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On May 31, 2024, Fosun International was honored with four prestigious awards by Corporate Governance Asia. Executive Directors and Co-CEOs, Chen Qiyu and Xu Xiaoliang, received the Asia's Best CEO Award. The company also secured the Sustainable Asia Award and Best Corporate Communications Award. These accolades recognize Fosun's excellence in financial performance, corporate governance, ESG efforts, and investor relations despite a challenging macroeconomic environment. Fosun's strategic focus on core businesses and operational resilience helped achieve steady growth, demonstrated by their solid ESG performance, including an MSCI ESG rating of AA for three consecutive years.

At the 4th BEYOND International Technology Innovation Expo 2024, Fosun International Chairman Guo Guangchang announced the company's long-term strategy focused on innovation and globalization. Aiming for stable revenue and profit growth, Fosun seeks to enhance its global operations and leverage international resources. Guangchang highlights the potential to cure cancer through Fosun's CAR-T cell therapy, which shows promising results. The company remains committed to philanthropic efforts, particularly in rural healthcare. Fosun's presence at the expo underscores its achievements in healthcare and technology innovation.

The 6th annual 515 Fosun Family Day kicked off on May 15, 2024, bringing together thousands of families across various commercial districts in China to celebrate the 'Fosun lifestyle'.

The event, themed around creating happy family experiences, featured numerous activities and promotions in cities like Shanghai, Tianjin, Chongqing, and Shenzhen from May 11-20. Highlights included painting sessions, interactive experiences, fitness classes, and exclusive product discounts.

Fosun aims to deepen its connection with consumers through these activities, aligning with Shanghai's Double Five Shopping Festival. The company organized over 600 activities in more than 10 commercial districts to boost offline consumption.

Member benefits were enhanced through partnerships with Alipay and OCJ.COM.CN, offering significant discounts and special promotions.

Fosun's efforts reflect its long-term focus on the family consumption industry, aiming to create happier lives for families worldwide.

On May 13, 2024, Fosun International's Chairman, Guo Guangchang, attended the Choose France Summit in Paris. The summit, hosted by the French government, aims to highlight France's investment appeal. Guo Guangchang engaged with French officials and business leaders from prominent companies like BNP Paribas and AXA. Fosun's extensive business presence in France includes sectors like tourism, fashion, pharmaceuticals, and food, with annual revenue exceeding 2 billion euros and over 10,000 local employees. Fosun has significantly contributed to Franco-Chinese business and cultural exchanges since entering the French market in 2010. The company owns renowned brands such as Club Med and Lanvin. Fosun also promoted the Yuyuan Lantern Festival in Paris last year, attracting nearly 200,000 visitors. The event marks Fosun's third participation in the summit, emphasizing its commitment to fostering further Franco-Chinese cooperation.

On May 13, 2024, Fosun International (HKEX: 00656) was included in the 2024 Fortune China ESG Impact List, highlighting its leadership in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. Fosun has shown commitment to sustainable development, despite challenging macroeconomic conditions. The company received an MSCI ESG rating of AA for three consecutive years and improved its HSI ESG rating to AA-. It made significant strides in healthcare innovation, with new approvals for anticancer and antimalarial drugs. Fosun's achievements also include inclusion in prominent sustainability indices and recognition as an 'Industry Mover' by S&P Global.

Fosun International successfully completed the refinancing of its USD804 million loan, obtaining a new syndicate loan of USD597 million and repaying the remaining through its own funds. The collaboration with banking partners resulted in the largest syndicated loan for a Chinese privately-owned enterprise this year, showcasing Fosun's strong liquidity and support from domestic and foreign banks.

Fosun has diversified financing channels, solid financing capabilities, and prudent financial policies. The company aims to optimize its debt structure, strengthen liquidity management, and focus on core business strategies for steady development.

Fosun International issued its 2023 ESG Report and second Climate Information Disclosures Report, emphasizing sustainability and innovation. The company has achieved significant ESG ratings and recognitions, committed to carbon neutrality, and made breakthroughs in innovative drug developments. Fosun's social contributions, employee welfare initiatives, and top-down ESG improvement mechanisms showcase its dedication to sustainable management and value creation.

Fidelidade's subsidiary Luz Saúde, a leading private healthcare provider in Portugal, plans to seek admission for trading its shares on the Euronext Lisbon stock exchange through a public sale offer. The capital increase of approximately 100 million euros will support Luz Saúde's long-term growth and maintain a robust capital structure. Fosun International's commitment to healthcare accessibility and quality through Luz Saúde and Fidelidade is highlighted.

Fosun International, led by Chairman Guo Guangchang, reported a focus on sustainable and predictable growth at the 2023 annual results conference. The company achieved a total revenue of RMB198.2 billion and a profit of RMB1.38 billion in 2023, with a reduced total debt and improved liquidity management. International credit agency S&P raised Fosun's rating outlook to 'stable'.