New World Department Store Sets 2026 Connected Leasing and Services Frameworks

The latest announcement is out from New World Department Store China Limited ( (HK:0825) ).

New World Department Store China Limited has entered into new 2026 master leasing and master services agreements with substantial shareholder New World Development and an affiliated services group, respectively, to replace the existing 2023 frameworks that were due to expire on 30 June 2026. The new arrangements govern leasing and services transactions that are treated as continuing connected transactions under Hong Kong listing rules, reflecting the close relationship between the retailer and its group-related counterparties.

Because the relevant percentage ratios and annual cap amounts for both leasing and services transactions exceed key thresholds, the 2026 agreements and their new annual caps are subject to reporting, announcement, annual review and independent shareholders’ approval requirements. The company will convene an extraordinary general meeting, with New World Development and its associates abstaining from voting, and has set up an independent board committee and appointed an independent financial adviser, signalling heightened governance scrutiny over related-party transactions and their implications for minority shareholders.

More about New World Department Store China Limited

New World Department Store China Limited operates department stores and retail outlets in mainland China and Hong Kong, focusing on leasing retail space and providing related services within the New World Development group ecosystem. The company frequently enters master leasing and services agreements with connected parties, reflecting its integrated role in the group’s property and retail platform.

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