Swire Pacific Expanding China Retail Portfolio and Bottling Franchise in Southeast Asia
Because Swire Pacific is a conglomerate, its earnings are dictated by the performance of its various divisions. While each division faces different competitive environments, the majority of the group’s earnings is underpinned by recurring income from Swire Properties' investment property portfolio in Hong Kong and mainland China, Swire Coca-Cola’s bottling business, and Haeco’s aviation maintenance and repair services. This compares with the group’s property trading business and 45% interest in Cathay Pacific, which are more cyclical and capital-intensive in nature.