Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-08-25 08:31Core Viewpoint - The report from CMB International indicates that the performance of Henderson Land Development (00012) in the first half of this year met expectations, despite a significant decline in revenue and core net profit [1] Financial Performance - Revenue decreased by 18.8% year-on-year to HKD 9.55 billion [1] - Core net profit fell by 44.4% year-on-year to HKD 3.05 billion [1] - The decline in net profit is primarily attributed to a drop in gross margin and a one-time compensation of approximately HKD 1.06 billion received from the government for land recovery in the first half of 2024 [1] Dividend Policy - The company maintained an interim dividend of HKD 0.5 per share [1] Investment Outlook - CMB International believes that the short-term risks for the company's core business have decreased, but there remains uncertainty in the medium to long term [1] - The rating for Henderson Land is maintained at "Neutral," with a target price adjusted to HKD 25.9, reflecting a 55% discount to net asset value (previously 60%) [1]