A research report by UBS noted that Jardine Matheson is reportedly in talks with CKH HOLDINGS (00001.HK) +0.700 (+1.090%) Short selling $114.10M; Ratio 27.204% to acquire its ParknShop supermarket business, with plans to merge it with Wellcome under its subsidiary DFI Retail. The broker estimated that, assuming a 9x EV/EBITDA based on peers multiple, ParknShop's valuation could range between USD200 million and USD300 million.Related News Citi: Potential PARKnSHOP-Wellcome Merger Faces Key Risks in Feasibility and Prolonged TimelineFor CKH, the Other Retail segment, which includes ParknShop, contributed only HKD167 million in EBITDA last year, accounting for less than 1% of total retail EBITDA, indicating that the disposal would have limited impact on its earnings and valuation. UBS assigned a TP of HKD67 and a Buy rating on CKH. (HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2026-04-21 16:25.)
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