Ge Long Hui·2025-07-30 04:27Core Viewpoint - Hang Lung Properties (00101.HK) reported a significant decline in total revenue for the first half of 2025, primarily due to a sharp drop in property sales revenue and ongoing challenges in the rental market [1] Financial Performance - Total revenue for the six months ending June 30, 2025, was HKD 4.968 billion, a decrease of 19% compared to the same period last year [1] - Property sales revenue fell by 87% to HKD 161 million, contributing to the overall revenue decline [1] - Operating profit decreased by 5% to HKD 3.255 billion, reflecting the impact of reduced rental income [1] Rental and Hotel Operations - Rental income and operating profit both declined by 3%, amounting to HKD 4.678 billion and HKD 3.346 billion, respectively, due to a slowdown in consumer spending and weak demand for office space in Hong Kong and mainland China [1] - Revenue from the hotel segment increased by 84% to HKD 129 million, although the operating loss after depreciation rose to HKD 34 million [1] Profitability Metrics - Shareholders' basic net profit decreased by 9% to HKD 1.587 billion, primarily due to lower rental operating profit and increased financial expenses [1] - Basic earnings per share fell to HKD 0.33 [1] - After accounting for a net revaluation loss of HKD 675 million on properties, the company recorded a shareholders' net profit of HKD 912 million, with corresponding earnings per share of HKD 0.19 [1] Dividend Announcement - The board of directors announced an interim dividend for the 2025 fiscal year of HKD 0.12 per share, to be distributed to shareholders listed on the register as of August 15, 2025 [1]