Regarding recent market rumors that Jardine Matheson has approached CKH HOLDINGS (00001.HK) +0.500 (+0.772%) Short selling $93.61M; Ratio 34.096% to acquire ParknShop and merge it with Wellcome, JPMorgan said in its research report that Jardine Matheson lacks a strong incentive to do so, as the Hong Kong supermarket segment isn't an area where it intends to increase exposure, unless the valuation is highly attractive.JPMorgan also based its judgment on ParknShop's relatively low profitability. Last year, ParknShop recorded an EBITDA margin below 1% and a mild EBIT loss.Related News Citi: Potential PARKnSHOP-Wellcome Merger Faces Key Risks in Feasibility and Prolonged TimelineThat being said, JPMorgan added that a detailed analysis is currently impractical due to limited information disclosure. The broker kept an Overweight rating and a target price of HKD68 for CKH HOLDINGS.(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2026-04-24 16:25.)
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