Financial Performance - The company reported a total revenue of approximately HKD 31 billion from property sales, including contributions from joint ventures of about HKD 1.8 billion[3]. - The company recorded a consolidated loss attributable to shareholders of HKD 425.6 million for the fiscal year[3]. - The total revenue for the year ended March 31, 2024, was approximately HKD 1,579,100,000, representing a 96.3% increase from HKD 804,300,000 in the previous year[32]. - The group recorded a consolidated loss attributable to the company's owners of HKD 425,600,000 for the year ended March 31, 2024, compared to a profit of HKD 335,700,000 for the year ended March 31, 2023[32]. - The company's revenue for the year ended March 31, 2024, was HKD 1,579 million, an increase of 96.5% from HKD 804 million in the previous year[41]. - The attributable loss to the company's owners was HKD 426 million, compared to a profit of HKD 336 million in the previous year, primarily due to impairment losses on a joint venture project[41]. - The basic loss per share was HKD 4.59, a decline from earnings of HKD 3.58 per share in the previous year[52]. - The group reported a total revenue of HKD 1,623,595,000 for the year ending March 31, 2024, compared to HKD 869,235,000 in the previous year, representing an increase of approximately 86.7%[148]. - The revenue from customer contracts reached HKD 1,343,298,000, significantly up from HKD 545,879,000, marking an increase of about 145%[148]. - For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, the company reported a loss attributable to shareholders of HKD (425,605) thousand, compared to a profit of HKD 335,654 thousand in the previous year[198]. Market Conditions - The residential property market in Hong Kong faced significant resistance, with a notable decline in housing sales due to rising borrowing costs and buyer affordability concerns[4]. - The company anticipates a cautious outlook for the upcoming fiscal year due to ongoing challenges and uncertainties in the real estate market[1]. - The company maintains a cautious outlook for the real estate markets in mainland China and Hong Kong, expecting continued challenges due to geopolitical factors and slow economic recovery[38]. - The company is optimistic about the long-term prospects of the Hong Kong real estate industry, expecting a potential recovery in the medium to long term[75]. - The company expects the high interest rate environment in Hong Kong to gradually ease, which may alleviate some pressure on the local commercial and residential markets[75]. Property Development and Sales - The company launched a residential portion of a joint redevelopment project in May 2024, achieving positive market response with over 140 units sold at favorable prices[4]. - The group has several residential projects planned for future launch, including a joint residential project above Wong Chuk Hang MTR Station and a project at Yau Tong Ventilation Building[21]. - The expected construction area for the joint project at Yuen Long is approximately 480,000 square feet, aimed at providing affordable housing[21]. - The company anticipates strong market response for its residential units in the MTR Yau Tong project, expected to be pre-sold in the first half of 2025[57]. - The residential project "THE SOUTHSIDE" at MTR Wong Chuk Hang Station is expected to have a total construction area of approximately 636,000 square feet, with residential units anticipated to be pre-sold in the second half of 2024[72]. - The company is redeveloping the Yuen Long joint venture project into a popular residential project, with an expected construction area of approximately 480,000 square feet[46]. - The company launched the residential portion of the "Gao Lin" redevelopment project in Jordan in May 2024, achieving over 140 units sold at favorable prices[69]. Financial Position and Liquidity - The net asset value attributable to shareholders, as of March 31, 2024, was approximately HKD 13.73 billion, with a market value adjustment of HKD 1.72 billion for properties held for sale[9]. - The group maintains a solid liquidity position with bank balances and cash of approximately HKD 2,523,900,000 as of March 31, 2024[32]. - The group's total external borrowings amounted to approximately HKD 10,184,500,000 as of March 31, 2024, down from HKD 11,151,900,000 a year earlier, with a debt-to-asset ratio of 38.8%[32]. - The company successfully refinanced a syndicated loan of HKD 1.3 billion, ensuring sufficient liquidity and strong financial health[37]. - The company is committed to prudent asset-liability management while balancing growth objectives to achieve optimal returns for shareholders[75]. Investment Properties - The company’s investment properties were valued at approximately HKD 3.20 billion as of March 31, 2024, down from HKD 3.36 billion the previous year[17]. - The company reported a loss of HKD 81,250,000 from investment properties, slightly improved from a loss of HKD 84,046,000 in the previous year[191]. - The company’s total revenue from rental income of investment properties was HKD 124,078,000, slightly decreased from HKD 125,284,000 in the previous year[191]. - The group’s investment properties were measured at fair value, with the board confirming that the investment properties are not held for business purposes[142]. Employee and Director Compensation - The company has a total of 104 employees as of March 31, 2024, down from 106 in the previous year[13]. - The total employee costs for the year amounted to HKD 110,728,000, a decrease from HKD 131,500,000 in the previous year, reflecting a reduction in performance bonuses and other benefits[191]. - The company’s board of directors' remuneration was reported at HKD 37,552,000, down from HKD 44,752,000 in the previous year[191]. - The total remuneration for directors and the five highest-paid employees amounted to HKD 44,752 thousand for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024[196]. - The total remuneration for independent non-executive directors was HKD 31,568 thousand for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024[194]. Risk Management - The company emphasizes strict cost management and prudent risk management practices to navigate current market challenges[37]. - The company assesses credit risk by comparing the default risk of financial instruments at the reporting date with that at initial recognition, considering both quantitative and qualitative data[95]. - The company recognizes expected credit losses based on the present value of estimated cash flows, considering any amounts expected to be collected from holders or debtors[103]. - The company has a policy of recognizing lifetime expected credit losses for trade receivables[93]. - The company evaluates significant adverse changes in external market indicators, such as credit spreads and the credit default swap prices of debtors, to assess credit risk[96].
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