Swire Pacific A's stock surged 6.22% during intraday trading on Friday, reflecting strong investor interest in the company.
The sharp rise follows the company's announcement that it plans to sell 153.1 million shares of Cathay Pacific Airways, representing a 2.52% stake, for a total of HK$1.79 billion. Swire Pacific expects to record a gain of approximately HK$365 million from this placement, which aims to return the company to its historical shareholding level in the airline. The sale will reduce Swire's ownership in Cathay Pacific to 45.12%.