Hang Lung Group (SEHK:00010) H2 2025 Earnings call January 30, 2026 03:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsAdriel Chan - ChairmanJoyce Kwock - General Manager of Investor RelationsKenneth Chiu - CFOWeber Lo - CEOConference Call ParticipantsNone - AnalystNone - AnalystNone - AnalystNone - AnalystJoyce KwockGood afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. My name is Joyce Kwock, and I'm the General Manager of Investor Relations at Hang Lung. Welcome to the analyst presentation for FY 2025 results announcement that were made ea ...

Company Overview - The company announced a 20-year operational lease agreement for the Shanghai Nanjing West Road 1038 commercial project (formerly Meilong Town Plaza) with Shanghai Jiubai on December 12 [1] - The project is part of the "V.3" strategy, focusing on light asset expansion in key areas of the Yangtze River Delta [1] Strategic Insights - The V.3 strategy prioritizes the expansion of core projects in the Yangtze River Delta, with initial projects located in Shanghai, Wuxi, and Hangzhou [1] - The cities involved have significant consumer capacity and potential for multiple brand placements, enhancing the company's competitive advantage in these markets [1] Project Details - The company will consider a mix of luxury and experiential brands for the new project, based on the existing project conditions [1] - The three projects have a total capital expenditure of approximately 1.6 billion yuan, with around 1 billion yuan attributable to the company, primarily for soft decoration costs [2] Financial Structure - The Hangzhou project is fully owned by the company, while the Shanghai and Wuxi projects are joint ventures with a 60% stake, not consolidated due to technical reasons [2] - The lease agreements for all three projects are set for 20 years, with the company potentially having a priority renewal right [2] Cost Management - The company maintains strict control over initial costs, with fixed rent being the primary cost structure, and no rent payments required during the renovation period before project delivery [2] - The management team will be shared with existing projects to reduce marginal management costs [2] Profitability Forecast - The company expects a payback period of under 10 years for the three projects, with an internal rate of return (IRR) projected to reach double digits [2] - Financial contributions from these projects are anticipated to begin between 2028 and 2030 [2] Valuation and Ratings - The company maintains its earnings forecast and continues to rate as outperforming the industry, with a target price of HKD 9.46 per share, corresponding to a 15x core P/E for 2025 and a 5.5% dividend yield [2] - The current trading valuation is at 14.6x core P/E for 2025, with a 5.8% dividend yield [3]