Shares of China Tobacco International (HK) Company Limited (06055) surged nearly 10% again, climbing 8.93% to HK$39.76 by the time of writing, with a trading turnover of HK$252 million. The price movement follows a recent policy announcement for the e-cigarette industry by the State Tobacco Monopoly Administration. Changjiang Securities pointed out that the notice emphasizes the separate management of heated cigarette devices and e-cigarettes, suggesting investors monitor the potential for subsequent changes within the new tobacco industry. Guojin Securities also commented that if domestic HNB (Heated Not Burned) products are launched in the future, it could support the China Tobacco system in further sustaining its high-quality development. Huaan Securities added that CTIHK, as the designated overseas platform of China Tobacco International responsible for overseas capital market operations and international business expansion, carries the strategic mission of China Tobacco's globalization. Looking ahead, China Tobacco International may place more import and export business within the listed entity of CTIHK; overseas assets of local tobacco companies could also be integrated into the listed company to create a unified entity for overseas expansion. CTIHK may acquire leaf tobacco product suppliers, promising cigarette brands, valuable new tobacco product brands and proprietary technologies, as well as quality wholesalers and sales channels to increase its market share and product penetration.
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