significant contributions from TELUS Digital and B2B growth [31][32] - The company is leveraging its data centers for AI and compute services, with partnerships with NVIDIA and HP to enhance capabilities [33][34] Health Care and Monetization - TELUS Health is projected to grow significantly, with a valuation exceeding $5 billion, and potential partnerships to enhance commercial efficacy [40][41] - The integration of acquisitions is expected to yield synergies and improve profitability [40] Future Outlook - The company anticipates strong EBITDA growth driven by health care, technology, and digital initiatives, while managing ARPU challenges [44][48] - TELUS plans to monetize assets, including real estate and copper footprint, to support its deleveraging strategy and maintain dividend commitments [49][50] Capital Expenditure and Financial Strategy - TELUS maintains a capital intensity target of 10%, with a focus on efficient capital management and revenue generation from new investments [39][50] - The company is committed to reducing its Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) to zero by the end of 2027 [50] Additional Insights - TELUS is focused on improving customer service and reducing churn rates, with ongoing investments in digital and AI technologies [5][46] - The company is optimistic about the growth trajectory in health care and technology sectors, which are expected to contribute positively to overall performance [44][45]

Economic Transition - The shift from goods consumption to service consumption is a historical trend observed across economies, driven by economic development, demographic changes, and policy transformations[5] - In Japan, service consumption surpassed goods consumption in 1993, with service spending in 2024 projected to be 1.4 times that of goods consumption[7] - In the U.S., service consumption reached 68.5% of total consumption by 2024, reflecting a significant transition from goods to services[9] Economic Growth and GDP - Service consumption has become a key driver of economic growth, with its share of GDP in the U.S. increasing from 21.4% in 1944 to 46.5% in 2024, a rise of 25.1 percentage points[11] - In China, service consumption accounted for 46.1% of total consumption in 2024, indicating substantial growth potential[10] - The transition to service consumption is closely linked to GDP per capita surpassing $10,000, marking a shift from survival to development-oriented consumption[10] Employment Impact - The growth of service consumption has led to significant job creation, particularly in labor-intensive sectors such as education, healthcare, and entertainment[12] - In Japan, service sector employment increased from 10.55 million in 1981 to 17.64 million in 2001, a growth of 67.2%[59] - In the U.S., service sector employment rose from 15.39 million in 1939 to 113.71 million in 2024, an increase of 639%[62] Future Development Areas - Key growth areas for service consumption include healthcare and entertainment in Japan, driven by aging demographics and changing consumer preferences[15] - In the U.S., sectors such as internet services, healthcare, and luxury services are expected to see significant growth due to demographic shifts and increased demand for quality experiences[14] - China's healthcare sector is projected to expand significantly, alongside a shift towards experience-oriented consumption[15]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q3 2025, the company reported revenue of $1.44 billion, a slight decrease from $1.45 billion in Q3 2024. The medical margin was negative $57 million, compared to negative $58 million in the same period last year. Adjusted EBITDA was negative $91 million, an improvement from negative $96 million in Q3 2024 [4][17][19] - The company reinitiated its 2025 guidance, expecting revenue between $5.81 billion and $5.83 billion, with a medical margin projected between negative $5 million and negative $15 million, and adjusted EBITDA guidance ranging from negative $270 million to negative $245 million [6][22][23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Medicare Advantage membership at the end of Q3 2025 was 503,000, down from 525,000 in Q3 2024. ACO REACH membership decreased to 115,000 from 132,000 in the same period [17] - The company experienced a negative impact of $20 million from exited markets during the quarter [18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted that the 2025 risk adjustment scores were lower than expected, impacting revenue by approximately $150 million for the full year. This was primarily driven by one payer in a new market [18] - The company expects to end 2025 with approximately $310 million in cash, including about $65 million held off-balance sheet by ACO entities [23][28] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on executing strategic initiatives aimed at improving contract economics, reducing risk, and optimizing cost structures. It anticipates a $30 million reduction in operating expenses for 2026 [16][24] - The company is taking a disciplined approach to payer contracting, which includes reducing Part D exposure and enhancing quality incentives [9][26] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism for 2026, citing several tailwinds such as a 9% benchmark rate increase and better-aligned payer contracts. They believe these factors will drive material improvement in performance [24][25] - The leadership team is actively engaged in improving performance and is committed to enhancing Agilon's position for sustainable value creation [15][29] Other Important Information - The company is currently in the process of searching for a new CEO, with a focus on candidates who align with the company's new strategic direction [15][36] - The company plans to pursue a reverse stock split and seek stockholder approval at the annual general meeting in 2026 [28] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of ACO REACH changes on EBITDA - Management acknowledged that changes to the ACO REACH program would lead to lower economics but still contribute positively to margins. They are reviewing ACOs to determine better models for 2026 [30][31] Question: Potential market exits and payer contracts - Management confirmed a disciplined approach to contracting, indicating that they would not engage with payers if the economics do not make sense. Any reduction in membership would benefit medical margins and EBITDA [32][33] Question: Update on CEO search - The search for a new CEO is ongoing, with good candidates emerging. Management emphasized active engagement in improving business performance during this transition [35][36] Question: Medical cost trends in Q3 - Management noted that inpatient and Part B oncology drug costs remain high, but overall medical cost trends have restated favorably [36] Question: Cash allocation to ACO REACH entities - The company clarified that there is no minimum cash requirement for ACO REACH entities, but maintaining cash there provides tax efficiencies [37] Question: Changes in provider contracts - Management stated that there are no significant changes to provider contracts, but they are aligning incentives with physician partners to achieve operating savings [45][46] Question: Impact of Humana's focus on benefit stability - Management indicated that they analyze benefit designs from all payers, including Humana, as part of their contracting process [52][53]

Core Insights - The London Company Small Cap Strategy reported a 1.9% appreciation in its small-cap portfolio for Q3 2025, underperforming the Russell 2000 Index which gained 12.4% [1] - The investor letter highlighted Graham Holdings Company (NYSE:GHC) as a key stock, noting its strong performance driven by growth in Kaplan Education and Healthcare segments [3] Company Performance - Graham Holdings Company (NYSE:GHC) experienced a one-month return of -5.47% but a 52-week gain of 20.50%, with a closing stock price of $1,036.52 and a market capitalization of $4.522 billion as of November 3, 2025 [2] - The company outperformed benchmarks in Q2 due to solid results and potential easing of broadcast TV M&A regulations, which may enhance future monetization opportunities [3] Investment Sentiment - Despite its potential, Graham Holdings Company (NYSE:GHC) is not among the top 30 most popular stocks among hedge funds, with 20 hedge fund portfolios holding the stock at the end of Q2 2025, unchanged from the previous quarter [4] - There is a belief that certain AI stocks may offer greater upside potential and less downside risk compared to Graham Holdings Company [4]

Core Insights - The annualized core inflation rate for Bosnia's service sector from January to September is estimated at 4.33% [1] - The consumer price index for the service sector has an annualized increase of 4.84% [1] Inflation Drivers - The most significant impact on September's monthly inflation came from telephone and fax services, although their price increase was too low to affect the overall core inflation trend for the year [1] - Healthcare service prices and hotel and restaurant service prices are the main contributors to the sustained rise in core inflation from January to September [1] - Personal care services also experienced price increases, which had a notable impact on core inflation due to their high price weight [1]

Core Insights - Cigna reported a revenue of $69.57 billion for the quarter ended September 2025, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 9.2% and surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $67.16 billion by 3.59% [1] - The company's EPS for the quarter was $7.83, an increase from $7.51 in the same quarter last year, also exceeding the consensus estimate of $7.70 by 1.69% [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Medical Care Ratio was reported at 84.8%, slightly above the average estimate of 84.2% [4] - Pharmacy claim volume reached 558 million, exceeding the average estimate of 546.6 million [4] - Total Medical Customers stood at 18.06 million, matching the average estimate [4] - Net investment income was $233 million, below the average estimate of $245.97 million but showing a significant year-over-year increase of 174.1% [4] - Pharmacy revenues were $56.05 billion, surpassing the average estimate of $53.14 billion with a year-over-year growth of 16.1% [4] - Premium revenues were reported at $9.08 billion, slightly above the average estimate of $9.03 billion, but reflecting a decline of 20.6% year-over-year [4] - Cigna Healthcare revenues were $10.93 billion, slightly below the average estimate of $10.95 billion, representing an 18% year-over-year decline [4] - Revenues from Evernorth Health Services were $60.39 billion, exceeding the average estimate of $57.17 billion with a year-over-year increase of 15.1% [4] - Fees and Other revenues were $4.38 billion, above the average estimate of $4.29 billion, showing a year-over-year increase of 12.6% [4] - U.S. Commercial Stop Loss premiums were $1.91 billion, slightly below the average estimate of $1.92 billion, but reflecting a year-over-year increase of 13% [4] Stock Performance - Cigna's shares have returned +2.6% over the past month, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +3.6% change, indicating a performance in line with the broader market [3]

Group 1: Inflation Data Overview - In July 2025, the US CPI increased by 2.7% year-on-year, matching the previous value and below the market expectation of 2.8%[6] - Core CPI rose by 3.1% year-on-year, up from 2.9% previously and slightly above the expected 3.0%[6] - The month-on-month CPI growth rate decreased to 0.2%, while core CPI increased to 0.3%[9] Group 2: Inflation Components - Food CPI growth rate was flat at 0.0% month-on-month, with household food prices declining and non-household food price increases narrowing[9] - Energy CPI month-on-month growth significantly slowed to -1.1%, with both energy goods and services prices turning negative[9] - Core goods inflation pressure remains limited, with core goods CPI month-on-month growth steady at 0.2%[9] Group 3: Housing and Services Inflation - Housing inflation remained stable, contributing 0.07 percentage points to the overall CPI increase, with rent and equivalent rent showing slight increases[9] - Core services CPI month-on-month growth rose to 0.4%, driven by significant increases in transportation and healthcare services[9] - Overall, core services inflation shows upward pressure, particularly in healthcare due to potential tariff impacts[9] Group 4: Interest Rate Outlook - The market's expectation for a September rate cut by the Federal Reserve strengthened, with the probability rising from 85.9% to 92.2% following the CPI data release[9] - Short-term outlook suggests a high likelihood of a rate cut in September, with December also being a probable event due to ongoing economic conditions[9] - The "Great American Rescue Plan" may support the economy but will not alter the trend towards a soft landing, necessitating rate cuts for effective policy implementation[9]

Core Insights - The core inflation level in the U.S. accelerated in July to its highest level since the beginning of the year, driven by a rebound in service prices, raising concerns about the impact of tariff policies [1][4] - The July core Consumer Price Index (CPI), excluding volatile food and energy categories, rose by 0.3% month-on-month, marking the largest increase since January, with a year-on-year increase of 3.1% [1][4] - Overall CPI increased by 0.2% month-on-month and remained steady year-on-year at 2.7%, slightly below economists' expectations [1][4] Service Costs - Service prices, excluding energy, rose by 0.4% month-on-month, the largest increase this year, with significant jumps in airfare, healthcare, and entertainment services [4] - Housing costs, as the largest component of the service sector, saw residential prices increase by 0.2% for the second consecutive month, while hotel accommodation prices continued to decline [5] Federal Reserve Implications - The Federal Reserve is facing new challenges as rising service prices may complicate efforts to control inflation, with ongoing debates about the long-term inflationary pressures from tariffs [4][6] - The average hourly wage, adjusted for inflation, increased by 1.4% year-on-year, indicating a potential impact on consumer spending expectations [6] Data Collection Concerns - There are growing concerns about the quality of economic data, particularly CPI data collection, due to budget cuts and staffing reductions, leading to a temporary decrease in data collection in several states [7] - The proportion of "cross-unit estimates" in CPI data has risen significantly, indicating potential volatility in the reported figures, although economists believe this will not lead to bias in CPI data [7][8]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report emphasizes the evolution of service consumption structure from survival-type to development investment-type and spiritual enjoyment-type, closely linked to economic development levels [1][6][29] - The report highlights that after reaching a GDP per capita of $10,000, service consumption accelerates, as evidenced by the U.S. and Japan, where service consumption as a percentage of total consumption significantly increased during this period [1][11][22] - The report suggests that China's service consumption structure is still lagging behind major developed countries, with service consumption accounting for approximately 37% of GDP in 2020, compared to over 60% in the U.S. and Japan [2][24][25] Group 2 - The internal transformation of consumption structure follows Maslow's hierarchy of needs, indicating a non-linear decline in survival-type consumption as economic growth progresses, with a notable trend towards "externalization" and "servicization" [2][13][14] - Development investment-type consumption, particularly in healthcare and education, has become increasingly important, with significant increases in spending observed in the U.S. and Japan from 1970 to 1990 [2][18] - The report identifies that cultural and entertainment consumption has risen significantly as disposable income increases, driven by factors such as increased leisure time and digital technology development [21][22] Group 3 - Recommendations include strengthening policy support for service consumption, expanding the range of covered service categories, and developing special funding plans to stimulate consumption in the service sector [3][29][30] - The report emphasizes the need to enhance the quality of supply in the restaurant, leisure, and entertainment sectors, and to promote the integration of healthcare with other service industries [3][29] - It also suggests improving the service consumption market monitoring system by incorporating big data tools and establishing real-time data platforms to better understand market dynamics [3][31]