CHINA OVERSEAS(HK:00688)2025-03-31 04:00Financial Performance - The group's total revenue was RMB 185.15 billion, compared to RMB 202.52 billion in the previous year, reflecting a decrease[4]. - The profit attributable to shareholders was RMB 15.64 billion, with a core profit of RMB 15.72 billion after excluding the impact of property revaluation and foreign exchange[4]. - Basic earnings per share were RMB 1.43, down from RMB 2.34 in the previous year[4]. - The company reported a year-on-year decrease in total revenue of approximately 9.5% from 2023 to 2024[14]. - Basic and diluted earnings attributable to shareholders for 2024 were RMB 15,635,658, a decline of 38.9% from RMB 25,609,837 in 2023[21]. - The group's audited revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, was RMB 185.15 billion, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of RMB 15.64 billion[29]. - The group's revenue for the year was RMB 185.15 billion, with an operating profit of RMB 26.69 billion and a gross profit margin of 17.7%[37]. Property Sales and Development - The group's property sales amounted to RMB 310.69 billion, a 0.3% increase, with a corresponding sales area of 11.49 million square meters, down 14% year-on-year[3]. - In 2024, the group achieved contract property sales of RMB 310.69 billion, a year-on-year increase of 0.3%, making it the only top ten Chinese real estate company to report sales growth[28]. - The average contracted sales price per square meter was RMB 27,047, representing a year-on-year increase of 16.6%[38]. - The total construction area completed in 30 cities in mainland China and Hong Kong reached 10.59 million square meters[41]. - The group launched high-end products targeting improvement housing demand, with notable sales including RMB 38.73 billion from the Shanghai Jianguo East Road project, setting a national record for single project annual sales[30]. Land Acquisition - The group acquired 22 new land parcels in 12 cities in mainland China, with a total land reserve area of 4.16 million square meters and a total land cost of RMB 80.61 billion[3]. - The group has consistently ranked first in land acquisition value for two consecutive years, with a focus on high-quality assets in first-tier cities[33]. - The group acquired 22 land parcels in 12 cities in mainland China, with a total land acquisition cost of RMB 80.61 billion, ranking first in the industry for new land purchases[31]. Commercial Property - The group's commercial property revenue increased by 12.1% to RMB 7.13 billion[3]. - The revenue from external customers in the commercial property segment was RMB 6,361,835 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2023[14]. - The group's commercial property revenue increased by 12.1% year-on-year to RMB 7.13 billion, with office rental income of RMB 3.57 billion and shopping center rental income of RMB 2.26 billion[47]. - Nine new commercial properties were put into operation, increasing the total construction area by approximately 300,000 square meters[47]. Financial Position - As of December 31, 2024, total borrowings were RMB 241.56 billion, with a net gearing ratio of 29.2% and an average financing cost of 3.1%[3]. - The group's total assets less current liabilities stood at RMB 643.40 billion, compared to RMB 637.90 billion in the previous year[7]. - The group's total equity attributable to shareholders was RMB 380.61 billion, an increase from RMB 373.02 billion in the previous year[7]. - As of December 31, 2024, the group's net current assets amounted to RMB 373.95 billion, with a current ratio of 2.4 times and a net debt ratio of 29.2%[49]. - The total interest expense for the year decreased by RMB 0.93 billion, with an average financing cost of 3.1%, placing it in the lowest range within the industry[49]. Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The board proposed a final dividend of HKD 0.30 per share, totaling HKD 0.60 for the year[3]. - The proposed final dividend for the year ending December 31, 2024, is HKD 0.30 per share, totaling approximately RMB 3,053,623,000, pending shareholder approval[22]. Accounting and Compliance - The company has not adopted any new accounting standards that are expected to have a significant impact on its financial statements[11]. - The company has maintained the classification of its liabilities as current or non-current without any changes due to the recent accounting standard revisions[10]. - The company has begun evaluating the impact of newly issued accounting standards, but significant effects on the consolidated financial statements are not anticipated[11]. - The audit and risk management committee reviewed the accounting policies and audited financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2024[66]. - Ernst & Young confirmed that the financial figures in the performance announcement align with the audited financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2024[67]. Operational Highlights - The group delivered over 72,000 residential units on time, achieving a delivery rate of 100%[56]. - The group has accumulated 673 projects certified under various green building standards, covering a total area of over 11 million square meters[56]. - The group has expanded its light asset management scale, acquiring 18 external light asset management projects in major cities[47]. Credit Rating and Financing - The group received an upgrade in its credit rating from S&P Global from BBB+/Stable to A-/Stable, making it the only real estate company in China with an A- credit rating[49]. - The company issued RMB 3,000 million bonds with a coupon rate of 2.68% on April 23, 2024, maturing on April 24, 2029, to repay existing debts[61]. - The company redeemed RMB 999.2 million of bonds with a coupon rate of 3.85% issued on March 23, 2021, with no remaining value[62]. - The company redeemed RMB 2,000.2 million of bonds with a coupon rate of 3.60% issued on June 23, 2021, with no remaining value[62].