Manchester Airport [File Photo]
资料图片：曼彻斯特机场

By Zhang Junmian

Canning Fok, managing director of Hong Kong-based commercial empire Hutchison Whampoa Limited, on Monday confirmed for the first time that the group is interested in acquiring the UK's Manchester Airport, according to the Hong Kong Economic Times.

Fok confirmed that the company, owned by billionaire Li Ka-shing, is preparing to purchase Manchester Airport, but did not disclose any further details.

He said the company plans to increase its European investments, as its operations in telecommunication, ports and other public services demonstrate a good momentum for growth.

Earlier reports claimed that Cheung Kong Infrastructure, a subsidiary of the group, was set to put in a bid to take over the airport.

据香港经济日报报道，和黄董事总经理霍建宁周一首次证实，有兴趣收购英国曼彻斯特机场。

霍建宁尚未透露任何其他细节，但确认亿万富翁李嘉诚旗下的和黄集团今年有意竞投曼彻斯特机场。

霍建宁说，今年集团希望在欧洲增加投资，因为电讯、码头及公用业务都有增长，

此前有报道指，长江基建（和黄之附属公司）有意竞投曼彻斯特机场。