Strategic Projects and Locations - China South City has established eight projects aligned with national strategies such as the "Greater Bay Area", "Belt and Road" initiative, and "Yangtze River Economic Belt" [12] - CSC Shenzhen, located in Longgang District, is the Group's first project and is strategically positioned within the Greater Bay Area [18] - CSC Shenzhen covers a site area of approximately 1.02 million sq.m. and a total planned GFA of 2.71 million sq.m.[25] - CSC Nanning has a total planned net land area of approximately 1.83 million sq.m. and a total planned GFA of approximately 4.88 million sq.m.[39] - The project in CSC Nanning is strategically located near major transportation hubs, enhancing accessibility for suppliers and merchants[45] - CSC Nanchang has established a 30,000 sq.m. influencer livestreaming base to provide comprehensive services including anchor training and operation management[50] - The total planned land area for CSC Nanchang is approximately 2.61 million sq.m. with a total planned GFA of approximately 6.87 million sq.m.[52] - CSC Xi'an has a total planned land area of approximately 10.00 million sq.m. and a total planned GFA of approximately 17.50 million sq.m.[64] - CSC Harbin has a total planned land area of approximately 10.00 million sq.m. and a total planned GFA of approximately 12.00 million sq.m.[75] - CSC Zhengzhou has a total planned net land area of approximately 7.00 million sq.m. and a total planned GFA of approximately 12.00 million sq.m.[89] - CSC Hefei has a total planned net land area of approximately 10.00 million sq.m. with a total planned GFA of approximately 12.00 million sq.m.[101] - CSC Chongqing has a total planned net land area of approximately 5.90 million sq.m. with a total GFA of approximately 13.10 million sq.m.[114] Financial Performance and Projections - Revenue for the fiscal year 2024 is projected to be HK$4,083,380,000, an increase from HK$3,508,926,000 in the previous fiscal year[134] - Profit attributable to owners of the parent for the fiscal year 2024 is expected to be HK$760,200,000, compared to HK$699,984,000 in the previous fiscal year[135] - For the financial year 2024, revenue increased by 16.4% to HK$4,083,380, compared to HK$3,508,926 in the previous year[137] - The loss for the year reached HK$8,975,904, a significant increase of 107.9% from HK$4,317,590 in the previous period[137] - The basic loss per share was HK(78.45) cents, compared to HK(37.73) cents in the previous period, indicating a worsening financial position[137] - The Group's liquidity has become increasingly strained due to external environmental changes and sales falling short of expectations[158] - Net loss attributable to owners of the parent was HK$8,975.8 million, significantly higher than the previous year's loss of HK$4,317.5 million, resulting in a basic loss per share of HK78.45 cents[185] - The total interest-bearing debts of the Group decreased to HK$30,220.4 million as of 31 December 2024, down from HK$31,752.3 million a year earlier, with a gearing ratio of 110.9%[184] - Cash and bank balances as of 31 December 2024 were HK$717.7 million, a decrease from HK$1,143.6 million as of 31 December 2023[184] Operational Strategies and Initiatives - The Group's operational strategy was adjusted to focus on cash collection and merchant recruitment, with an emphasis on stabilizing operations[141] - The Group successfully completed the majority of its guaranteed delivery tasks, despite facing challenges in sales clearance progress[145] - The Group's logistics division, Qianlong Logistics, engaged with potential clients like the Want Want Group to enhance logistics solutions[149] - The Group plans to focus on sustainable development strategies centered on "merchant recruitment and operations" while optimizing its business structure[153] - The Group aims to accelerate asset destocking and enhance efficiency to further reduce interest-bearing liabilities[153] - The operational management team enhanced online and offline services, driving foot traffic and consumer demand, resulting in improved merchant performance and profitability[165] - A strategic partnership was established with Huamei Lijia Group to implement a 450,000 square meter furniture and building materials brand pavilion in Nanchang[165] - The establishment of an online centralized procurement platform in Chongqing is expected to enhance operations and services through digital empowerment[165] Market and Economic Context - The local government is developing Longgang District as an innovation center, which will advance infrastructure such as logistics and healthcare [19] - The ongoing development of transportation infrastructure, including the planned Metro Line 6 in Nanning, is expected to boost visitor traffic and business opportunities[33] - The metro south line 4 across CSC Hefei has been opened for operation on May 1, 2024, enhancing connectivity[95] - In the financial year, China's GDP grew by 5% year-on-year, indicating a significant slowdown compared to the previous year[157] Revenue Streams and Performance Metrics - Revenue from the sale of properties increased by 18.7% to HK$2,995.1 million, driven by the delivery of more properties that had completed contract sales in previous periods[192] - Property leasing income was HK$543.1 million, reflecting a decrease of 10.9% compared to HK$456.9 million in FY2023 due to declining leasing demand[194] - Other recurring revenue rose by 3.0% to HK$545.2 million, with logistics and warehousing services revenue decreasing to HK$123.5 million, while outlet operations revenue increased to HK$326.8 million[195] - The Group's cost of sales increased by 22.9% to HK$3,317.5 million, primarily due to an increase in projects delivered[196] - Gross profit decreased by 5.3% to HK$765.9 million, with a gross profit margin of 18.8%, down from 23.0% in the previous year[197] Recognition and Awards - The Group has been recognized in the "Top 50 Chinese Outlets" awards, highlighting its market presence and operational success[151] - The Group has received multiple honors, including the "2024 Guangdong Property Industry Comprehensive Strength Enterprise" award[174] - First Asia Pacific Group achieved National First-Class Property Management Qualification and received multiple awards, including "2024 Guangdong Property Industry Comprehensive Strength Enterprise"[172]
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