Financial Performance - For the fiscal year ending July 31, 2023, the group recorded revenue of HKD 1,800,500,000, a decrease of approximately 28.4% compared to HKD 2,515,800,000 in the previous fiscal year[12] - Property sales revenue decreased by 45.4% to HKD 887,000,000 from HKD 1,624,700,000, significantly impacting overall performance[13] - The net loss attributable to shareholders was approximately HKD 584,700,000, compared to a net loss of HKD 134,500,000 in the previous fiscal year, indicating a substantial increase in losses[15] - The loss per share was HKD 1.766, compared to HKD 0.406 in the previous year, reflecting the increased financial strain[16] - The group's gross profit decreased by 30.4% to HKD 902,000,000 from HKD 1,296,900,000, highlighting challenges in maintaining profitability[12] - The company reported a loss attributable to owners of HKD 584.7 million for the year ended July 31, 2023, compared to a loss of HKD 134.5 million in the previous year, representing a significant increase in losses[17] - The net asset value attributable to owners decreased from HKD 14,606.4 million as of July 31, 2022, to HKD 12,777.9 million as of July 31, 2023, reflecting a decline of approximately 12.5%[19] - The company did not recommend the payment of a final dividend for the year ended July 31, 2023, consistent with the previous year[20] Rental Income and Property Management - Rental income increased by 2.2% to HKD 894,600,000 from HKD 875,100,000, showing resilience in this segment[13] - The rental income from the leasing portfolio of approximately 5,900,000 square feet remained stable despite a weak performance during the year[24] - The average exchange rate of the Renminbi depreciated by about 7.3% compared to the previous year, but rental income in Renminbi increased significantly by 10.3% to RMB 800.8 million[44] - The occupancy rate for the Shanghai Hong Kong Plaza retail segment improved to 91.5% from 87.2% in the previous year, while the office segment increased to 90.8% from 85.9%[45] - The rental revenue from the Hengqin Innovation Phase I increased significantly by 113.7% to HKD 130.8 million in 2023, compared to HKD 61.2 million in 2022[49] - The rental revenue from the Guangzhou Richbond Plaza decreased by 21.7% to HKD 21.3 million in 2023, down from HKD 27.2 million in 2022[49] - The total rental revenue for the year ended July 31, 2023, was HKD 894.6 million, representing a 2.2% increase from HKD 875.1 million in the previous year[47] Development Projects - The first phase of the Hengqin Innovation Project has achieved approximately 83% leasing of available rental space, with major tenants including themed indoor experience centers and various entertainment facilities[25] - The company is currently developing the second phase of the Hengqin Innovation Project, which is expected to provide a total area of 2,519,900 square feet for commercial and entertainment facilities[25] - New properties expected to contribute to revenue include the Hengqin Harrow School and additional office and serviced apartment buildings in the second phase of the Innovation Park[29] - The group has completed all residential units in the Shanghai Wuliqiao project, with 13 parking spaces still available for sale[26] Financial Position and Debt - As of July 31, 2023, the company had cash on hand of approximately HKD 2,471.7 million, down from HKD 4,142.6 million the previous year[33] - The net debt to equity ratio increased to 64% from 53% in the previous year, indicating a higher leverage position[33] - The total borrowings of the group as of July 31, 2023, amounted to HKD 10,618,200,000, a decrease of HKD 1,321,500,000 compared to HKD 11,939,700,000 as of July 31, 2022[102] - The capital debt ratio, defined as net debt to net asset value, was approximately 64% as of July 31, 2023, compared to 53% in the previous year[102] Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Initiatives - The report covers the group's performance in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects from August 1, 2022, to July 31, 2023[121] - The board emphasizes the importance of ESG issues for long-term business success and has approved the group's environmental goals, which will be reviewed annually[123] - The group identifies ten sustainable development goals that are most relevant to its business and outlines contributions in the report[121] - The company aims to reduce energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and waste generation as part of its environmental sustainability goals[135] - The company has implemented an environmental management system and standards across its property portfolio to enhance environmental performance[140] - The company has received various green building certifications, including ISO 14001:2015 and LEED certifications for several properties[140] Employee and Workplace Policies - The employee turnover rate for the group was reported at 47% as of July 31, 2023[170] - The total training hours provided by the company exceeded 27,000 hours, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and skill enhancement for employees[184] - The company has established effective policies and complaint mechanisms to promote a diverse and inclusive workplace, ensuring employee confidentiality[173] - The company provides various non-monetary benefits, including vaccination leave, additional holidays, and annual health check-ups, to enhance employee well-being[176] - The company actively implements health and safety measures, including regular safety training and the appointment of safety officers on construction sites[180] Customer Satisfaction and Feedback - The company maintains a high customer satisfaction rate, with all properties in Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Zhongshan achieving satisfaction scores of 97% or above in customer surveys[197] - The company received a total of 43 complaints across properties in Guangzhou, Zhongshan, and Shanghai during the reporting year[199] - Customer satisfaction score reached 80% based on the latest data collected from a survey sent to customers after check-out in May 2023[200] - The company has established a customer feedback system, including a suggestion box and a customer service hotline, to understand customer expectations[199]
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