Financial Performance - For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, Chinese Estates Holdings Limited reported total revenue of HKD 336,812,000, a decrease of 29.7% from HKD 479,589,000 in the previous year[2] - The gross profit for the same period was HKD 280,226,000, down 34.9% from HKD 430,332,000 year-on-year[2] - The net loss before tax for the year was HKD 2,123,964,000, compared to a profit of HKD 104,297,000 in the previous year, indicating a significant decline in performance[2] - The total comprehensive loss for the year amounted to HKD 2,144,357,000, contrasting with a total comprehensive income of HKD 227,758,000 in the prior year[4] - The company reported a significant increase in administrative expenses, totaling HKD 348,203,000, compared to HKD 333,872,000 in the previous year[2] - The company reported a core loss attributable to shareholders of HKD 489,290,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024[22] - The company reported a loss attributable to shareholders of HKD 2,108,331,000 for the year 2024, compared to a profit of HKD 76,832,000 in 2023[37] - The company reported a net loss from securities investments of HKD 4,400,000, an improvement from a loss of HKD 22,200,000 in the previous year[57] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from property rental decreased to HKD 204,616,000 in 2024, down 20.5% from HKD 257,223,000 in 2023[15] - Income from listed equity investments dropped to HKD 40,486,000, a decline of 50.5% compared to HKD 81,653,000 in the previous year[15] - Brokerage and cosmetic sales revenue was HKD 13,528,000, a slight decrease of 4.1% from HKD 14,107,000 in 2023[15] - The investment property rental income totaled HKD 204,616,000 in 2024, down from HKD 257,223,000 in 2023[34] - The total revenue from property development and leasing, excluding dividend income, was HKD 403,589,000[26] Assets and Liabilities - The company's non-current assets decreased to HKD 12,300,194,000 from HKD 16,990,406,000, reflecting a reduction of 27.7%[6] - Current assets increased to HKD 3,401,111,000, up from HKD 1,555,060,000, marking a growth of 118.4%[6] - The company's total assets amounted to HKD 15,701,305,000 as of December 31, 2024[22] - Total liabilities were reported at HKD 3,610,561,000, with a significant portion attributed to unallocated company liabilities of HKD 3,037,514,000[22] - The company's total assets decreased from HKD 209,335,000 in 2023 to HKD 164,977,000 in 2024[38] Cash Flow and Investments - The company generated HKD 194,330,000 in cash from operations, primarily from property development and leasing activities[21] - Interest income for the year ended December 31, 2024, was HKD 68,121,000[24] - The company reported a net interest income of HKD 46,425,000, while total financial expenses were HKD 223,373,000, resulting in a net income of HKD (176,948,000)[28] - The company plans to maintain a diversified investment portfolio with attractive yields and good liquidity to minimize risks and ensure financial stability[97] Market and Operational Insights - The company plans to focus on market expansion and new product development to improve future performance[21] - The company anticipates an improvement in the local residential property market in 2025, although prices are expected to remain soft due to ample supply[104] - The company noted that government policies and major events have positively impacted local economic activities, boosting consumption and real estate investment[104] - The average occupancy rate for the retail space in Causeway Bay was approximately 92.8% as of December 31, 2024, while the average occupancy rate for the office property in Wanchai was about 71.56%[91] Corporate Governance and Future Plans - The company has not adopted new accounting standards that may impact future financial reporting, with potential changes being evaluated[14] - The company has approved and contracted capital expenditures of HKD 344,813,000 for property redevelopment, down from HKD 523,046,000 in the previous year[48] - The company plans further capital investments in the redevelopment of properties located in Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, and Fleet Street, London[73] - The company has changed its principal share registrar in Bermuda to Appleby Global Corporate Services (Bermuda) Limited effective January 1, 2025[103] Shareholder Information - The company plans to declare a final dividend of HKD 0.03 per share for the year 2024, pending approval at the upcoming annual general meeting[35] - The group did not declare any dividends this year, maintaining the same stance as last year, but proposed a final dividend of HKD 0.03 per share[70] - The company expresses gratitude to shareholders for their support and to all employees for their contributions and hard work[110]
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