智通财经记者 | 张瑶 智通财经编辑 | 汤威 1. Björn Frantzén成为全球唯一执掌三家米其林三星餐厅的主厨 2025年迪拜米其林指南颁奖典礼上，Frantzén集团旗下位于迪拜的新锐餐厅FZN荣获米其林三星殊荣。 餐厅于2024年10月开业，仅数月便跻身全球餐饮行业前列，更成为阿联酋首间荣获米其林三星的餐厅。 主厨Björn Frantzén成为全球唯一一位同时拥有三家米其林三星餐厅的主厨，另外两家餐厅分别是斯德 哥尔摩Frantzén餐厅、新加坡Zén餐厅。 2. 万豪旅享家开启2025新一季「品鉴中国」寻味之旅 万豪国际集团旗下万豪旅享家开启「品鉴中国」第二季，以"雪域醺歌"为主题，聚焦云南高原葡萄酒文 化，携手香格里拉酒庄、硕日拉姆、木杺酒庄及宝庄四家雪域精品酒庄，搭配集团旗下酒店餐厅的菜 系，开启风味与佳酿交织的探索之旅。 集团旗下来自西安、成都、深圳和上海的四位主厨，凝练川、滇、粤、淮扬菜系精髓，如滇云菌鲜、粤 式融合、川派麻辣、本帮浓油赤酱，结合不同海拔与纬度孕育出风格各异的酒韵，探寻地理风土的共 鸣。 3. 香格里拉酒店四城星厨共绘淮扬至味 以"星映江南，八手联飨"为主题的星厨晚 ...

截至2025年6月13日收盘，惠天热电（000692）报收于3.47元，较上周的3.56元下跌2.53%。本周，惠天 热电6月10日盘中最高价报3.61元。6月13日盘中最低价报3.45元。惠天热电当前最新总市值18.49亿元， 在电力板块市值排名101/102，在两市A股市值排名4988/5150。 本周关注点 公司公告汇总 沈阳惠天热电股份有限公司2024年年度报告显示，公司2024年的营业收入为2,098,691,641.77元，同比增 长6.81%。归属于上市公司股东的净利润为-330,283,902.08元，同比下降133.81%。经营活动产生的现金 流量净额为-113,531,774.38元，同比下降109.01%。公司2024年计划不派发现金红利，不送红股，不以 公积金转增股本。 第十届董事会2025年第七次临时会议审议并通过了《关于投资成立全胜热电全资子公司的议案》和《关 于2024年度股东会增加临时提案的议案》。控股股东沈阳润电热力有限公司提议将《关于投资成立全胜 热电全资子公司的议案》提交公司2024年度股东会审议，该股东会将于2025年6月27日召开。 关于2024年年度报告更正公告，公 ...

近期，新世界集团旗下同派酒店准备推出特许经营计划。作为港字号中高端品牌，同派为何成立7年 后，在此时计划推出特许经营？近几年，国内中高端酒店业赛道提速，周大福集团、香格里拉集团、朗 廷酒店集团等港资集团，对该市场的布局如何，又会以哪些全新的姿态躬身入局？ 01 同派伸手特许经营 5月30日，商务部网站信息显示，上海同派酒店经营管理有限公司获特许经营备案，特许品牌为"同 派"，备案机关上海市商务委员会。 据天眼查显示，上海同派酒店经营管理有限公司（曾用名：上海贝尔特酒店管理有限公司），成立于 2018年，是周大福企业集团成员，致力于同派酒店品牌在中国的发展。 曾用名中的贝尔特酒店，是瑰丽酒店集团旗下针对年轻人打造的时尚品牌，灵感源自欧洲新一代休闲酒 店，巧妙地将酒店大堂、前台、酒吧和酒廊合并成贝尔特酒廊，成为住客及当地邻近居民的聚会热点， 独一无二的设计风格在欧洲市场脱颖而出。2011年，新世界集团收购瑰丽酒店集团，其与周大福集团均 属于郑氏家族旗下的不同业务板块，因此贝尔特与同派同母同脉。 2018年，成都新会展贝尔特酒店开幕，成为贝尔特酒店在北京、上海后开设的第三家国内新店。但目前 三家贝尔特酒店均已换牌， ...

智通财经记者 | 张瑶、严之俊 智通财经编辑 | 严之俊 5月16日，杭州香格里拉饭店·水知心居历经多年改造以及"命名风波"后正式开业。它的前身为杭州香格 里拉饭店东楼，这间于 1984 年开业的酒店是杭州首家五星级酒店，也是香格里拉进军内地开设的首间 酒店，伴随着一代人的成长。 本次焕新改造过程，设计团队保留了历史元素和文化底蕴，延续香格里拉对杭州的情怀。水知心居位于 西湖核心区，以"家外之家"为核心理念，致力于打造集奢华旅居与归心体验于一体的行业新标杆。在设 计方面，比利时设计大师 Gert Voorjans 与西班牙设计师 Lázaro Rosa-Violán 携手打造，运用江南水墨意 蕴、丝绸纹理等东方符号，重塑江南丝绸商贾之家。 酒店提供 68 间客房及套房，其中，套房配备全景落地窗及临湖独立浴缸，尽享湖山相伴的温暖与归 属。同时，24 小时私旅大使服务，为住客提供定制化旅居体验，可参与茶艺、制香、珐琅、篆刻、泥 塑、杭扇制作等非遗活动，感受地道的杭州文化魅力。 值得一提的是，水知心居作为香格里拉酒店集团奢华品牌 Shangri-La Signatures 的首秀，彰显着集团的 野心。该品牌旨在用故 ...

5月16日，滨海能源召开第十一届董事会第二十次会议，审议通过了《关于公司发行股份购买资产并募集配套资金暨关联交易方案的议案》《关于<天 津滨海能源发展股份有限公司发行股份购买资产并募集配套资金暨关联交易预案> 及其摘要的议案》等相关议案。公司股票将于5月19日（星期一）开 5月16日晚间，滨海能源（股票代码：000695）发布公告称，公司拟向旭阳集团等发行股份购买其合计持有的沧州旭阳化工有限公司（以下简称"沧州 旭阳"）100%股权，同时募集配套资金。公司股票将于5月19日起复牌。 滨海能源在公告中表示，本次交易标的资产的交易价格尚未最终确定，根据标的公司未经审计的财务数据初步判断，预计标的公司相关财务数据占上 市公司相应财务数据的比例将达到《重组管理办法》规定的重大资产重组标准。因此，本次交易预计构成上市公司重大资产重组。 市起复牌。 对于此次交易的目的，滨海能源披露，一是整合注入实际控制人优质资产，推动上市公司转型升级；二是提升上市公司业绩及可持续增长能力，实现 股东利益最大化。 交易完成后，滨海能源将新增包括己内酰胺、尼龙6、尼龙弹性体等产品在内的尼龙新材料业务，形成"负极材料+尼龙新材料"双主业并行发 ...

互联网基因加持 官网信息显示，香格里拉集团近期有一则重磅人事任命： 原阿里巴巴集团首席营销官董本洪，被任命为香格里拉集团CMO，兼中国区CEO。 董本洪 图源：香格里拉集团官网 作为集团首席市场营销官，董本洪负责领导集团市场营销与传播事务，推动营销创新，并强化业务能力以支持集团的长期发展。 作为中国区CEO，他领导该地区的业务转型，凭借自己对中国市场和消费者的深刻洞察，加强集团的市场影响力，重点关注JEN酒店和盛贸饭店品牌。 根据公告，董本洪曾先后任职于阿里巴巴集团、VML中国、宝洁、信超媒体和欧莱雅等知名企业，其主导打造的"淘宝造物节"和"天猫双11全球购物节"已 成为行业标杆案例。 他还成功促成了阿里巴巴与国际奥委会的战略合作，使阿里巴巴成为首家跻身奥运合作伙伴行列的互联网企业。 此前担任阿里巴巴集团总裁期间，他负责全面监管集团的战略发展，培育新型商业模式，优化运营体系，通过渐进式创新和突破性创新推进公司的业务扩 张。 香格里拉集团管理团队 图源：香格里拉集团官网 值得注意的是，近年来加入香格里拉的高层，不少都有浓厚的 "互联网基因"。 比如，去哪儿网联合创始人庄辰超，目前也是香格里拉的独立非执行董事。 ...

Financial Performance - The consolidated revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $2,185.4 million, representing a 2.0% increase from $2,141.8 million in 2023[14]. - The actual attributable revenue from the company, subsidiaries, and associates decreased by 4.2% to $2,653.6 million from $2,769.2 million in the previous year, primarily due to a significant drop in revenue from properties held for sale, which fell 73.9% from $185.5 million to $48.5 million[14][16]. - The company's attributable profit from operating activities was $115.9 million, down 10.2% from $129.0 million in 2023, mainly due to the decrease in attributable earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization[16]. - The total attributable profit for the company was $161.4 million, a decrease of 12.3% compared to $184.1 million in the previous year, reflecting a reduction in net income from non-operating items[16]. - The earnings per share decreased by 12.2% to $4.54 from $5.17 in 2023[14]. - The net asset value attributable to the company’s owners was $5,183.5 million, a slight decrease of 0.7% from $5,222.4 million in the previous year[14]. - The actual attributable earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization for the company, subsidiaries, and associates was $760.1 million, down 13.0% from $873.6 million in 2023[14][16]. - The company recorded a favorable foreign exchange gain of $13.3 million compared to a foreign exchange loss of $14.3 million in the previous year, which mitigated some of the negative impacts on profit[16]. - The operating expenses of the hotel operations segment normalized during the year, contributing to the overall financial performance[16]. - The group’s consolidated EBITDA was $503.9 million, a decrease of 3.5% compared to the previous year[74]. - Free cash flow surged from $145 million to $273 million, marking an impressive increase of 88.7%, reaching a historical high[74]. - The total profit attributable to the company's owners after accounting for non-operating items for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $161.4 million, a decrease of 12.3% compared to $184.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023[194]. - The total profit before interest, tax, depreciation, amortization, and non-operating items for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $760.1 million, down 13.0% from $873.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023[192]. Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The board proposed a final dividend of HK$0.10 per share for 2024, down from HK$0.15 per share in 2023, resulting in a total dividend of HK$0.15 per share for the year[15]. - The company announced a full-year dividend of HKD 0.15 per share, totaling approximately $70 million, with a payout ratio of 60% of operating profit after tax and minority interests[74]. Market Expansion and New Initiatives - The company launched a global online meeting room booking platform, enhancing event planning efficiency with access to over 300 meeting rooms across more than 100 hotels[38]. - The company opened the Shenzhen Nanshan Shangri-La hotel on January 31, featuring 272 elegantly decorated rooms, marking its expansion in a key market[34]. - The company introduced 21 family-themed rooms and suites at the Hong Kong Island Shangri-La, redefining luxury family vacations[35]. - The company plans to expand its dual-brand strategy with the opening of the Kunming JEN hotel, showcasing a modern and sustainable space[41]. - The company opened the Fuzhou Shangri-La Center, which began contributing additional revenue in the second half of 2023 and the commercial portion opened in the first half of 2024[167]. Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility - The company’s "Taste of Nature" program, involving 94 hotels, promotes sustainable sourcing and local produce, highlighting its commitment to sustainability[43]. - Shangri-La Group's "Humanitarian Care" project supports underprivileged children through educational activities and fundraising initiatives on World Children's Day[65]. - The group launched various meaningful activities for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, promoting early detection and treatment globally[56]. - The "Rasa Ria Reserve After Dark: The Glow Experience" at Rasa Ria Shangri-La showcases newly discovered bioluminescent mushrooms, enhancing guest experiences while promoting sustainable tourism[68]. - The reopening of Shangri-La Mauritius after renovations showcases modern design and sustainable practices, featuring five new restaurants and bars[58]. Awards and Recognition - Shangri-La Group received multiple awards in 2024, including "Best Business Hotel Brand" from Business Traveller Asia-Pacific and UK, and "Best Restaurant and Hotel Group" from "Feast China" awards[71]. - Shangri-La's "Shangri-La Circle" won four awards at the 2024 MARKETING-INTERACTIVE DigiZ Awards, recognizing its commitment to seamless digital experiences and innovative marketing solutions[53]. Debt and Financial Management - The company reported a weighted average debt maturity of 3.47 years, indicating a manageable debt profile[27]. - The company aims to enhance its asset-liability management through the issuance of Panda bonds, further diversifying its funding sources[45]. - As of December 31, 2024, the net borrowings of the group were $4,421,300,000, a decrease of $296,300,000 from $4,717,600,000 as of December 31, 2023, attributed to strong cash flow from operations[196]. - The debt-to-equity ratio improved from 86.3% as of December 31, 2023, to 81.3% as of December 31, 2024, reflecting the reduction in net borrowings[196]. - The group secured approximately $1,784,000,000 in bank loan agreements during the year for refinancing maturing loans, with a focus on utilizing RMB financing[196]. - As of December 31, 2024, RMB borrowings accounted for 53% of the group's total borrowings, enhancing financial flexibility and reducing reliance on traditional financing channels[198]. - The group held approximately $4,200,000,000 in sustainable development-related bank loans as of December 31, 2024, linked to various sustainability performance targets[198]. Hotel Operations and Performance - The company operated a total of 106 hotels with 42,600 rooms as of December 31, 2024, including 84 owned/leased hotels and 22 managed hotels[157]. - The group has 5 hotels under development, with 2 in the pipeline for opening in 2024[157]. - The total floor area of investment properties operated by the group is 1,189.4 thousand square meters, with 887.4 thousand square meters for office space and 399.1 thousand square meters for commercial space[160]. - The group has a diversified portfolio including Shangri-La Hotels, Kerry Hotels, and JEN Hotels[159]. - The group has a significant presence in China, with 20.0-100.0% ownership in various properties totaling 984.9 thousand square meters[160]. - The group’s investment properties in Malaysia cover a total area of 45.2 thousand square meters, with a 52.78% ownership stake[160]. - The weighted average occupancy rate for the group's hotels was 63% for the year ended December 31, 2024, up from 62% in 2023[173]. - Average revenue per room (RevPAR) remained stable at $108 for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $108 in 2023[173]. - Total revenue from hotel management and related services increased by 15.2% to $258.4 million for the year ending December 31, 2024, compared to $224.3 million for the year ending December 31, 2023[185]. - The net revenue from hotel management and related services increased by 3.6% to $98.2 million for the year ending December 31, 2024, from $94.8 million for the year ending December 31, 2023[185]. Regional Performance - Hong Kong's hotel revenue increased by 5.8% to $321.9 million, with an occupancy rate of 80%, up 10 percentage points from 70% in 2023[173][174]. - In mainland China, hotel revenue decreased by 6.7% to $655.2 million, with an occupancy rate of 64%, up 1 percentage point from 63% in 2023[174]. - Malaysia's hotel revenue increased by 6.9% to $112 million, with an occupancy rate of 66%, up 2 percentage points from 64% in 2023[177]. - The Philippines saw a 16.0% increase in hotel revenue to $156.5 million, despite a decline in occupancy rate to 55%[178]. - Japan's hotel revenue increased by 2.4% to $51.6 million, with an occupancy rate of 68%, up 7 percentage points from 61% in 2023[179]. - France's hotel revenue increased by 5.5% to $57.5 million, with an occupancy rate of 45%, up 2 percentage points from 43% in 2023[180]. - Australia's hotel revenue increased by 2.9% to $88.2 million, with an occupancy rate of 84%, up 3 percentage points from 81% in 2023[181]. - The occupancy rate in the UK for the year ending December 31, 2024, increased by 2 percentage points to 68% from 66% for the year ending December 31, 2023[182]. - Revenue per available room (RevPAR) in the UK decreased by 1% to $519 for the year ending December 31, 2024, compared to $526 for the year ending December 31, 2023[182].

智通财经APP讯，炼石航空(000697.SZ)公告，公司股票于2025年4月18日停牌一天，并于2025年4月21日 开市起复牌;自2025年4月21日复牌之日起，深圳证券交易所对公司股票交易实行其他风险警示。 2025年4月16日，信永中和会计师事务所(特殊普通合伙)出具了带持续经营重大不确定性段落的无保留 意见的公司2024年度《审计报告》："我们提醒财务报表使用者关注，如财务报表附注二、2所述，截至 2024年12月31日，流动负债合计人民币21.38亿元，流动资产合计人民币12.80亿元，流动负债高于流动 资产人民币8.58亿元。炼石航空2024年度已到期及2025年度将到期债务本金合计为人民币10.52亿元，涉 及利息人民币0.36亿元，炼石航空已无法清偿到期债务且明显缺乏清偿能力。另我们注意到，2025年1 月21日，炼石航空2025年第一次临时股东大会审议通过《关于拟向法院申请重整及预重整的议案》，拟 以公司无法清偿到期债务且明显缺乏清偿能力，但具有重整价值为由，拟向有管辖权的法院申请对公司 进行重整及预重整，炼石航空申请重整及预重整事项目前处于材料准备阶段，法院能否决定公司进行预 重整，公司 ...

Financial Performance - The consolidated revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $2,185.4 million, representing a 2.0% increase from $2,141.8 million in 2023[4]. - The actual attributable revenue from the company, subsidiaries, and joint ventures decreased by 4.2% to $2,653.6 million, down from $2,769.2 million in 2023, primarily due to a significant drop in revenue from properties held for sale, which fell 73.9% from $185.5 million to $48.5 million[8]. - The actual attributable EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) was $760.1 million, a decrease of 13.0% from $873.6 million in 2023, largely due to a decline in EBITDA from properties held for sale[8]. - The net profit attributable to the company's owners from operations was $115.9 million, down 10.2% from $129.0 million in 2023, influenced by the decrease in EBITDA[8]. - The total net profit attributable to the company's owners for the year was $161.4 million, reflecting a 12.3% decrease from $184.1 million in 2023, impacted by a reduction in non-operating income[8]. - The company reported a decrease in operating profit by 9.4% to $234.9 million in 2024 compared to $214.7 million in 2023[15]. - The total profit attributable to the company for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $161.4 million, a decrease of 12.3% from $184.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023[50]. - The profit from hotel properties for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $437.6 million, a decrease of 8.4% from $477.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023[48]. - The profit from hotel management and related services increased by 24.4% to $62.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $50.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023[48]. - The profit from investment properties was $286.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of 1.8% from $281.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023[48]. - The profit from properties held for sale and other businesses decreased significantly by 87.2% to $12.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, from $95.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023[48]. Revenue Sources - Hotel operations revenue for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, was $2,042.2 million, up 1.0% from $2,021.1 million in the previous year, reflecting a growth of $21.1 million[19]. - Investment property revenue increased to $125.8 million for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, a rise of 16.2% from $108.3 million in 2023, primarily due to improved performance in Sri Lanka and Mongolia[19]. - The company reported a 10.4% increase in ancillary service revenue, reaching $106.6 million for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, compared to $96.6 million in 2023[19]. - The company’s food and beverage sales decreased by 2.6%, totaling $767.9 million for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, down from $788.7 million in 2023[19]. - The company’s revenue from properties held for sale increased by 43.8%, reaching $2.3 million for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, compared to $1.6 million in 2023[19]. Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The board proposed a final dividend of HKD 0.10 per share for 2024, compared to HKD 0.15 per share in 2023, maintaining the total dividend for the year at HKD 0.15 per share[5]. - The proposed final dividend for the year ending December 31, 2024, is $45,895,000, with a proposed dividend of 10 Hong Kong cents per share, down from 15 Hong Kong cents per share in 2023[130]. - The company paid dividends totaling $68,701 for the year-end 2023 and $22,945 for the mid-year 2024, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders[92]. Operational Highlights - The company currently operates 106 hotels with a total of 42,600 rooms as of December 31, 2024[11]. - New hotel openings include the Shangri-La in Nanshan, Shenzhen, and the JEN hotel in Kunming, both launched in 2024[12][13]. - The company continues to focus on developing hotel properties, leasing investment properties, and selling properties, maintaining its core business structure[9]. - The company managed a total of 106 hotels and resorts as of December 31, 2024, including 22 third-party owned operating hotels[38]. - Ongoing hotel developments include the Shangri-La in Kunming with 75 rooms expected to open in 2025 and the Shangri-La in Zhengzhou with 314 rooms expected to open in 2026[69]. Financial Position and Debt Management - As of December 31, 2024, the group's net borrowings were $4,421,300,000, a decrease of $296,300,000 from $4,717,600,000 as of December 31, 2023, attributed to strong cash flow from operations and reduced capital expenditures[52]. - The debt-to-equity ratio improved from 86.3% as of December 31, 2023, to 81.3% as of December 31, 2024, reflecting the reduction in net borrowings[52]. - The group secured approximately $1,784,000,000 in bank loan agreements during the year for refinancing maturing loans, with a focus on utilizing RMB financing[52]. - The group held approximately $4,200,000,000 in sustainable development-related bank loans as of December 31, 2024, linked to various sustainability performance targets[54]. - The adjusted total equity of the group was $9,100,000,000 as of December 31, 2024, resulting in a debt ratio of 71.0% based on total financial liabilities of $6,500,000,000[55]. Employee and Leadership Development - The group has invested in leadership development programs, benefiting over 1,400 leaders and future leaders[76]. - The group aims to cultivate future hotel general managers through specific leadership programs targeting emerging leaders and operational leaders[77]. - In 2024, the company launched 38 internally developed courses with a total of 133,815 employee enrollments, averaging 35.6 hours of learning per employee annually[78]. - The overall cultural score from the employee engagement survey was 3.82 out of 4, with a completion rate of 99.5%, marking a historical high[83]. - Over 12,000 employees benefited from the free room and employee discount program in 2024[81]. Market and Regional Performance - In Hong Kong, the occupancy rate rose to 80%, a 10 percentage point increase from 70% in the previous year, with revenue per room increasing by 8% to $215[27]. - In mainland China, the total revenue decreased by 6.7% to $655.2 million, with an occupancy rate of 64% and revenue per room decreasing by 4% to $73[30]. - In Singapore, total revenue decreased by 1.5% to $260.0 million, with an occupancy rate of 78% and revenue per room decreasing by 1% to $206[31]. - In Malaysia, total revenue increased by 6.9% to $112.0 million, with an occupancy rate of 66% and revenue per room increasing by 11% to $89[32]. - In the Philippines, total revenue increased by 16.0% to $156.5 million, despite a decrease in occupancy rate to 55% and revenue per room decreasing by 9% to $118[33]. Future Outlook and Strategic Initiatives - The company plans to continue expanding its investment properties, with new openings contributing additional revenue, including the Fuzhou Shangri-La Center which opened its office section in the second half of 2023 and its commercial section in the first half of 2024[19]. - The company continues to focus on strategic projects to enhance returns and create value for stakeholders while managing costs carefully[87]. - The company plans to launch a new themed room and suite at the Island Shangri-La in Hong Kong in February 2024, enhancing the family-friendly experience[86].

Financial Performance - For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the consolidated revenue was $1,049.1 million, an increase of 4.3% or $43.1 million compared to $1,006.0 million for the same period in 2023[6]. - The profit attributable to the company's owners before non-operating items was $59.1 million, a decrease of 8.5% or $5.5 million from $64.6 million in the same period last year[4]. - After accounting for non-operating items, the profit attributable to the company's owners was $94.5 million, down 28.1% or $36.9 million from $131.4 million in the previous year[4]. - The earnings per share for the period was $2.661, representing a decline of 27.8% from $3.688 in the previous year[4]. - The group's earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) before non-operating items was $252.3 million, down 5.2% or $13.7 million from $266.0 million in the same period last year[6]. - The actual attributable EBITDA from the company, subsidiaries, and associates was $381.5 million, a decrease of 3.8% or $15.0 million from $396.5 million in the previous year[6]. - The net profit for the period was $107,890,000, a decrease of 24.2% compared to $142,464,000 in the prior year[12]. - The total comprehensive income for the period was $14,743,000, a significant improvement from a loss of $118,654,000 in the previous year[13]. - The total profit attributable to the group for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was $381.5 million, a decrease of 3.8% compared to $396.5 million for the same period in 2023[110]. Revenue Breakdown - Room revenue increased to $508,553,000, up 4.4% from $486,282,000 in the previous year[23]. - The hotel operations segment generated revenue of $1,055.0 million in 2024, compared to $1,009.0 million in 2023, reflecting a growth of approximately 4.6%[28]. - Revenue from investment properties increased by 13.9% to $59.7 million, primarily due to improved performance in Mongolia and Sri Lanka[89]. - The hotel management and related services segment saw revenue growth of 11.8%, reaching $119.3 million compared to $106.7 million in 2023[88]. - The company reported a total customer contract revenue of $989,384,000, compared to $953,486,000 in the same period last year, reflecting a growth of 3.8%[23]. Assets and Liabilities - The company's net asset value attributable to owners was $5,162.5 million as of June 30, 2024, a decrease of 1.1% from $5,222.4 million at the end of 2023[5]. - Total assets as of June 30, 2024, amounted to $13,694,545,000, an increase from $12,862,586,000 at the end of 2023[11]. - Total liabilities increased to $8,284,871,000 from $7,394,543,000, indicating a rise of 12.1%[11]. - The company reported cash and cash equivalents of $1,846,184,000, a decrease from $870,797,000 at the end of 2023[10]. - The company’s total equity decreased slightly to $5,409,674,000 from $5,468,043,000, a decline of 1.1%[11]. Cash Flow and Financing - Net cash generated from operating activities was $(1,703,000) for the first half of 2024, a decline from $42,283,000 in the same period of 2023[23]. - Investment activities generated a net cash inflow of $75,741,000, compared to a net cash outflow of $(88,937,000) in the prior year[23]. - Financing activities resulted in a net cash inflow of $913,254,000, a substantial increase from $6,123,000 in the previous year[23]. - The company reported a net financing cost of $133,165,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $81,709,000 for the same period in 2023, representing an increase of about 63.1%[62]. - The company’s interest expense on bank loans rose to $140,691,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $122,360,000 for the same period in 2023, an increase of approximately 15.0%[62]. Shareholder Information - The board declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.05 per share for 2024, compared to no dividend in 2023[3]. - The company paid dividends of $68,701,000 for the year-end 2023, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders[15]. - The company has a total of 25,956,600 share awards outstanding as of June 30, 2024, with 522,900 shares granted during the six-month period[145]. - Major shareholders include Kerry Group Limited, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kerry Holdings, holding a combined 93.096% of the company's shares[138]. Market and Operational Insights - The average occupancy rate for the group's hotels was 61%, up 1 percentage point from 60% for the six months ended June 30, 2023[94]. - In Hong Kong, total revenue increased by 7.9% to $150.6 million, with an occupancy rate of 75%, up 10 percentage points from 65%[96]. - The group continues to face competitive pressures in various markets, particularly in Singapore and France, while benefiting from recovery in Malaysia and the Philippines[98][100]. - The company continues to expand its hotel management services across various regions, including China, Singapore, and Malaysia[24]. Future Plans and Strategies - The company plans to continue expanding its investment properties, particularly in regions like Mongolia and Sri Lanka, to enhance revenue streams[89]. - The company is reviewing development plans for hotels in Rome, Yangon, and Bangkok, with equity interests of 100%, 55.86%, and 73.61% respectively[128]. - The company anticipates the completion of the Hangzhou Shangri-La upgrade in early 2025, setting new standards for its other hotels[131]. - The company acknowledges potential macro challenges, including inflation risks affecting consumer confidence, but remains focused on sustainable growth strategies[131].