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title: "Yangtze Stable Returns Fearless of Wind and Rain | Ruan Zixi"
description: "The Cheung Kong Group recently completed the \"hundred billion electricity sales\" transaction through Cheung Kong Infrastructure (1113), selling its UK Power Networks business, showcasing the new gener"
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# Yangtze Stable Returns Fearless of Wind and Rain | Ruan Zixi

> The Cheung Kong Group recently completed the "hundred billion electricity sales" transaction through Cheung Kong Infrastructure (1113), selling its UK Power Networks business, showcasing the new generation of business strategies from the Li family. Li Ka-shing stated that he will continue to seek investment opportunities, focusing on regulated industries and projects with long-term stable contracts, emphasizing the importance of stable returns. This transaction not only brought substantial capital gains but also reflected the success of the Cheung Kong Group in stable return investments

Entering the Year of the Horse, I wish all investors smooth stock operations, a successful investment journey, good health, and achievements. Over the weekend, the clouds of war loomed in the Middle East, causing unusual fluctuations in commodity futures and cryptocurrency prices. In an investment environment where systemic risks are continuously increasing, it is almost impossible to predict and analyze what will happen next. However, the current Hong Kong stock market's reaction and sensitivity to the international geopolitical environment are not as pronounced as before. Therefore, I anticipate that the negative impact of rising geopolitical tensions on Hong Kong stocks may be relatively small.

In facing such environmental conditions, although I believe there is no need to drastically reduce holdings without considering quality in stock selection, the investment approach should lean towards being slightly conservative. Among the stable options, it would be wise to pay attention to Cheung Kong Holdings, which has been quite active recently.

## A Classic Reenactment of "Hundred Billion Orange Sale"

Recently, the "Hundred Billion Electricity Sale" transaction led by Cheung Kong Infrastructure (1113) has been officially finalized. Traditional media and online platforms have reported extensively, reminiscent of the sensational "Hundred Billion Orange Sale" case from years ago, with Chairman Li Ka-shing showcasing his father's style. In fact, this sale of the UK Power Networks by Cheung Kong Holdings not only involves a staggering amount but is also seen by the market as a clear reflection of the new generation of business strategies from the Li family.

It is noteworthy that Li Ka-shing commented on the transaction, stating that the company will continue to seek investment and development opportunities, focusing on quality projects in existing and newly developed markets (including the UK and other regions). This clearly conveys a core message: the company's future investment direction will continue to be firmly locked on projects characterized by "regulated industries" and "long-term stable contracts," rather than pursuing high-risk, high-volatility short-term profit opportunities. The UK Power Networks can be considered the best example of such stable return investments.

The group has held this business for many years, accumulating considerable cash flow through stable dividend distributions, ultimately realizing substantial capital gains upon sale. Roughly calculated, including historical distributions and the proceeds from this sale, Cheung Kong Group's total cash return from this project has reached approximately 6 times, fully demonstrating the long-term value of such assets.

## Cheung Kong Infrastructure Holds Multiple Regulated Businesses

The greatest advantage of regulated industries and long-term contract projects lies in their strong anti-cyclical capabilities. Whether the economy is at a peak or a trough, and regardless of whether market sentiment is optimistic or fearful, these businesses typically enjoy relatively predictable revenue sources and reasonable profit returns within a specific regulatory framework. Represented by utilities such as electricity, natural gas, water supply, and wastewater treatment, they are essential goods with stable and rigid demand. At the same time, governments or regulatory bodies often set clear price adjustment mechanisms and investment return rates, allowing companies to achieve reliable earnings under controllable risks.

For investors, it is even more noteworthy that Cheung Kong Infrastructure currently holds multiple such regulated or semi-regulated businesses, including the UK Power Networks, gas distribution networks in Australia and the UK, various water supply and wastewater treatment systems, gas-fired power plants, waste management facilities, and the recently developed "waste-to-energy" (waste incineration power generation) projects. These businesses provide stable cash flow daily; When the timing is right and the valuation is attractive, the group can achieve a one-time substantial capital return through selling or partially reducing holdings, allowing it to "raise the chicken and sell it fat." This "first raise the chicken to lay eggs, then sell the chicken at a high price" model is precisely the investment logic that the Changjiang system has always excelled at.

This "defensive growth" strategy has allowed companies under the Cheung Kong series to stand firm through the storms of the past few decades. In the face of global interest rate fluctuations, geopolitical risks, and economic cycle ups and downs, they choose to avoid high-leverage speculative areas and instead focus on cultivating high-quality assets that are defensive and can withstand cycles. For investors, this model not only brings relatively stable dividend income but also provides strong capital realization capabilities at critical moments

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