Financial Performance - The group's revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was approximately HKD 178.2 million, an increase of about 5.1% compared to HKD 169.5 million for the same period in 2023[2]. - The group's profit before tax for the period was approximately HKD 700,000, a decrease of about HKD 45.9 million from HKD 46.6 million in the same period of 2023[2]. - The profit attributable to shareholders for the period was approximately HKD 300,000, down from HKD 39.3 million in the same period of 2023[2]. - The group reported a comprehensive loss attributable to shareholders of approximately HKD 61.9 million for the period, compared to a loss of HKD 29.3 million in the same period of 2023[5]. - The group incurred finance costs of approximately HKD 68.1 million for the period, compared to HKD 62.6 million in the same period of 2023[3]. - The total revenue for the property development and investment segment was HKD 84,146,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to HKD 65,686,000 for the same period in 2023, representing a growth of 28.1%[14]. - The total revenue for the property management segment was HKD 94,068,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, down from HKD 103,821,000 in the same period of 2023, indicating a decline of 9.4%[14]. - The adjusted profit before tax for the property development and investment segment was HKD 9,585,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to HKD 34,018,000 for the same period in 2023, reflecting a decrease of 71.8%[14]. - The group recorded a profit of approximately HKD 282,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, a significant decrease from HKD 39,275,000 for the same period in 2023[48]. Assets and Liabilities - Total non-current assets as of June 30, 2024, amounted to approximately HKD 5,327.5 million, a slight decrease from HKD 5,346.8 million as of December 31, 2023[6]. - Current assets totaled approximately HKD 1,046.4 million as of June 30, 2024, compared to HKD 1,065.8 million as of December 31, 2023[6]. - Total liabilities as of June 30, 2024, were approximately HKD 2,102.1 million, down from HKD 2,131.8 million as of December 31, 2023[7]. - The net assets attributable to shareholders as of June 30, 2024, were approximately HKD 3,043.5 million, a decrease from HKD 3,102.3 million as of December 31, 2023[8]. - Total assets amounted to HKD 6,373,925,000, while total liabilities were HKD 3,330,402,000 as of June 30, 2024[47]. - The outstanding balance of bank and other borrowings was approximately HKD 2,641,045,000, a decrease from HKD 2,650,828,000 as of December 31, 2023[49]. - The group had cash and bank balances of approximately HKD 243,127,000 as of June 30, 2024, down from HKD 305,556,000 as of December 31, 2023[49]. - The carrying value of completed investment properties as of June 30, 2024, was HKD 5,304,620,000, slightly down from HKD 5,323,355,000 as of January 1, 2024[28]. - Trade and lease receivables totaled HKD 218,844,000 as of June 30, 2024, compared to HKD 205,423,000 as of December 31, 2023, representing an increase of approximately 6.5%[30]. - The impairment loss on trade and lease receivables was HKD 39,061,000 as of June 30, 2024, compared to HKD 35,390,000 as of December 31, 2023, indicating an increase of about 7.5%[30]. Financial Position and Ratios - The debt-to-equity ratio was 91.0% as of June 30, 2024, compared to 85.7% in the same period last year[47]. - The company's overdue receivables amounted to HKD 86,067,000 as of June 30, 2024, compared to HKD 89,592,000 as of December 31, 2023, reflecting a decrease of approximately 2%[31]. - Trade payables stood at HKD 179,783,000 as of June 30, 2024, up from HKD 170,033,000 as of December 31, 2023, indicating an increase of about 5.2%[31]. - The total outstanding principal amount of perpetual convertible bonds was HKD 1,168,059,000 as of June 30, 2024[35]. Corporate Governance and Compliance - The accounting policies adopted for the preparation of the unaudited interim consolidated financial information are consistent with those used for the annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023[12]. - The company has submitted its annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, to the Companies Registry, and the auditor's report did not contain any reservations[10]. - The financial information presented does not include all the information and disclosures required in the annual financial statements[10]. - The group has not applied any new standards or interpretations that have been issued but are not yet effective for the current accounting period[12]. - The financial information is unaudited but has been reviewed by the company's audit committee[11]. Future Outlook and Strategy - The group plans to focus on expanding its property management services in mainland China, aiming to enhance revenue streams from this segment in the future[14]. - The group will continue to focus on property development and investment, as well as related asset management services, to create value for shareholders[58]. - The group has successfully entered the Los Angeles and London real estate markets, establishing a foothold for future income generation through long-term capital appreciation and redevelopment potential[58]. - Future investments will also target property management and other services, with a focus on health, green energy, and elderly care industries, aiming for integrated development in "living, health, and lifestyle"[58]. - The board believes that the stable rental income generated from properties acquired and existing projects will expand the group's revenue base[58]. Employee and Compensation - The total number of employees (excluding directors) increased to 468 as of June 30, 2024, compared to 402 as of June 30, 2023[52]. - The total employee compensation for the period was approximately HKD 49,656,000, up from HKD 39,198,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2023[52]. - The group did not declare any interim dividends for the period[53]. Investment and Acquisitions - The company issued 30,000,000 stock options on April 28, 2023, with an exercise price of HKD 0.922 per share, and the fair value of these options was HKD 9,709,000[38]. - The company plans to continue its stock option plan, which is effective for ten years from the adoption date, incentivizing qualified participants[38]. - The company reported interest expenses related to perpetual convertible bonds of HKD 46,535,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024[35]. - The fair value of the perpetual convertible bonds issued for the acquisition of Wise Expert was HKD 1,130,568,000[36]. - The group had no significant contingent liabilities as of June 30, 2024, and had commitments for investment properties under construction amounting to approximately HKD 29,764,000[55]. - No significant investments or major acquisitions or disposals of subsidiaries, associates, or joint ventures occurred during the period[56].
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