Core Viewpoint - The company maintains its earnings forecast for Swire Properties (01972) and keeps an outperform rating with a target price of HKD 26.5, implying an 8% upside potential and corresponding dividend yields of 4.3% and 4.5% for 2025 and 2026 respectively [1] Group 1: Retail Performance - The performance of high-end shopping centers in mainland China is outstanding, with retail sales in Shanghai's Xinyi Swire and Beijing's Sanlitun Taikoo Li expected to grow by 49.6% and 11.2% year-on-year in 2025, respectively [2] - Other projects such as Shanghai's Front Beach Taikoo Li, Chengdu Taikoo Li, and Guangzhou Taikoo Hui also recorded year-on-year retail sales growth of 6.9%, 6.5%, and 1.6%, with fourth-quarter performance improving compared to the first three quarters [2] - New projects are on track, with the first phase of Guangzhou Julong Bay Taikoo Li launched by the end of 2025, and other projects in Sanya, Shanghai, and Lujiazui expected to be completed starting in 2026 [2] Group 2: Hong Kong Office Market - The overall occupancy rate of the company's Hong Kong office buildings is 91%, a year-on-year decrease of 2 percentage points, while the core area of Taikoo Place saw an increase of 1 percentage point to 96% [3] - The rental rate for office buildings is expected to decline by 13-15% in 2025 due to competitive market conditions, with the company adopting flexible leasing strategies to prioritize occupancy and tenant retention [3] Group 3: Hong Kong Retail Market - Retail sales in Hong Kong's high-end shopping center Taikoo Place and mass-market center Taikoo City Center are expected to grow by 5.6% and 2.7% year-on-year in 2025, outperforming the overall Hong Kong retail sector, which is projected to grow by 1.0% [4] - The growth is attributed to the recovery of luxury brand sales from a low base and the company's ongoing tenant adjustments and marketing activities to attract diverse customer traffic [4]

Core Viewpoint - CICC maintains its earnings forecast for Swire Properties (01972) and keeps an outperform rating with a target price of HKD 26.5, implying a 4.3%/4.5% dividend yield for 2025-26 and an 8% upside potential [1] Group 1: Retail Performance - The performance of luxury shopping centers in mainland China is outstanding, with retail sales in Shanghai and Beijing expected to grow by 49.6% and 11.2% year-on-year in 2025, respectively [2] - New projects are progressing as planned, with the first phase of Guangzhou Julong Bay Taikoo Li launched by the end of 2025, and other projects in Sanya, Shanghai, and Lujiazui expected to be completed starting in 2026 [2] Group 2: Hong Kong Office Market - The overall occupancy rate of the company's Hong Kong office buildings is 91%, a year-on-year decrease of 2 percentage points, while the occupancy rate in core areas like Taikoo Place increased by 1 percentage point to 96% [3] - Office rental rates are expected to decline by 13-15% in 2025 due to competitive market conditions, with the company prioritizing occupancy and tenant retention [3] Group 3: Hong Kong Retail Recovery - Retail sales in Hong Kong's luxury mall Taikoo Place and mass-market mall Taikoo City Center are expected to grow by 5.6% and 2.7% year-on-year in 2025, outperforming the overall retail sector in Hong Kong [4] - The recovery is attributed to the resurgence of luxury brand sales and the company's ongoing tenant adjustments and marketing efforts to attract diverse customer flows [4]

Core Viewpoint - Swire Properties (01972) reported operational data for Q4 2025, indicating a decline in rental rates across various properties while maintaining relatively high occupancy rates. Group 1: Hong Kong Properties - Taikoo Place achieved a rental rate of 96% with a rental decrease of 13% [1] - Overall occupancy for Taikoo Hong Kong reached 89%, with a rental decrease of 15% [1] - The Island East Centre and Taikoo Place One had an occupancy rate of 91% [1] - Other office buildings in Taikoo Place recorded an occupancy rate of 88%, with a rental decrease of 15% [1] Group 2: Mainland China Properties - Taikoo Hui office buildings achieved a rental rate of 90% [1] - One Taikoo Shing recorded a rental rate of 93% [1] - Hong Kong Industrial Centre One and Two both reached a rental rate of 93% [1]

Core Viewpoint - Swire Properties (01972) reported its operational data for Q4 2025, indicating a decline in rental rates across various properties while maintaining relatively high occupancy rates [1] Group 1: Hong Kong Properties - Taikoo Place achieved a rental rate of 96% with a rental decrease of 13% [1] - Overall occupancy for Taikoo Hong Kong reached 89%, with a rental decrease of 15% [1] - The occupancy rate for Island East Centre and Taikoo Place One was 91% [1] - Other office buildings in Taikoo Place had an occupancy rate of 88%, with a rental decrease of 15% [1] Group 2: Mainland China Properties - Taikoo Hui office buildings reported a rental rate of 90% [1] - One of the buildings in Cityplaza achieved a rental rate of 93% [1] - Hong Kong Industrial Centre One and Two both reached a rental rate of 93% [1]

香港交易及結算所有限公司及香港聯合交易所有限公司對本公告的內容概不負責， 對其準確性或完整性亦不發表任何聲明，並明確表示，概不對因本公告全部或任何 部分內容而產生或因倚賴該等內容而引致的任何損失承擔任何責任。 SWIRE PACIFIC LIMITED 太古股份有限公司 (於香港註冊成立的有限公司) (股份代號：00019 及 00087) SWIRE PROPERTIES LIMITED 太古地產有限公司 (於香港註冊成立的有限公司) (股份代號：01972) 公告 太古地產有限公司 二零二五年第四季度 營運數據滙報 本滙報載述太古地產有限公司二零二五年第四季度若干營運數據資料。有關資料 乃根據內部管理紀錄編製，並未經外聘核數師審核或審閱。 1. 已落成投資物業 辦公樓物業 | 租金調幅 (1) | 主要物業 | 租用率 | 租用面積 | 最新租金 | ( | 2025 | 截至 | 年 | ( | 巿值 | ) | (新簽訂或 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- ...

Core Viewpoint - Swire Group's Hong Kong headquarters has laid off approximately 10% of its staff, affecting around 40 employees across departments such as sustainability, finance, and risk management, including the head of sustainability, Mark Harper [1][2]. Group 1: Company Restructuring - The recent layoffs mark the first significant job cuts at Swire Group's headquarters in years, as the company aims to enhance overall efficiency and streamline processes [2]. - Swire Group, established in 1816, operates in five major sectors: real estate, aviation, beverages, marine services, and trading, employing over 121,000 people globally, with more than 500 at its Hong Kong headquarters [2]. Group 2: Real Estate Performance - Swire Properties' retail business has shown signs of recovery, with all three core shopping centers in Hong Kong maintaining a 100% occupancy rate and experiencing varying degrees of sales growth as of the end of September [2]. - Specific sales growth figures include a 3.6% increase for Taikoo Place, 3% for Taikoo City, and 0.2% for Cityplaza [2]. Group 3: Mainland Market Activity - The retail market in mainland China is more vibrant, with notable sales growth reported: 41.9% for Shanghai's Xinyi Taikoo Hui, 7.8% for Beijing's Sanlitun Taikoo Li, and 5.6% for Shanghai's Qiantan Taikoo Li [3]. Group 4: Office Property Challenges - The office property segment remains weak, with rental rates declining by 13% at Taikoo Place and 15% at Taikoo Square [5]. - As of the end of September, the overall office occupancy rate in Hong Kong was 92%, down from 93% in 2024, with Taikoo Square's occupancy dropping from 93% to 90% [5]. Group 5: Financial Performance - Swire Properties reported a significant fair value loss of HKD 4.68 billion in investment properties for the first half of the year, compared to HKD 879 million in the same period last year, primarily due to the Hong Kong office portfolio [6]. - Despite the challenges, the company achieved a revenue of HKD 8.723 billion, a 20% year-on-year increase, while the attributable recurring profit decreased by 4% to HKD 3.42 billion [6]. - This marks the first time in 15 years that Swire Properties has reported a loss in interim attributable profit, although the sale of multiple properties in Miami contributed to a 15% increase in basic earnings to HKD 4.42 billion [8].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report is that the company maintains its earnings forecast for Swire Properties (01972) and continues to rate it as outperforming the industry with a target price of HKD 23.8, reflecting a 30% discount to NAV, a 4.8% dividend yield for 2025, and a 10% upside potential [1] - The company is trading at a 36% discount to NAV and offers dividend yields of 5.3% and 5.5% for 2025 and 2026, respectively [1] - The company adopts a dividend policy of single-digit annual growth in DPS, and it is suggested to monitor the progress of property sales collections and asset disposals to support dividend payouts [1] Group 2 - Retail sales in mainland luxury shopping centers have shown a significant year-on-year increase, with notable projects like Shanghai Xinyi Swire and Beijing Sanlitun Taikoo Li recording retail sales growth of 42%, 8%, and 6% respectively for the first three quarters [2] - The company is benefiting as a consolidator in the mainland luxury market, with the effects of luxury brand store expansions and renovations becoming increasingly evident [2] - New projects such as Guangzhou Julong Bay Taikoo Li, Sanya Taikoo Li, and Xi'an Taikoo Li are under construction and are expected to open in 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively [2] Group 3 - The rental rate for office buildings in Hong Kong remains resilient, with the company's office portfolio maintaining a high occupancy rate of 92% in Q3 2025, an increase of 1 percentage point quarter-on-quarter [3] - The demand for expansion from key tenants, such as FWD Hong Kong leasing 330,000 square feet in Taikoo Place for a 10-year lease, supports this stable occupancy rate [3] - Average rental adjustments for the company's office buildings in the first three quarters of 2025 have decreased by 13% to 15%, as the company prioritizes maintaining occupancy rates and long-term tenant relationships [3] Group 4 - Retail sales in Hong Kong's luxury and mass-market properties have shown a quarterly recovery, with Taikoo Place and Taikoo Shing recording year-on-year sales growth of 3.6% and 3.0% respectively for the first three quarters of 2025 [4] - This performance outperforms the overall Hong Kong retail sector, which saw a year-on-year decline of 1.0% [4] - The recovery is attributed to the low base effect and the company's active marketing efforts to attract a diverse and younger customer base [4]

Core Insights - Swire Properties (01972) reported its operational data for Q3 2025, highlighting a decline in rental rates across various properties while maintaining relatively high occupancy rates [1] Group 1: Hong Kong Properties - Taikoo Place achieved a rental rate of 96% with a rental decrease of 13% [1] - Overall occupancy for Taikoo Hong Kong reached 90%, with a rental decrease of 15% [1] - The Island East Centre and Taikoo Place One had an occupancy rate of 91% [1] - Other office buildings in Taikoo Place maintained a 90% occupancy rate, also with a rental decrease of 15% [1] Group 2: Mainland China Properties - Taikoo Hui office buildings reported a rental rate of 90% [1] - One Taikoo Li had an occupancy rate of 89% [1] - Hong Kong Industrial Centre One and Two achieved a rental rate of 93% [1]

Core Insights - Swire Properties (01972) reported its operational data for Q3 2025, highlighting a decline in rental rates across various properties [1] Group 1: Hong Kong Properties - Taikoo Place achieved a rental rate of 96% with a 13% decrease in rent [1] - Overall occupancy for Taikoo Hong Kong reached 90%, with a 15% reduction in rental rates [1] - The occupancy rate for Island East Centre and Taikoo Place One was 91% [1] - Other office buildings in Taikoo Place had an occupancy rate of 90%, with a 15% decrease in rent [1] Group 2: Mainland China Properties - Taikoo Hui office buildings reported a rental rate of 90% [1] - The occupancy rate for One Taikoo Li was 89% [1] - Hong Kong Industrial Centre One and Two achieved a rental rate of 93% [1]

1. 已落成投資物業 辦公樓物業 香港交易及結算所有限公司及香港聯合交易所有限公司對本公告的內容概不負責， 對其準確性或完整性亦不發表任何聲明，並明確表示，概不對因本公告全部或任何 部分內容而產生或因倚賴該等內容而引致的任何損失承擔任何責任。 SWIRE PACIFIC LIMITED 太古股份有限公司 (於香港註冊成立的有限公司) (股份代號：00019 及 00087) SWIRE PROPERTIES LIMITED 太古地產有限公司 (於香港註冊成立的有限公司) (股份代號：01972) 公告 太古地產有限公司 二零二五年第三季度 營運數據滙報 本滙報載述太古地產有限公司二零二五年第三季度若干營運數據資料。有關資料 乃根據內部管理紀錄編製，並未經外聘核數師審核或審閱。 | 租金調幅 (1) | 主要物業 | 租用率 | 租用面積 | 最新租金 | ( | 2025 | 截至 | 年 | ( | 巿值 | ) | (新簽訂或 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- ...