Financial Performance - CSI made sales of approximately HK$3,128 million and had approximately HK$794 million of unrecognized contracted sales commitment for FY2024[12] - Gross revenue from property business increased by 96% from HK$804 million in FY2023 to HK$1,579 million in FY2024[14] - The company reported a loss attributable to equity holders of HK$(426) million in FY2024, compared to a profit of HK$336 million in FY2023, mainly due to impairment loss in respect of amount due from a joint venture project[14] - The company's EBITDA decreased from 1.4x to 1.2x[18] Balance Sheet and Liquidity - The company maintains a strong balance sheet with properties and related assets valued at HK$22,870 million as of March 31, 2024[16] - Cash and bank balances, including cash held by securities brokers, amounted to HK$2,524 million[16] - Net debt to total assets ratio increased slightly from 28.8% in FY2023 to 29.2% in FY2024[18] - Total bank borrowings amounted to HK$7,882 million as of March 31, 2024, with 49.1% due within 1 year and 50.8% due between 1-5 years[40] Strategies and Outlook - Management's top priority is to focus on making continuing asset sales to recycle capital & crystalize profit[62] - The company has a solid pipeline of high-quality residential and commercial projects to provide ample liquidity and EBITDA[62] - The company estimates the current value of residential projects to be sold amounts to approximately HK$5 billion per CSI's stake[65]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for the first quarter was $286.9 million, a decrease of $10.5 million or 3.5% compared to the first quarter of 2024 [18] - Net loss for the first quarter was $16.1 million, compared to a net loss of $11.2 million in the first quarter of 2024 [21] - Adjusted EBITDA was $67.4 million, a decrease of $11.7 million compared to the first quarter of 2024 [21] - Attendance decreased by approximately 59,000 guests or 1.7% compared to the prior year quarter, primarily due to the timing of Easter and spring break [18][19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In-park per capita spending increased by 1.1% during the first quarter, marking growth for 19 of the last 20 quarters [6] - Admission per capita decreased by 4.2%, influenced by the admissions product mix and lower realized pricing [19] - Total revenue per capita decreased by 1.8% [19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - April 2025 attendance was up 8.1% compared to April 2024, indicating a positive trend moving into the second quarter [7] - Year-to-date attendance through April showed approximately 1.3% growth on a fiscal basis [19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on significant investments in new rides, attractions, and events to enhance guest experience and drive revenue [8][15] - Discussions are ongoing regarding the integration of branded hotels into parks and unlocking the value of owned real estate [12][15] - The company is exploring sponsorship opportunities, expecting to exceed $20 million in high-margin revenue over time [14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving new records in revenue and adjusted EBITDA for 2025, with 75% of historical attendance and revenue opportunity still ahead [8][17] - The company is optimistic about the impact of new attractions and events, as well as the potential increase in attendance due to competitive market dynamics [34][65] Other Important Information - The company repurchased 100,000 shares for approximately $4.6 million during the first quarter [16][22] - The balance sheet remains strong, with a net total leverage ratio of 3.1 times and approximately $764 million in total available liquidity [15][22] Q&A Session Summary Question: How does the company plan to bridge the first quarter loss to expected EBITDA records? - Management highlighted strong April performance with attendance up over 8% and ongoing strategies to improve admissions per capita [30][34] Question: What was the impact of Easter on April attendance? - Management noted that April's attendance benefited from the Easter shift, with additional attendance beyond that expected from the holiday [41] Question: How is the company performing in international sales? - International ticket sales are up low single digits, with management indicating that international attendance does not significantly impact overall performance [52] Question: What are the expectations regarding labor costs due to competition from Epic? - Management acknowledged planned labor increases but emphasized effective management of costs to maintain guest experience [81] Question: What is the company's approach to capital allocation and buybacks? - Management stated that they are comfortable with the current leverage ratio and are focused on maximizing returns to shareholders through strategic capital allocation [86]

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Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Outperform the Market" [4][25][29] Core Views - The company experienced a significant decline in net profit, with a 67% year-on-year decrease, resulting in a net profit of 1 billion yuan for 2024, despite an 8% increase in revenue to 86.4 billion yuan [1][7][25] - The company has a robust land reserve, with a total land bank of 19.71 million square meters, and aims to achieve a sales target of 120.5 billion yuan in 2025, which would represent a 5% year-on-year growth if achieved [1][13][25] - Financially, the company maintains a healthy balance sheet with a debt-to-asset ratio of 68.1% and a net debt ratio of 51.7% as of the end of 2024, indicating stable financial health [2][20] Financial Performance Summary - For 2024, the company is projected to generate revenue of 86.4 billion yuan, with a net profit of 1 billion yuan, reflecting a 67% decline in net profit compared to the previous year [3][22] - The company's core net profit is expected to be 1.6 billion yuan in 2024, down 54% year-on-year [1][7] - The company’s sales area is expected to decrease by 12% to 3.92 million square meters in 2024, with a sales amount of 115.4 billion yuan, also a 12% decline [1][13] Future Earnings Forecast - The company’s revenue is forecasted to reach 89.1 billion yuan in 2025 and 91.4 billion yuan in 2026, with corresponding net profits of 1 billion yuan for both years [22][23] - The earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be 0.25 yuan in 2025 and 0.24 yuan in 2026, with price-to-earnings (PE) ratios of 15.7 and 15.9 respectively [25][27]