FOSUN INTL to Initiate Share Buyback of Up to HKD1B After 2025 Results Announcement
Share Repurchase Announcement: FOSUN INTL (00656.HK) plans to repurchase shares on the open market following the release of its 2025 annual results, with a total consideration not exceeding HKD1 billion.
Current Share Price Assessment: The company believes its current share price does not accurately reflect its long-term value and is taking steps to address this in consideration of shareholder interests.
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Share Repurchase Announcement: FOSUN INTL (00656.HK) plans to repurchase shares on the open market following the release of its 2025 annual results, with a total consideration not exceeding HKD1 billion.
Current Share Price Assessment: The company believes its current share price does not accurately reflect its long-term value and is taking steps to address this in consideration of shareholder interests.
Market Performance: The Hang Seng Index (HSI) rose by 249 points (0.9%) to close at 26,630, with a total market turnover of HKD288.42 billion. The HSCEI and HSTECH also saw gains, closing at 8,859 and 5,137 respectively.
Property Sector Highlights: SHK PPT reported a nearly 17% increase in interim underlying profit, leading to a 7.1% rise in its stock price. Other property developers like New World Dev and CK Asset also experienced stock price increases.
MSCI Index Changes: Changes to the MSCI China Index constituents were noted, with stocks like HESAI-W and SENSETIME-W seeing significant gains of 4.4% and 4.9%, while PONY-W and YOFC surged over 10%.
Tech Sector Updates: In the tech sector, BIDU-SW reported a 42% YoY decline in non-GAAP net profit but slightly exceeded market expectations, leading to a minor stock rebound. Other tech stocks like Tencent and Netease also saw modest increases, while Alibaba and Kuaishou experienced slight declines.

MSCI China Index Changes: The MSCI China Index will add 37 stocks, including HESAI-W, PONY-W, SENSETIME-W, and YOFC, while removing 16 stocks such as Autohome and CHINA VANKE.
Stock Performance: HESAI-W increased by 3.4% to HKD217.6, PONY-W surged to HKD115.8 (up 7.5%), SENSETIME-W peaked at HKD2.64 (up 8.2%), and YOFC rose to HKD145.9 (up 7.9%).
Short Selling Data: Notable short selling figures include SENSETIME-W at $191.27M (11.527% ratio) and YOFC at $156.76M (6.958% ratio), indicating significant market activity.
Market Reactions: The changes in the MSCI China Index and the performance of the added stocks reflect investor sentiment and market dynamics in the Hong Kong stock market.

Stocks with Expected Weighting Increases: Stocks like SENSETIME-W and HESAI-W are expected to see significant increases in weighting, with inflows of US$422 million and US$147 million respectively, despite varying short selling ratios.
Stocks with Expected Weighting Decreases: TENCENT and BABA-W are among the stocks anticipated to experience decreases in weighting, with TENCENT facing a notable outflow of US$293 million due to high short selling activity.
MSCI Index Review Results: MSCI announced its quarterly index review, adding 37 stocks to the MSCI China Index, including HESAI-W, PONY-W, SENSETIME-W, and YOFC, while removing 16 stocks such as CHINA VANKE, GWMOTOR, and FOSUN INTL.
Stock Performance: Following the index changes, SENSETIME-W and HESAI-W saw significant increases in their stock prices, with SENSETIME-W peaking at HK$2.64 and HESAI-W at HK$215.2, while PONY-W also experienced a rise.

MSCI Index Review Results: MSCI announced the results of its index review, effective after market close on February 27, with 37 stocks added and 16 stocks removed from the MSCI China Index.
Stocks Added: Notable additions include HESAI-W, PONY-W, SENSETIME-W, and YOFC, with varying short selling ratios and price changes.
Stocks Removed: Stocks removed from the index include Autohome ADR, CHINACOMSERVICE, CHINA VANKE, FOSUN INTL, ZHEJIANGEXPRESS, and Qfin Holdings, with significant short selling activity noted.
A-Shares Changes: The remaining changes in the index pertained to A-shares, indicating a broader adjustment beyond just Hong Kong stocks and ADRs.





