Real Estate Performance - The real estate segment reported recognized sales of HK$11,320 million in the first half of 2023, with major projects including Beijing Jinmao Place Phase II and Hopson International Garden[10]. - Contracted sales for the Group amounted to RMB16,062 million, with suburban properties, high-end properties, and renovated properties accounting for 3%, 68%, and 29% of total sales, respectively[10]. - Sales in the Yangtze River Delta, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and Bohai Rim Economic Zone reached RMB5,600 million, RMB4,800 million, and RMB5,700 million, respectively[10]. - The average selling price of contracted property sales was RMB35,576 per square metre, reflecting strong demand for high-end improvement products[10]. - The Group's focus on high-end properties has resulted in significant sales achievements, with several projects exceeding RMB1,000 million in sales[10]. - Completed properties accounted for a saleable area of 5.12 million square metres, while properties under development totaled 7.02 million square metres[15]. - The total saleable area across various property types includes 20.02 million square metres for residential, 1.87 million square metres for shopping arcades, and 1.49 million square metres for offices[14]. Land Bank and Development Strategy - As of June 30, 2023, the Group's land bank totaled 28.35 million square metres, sufficient for future development needs[12]. - The Group acquired approximately 170,000 square metres of land during the period to balance long-term and current development needs[12]. - The Group's strategy includes cooperating with the government on urban redevelopment projects to acquire quality land in prime locations while avoiding high land premiums[12]. Commercial Segment Performance - As of June 30, 2023, revenue from the commercial segment was approximately HK$2,089 million[24]. - The commercial segment has a land bank of approximately 7.3 million square meters, with 6.9 million square meters located in first-tier cities, accounting for 95% of the total[27]. - The Group's commercial urban complexes include various property types, such as shopping malls and office buildings, contributing to urban development through innovative lifestyle experiences[26]. Market Trends and Economic Conditions - The real estate market in China showed steady momentum in the first half of the year, with pent-up housing demand being released and a gradual return to normal operations in the second quarter[21]. - The policy of "properties are for accommodation, not for speculation" has suppressed speculative housing demand while supporting rigid and improved housing needs[21]. - The commercial real estate market is expected to steadily recover in the second half of 2023, driven by continuous economic recovery and policy efforts to promote consumption[27]. - The operational mode of some real estate companies with high gearing ratios and debt levels has become unsustainable, leading to adjustments in the supply side of the market[21]. - The consumer market is gradually recovering post-epidemic, although it is still lagging behind its peak[26]. Financial Performance - The Group recorded a turnover of RMB13,687 million (HK$15,080 million) for the first half of 2023, representing a 24.2% increase compared to RMB11,016 million (HK$13,170 million) in the same period of 2022[53]. - Gross profit for the first half of 2023 was HK$5,377 million, with a gross profit margin of 36%, up from 23% in 2022[55]. - Profit attributable to equity holders was HK$3,903 million for the first half of 2023, down from HK$6,390 million in 2022, while underlying profit increased by 183% to HK$1,581 million[65]. - The effective interest rate of the Group's borrowings for the first half of 2023 was approximately 6.2% per annum, down from 6.5% in 2022[64]. - The effective tax rate for the first half of 2023 was 27.7%, an increase of 0.3 percentage points compared to the same period last year[67]. Investment and Technology - Revenue from technology-driven hooplife community and property management amounted to HK$714 million as of June 30, 2023[33]. - The investments segment focuses on equity investments in high-and-new technology, with financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income totaling HK$3,266 million and financial assets at fair value through profit or loss amounting to HK$2,398 million in the first half of 2023[38]. - Hooplife Technology Group aims to empower quality upgrades and continuously optimize service quality through its strategy of "technology empowerment + operation empowerment"[36]. - The Group's strategy includes partnering with various stakeholders to enhance operational and service capabilities, thereby adding value to industry development[36]. Infrastructure Segment - For the six months ended June 30, 2023, the total output of the infrastructure segment amounted to approximately HK$879 million, with a construction area of approximately 6.79 million square meters[48]. - The revenue from infrastructure investment before elimination was HK$3,563 million, representing a decrease of 35% compared to HK$5,474 million in the same period of 2022[49]. - The infrastructure segment has implemented a smart construction cloud platform to enhance quality and safety supervision, output value management, and project inspection automation[50]. Asset Management and Liabilities - Total assets as of June 30, 2023, amounted to HK$295,832 million, while total liabilities were HK$196,660 million, representing a decrease of 1% and 2% respectively compared to December 31, 2022[66]. - The gearing ratio was 73% as of June 30, 2023, down 6 percentage points from 79% as of December 31, 2022[69]. - The Group had cash and bank balances of HK$18,997 million as of June 30, 2023, an increase from HK$18,394 million as of December 31, 2022[71]. - The Group provided guarantees for mortgage facilities amounting to HK$17,562 million as of June 30, 2023, down from HK$20,170 million as of December 31, 2022[78]. Changes in Accounting Policies - The Group's interim condensed consolidated financial information is consistent with the annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022, except for the adoption of new and revised HKFRSs[110]. - Amendments to HKAS 1 require disclosure of material accounting policy information, which is expected to affect the Group's annual consolidated financial statements[112]. - The Group has applied the amendments to HKFRSs since January 1, 2023, with no significant effects on interim financial information[112]. Future Outlook - The company is committed to ongoing investment in new product development and market expansion strategies[88]. - The company plans to focus on expanding its commercial properties investment and enhancing property management services in the upcoming periods[132].
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