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When Burnham was quizzed on Lewis's offer, he refused to rule out a leadership bid he insisted he was "fully focused" on his current role.

It has also told some potential investors that it will aim for an initial public offering in the second half of next year, according to one of the people.

The American CEO turned down offers to launch an oil-and-gas venture in her home nation, before helping to establish Harbour Energy in 2014.

The groundwork to list AS Watson Group in Hong Kong and the U.K. is already in process, with the initial public offerings targeted for the first half of next year, the people said.

He noted that exercise can offer similar or even greater advantages, but for people who cannot or prefer not to exercise, heat therapy may serve as an appealing alternative.