SHANGRI-LA ASIA(HK:00069)2025-04-24 10:10Financial Performance - The consolidated revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $2,185.4 million, representing a 2.0% increase from $2,141.8 million in 2023[14]. - The actual attributable revenue from the company, subsidiaries, and associates decreased by 4.2% to $2,653.6 million from $2,769.2 million in the previous year, primarily due to a significant drop in revenue from properties held for sale, which fell 73.9% from $185.5 million to $48.5 million[14][16]. - The company's attributable profit from operating activities was $115.9 million, down 10.2% from $129.0 million in 2023, mainly due to the decrease in attributable earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization[16]. - The total attributable profit for the company was $161.4 million, a decrease of 12.3% compared to $184.1 million in the previous year, reflecting a reduction in net income from non-operating items[16]. - The earnings per share decreased by 12.2% to $4.54 from $5.17 in 2023[14]. - The net asset value attributable to the company’s owners was $5,183.5 million, a slight decrease of 0.7% from $5,222.4 million in the previous year[14]. - The actual attributable earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization for the company, subsidiaries, and associates was $760.1 million, down 13.0% from $873.6 million in 2023[14][16]. - The company recorded a favorable foreign exchange gain of $13.3 million compared to a foreign exchange loss of $14.3 million in the previous year, which mitigated some of the negative impacts on profit[16]. - The operating expenses of the hotel operations segment normalized during the year, contributing to the overall financial performance[16]. - The group’s consolidated EBITDA was $503.9 million, a decrease of 3.5% compared to the previous year[74]. - Free cash flow surged from $145 million to $273 million, marking an impressive increase of 88.7%, reaching a historical high[74]. - The total profit attributable to the company's owners after accounting for non-operating items for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $161.4 million, a decrease of 12.3% compared to $184.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023[194]. - The total profit before interest, tax, depreciation, amortization, and non-operating items for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $760.1 million, down 13.0% from $873.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023[192]. Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The board proposed a final dividend of HK$0.10 per share for 2024, down from HK$0.15 per share in 2023, resulting in a total dividend of HK$0.15 per share for the year[15]. - The company announced a full-year dividend of HKD 0.15 per share, totaling approximately $70 million, with a payout ratio of 60% of operating profit after tax and minority interests[74]. Market Expansion and New Initiatives - The company launched a global online meeting room booking platform, enhancing event planning efficiency with access to over 300 meeting rooms across more than 100 hotels[38]. - The company opened the Shenzhen Nanshan Shangri-La hotel on January 31, featuring 272 elegantly decorated rooms, marking its expansion in a key market[34]. - The company introduced 21 family-themed rooms and suites at the Hong Kong Island Shangri-La, redefining luxury family vacations[35]. - The company plans to expand its dual-brand strategy with the opening of the Kunming JEN hotel, showcasing a modern and sustainable space[41]. - The company opened the Fuzhou Shangri-La Center, which began contributing additional revenue in the second half of 2023 and the commercial portion opened in the first half of 2024[167]. Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility - The company’s "Taste of Nature" program, involving 94 hotels, promotes sustainable sourcing and local produce, highlighting its commitment to sustainability[43]. - Shangri-La Group's "Humanitarian Care" project supports underprivileged children through educational activities and fundraising initiatives on World Children's Day[65]. - The group launched various meaningful activities for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, promoting early detection and treatment globally[56]. - The "Rasa Ria Reserve After Dark: The Glow Experience" at Rasa Ria Shangri-La showcases newly discovered bioluminescent mushrooms, enhancing guest experiences while promoting sustainable tourism[68]. - The reopening of Shangri-La Mauritius after renovations showcases modern design and sustainable practices, featuring five new restaurants and bars[58]. Awards and Recognition - Shangri-La Group received multiple awards in 2024, including "Best Business Hotel Brand" from Business Traveller Asia-Pacific and UK, and "Best Restaurant and Hotel Group" from "Feast China" awards[71]. - Shangri-La's "Shangri-La Circle" won four awards at the 2024 MARKETING-INTERACTIVE DigiZ Awards, recognizing its commitment to seamless digital experiences and innovative marketing solutions[53]. Debt and Financial Management - The company reported a weighted average debt maturity of 3.47 years, indicating a manageable debt profile[27]. - The company aims to enhance its asset-liability management through the issuance of Panda bonds, further diversifying its funding sources[45]. - As of December 31, 2024, the net borrowings of the group were $4,421,300,000, a decrease of $296,300,000 from $4,717,600,000 as of December 31, 2023, attributed to strong cash flow from operations[196]. - The debt-to-equity ratio improved from 86.3% as of December 31, 2023, to 81.3% as of December 31, 2024, reflecting the reduction in net borrowings[196]. - The group secured approximately $1,784,000,000 in bank loan agreements during the year for refinancing maturing loans, with a focus on utilizing RMB financing[196]. - As of December 31, 2024, RMB borrowings accounted for 53% of the group's total borrowings, enhancing financial flexibility and reducing reliance on traditional financing channels[198]. - The group held approximately $4,200,000,000 in sustainable development-related bank loans as of December 31, 2024, linked to various sustainability performance targets[198]. Hotel Operations and Performance - The company operated a total of 106 hotels with 42,600 rooms as of December 31, 2024, including 84 owned/leased hotels and 22 managed hotels[157]. - The group has 5 hotels under development, with 2 in the pipeline for opening in 2024[157]. - The total floor area of investment properties operated by the group is 1,189.4 thousand square meters, with 887.4 thousand square meters for office space and 399.1 thousand square meters for commercial space[160]. - The group has a diversified portfolio including Shangri-La Hotels, Kerry Hotels, and JEN Hotels[159]. - The group has a significant presence in China, with 20.0-100.0% ownership in various properties totaling 984.9 thousand square meters[160]. - The group’s investment properties in Malaysia cover a total area of 45.2 thousand square meters, with a 52.78% ownership stake[160]. - The weighted average occupancy rate for the group's hotels was 63% for the year ended December 31, 2024, up from 62% in 2023[173]. - Average revenue per room (RevPAR) remained stable at $108 for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $108 in 2023[173]. - Total revenue from hotel management and related services increased by 15.2% to $258.4 million for the year ending December 31, 2024, compared to $224.3 million for the year ending December 31, 2023[185]. - The net revenue from hotel management and related services increased by 3.6% to $98.2 million for the year ending December 31, 2024, from $94.8 million for the year ending December 31, 2023[185]. Regional Performance - Hong Kong's hotel revenue increased by 5.8% to $321.9 million, with an occupancy rate of 80%, up 10 percentage points from 70% in 2023[173][174]. - In mainland China, hotel revenue decreased by 6.7% to $655.2 million, with an occupancy rate of 64%, up 1 percentage point from 63% in 2023[174]. - Malaysia's hotel revenue increased by 6.9% to $112 million, with an occupancy rate of 66%, up 2 percentage points from 64% in 2023[177]. - The Philippines saw a 16.0% increase in hotel revenue to $156.5 million, despite a decline in occupancy rate to 55%[178]. - Japan's hotel revenue increased by 2.4% to $51.6 million, with an occupancy rate of 68%, up 7 percentage points from 61% in 2023[179]. - France's hotel revenue increased by 5.5% to $57.5 million, with an occupancy rate of 45%, up 2 percentage points from 43% in 2023[180]. - Australia's hotel revenue increased by 2.9% to $88.2 million, with an occupancy rate of 84%, up 3 percentage points from 81% in 2023[181]. - The occupancy rate in the UK for the year ending December 31, 2024, increased by 2 percentage points to 68% from 66% for the year ending December 31, 2023[182]. - Revenue per available room (RevPAR) in the UK decreased by 1% to $519 for the year ending December 31, 2024, compared to $526 for the year ending December 31, 2023[182].