新世界发展(00017) - 2024 - 中期业绩

Financial Performance - Core profit from continuing operations reached HKD 4,866 million, a year-on-year increase of 12%[4] - Revenue from continuing operations was HKD 17,066 million, a year-on-year decrease of 25%, primarily due to reduced property development revenue in Hong Kong and mainland China[4] - The group reported a loss of HKD 5,772.0 million for the period, compared to a profit of HKD 2,477.4 million in the previous year[65] - Total revenue for the six months ended December 31, 2023, was HKD 27,680.7 million, a decrease of 22.5% from HKD 35,729.3 million in the same period of 2022[119] - The company reported a net loss of HKD 5,772.0 million for the period, primarily due to a loss from discontinued operations amounting to HKD 8,257.1 million[124] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from property development was HKD 6,741.5 million, down 40.5% from HKD 11,277.7 million year-on-year[119] - Revenue from hotel operations increased to HKD 683.4 million, up 47.2% from HKD 464.1 million year-on-year[119] - Revenue from discontinued operations for the six months ended December 31, 2023, was HKD 10,615.2 million, down from HKD 12,943.4 million in the same period of 2022[155] - Revenue from construction decreased to HKD 5,107.6 million, a decline of 25.0% compared to HKD 6,803.8 million in the previous year[119] Property Development and Investment - In Hong Kong, property development revenue was HKD 1,246 million, with a segment performance of HKD 817 million, primarily from residential projects[6] - The group holds approximately 8 million square feet of land reserves in Hong Kong, with 3.234 million square feet available for immediate development[10] - The group has a total land reserve of approximately 4.35 million square meters in mainland China, with about 2.30 million square meters designated for residential use[30] - The average contract sales price exceeded RMB 41,000 per square meter, with a total sales area of approximately 183,300 square meters[15] Cost Management - The group maintained strict cost control, with capital expenditures and administrative expenses decreasing by approximately 21% and 16% year-on-year, respectively[4] - Capital expenditures and administrative and operational costs decreased by approximately 21% and 16% respectively during the review period, indicating improved cost efficiency[52] Cash and Debt Management - The group has a total available cash of approximately HKD 52 billion, including cash and bank balances of about HKD 39 billion and available bank loans of around HKD 13 billion[4] - The net debt as of December 31, 2023, was HKD 118.9 billion, down from HKD 130.8 billion as of June 30, 2023[54] - Financial expenses increased to HKD 2.91 billion due to interest rate hikes, with HKD 2.52 billion attributed to continuing operations[55] Strategic Initiatives - The group plans to continue focusing on the Greater Bay Area and key regions in the Yangtze River Delta for strategic expansion and diversification of rental income[26] - The group plans to launch over 2,500 residential units in the second half of the 2024 fiscal year, capitalizing on an expected supply of approximately 110,000 new private residential units in Hong Kong over the next three to four years[43] - The company aims to optimize its asset portfolio by divesting non-core assets and focusing on core business development to enhance shareholder value[52] Accounting and Financial Reporting - The company adopted new accounting standards related to insurance contracts, which may impact future financial reporting[74] - The transition to the new insurance contract standard is expected to enhance the measurement and disclosure of insurance liabilities[75] - The total equity adjustment of HKD 5,880.4 million reflects the impact of the new accounting standard on the company's financial position[83] Operational Highlights - K11 MUSEA's sales increased by 41% year-on-year, with total foot traffic exceeding 15 million, a 39% increase[7] - The K11 flagship project in Shenzhen, K11 ECOAST, is set to open by the end of 2024, alongside multiple urban renewal projects in the region[49] - The company has implemented a new presentation format for the consolidated statement of financial position, reporting all assets and liabilities in order of liquidity to enhance comparability and understanding[86] Employee and Governance - As of December 31, 2023, the company employed approximately 13,000 staff members, with compensation policies reviewed annually[165] - The company has complied with all applicable provisions of the Corporate Governance Code except for C.1.3 regarding employee trading of company securities[166]