Group 1 - UBS reports that Cathay Pacific (00293) plans to repurchase all shares held by Qatar Airways, pending approval from at least 75% of independent shareholders, the Securities and Futures Commission, and a waiver for mandatory general offer [1] - Qatar Airways currently holds 9.6% of Cathay Pacific's issued shares, with a repurchase price of HKD 10.8 per share, representing a discount of approximately 4% from the closing price on November 5 [1] - Assuming the repurchased shares are canceled, earnings per share, dividends per share, and book value per share are expected to increase by about 11%, effectively enhancing shareholder returns [1] Group 2 - Based on UBS's 2025 net profit forecast and a 50% payout ratio assumption, dividends per share are projected to rise from HKD 0.66 to HKD 0.73, resulting in a dividend yield of 6.5% [1] - The off-market share repurchase will allow Qatar Airways to exit in an orderly manner, mitigating market volatility [1] - UBS anticipates a positive market reaction to the announcement of the off-market share repurchase [1]