Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-08-07 05:02Core Insights - Swire Properties (01972) reported a mid-year performance for 2025, with revenue reaching HKD 8.723 billion, a year-on-year increase of 20% [1] - The company's attributable basic profit rose to HKD 4.42 billion, reflecting a 15% growth compared to the previous year [1] - Basic earnings per share were reported at HKD 0.76, with an interim dividend of HKD 0.35 per share [1] Financial Performance - The basic profit for the first half of 2025 increased by 15% to HKD 4.42 billion, primarily due to the sale of interests in Brickell City Centre mall, parking spaces, and adjacent land [1] - However, the attributable recurring basic profit decreased by 4%, from HKD 3.57 billion in the first half of 2024 to HKD 3.42 billion in 2025, mainly due to a decline in rental income from Hong Kong office buildings and increased marketing expenses for upcoming residential projects [1] Investment Property Valuation - The fair value loss on investment properties for the first half of 2025 was HKD 4.68 billion, compared to HKD 0.879 billion in the same period of 2024 [1] - The fair value changes are non-cash in nature and do not impact the company's operating cash flow or attributable basic profit [1] - The company's balance sheet remains strong, and the fair value changes are not expected to affect its investment strategy [1]