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CK Hutchison Completes Sale of 49% Stake in VodafoneThree

CK Hutchison Holdings (HKG:0001) has completed the sale of its 49% shareholding in U.K. telco operator VodafoneThree, according to a Thursday news release.The Hong Kong conglomerate said subsidiary CK Hutchison Group Telecom Holdings received 4.3 billion pounds sterling in cash following the cancellation of its shares in VodafoneThree.VodafoneThree was formed through the 2025 merger of Vodafone UK and Three UK and serves over 28 million customers.

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CK Hutchison Clarifies No Decision Made on AS Watson IPO

CK Hutchison Holdings (HKG:0001) clarified that its board has made no formal decision regarding an initial public offering or timeline for its health and beauty retail arm, AS Watson.In a statement to, the Hong Kong conglomerate said it "continuously explores and evaluates opportunities to enhance long-term value for shareholders," including possible transactions involving businesses within the group, and preliminary preparatory steps for such transactions.The response follows a Financial Times report over the weekend indicating that CK Hutchison was considering delaying AS Watson's planned autumn 2026 listing in London and Hong Kong, which seeks to raise roughly $2 billion at a $30 billion valuation.

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Market Chatter: CK Hutchison Executives Expected to Retire After Asset Sales

Some CK Hutchison Holdings (HKG:0001) senior executives are expected to retire after completing planned divestments and spinoffs across its telecommunications, ports and retail businesses, Bloomberg News reported Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.Deputy Chairman Canning Fok is expected to retire after overseeing the group's telecommunications asset sale, while AS Watson head Dominic Lai and infrastructure chief Kam Hing Lam are among veteran executives who are still in place, the report said.The leadership changes would mark a key transition under Chairman Victor Li as the company prepares to deploy proceeds from asset sales that could total at least $41 billion, Bloomberg noted.CK Hutchison didn't immediately respond to' request for comment.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Market Chatter: CK Hutchison Eyes to Sell French Retailer Marionnaud to BEHN

Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison (HKG:0001) is planning to sell its French luxury perfume and cosmetics firm Marionnaud to BEHN and has begun the consultation process for the same, The Standard reported Wednesday.Watson Group, which is a flagship retail subsidiary of CK Hutchison, took over Marionnaud in 2005 for 534 million euros. The French retailer, which has 377 stores in France alone, generated 536 million euros in revenue in 2024, the report said.The news report did not state a time frame for the sale.CK Hutchison did not immediately respond to' request for a comment.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Market Chatter: CK Hutchison Backs Away From Telecom Unit Listing

CK Hutchison (HKG:0001) is unlikely to pursue a near-term listing of its global telecommunications business and is instead prioritizing the sale of individual assets, Reuters reported Friday, citing three people familiar with the matter.The Hong Kong conglomerate had explored spinning off the unit for a potential listing in London or Hong Kong as early as the third quarter, according to the report.However, prospects for the listing have reportedly dimmed after the company agreed earlier this month to dispose of its 49% interest in a U.K. telecom venture with Vodafone.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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CK Hutchison's Telecom Unit Sees 15% Increase in Q1 Revenue

CK Hutchison's (HKG:0001) CK Hutchison Group Telecom Holdings recorded a total revenue of 2.9 billion euros in the first quarter, up 15% from 2.51 billion euros a year prior.The telecommunications company's active customers count stood at 60.1 million in the quarter, up 37% from 44 million in the prior-year period, according to a Wednesday Hong Kong bourse filing from the conglomerate.

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CK Hutchison Cashes in on VodafoneThree Stake

CK Hutchison Holdings (HKG:0001) has agreed to dispose of its 49% stake in VodafoneThree to joint venture partner Vodafone, according to a Hong Kong bourse filing Tuesday.The firm is selling the stake for HK$45.5 billion to "monetize its investment at an attractive valuation."CK Hutchison expects to recognize a gain of around HK$4.7 billion from its stake sale in the mobile network operator, which services over 28 million customers in the U.K.

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UK Power Networks Sale Receives Approval from Shareholders

Independent shareholders of CK Infrastructure (HKG:1038), CK Hutchison (HKG:0001), CK Asset (HKG:1113) and Power Assets (HKG:0006) have approved the proposed sale of UK Power Networks to a unit of French electric utility company Engie, according to separate filings with the Hong Kong bourse on Monday.The deal will generate 4.22 billion sterling pounds, or about HK$44.3 billion, in cash for CK Infrastructure.CK Infra currently owns 40% of UK Power Networks, with Power Assets holding 40% and CK Asset owning the remaining 20%.

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Market Chatter: China Merchants Weighs Joining Consortium to Buy CK Hutchison's Ports

China Merchants Group is in negotiations to become part of a consortium planning to acquire CK Hutchison's (HKG:0001) ports, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter.The move comes in a bid to assist China Cosco Shipping in financing the deal, the people added and Bloomberg reported.The deal, which will reportedly encompass the acquisition of over 40 ports, will require lengthy discussions due to a complex background and the requirement for US and China approvals.BlackRock Inc.'s GIP fund and Terminal Investment are currently a part of the consortium, the report stated.CK Hutchison's plan to offload 43 ports for over $19 billion has previously met various hurdles and delays since it was announced in 2025 amid geopolitical tensions.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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