SHIMAO GROUP Obtains 3-Year Extension for HKD10B Bank Loan in Offshore Debt Restructuring, According to Report
Loan Extension: Shimao Group has secured a three-year extension on a HKD10 billion loan related to the Beacon Peak project, originally due at the end of September, as part of its offshore debt restructuring.
Debt Restructuring Progress: The company has satisfied all conditions for its offshore debt restructuring, with approximately USD11.5 billion of existing offshore debt expected to be released and canceled.
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HSI Rises by 141 Points on Settlement Day as Chinese Developers Soar; Consumer Stocks Improve After Noon
Market Performance: Hong Kong stocks rose on the settlement date, with the HSI increasing by 141 points (0.5%) to close at 27,968, while the HSCEI gained 40 points (0.4%) to finish at 9,552. The HSTECH, however, fell by 59 points (1%) to close at 5,841.
Chinese Developers Surge: Significant gains were observed among Chinese developers, attributed to reports that they are no longer required to report the "Three Red Lines" metrics monthly. Notable increases included KWG GROUP (+40.96%), CHINA AOYUAN (+32.88%), and SUNAC (+29.13%).
Short Selling Activity: The short selling activity was notable, with various developers experiencing high ratios, such as SHIMAO GROUP (6.765%) and CIFI HOLD GP (1.472%), indicating a mix of investor sentiment in the market.
Consumer Stocks Rise: Consumer stocks also saw increases, with ZJLD surging by 12.35% and CTG DUTY-FREE by 7.98%, alongside other notable gains in companies like TSINGTAO BREW (+5.63%) and ANTA SPORTS (+4.80%).
HSI Rises 0.5% at Midday, Reaching Over 4.5-Year High; Chinese Developers Active; SANDS CHINA LTD Under Pressure
Market Performance: The HSI experienced a strong start, reaching a 4.5-year high of 27,981 before settling at 27,975, with a midday increase of 148 points or 0.5%. The HSCEI also rose by 43 points, while the HSTECH saw a slight decline.
Chinese Property Developers Rally: Several Chinese property developers surged in stock prices after being exempted from submitting monthly "Three Red Lines" reports, with notable increases of 26-34% for companies like CHINA AOYUAN and LOGAN GROUP.
Mixed Results in Other Sectors: While property managers and some tech stocks saw gains, companies like SANDS CHINA and GALAXY ENT experienced declines, with SANDS CHINA dropping 7.3% despite a rise in its adjusted property EBITDA.
Commodity and Tech Stock Movements: Gold and silver prices reached new highs, positively impacting ZIJIN MINING, while tech giants like TENCENT and BIDU-SW saw minor increases, contrasting with losses from BABA-W and BILIBILI-W.
SUNAC/CHINA AOYUAN Shares Surge 22%/16% as Chinese Developers Allegedly Exempt from Monthly 'Three Red Lines' Reporting
Chinese Property Developers Surge: Several HK-listed Chinese property developers, including SUNAC and COUNTRY GARDEN, experienced significant stock price increases, with SUNAC rising by 23.3% and COUNTRY GARDEN by 18.2%.
Trading Volume and Short Selling: The trading volume was substantial, with billions of shares exchanged and notable short selling activity, particularly in COUNTRY GARDEN and CHINA VANKE.
Regulatory Changes: Reports indicate that Chinese property developers are no longer required to report the "Three Red Lines" metrics monthly, although some distressed companies must still report financial indicators to local task forces.
Blue-Chip Stocks Performance: Among blue-chip stocks, CHINA OVERSEAS and LONGFOR GROUP also saw positive movements, with increases of 3.99% and 4.15%, respectively, amidst significant short selling.
<Study> JPM Ratings and Target Prices for Chinese Developers/Managers (Table)
JPMorgan's Ratings for Chinese Developers: JPMorgan has assigned "Overweight" ratings to several Chinese developers, including China Res Land and China Overseas, with target prices ranging from HKD 1.75 to HKD 35, while some companies like Country Garden and Sunac are rated "Underweight."
JPMorgan's Ratings for Chinese Managers: The investment bank also rates various Chinese property management firms, with "Overweight" ratings for China Res Mixc and Poly PPT Ser, while Sunac Services and A-Living are rated "Underweight," indicating a cautious outlook.
Chinese Developers Decline Significantly as CIFI HOLD GP Drops 10%, While CHINA VANKE Rises 2.6%
Hong Kong Stock Market Performance: Hong Kong stocks opened lower on the 21st, with the HSI initially dropping 90 points before rebounding slightly, ultimately closing down 52 points at 26,435 with a turnover of $96.386 billion.
Chinese Blue Chip Developers: Major Chinese blue chip developers experienced declines, with LONGFOR GROUP, CHINA RES LAND, and CHINA OVERSEAS dropping between 0.5% and 3.2%, while CHINA RES MIXC saw a slight increase of 0.2%.
CIFI HOLD GP's Significant Drop: CIFI HOLD GP opened flat but fell significantly during the morning session, dropping 10.29% to a listing low of $0.122 after a previous 16% plunge on block trade.
CHINA VANKE's Bondholder Approval: CHINA VANKE outperformed its peers with a 2.6% gain after bondholders approved a plan to adjust repayment arrangements, including a 40% principal repayment by the end of January and an extension for the remaining 60%.
Shimao Group's Contracted Sales Drop Approximately 30% to RMB 23.95 Billion in 2025
Sales Performance: Shimao Group reported aggregated contracted sales of approximately RMB 23.953 billion for the last year, marking a year-on-year decrease of about 29.55%.
Sales Area and Price: The total contracted sold area was 1.9646 million square meters, with an average sales price of RMB 12,192 per square meter.
HSI Rises by 141 Points on Settlement Day as Chinese Developers Soar; Consumer Stocks Improve After Noon
Market Performance: Hong Kong stocks rose on the settlement date, with the HSI increasing by 141 points (0.5%) to close at 27,968, while the HSCEI gained 40 points (0.4%) to finish at 9,552. The HSTECH, however, fell by 59 points (1%) to close at 5,841.
Chinese Developers Surge: Significant gains were observed among Chinese developers, attributed to reports that they are no longer required to report the "Three Red Lines" metrics monthly. Notable increases included KWG GROUP (+40.96%), CHINA AOYUAN (+32.88%), and SUNAC (+29.13%).
Short Selling Activity: The short selling activity was notable, with various developers experiencing high ratios, such as SHIMAO GROUP (6.765%) and CIFI HOLD GP (1.472%), indicating a mix of investor sentiment in the market.
Consumer Stocks Rise: Consumer stocks also saw increases, with ZJLD surging by 12.35% and CTG DUTY-FREE by 7.98%, alongside other notable gains in companies like TSINGTAO BREW (+5.63%) and ANTA SPORTS (+4.80%).
HSI Rises 0.5% at Midday, Reaching Over 4.5-Year High; Chinese Developers Active; SANDS CHINA LTD Under Pressure
Market Performance: The HSI experienced a strong start, reaching a 4.5-year high of 27,981 before settling at 27,975, with a midday increase of 148 points or 0.5%. The HSCEI also rose by 43 points, while the HSTECH saw a slight decline.
Chinese Property Developers Rally: Several Chinese property developers surged in stock prices after being exempted from submitting monthly "Three Red Lines" reports, with notable increases of 26-34% for companies like CHINA AOYUAN and LOGAN GROUP.
Mixed Results in Other Sectors: While property managers and some tech stocks saw gains, companies like SANDS CHINA and GALAXY ENT experienced declines, with SANDS CHINA dropping 7.3% despite a rise in its adjusted property EBITDA.
Commodity and Tech Stock Movements: Gold and silver prices reached new highs, positively impacting ZIJIN MINING, while tech giants like TENCENT and BIDU-SW saw minor increases, contrasting with losses from BABA-W and BILIBILI-W.
SUNAC/CHINA AOYUAN Shares Surge 22%/16% as Chinese Developers Allegedly Exempt from Monthly 'Three Red Lines' Reporting
Chinese Property Developers Surge: Several HK-listed Chinese property developers, including SUNAC and COUNTRY GARDEN, experienced significant stock price increases, with SUNAC rising by 23.3% and COUNTRY GARDEN by 18.2%.
Trading Volume and Short Selling: The trading volume was substantial, with billions of shares exchanged and notable short selling activity, particularly in COUNTRY GARDEN and CHINA VANKE.
Regulatory Changes: Reports indicate that Chinese property developers are no longer required to report the "Three Red Lines" metrics monthly, although some distressed companies must still report financial indicators to local task forces.
Blue-Chip Stocks Performance: Among blue-chip stocks, CHINA OVERSEAS and LONGFOR GROUP also saw positive movements, with increases of 3.99% and 4.15%, respectively, amidst significant short selling.
<Study> JPM Ratings and Target Prices for Chinese Developers/Managers (Table)
JPMorgan's Ratings for Chinese Developers: JPMorgan has assigned "Overweight" ratings to several Chinese developers, including China Res Land and China Overseas, with target prices ranging from HKD 1.75 to HKD 35, while some companies like Country Garden and Sunac are rated "Underweight."
JPMorgan's Ratings for Chinese Managers: The investment bank also rates various Chinese property management firms, with "Overweight" ratings for China Res Mixc and Poly PPT Ser, while Sunac Services and A-Living are rated "Underweight," indicating a cautious outlook.
Chinese Developers Decline Significantly as CIFI HOLD GP Drops 10%, While CHINA VANKE Rises 2.6%
Hong Kong Stock Market Performance: Hong Kong stocks opened lower on the 21st, with the HSI initially dropping 90 points before rebounding slightly, ultimately closing down 52 points at 26,435 with a turnover of $96.386 billion.
Chinese Blue Chip Developers: Major Chinese blue chip developers experienced declines, with LONGFOR GROUP, CHINA RES LAND, and CHINA OVERSEAS dropping between 0.5% and 3.2%, while CHINA RES MIXC saw a slight increase of 0.2%.
CIFI HOLD GP's Significant Drop: CIFI HOLD GP opened flat but fell significantly during the morning session, dropping 10.29% to a listing low of $0.122 after a previous 16% plunge on block trade.
CHINA VANKE's Bondholder Approval: CHINA VANKE outperformed its peers with a 2.6% gain after bondholders approved a plan to adjust repayment arrangements, including a 40% principal repayment by the end of January and an extension for the remaining 60%.
Shimao Group's Contracted Sales Drop Approximately 30% to RMB 23.95 Billion in 2025
Sales Performance: Shimao Group reported aggregated contracted sales of approximately RMB 23.953 billion for the last year, marking a year-on-year decrease of about 29.55%.
Sales Area and Price: The total contracted sold area was 1.9646 million square meters, with an average sales price of RMB 12,192 per square meter.
