Group 1: Market Overview - The non-ferrous metal sector showed strong performance, particularly the rare earth permanent magnet segment, with leading stocks Baogang Co. and Northern Rare Earth reaching their daily limit and increasing by 8.45% respectively [1][3] - The overall market saw significant gains, with the Shanghai Composite Index rising by 0.86%, the Shenzhen Component Index by 1.61%, and the ChiNext Index by 2.22% [1] Group 2: Non-Ferrous Metals Sector - The rise in the non-ferrous metals sector is attributed to two main factors: increased expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut and supportive domestic policies aimed at boosting demand [5] - The recent implementation of a management measure for rare earth mining and separation is expected to sustain upward pressure on rare earth prices, especially with strong demand from the electric vehicle sector [5] Group 3: Computing Power Sector - The computing power sector also experienced significant gains, with leading stocks such as Cambrian, Haiguang Information, and Zhongji Xuchuang showing notable increases [1][5] - NVIDIA's recent launch of the Spectrum-XGS Ethernet is anticipated to enhance AI computing capabilities, potentially transforming distributed data centers into a billion-watt AI super factory [7]

Group 1: Market Performance - The non-ferrous metal sector showed strong performance, with the rare earth permanent magnet sector leading the gains, particularly Baogang Co. and Northern Rare Earth, which saw significant price increases of 9.93% and 8.45% respectively [2][4][6] - The overall market indices also rose, with the Shanghai Composite Index up by 0.86%, Shenzhen Component Index up by 1.61%, and the ChiNext Index up by 2.22% [2] Group 2: Factors Driving Performance - Two main reasons contributed to the rise in the non-ferrous metal sector: increased expectations for a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve and supportive domestic policies aimed at boosting demand [7] - The recent announcement of a management regulation on rare earth mining and smelting is expected to further support rare earth prices, especially with strong demand from the electric vehicle sector [7] Group 3: Strength in Computing Power Sector - The computing power sector also experienced significant gains, with leading stocks such as Cambrian and Zhongji Xuchuang seeing price increases of 5.54% and notable performance from other key players [7][8] - NVIDIA's recent launch of the Spectrum-XGS Ethernet is anticipated to enhance AI computing capabilities, potentially leading to the development of large-scale AI super factories [9][10]

Core Viewpoint - TCL Technology successfully completed a private placement raising 4.359 billion yuan, attracting significant interest from various institutional investors, with a subscription rate of 3.61 times the offering amount [1][4]. Group 1: Fundraising Details - The private placement attracted 43 institutions, including major foreign and domestic investors, with a total subscription amount of 15.727 billion yuan [1][4]. - The final issuance price was set at 4.21 yuan per share, representing a discount of 95% compared to the closing price on August 4, marking the smallest discount for large-scale fundraising projects in 2023 [8]. - The funds raised will be used entirely for acquiring a 21.5311% stake in Shenzhen Huaxing Semiconductor [11]. Group 2: Investor Participation - The final allocation included 16 investors, with notable allocations to UBS (1.025 billion yuan), and E Fund (over 300 million yuan) [2][5]. - Public funds have shown increased participation in private placements, with over 24 public funds participating in such projects this year, achieving an average floating profit of over 20% [3][15]. Group 3: Strategic Implications - Following the acquisition, TCL Technology's stake in Shenzhen Huaxing Semiconductor increased from 62.68% to 84.21%, enhancing control over its G11 production lines [12]. - The acquisition is expected to strengthen TCL's position in the semiconductor display industry, capitalizing on the growing demand for large-size and high-end panels [12]. Group 4: Market Context - The A-share private placement market has seen a resurgence in 2023, with public institutions actively participating and achieving significant floating profits [14][16]. - The trend indicates a shift towards strategic emerging industries, with institutional investors becoming dominant players in the private placement market [16].

股份發行人及根據《上市規則》第十九B章上市的香港預託證券發行人的證券變動月報表 | 截至月份: | 2025年7月31日 | 狀態: | 新提交 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 致：香港交易及結算所有限公司 | | | | | 公司名稱: | 恒隆集團有限公司 | | | | 呈交日期: | 2025年8月6日 | | | | I. 法定/註冊股本變動 不適用 | | | | | 備註： | | | | | 恒隆集團有限公司並無法定股本，及其股本並無股份面值。 | | | | FF301 第 1 頁 共 10 頁 v 1.1.1 FF301 II. 已發行股份及/或庫存股份變動 | 1. 股份分類 | 普通股 | 股份類別 | 不適用 | | 於香港聯交所上市 (註1) | 是 | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 證券代號 (如上市) | 00010 | 說明 | 不適用 | | | | | | | | 已發行股份（不包括庫存股份）數目 | | 庫存股份數目 | | 已發行股份總數 | | | 上月底結存 ...

Core Viewpoint - 恒隆集团和恒隆地产在2025年度中期业绩中显示出收入和净利润的显著下降，主要受到物业销售收入减少和财务费用上升的影响 [1][2] Financial Performance - 恒隆集团总收入约为52.02亿港元，同比减少18%；股东应占净利润约为11.91亿港元，同比减少7% [1] - 恒隆地产总收入约为49.68亿港元，同比减少19%；股东应占净利润约为15.87亿港元，同比减少9% [1] - 报告期内，恒隆来自物业销售的收入约为1.61亿港元，同比减少87% [2] Rental Income - 恒隆集团及恒隆地产的总物业租赁收入均同比下降3%，分别为49.12亿港元和46.78亿港元 [2] - 内地物业租赁收入约为33.63亿港元，同比减少3% [4] - 香港物业租赁收入约为15.49亿港元，同比减少4% [9] Dividend Announcement - 恒隆集团董事会宣布派发中期股息每股港币2角1仙，恒隆地产董事会宣布派发中期股息每股港币1角2仙 [2] Market Conditions - 内地办公楼租赁市场持续乏力，整体收入较去年同期下跌 [7] - 上海恒隆广场的甲级办公楼收入跌幅达到77% [7] - 香港零售物业整体租出率维持在93%高位，因市场情绪疲弱，租户销售额微跌2% [10][11] Strategic Insights - 恒隆集团及恒隆地产行政总裁表示，消费者希望在商场中获得更多体验，未来将增加体验机会 [6] - 公司在多城市布局策略继续发挥成效，来自上海以外城市的项目为整体业绩提供支持 [11]

Core Viewpoint - The company is confident in achieving slight growth this year, contingent on the performance in the third and fourth quarters [1] Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, the company reported total revenue of HKD 52.02 billion, a decrease of 18% compared to HKD 63.79 billion in the same period of 2024 [1] - Overall operating profit was HKD 34.08 billion, down 6% from HKD 36.13 billion year-on-year [1] - Shareholders' basic net profit was HKD 11.91 billion, a decline of 7% from HKD 12.81 billion in 2024 [1] Property Sales - Property sales revenue fell significantly to HKD 1.61 billion, down 87% year-on-year, with mainland property sales at HKD 0.1 billion (down 60%) and Hong Kong property sales at HKD 1.51 billion (down 87%) [1] Hotel Business - The hotel segment showed strong performance with revenue of HKD 1.29 billion, an increase of 84% year-on-year, all derived from mainland operations [1] - The Shenyang Conrad Hotel generated HKD 0.62 billion (down 3%), while the newly opened Kunming Hyatt Hotel achieved HKD 0.57 billion in revenue [1] Rental Income - Rental income remained stable, decreasing only 3% to HKD 49.12 billion, despite a slowdown in consumer and office demand in Hong Kong and mainland China [2] - Shanghai Hang Lung Plaza was the top performer with revenue of HKD 8.22 billion, significantly higher than other locations [2] Office Market Performance - The office rental market faced challenges with declining occupancy rates across several properties, attributed to oversupply [3] - Shanghai Hang Lung Plaza's income dropped 7% due to market pressures, with occupancy falling to 82% [3] Future Developments - The company has signed a 20-year operating lease with Baida Group for the Hangzhou department store, which will increase retail space by 40% [4] - The total value of properties available for lease and sale is HKD 261.37 billion and HKD 81.18 billion, respectively, including various development projects [5] - The Hangzhou project is expected to open in mid-2026, with a pre-leasing rate of 81% [6]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The core rental business saw a decline of 3%, which was anticipated at the beginning of the year, with hopes for improvement in the second half [7][8] - Overall revenue contribution from property sales and hotel business accounted for 33% of total revenue, down 6% [8] - The Mainland China rental revenue decreased by 1% in renminbi terms, but due to RMB depreciation, it was down by 2% in Hong Kong dollars [9][10] - Hong Kong rental revenue decreased by 4%, with the core rental business representing 94% of total operations [10][11] - Net gearing stood at 33.5%, with a slight increase of 0.1% compared to December [35] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Rental revenue in Mainland China improved from a decline of 4% in 2024 to a decline of 1% in 2025 [11] - Retail business remained flat compared to a decline of 3% in 2024, with seven out of ten projects showing positive growth [12] - The hotel business was reclassified under property, contributing to the overall revenue decline [10] - New letting increased by 36%, indicating strong demand despite market challenges [17] - The occupancy rate improved from 83% to 88% in certain properties, reflecting effective management strategies [19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The retail landscape in Mainland China has evolved, with athleisure brands performing better than luxury brands [16] - The company is focusing on enhancing customer experience through events and tenant management to adapt to changing consumer behavior [16] - The luxury retail segment saw a decline of 12%, while other segments showed resilience [90] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to leverage its strengths and adapt to market changes, focusing on customer-centric strategies and enhancing tenant offerings [16][18] - Plans to launch a national program to improve operational efficiency and attract foot traffic in second-tier cities [16] - The company is exploring hybrid models for expansion, particularly in cities where it already has a presence [61] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism about the stability and potential uplift in the market, with expectations for mild growth in the second half of the year [6][62] - The sentiment in the property sector has stabilized, contributing to improved occupancy and traffic [66] - Management acknowledged the challenges posed by competition and the need for differentiation in the retail space [76] Other Important Information - The company is committed to sustainability, with 80% of projects in Mainland China powered by renewable energy [39] - The company is focusing on maintaining a strong balance sheet and managing finance costs effectively [36][38] Q&A Session Summary Question: Future expansion using high room property models - Management indicated that expansion will only occur when there is demand and synergy with existing projects [60] Question: Tenant sales trend in the next twelve months - Management anticipates a potential improvement from negative sales to mild growth in the second half of the year [62] Question: Reasons for improvement in the second quarter - Factors included improved occupancy, traffic, and external market conditions stabilizing [66] Question: Dividend guidance for the full year - Management intends to maintain a flat dividend, with discussions ongoing regarding future cash dividends [83][84] Question: Potential issuance of convertible bonds - Management is cautious about dilutive instruments and is monitoring the market but does not plan to issue convertible bonds at this time [72][73] Question: Transition progress in specific projects - Management reported improvements in occupancy and traffic, with a focus on enhancing the tenant mix and customer experience [74][75]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The core rental business revenue decreased by 3%, which was anticipated at the beginning of the year, with hopes for improvement in the second half [8][10] - Overall revenue contribution from property sales and hotel business accounted for 33% of total revenue, down by 6% [9][10] - The net gearing of Hang Lung Properties stood at 33.5%, reflecting a slight increase of 0.1% compared to December [35] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Rental revenue in Mainland China decreased by 1% in the first half of 2025, an improvement from a 4% decline in 2024 [12][10] - Retail business remained flat compared to a 3% decline in 2024, with seven out of ten projects showing positive revenue growth [13][14] - The office segment continued to face challenges, with a decline of 4% in rental revenue [28][30] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Hong Kong's rental revenue saw a decline of 4%, but residential and service apartment rentals improved by 11% [32][30] - The overall sales in Hong Kong decreased by 2%, which is better than the market average decline of 4% [33][32] - The luxury retail segment reported a decline of 12%, while non-luxury sales increased by 8% [97] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on enhancing its retail offerings and tenant management to adapt to the evolving retail landscape [17][19] - A national program is being launched to improve operational efficiency and attract customers in second-tier cities [17] - The company is exploring hybrid models for expansion, particularly in cities where it already has a presence [65] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism about the stability and potential uplift in the market, particularly in the second half of the year [6][10] - The sentiment in the property sector has stabilized, which may lead to mild growth in tenant sales [66][71] - The company is committed to maintaining its dividend policy, with intentions to return to a cash dividend structure after the Westlake 66 Mall opens [88][89] Other Important Information - The company has increased its focus on renewable energy, with 80% of its projects in Mainland China now powered by renewable sources [41] - The company is actively working on several projects, including the Westlake 66 Mall, which is expected to enhance its market position [44][49] Q&A Session Summary Question: Future expansion using asset-light models - Management indicated that future expansions will depend on demand and synergy with existing projects, emphasizing a holistic approach [64][65] Question: Tenant sales trends in the next twelve months - Management anticipates a potential improvement in tenant sales, moving from a negative trend to mild growth in the second half of the year [66][71] Question: Reasons for improvement in the second quarter - The improvement was attributed to increased occupancy and traffic, along with external factors such as stock market stabilization [70][71] Question: Dividend policy for the full year - Management intends to maintain the current dividend structure, with a focus on not cutting dividends unless absolutely necessary [76][88] Question: Thoughts on issuing convertible bonds - The CFO expressed caution regarding dilutive instruments, noting that the company is not considering issuing convertible bonds at this time [78][79] Question: Progress on transitioning properties - Management reported improvements in occupancy rates and is focused on enhancing the tenant mix to attract customers [79][82]

Financial Performance - Hang Lung Properties (HLP) - HLP's total revenue decreased by 19% YoY to HK$4968 million [8] - Rental revenue decreased by 3% YoY to HK$4678 million [8] - Sales revenue decreased significantly by 87% YoY to HK$161 million [8] - Hotel revenue increased significantly by 84% YoY to HK$129 million [8] - Underlying profit decreased by 9% YoY to HK$1587 million [8] Financial Performance - Hang Lung Group (HLG) - HLG's total revenue decreased by 18% YoY to HK$5202 million [10] - Rental revenue decreased by 3% YoY to HK$4912 million [10] - Sales revenue decreased significantly by 87% YoY to HK$161 million [10] - Hotel revenue increased significantly by 84% YoY to HK$129 million [10] - Underlying profit decreased by 7% YoY to HK$1191 million [10] Mainland China Rental Performance (HLP) - Mainland China rental revenue decreased by 1% YoY to RMB 2941 million [14] - Retail rental revenue in Mainland China remained flat YoY at RMB 2412 million [14, 17] - Office rental revenue in Mainland China decreased by 5% YoY to RMB 528 million [14, 62] Hong Kong Rental Performance (HLP) - Hong Kong rental revenue decreased by 4% YoY to HK$1488 million [12, 65] - Retail rental revenue in Hong Kong decreased by 7% YoY to HK$874 million [65] - Office rental revenue in Hong Kong decreased by 1% YoY to HK$502 million [65] - Residential & serviced apartments rental revenue in Hong Kong increased by 11% YoY to HK$112 million [65]

Core Viewpoint - Hang Lung Group (00010) announced that it will distribute an interim dividend of HKD 0.21 per share on September 24, 2025 [1] Group 1 - The company is set to pay an interim dividend of HKD 0.21 per share [1]