Financial Performance - Total revenue increased by 45.5% to HKD 1,761,815,000 for the year ended March 31, 2024, compared to HKD 1,210,682,000 in 2023[4] - Gross profit rose by 73.2% to HKD 1,021,959,000, compared to HKD 590,026,000 in the previous year[7] - Core profit attributable to shareholders increased by 66.7% to HKD 575,933,000, up from HKD 345,439,000[4] - The company reported a total loss for the year of HKD 2,028,577,000, slightly improved from a loss of HKD 2,201,586,000 in 2023[46] - The company reported a loss attributable to shareholders of HKD 2,046,666,000, a slight improvement from HKD 2,141,983,000 in 2023[4] - The company achieved a gross profit of HKD 1,021,959,000, up from HKD 590,026,000 in the previous year[44] - The group reported a total loss of HKD 2,028,577,000 for the year, with a pre-tax loss of HKD 2,086,359,000[72] Revenue Breakdown - Rental income slightly rose to HKD 879,305,000, accounting for 49.9% of total revenue, compared to 71.9% in the previous year[6] - Property sales revenue surged by 78.9% to HKD 141,773,000, representing 8.1% of total revenue, up from 6.6%[6] - Hotel and hotel-related business revenue skyrocketed by 184.2% to HKD 740,737,000, making up 42.0% of total revenue, compared to 21.5% in 2023[6] - Total revenue from external customers for the year ended March 31, 2024, was HKD 1,761,815,000, with contributions of HKD 879,305,000 from property leasing, HKD 141,773,000 from property development, and HKD 740,737,000 from hotel and related businesses[72] Asset and Liability Management - The group's net asset value was HKD 21,607,900,000, with a net asset value per share of HKD 5.9, down from HKD 23,887,200,000 and HKD 6.5 per share in 2023[34] - The total external borrowings (excluding payables) were approximately HKD 20,213,300,000, down from HKD 22,444,000,000 in 2023[27] - The net debt ratio was 40.2% as of March 31, 2024, compared to 39.3% in 2023[27] - Total liabilities as of March 31, 2024, were HKD 9,377,739,000, a decrease from HKD 11,156,911,000 in 2023, showing a reduction of about 16%[50] - The group reported current liabilities exceeding current assets by HKD 1,864,000,000 as of March 31, 2024, with current liabilities totaling HKD 9,378,000,000[111] Cash Flow and Financing - As of March 31, 2024, the group's cash, bank balances, and deposits amounted to HKD 1,494,300,000, a decrease from HKD 2,367,900,000 in 2023[27] - The company is exploring new financing channels through the establishment of a property asset investment fund to enhance cash flow and financial stability[38] - The group plans to enhance cash flow through property sales and rental income over the next twelve months[53] Market Outlook - The local real estate market is showing signs of recovery, driven by new government initiatives and increased housing demand[25] - The group is optimistic about the market outlook for retail leasing and hotel services, particularly due to the growth of outbound tourism from mainland China[25] Employee and Operational Costs - The total employee cost for the year was HKD 471,700,000, an increase from HKD 434,400,000 in 2023, with the number of employees rising to 952 from 850[39] Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The company proposed a final dividend of HKD 0.003 per share, consistent with the previous year[41] - The board proposed a final dividend of HKD 0.003 per share for the year ending March 31, 2024, consistent with the previous year's dividend[89] Property Sales and Development - The group has signed sales agreements for 70 units in the upcoming residential project "澄天," with a total sales agreement value exceeding HKD 440,000,000[21] - The group has completed the sale of 67 units and signed contracts for 7 additional units in the "半山捌號" project as of March 31, 2024[20] - The group plans to launch a new residential project in跑馬地 in 2024, with completion expected in 2025[21] Environmental Commitment - The Beijing Emperor Group Center received a platinum certification under the U.S. Green Building Council's Energy and Environmental Design standards, highlighting the company's commitment to green building practices[15] Auditor's Report - The independent auditor's report confirmed that the financial statements fairly present the group's financial position as of March 31, 2024[103]
英皇国际(00163) - 2024 - 年度业绩