Core Viewpoint - Morgan Stanley expresses an optimistic outlook on the Hong Kong residential market, predicting a 10% annual increase in property prices by 2026 and a 5% growth in rental prices, although stock prices are expected to experience increased volatility ahead of earnings season [1] Group 1: Market Predictions - Property prices in Hong Kong are expected to rebound by 5% this year after hitting a low last year, with a potential upward cycle lasting several years, according to JLL Hong Kong Chairman, C. H. Tsang [1] - The forecast includes a 10% annual increase in property prices by 2026 and a 5% increase in rental prices [1] Group 2: Stock Ratings - Morgan Stanley favors stocks of Sun Hung Kai Properties, Cheung Kong Holdings, and Henderson Land Development, assigning them an "Overweight" rating [1] - The firm holds a negative outlook on Wharf Holdings and New World Development, assigning them a "Underweight" rating [1]

Core Insights - The K11 ELYSEA project in Shanghai has achieved a pre-leasing rate of over 50% for its K11 ATELIER Huaihai office building, indicating strong demand in the commercial real estate sector [2][4] - K11 projects across China have seen significant increases in foot traffic and sales during the holiday season, with overall sales up nearly 20% and foot traffic up over 10% compared to the previous year [5][10] - The K11 brand continues to enhance its cultural and luxury positioning, with successful events and partnerships driving consumer engagement and sales growth [7][10] Group 1: Shanghai K11 ELYSEA - The K11 ATELIER Huaihai office building, part of the K11 ELYSEA project, is located in a prime area of Shanghai and has a total construction area of 130,000 square meters (approximately 1.4 million square feet) [2] - The project has attracted major tenants, including Marsh Group, which has leased 6,000 square meters, reflecting long-term trust in the K11 brand [2] - The office building is expected to be gradually available in the second half of 2026, contributing to the business ecosystem in Shanghai's core commercial district [2][4] Group 2: Holiday Performance - During the double holiday period, K11 locations in mainland China experienced a significant increase in customer traffic, with Guangzhou K11 reporting over 650,000 visitors, a rise of over 50% compared to the previous month [9][7] - Sales in the collectible toy category surged nearly 44%, while electronics sales more than doubled, showcasing the effectiveness of K11's innovative "art + commerce" model [5] - K11 MUSEA in Hong Kong saw foot traffic increase by nearly 50% during the New Year holiday, with member spending rising over 40%, particularly in luxury brands [10][12] Group 3: Sustainability Achievements - New World Development has been recognized for its sustainability efforts, achieving a top score in the CDP climate project and ranking in the top 4% globally among over 20,000 rated companies [13] - The company’s performance in environmental disclosure reflects its commitment to addressing climate risks and maintaining trust with investors and stakeholders [13]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report is that New World Development is expected to announce a net loss for the first half of the fiscal year 2026, despite improvements in Hong Kong residential sales and reductions in administrative expenses [1] - The primary focus for New World Development remains on deleveraging, with project sales emphasizing volume over profit margins [1] - The K11 malls under the company are performing well, showing positive sales growth and new tenant signings, which may lead to unexpected positive results [1] Group 2 - Morgan Stanley has assigned a "Reduce" rating to New World Development with a target price of HKD 6.5 [2]

股份發行人及根據《上市規則》第十九B章上市的香港預託證券發行人的證券變動月報表 | 截至月份: | 2026年1月31日 | 狀態: 新提交 | | --- | --- | --- | | 致：香港交易及結算所有限公司 | | | | 公司名稱: | 新世界發展有限公司 | | | 呈交日期: | 2026年2月3日 | | | I. 法定/註冊股本變動 不適用 | | | FF301 第 1 頁 共 10 頁 v 1.2.0 FF301 II. 已發行股份及/或庫存股份變動及足夠公眾持股量的確認 1. 股份分類 普通股 股份類別 不適用 於香港聯交所上市 (註1) 是 證券代號 (如上市) 00017 說明 已發行股份（不包括庫存股份）數目 庫存股份數目 已發行股份總數 上月底結存 2,516,633,171 0 2,516,633,171 增加 / 減少 (-) 0 本月底結存 2,516,633,171 0 2,516,633,171 足夠公眾持股量的確認(註4) | 根據《主板上市規則》第13.32D(1)條或第19A.28D(1)條 / 《GEM上市規則》第17.37D(1)條或第25.21D(1) ...

Core Viewpoint - New World Development's stock price has experienced a significant decline of 11.25%, currently trading at HKD 10.1, with a trading volume of HKD 97.77 million [1] Group 1: Investment Activity - Blackstone Group is reportedly in negotiations to become the largest shareholder of New World Development, with discussions starting in Q4 2025 and currently in the core terms negotiation phase [1] - Blackstone plans to increase its stake through a combination of cash subscription for new shares and acquisition of existing shares from the Cheng family, potentially raising its ownership to over 30% [1] - The Cheng family is expected to retain a stake in the company, although their ownership may decrease to below 15% [1] Group 2: Company Response - New World Development issued a statement acknowledging media speculation regarding potential investors, confirming that its controlling shareholder, Chow Tai Fook Enterprises, has been approached by several potential investors [1] - The company clarified that no agreements have been reached with any potential investors regarding the amount, nature, or form of investment [1] - There is no guarantee that any potential investment will proceed [1]

Group 1 - The U.S. President Trump is set to announce the nominee for the Federal Reserve Chair, concluding a months-long selection process that has generated global speculation about the central bank's future direction [13][14] - The final candidates for the position include Kevin Hassett, Christopher Waller, Kevin Walsh, and Rick Rieder, with the selection process led by Treasury Secretary Mnuchin [14] - Trump indicated that the nominee would not be surprising and is well-known in the financial community, suggesting that many believe this person should have been nominated years ago [14] Group 2 - China’s international balance of payments for December 2025 showed a total trade in goods and services of 52,808 billion yuan, with exports of 26,647 billion yuan and imports of 18,114 billion yuan, resulting in a surplus of 8,533 billion yuan [22] - The service trade for December 2025 recorded exports of 3,541 billion yuan and imports of 4,507 billion yuan, leading to a deficit of 966 billion yuan [22] - The People's Bank of China conducted a 7-day reverse repurchase operation amounting to 4,775 billion yuan at a rate of 1.40%, with a net injection of 3,525 billion yuan on the same day [22] Group 3 - Huazhong City (01668.HK) announced progress in discussions with overseas creditors regarding a proposed debt restructuring plan, which, if approved by the Hong Kong court, would allow for the permanent suspension of a liquidation order [15] - CIFI Holdings Group (00884.HK) plans to sell a 50% stake in Luoyang Zhuofa for 105 million yuan, aligning with its strategic development goals and providing immediate cash flow [15] - Ruian Real Estate (00272.HK) accepted and registered a total of 295 million USD in bonds as part of a buyback offer, with an outstanding principal of 105 million USD as of January 29, 2026 [15]

Core Viewpoint - New World Development issued a clarification announcement on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, stating that Chow Tai Fook Enterprises informed the company about potential investors who have approached regarding possible investments, but no agreements have been reached yet [1] Group 1 - Chow Tai Fook Enterprises is in ongoing discussions with several potential investors [1] - No agreements have been made with any of the potential investors concerning the amount, nature, or form of any investment [1] - The proposals received do not intend to form a comprehensive offer for the company's shares and there is no guarantee that any potential investment will proceed [1]

Core Viewpoint - New World Development (00017) has announced that it is in discussions with Chow Tai Fook Enterprises regarding potential investments from several investors, but no agreements have been reached yet [1] Group 1: Investment Discussions - Chow Tai Fook Enterprises is in ongoing negotiations with potential investors about possible investments in New World Development [1] - No agreements have been made regarding the amount, nature, or form of any potential investment [1] - The discussions do not indicate any intention to make a comprehensive offer for the company's shares [1] Group 2: Disclosure and Information - The company confirms that it is not aware of any information that must be disclosed to prevent the creation of a false market in its securities [1] - There is no insider information that needs to be disclosed according to insider trading regulations [1]

Core Viewpoint - New World Development (00017) has announced that Chow Tai Fook Enterprises has informed the company about potential investors who have approached regarding possible investments, but no agreements have been reached yet [1] Group 1 - Chow Tai Fook Enterprises is in ongoing discussions with potential investors but has not finalized any agreements regarding the amount, nature, or form of any potential investment [1] - The company has confirmed that it is not aware of any other information that must be disclosed to prevent the creation of a false market for its securities, nor is it aware of any insider information that needs to be disclosed under insider trading regulations [1] - The proposals from potential investors do not intend to form a comprehensive offer for the company's shares, and there is no guarantee that any potential investment will proceed [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之內容概不負責， 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 部份內容而產生或因倚賴該等內容而引致之任何損失承擔任何責任。 (於香港註冊成立之有限公司) (股份代號: 0017) 兹建議股東、債務及其他證券持有人及潛在投資者不要依賴有關本集團的市場傳言。有關 本集團的任何資訊僅應以本公司的官方公告為準。股東、債務及其他證券持有人及潛在投 資者於買賣本公司證券時務請審慎行事。 承董事會命 New World Development Company Limited (新世界發展有限公司) 聯席公司秘書 澄清公告 茲提述 New World Development Company Limited（新世界發展有限公司） （「本公司」） 於 2026 年 1 月 29 日刊發的澄清公告（「澄清公告」）。除文義另有所指外，本公告所用 詞彙與該澄清公告所界定者具有相同涵義。 經與周大福企業作出進一步查詢，本公司獲周大福企業告知其獲若干潛在投資者就可能投 資本公司之事宜接洽並收到彼等提出的建議。周大福企業正持續與該等潛在投資者進行磋 商，惟 ...