12 May 2021, Fosun Tourism Group ("Fosun Tourism" or the "Group", HKEX Stock Code: 1992), one of the leading leisure-focused integrated tourism groups, is pleased to announce that Fosun Tourism has been included in the MSCI Hong Kong Index as shown in the results of the semi-annual index constituent review published by MSCI, and the relevant adjustments will take effect after the trading hours on 27 May 2021.
In this MSCI semi-annual review, a total of 11 new stocks were added to the MSCI Hong Kong Index, and three stocks were deleted. The MSCI Hong Kong Index is compiled by MSCI Company (formerly known as Morgan Stanley Capital International), the world’s leading provider of portfolio analysis tools, and is constructed on the MSCI’s Global Investable Market Index (GIMI) methodology to track the performance of Hong Kong stock market. Taking into account the impact of conditions across regions, marketcap sizes, sectors and other varients, the MSCI index series is widely recognized as a key reference indicator for global institutional investors to balance their portfolios.
During the past Labor Day holiday, Fosun Tourism achieved excellent results in its domestic businesses. Club Med resorts in China realised a record high in its business volume. Business volume generated from the five resorts operated in China has nearly tripled from 2020 on a comparable basis, and has an increase of 95% over the same period in the pre-pandemic 2019. Atlantis Sanya experienced the hottest Labor Day holiday since its opening. Its business volume increased by 201% year on year compared to 2020 and increased by 91% year on year compared to pre-pandemic 2019. Albion's destination accommodation business under management and Thomas Cook Lifestyle Platform also achieved strong growth in terms of business volume.
Mr. Qian Jiannong, chairman and chief executive officer of Fosun Tourism, said, "Following its inclusion in the constituent of the Hang Seng Composite Index in March this year, the inclusion of Fosun Toruism in the MSCI Hong Kong Index fully reflected investors’ recognition of the investment value and business model of the Group, which helps further enhance the reputation of Fosun Tourism in the capital market. Looking forward, the Group will actively grasp the post-pandemic rebound opportunities of consumers’ demand for leisure travel and continue to promote the the entire industry chain of tourism and leisure with integration of global resources. With Fosun’s superior investment capabilities and operational capabilities, the Group will continue to consolidate its leading position in the global leisure tourism industry, strive to achieve sustainable business growth and create greater returns for shareholders. "