Financial Performance - The company reported a revenue increase of 15% year-over-year, reaching $1.2 billion for the last quarter[11]. - The company provided a future outlook, projecting a revenue growth of 20% for the next fiscal year, aiming for $1.44 billion[13]. - The company recorded a consolidated loss attributable to shareholders of HKD 1,643,400,000 for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, compared to a loss of HKD 1,042,000,000 in the previous fiscal year[24]. - The group reported a consolidated loss attributable to shareholders of HKD 2,597.8 million for the year, compared to a loss of HKD 1,791.9 million in the previous fiscal year[32]. - The net cash flow from operating activities for the year was HKD 362,600,000, a decrease from HKD 623,900,000 in the previous year[135]. - The group's interest expenses for the year amounted to HKD 1,136,800,000, compared to HKD 1,069,400,000 in the previous year[135]. - As of December 31, 2024, the group's cash and bank deposits totaled HKD 1,404,200,000, down from HKD 2,180,500,000 in the previous year[136]. - The debt-to-asset ratio increased to 50.8% as of December 31, 2024, from 45.0% in the previous year[136]. - The group's total liabilities, after deducting cash and bank deposits, amounted to HKD 18,332,200,000, compared to HKD 17,937,900,000 in the previous year[136]. Market and Business Expansion - User data showed a growth of 25% in active users, totaling 5 million users by the end of the quarter[12]. - New product launches included a state-of-the-art software platform, expected to generate an additional $200 million in revenue[14]. - The company is expanding its market presence in Southeast Asia, targeting a 30% market share within the next two years[15]. - A strategic acquisition of a smaller tech firm was completed, valued at $50 million, enhancing the company's technological capabilities[16]. - The company announced a new partnership with a leading industry player, expected to boost sales by 15%[18]. Operational Performance - Gross profit from operations was HKD 943,700,000, down from HKD 1,124,800,000 in 2023[25]. - The operating loss before depreciation, financing costs, and taxes was HKD 376,400,000, a decline from a profit of HKD 277,800,000 in 2023[25]. - The hotel segment recorded a net revenue increase of approximately 10.1% compared to 2023, with total gross profit amounting to HKD 687.8 million, a 5.4% increase[32]. - The average hotel occupancy rate in Hong Kong for 2024 was 85.0%, an increase of 3.0 percentage points from 2023, while average room rates decreased by 4.3%[35]. - The average occupancy rate of the Regal Airport Hotel reached 59.1% for the year, an increase of 17.0 percentage points from 42.1% in 2023[36]. - Average room rates decreased by 6.8%, but the average revenue per available room increased by 30.9% year-on-year[36]. Sustainability and Corporate Governance - The board approved a new sustainability initiative, aiming to reduce carbon emissions by 40% over the next five years[19]. - The company is committed to maintaining good corporate governance practices and has revised existing policies to comply with new regulations[188]. - The company plans to publish its sustainability report for the year ending December 31, 2024, by April 30, 2025[186]. - The company has established three board committees: Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee, and Nomination Committee[195]. Shareholder Information - The company plans to increase its dividend payout by 5%, reflecting strong financial performance and shareholder value[20]. - No interim dividends were declared for ordinary shareholders during the year, and the board did not recommend a final dividend for the year ending December 31, 2024[151]. - The company has a total of 830,953,817 shares held by Mr. Luo Xurui, representing approximately 74.55% of the issued shares[159]. - Major shareholders include YSL Int'l and its subsidiaries, holding 694,124,547 shares, representing 62.28% of the issued ordinary shares[168]. Real Estate and Property Development - The core business primarily includes property development and investment, as well as hotel ownership and operation, with property sales performance below expectations due to a sluggish real estate market in Hong Kong and China[24]. - The total transaction volume of residential properties in Hong Kong increased by over 20% compared to 2023, although property prices continued to stabilize[29]. - The luxury residential market remains stable due to limited supply, with the Hong Kong government optimizing the "New Capital Investor Entry Scheme" to boost high-end market transactions[29]. - The group plans to sell unsold residential units from The Queens project, which has 130 units, with 81 units currently rented out, generating high rental returns[46]. - The company is actively planning to sell remaining properties in response to the recovering Chengdu property market following government stimulus policies[124]. Challenges and Market Conditions - The company continues to face high financing costs due to relatively high interest rates in Hong Kong during 2024[25]. - The group recorded a shareholder loss of HKD 453.1 million for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, compared to a loss of HKD 372.3 million in 2023, primarily due to a weak property market in China[48]. - The Chinese government has implemented a series of measures to stabilize the real estate market, which are beginning to show positive effects by the end of 2024[49]. - Despite geopolitical and trade tensions, the group maintains an optimistic outlook on Hong Kong's future economic development and is actively implementing plans to leverage its asset portfolio in Hong Kong and China[57].
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