Financial Performance - The company reported a revenue of HKD 1,404 million for the six months ended September 30, 2020, representing a 2% increase from HKD 1,382 million in the same period of 2019[10]. - Profit attributable to shareholders increased by 9% to HKD 459 million, compared to HKD 422 million in the previous year[10]. - The company's operating profit decreased by 12% to HKD 984 million from HKD 1,112 million year-on-year[10]. - The net profit for the period was HKD 797,908,000, compared to HKD 746,040,000 in the same period last year, representing an increase of approximately 6.9%[44]. - The basic earnings per share increased by 10% to HKD 0.55 from HKD 0.50 in the previous year[10]. - Total comprehensive income for the period amounted to HKD 2,869,920,000, compared to a loss of HKD 59,469,000 in the previous period[49]. - The net profit for the six months ended September 30, 2020, was HKD 458,519,000, compared to HKD 339,389,000 for the same period in 2019, representing a growth of approximately 35.1%[64]. Assets and Liabilities - The total assets increased by 7% to HKD 46,982 million, up from HKD 43,893 million[10]. - The net asset value rose by 12% to HKD 25,996 million, compared to HKD 23,126 million in the previous year[10]. - The net liabilities decreased by 4% to HKD 17,187 million from HKD 17,920 million year-on-year[10]. - The group's total assets were approximately HKD 47 billion as of September 30, 2020, up from HKD 43.9 billion as of March 31, 2020, with a net asset value of HKD 26 billion[24]. - The company's total liabilities increased to HKD 12,064,653,000 from HKD 13,414,859,000, reflecting a decrease of approximately 10%[56]. - The company's total liabilities and equity as of September 30, 2020, were not explicitly stated in the provided documents, but the significant changes in assets and receivables indicate a strategic focus on growth and investment[137]. Investments and Sales - The company recorded significant sales in its Beijing Tongzhou development project, with sales exceeding RMB 2.3 billion as of the end of October 2020[13]. - The sales of the high-end villa and apartment development project "Yingting Mingzhu" in Shanghai reached a cumulative contract sales amount of approximately RMB 1.1 billion, with 97% of the third phase units sold[13]. - The joint development project "Royal" in Jardine's Lookout has sold half of its units, accounting for one-third of the saleable area, with sales revenue of approximately HKD 1.5 billion, of which HKD 1.2 billion was recognized during the interim period[16]. - The company completed a land exchange for a residential and commercial development project in Yuen Long, with a premium of HKD 2.1 billion, providing approximately 520,000 square feet of floor area[16]. - The group is in the process of applying for land exchange for another residential development project near Tuen Mun Light Rail Station, which will provide approximately 67,000 square feet of residential floor area[17]. Financial Investments - The group's financial investments increased to approximately HKD 18.58 billion as of September 30, 2020, up from HKD 16.33 billion as of March 31, 2020, primarily due to net purchases of HKD 315 million and a market valuation gain of HKD 1.93 billion[22]. - Revenue from the investment portfolio rose to HKD 1.25 billion, compared to HKD 1.04 billion in the previous year, driven by further investments in debt securities[23]. - The fair value gain on financial assets recognized in other comprehensive income for the six months ended September 30, 2020, was HKD 1,150,940,000, compared to HKD 911,558,000 in the same period of 2019, marking a rise of approximately 26.2%[64]. - The total market value of the financial investment portfolio was HKD 467,846 million as of September 30, 2020, slightly up from HKD 462,467 million as of March 31, 2020, with total dividend income of HKD 2,622 million compared to HKD 37,455 million in the previous year[150]. Operational Metrics - The hotel business revenue decreased by 87% to HKD 18 million due to a decline in tourist arrivals exceeding 99% amid the COVID-19 pandemic[21]. - The group employed approximately 330 employees as of September 30, 2020, down from 340 employees as of March 31, 2020[31]. - The group reported a decrease in sales and administrative expenses to HKD 116,670,000 from HKD 138,045,000 year-on-year, a reduction of approximately 15.5%[44]. - The management anticipates that the hotel business will depend on the successful implementation of government measures to promote inbound tourism[32]. Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2020, the total shares held by the directors and senior management amounted to 424,140,387, representing 50.44% of the issued shares[186]. - Pan Zheng holds 273,607,688 shares personally, along with 145,213,900 shares through corporate interests, totaling 424,140,387 shares[186]. - The total shares held by Pan Hai is 10,444,319, which accounts for 1.24% of the issued shares[186]. - The total equity interests of directors and senior management in the company and its associated corporations are significant, indicating strong insider confidence[190].
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