智通财经APP获悉，里昂发布研报称，澳门11月博彩收入再度优于预期，同比增长14.4%至211亿澳门 元，较该行预测及市场共识高出3%至4%。这意味在2025年全运会于11月21日结束后，11月24日至30日 期间日均博彩收入达7.84亿澳门元。里昂认为，此强劲收尾预示澳门12月博彩收入将迎来强劲开端。该 行预计12月博彩收入将同比增长15%至209亿澳门元。由于去年澳门实施了约两周的交通管制，上行风 险显著。首选标的为银河娱乐(00027)及美高梅中国(02282)。 ...

Core Insights - Macau's gaming revenue for November reached MOP 21.09 billion, marking a year-on-year increase of 14.4% [1] - Cumulative gaming revenue for the first 11 months of the year totaled MOP 226.52 billion, reflecting an 8.6% year-on-year growth [1] Monthly Revenue Summary - January: MOP 18.254 billion (down 5.6% YoY) [2] - February: MOP 19.744 billion (up 6.8% YoY) [2] - March: MOP 19.659 billion (up 0.8% YoY) [2] - April: MOP 18.858 billion (up 1.7% YoY) [2] - May: MOP 21.193 billion (up 5.0% YoY) [2] - June: MOP 21.064 billion (up 19.0% YoY) [2] - July: MOP 22.125 billion (up 19.0% YoY) [2] - August: MOP 22.156 billion (up 12.2% YoY) [2] - September: MOP 18.289 billion (up 6.0% YoY) [2] - October: MOP 24.086 billion (up 15.9% YoY) [2] - November: MOP 21.088 billion (up 14.4% YoY) [2]

Core Viewpoint - The overall industry value added in Macau is projected to increase by 8.2% year-on-year to MOP 384.54 billion in 2024, indicating a continued economic recovery [1] Group 1: Industry Value Added - The value added by the tertiary sector (services, including wholesale and retail, food and beverage, finance, and gaming) is expected to reach MOP 365.88 billion, while the secondary sector (industry and construction) is projected at MOP 18.66 billion [1] - The tertiary sector's contribution to the overall industry value added is anticipated to be 95.1%, an increase of 0.8 percentage points from 2023, while the secondary sector's share will be 4.9% [1] - The non-gaming sector's value added is expected to account for 56.7% of the total value added, up by 7.8 percentage points compared to 2019 [1] Group 2: Income Distribution - In terms of initial income distribution, production and import taxes are projected to reach MOP 97.1 billion, with a year-on-year increase of 21.4% [1] - Operating surplus is expected to be MOP 155.03 billion, reflecting a 3.6% increase year-on-year [1] - Employee compensation is projected at MOP 133.31 billion, with a year-on-year growth of 6.1% [1] - The shares of these components in the local GDP are expected to be 25.2% for production and import taxes, 40.2% for operating surplus, and 34.6% for employee compensation [1]

Market Overview - The Hong Kong stock market showed mixed performance with the Hang Seng Index down 0.34% to 25,858.89 points, while the Hang Seng Tech Index rose 0.02% to 5,599.11 points. The total trading volume for the day was HKD 146.2 billion [1] - For the month, the Hang Seng Index fell 0.18%, the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index decreased by 0.42%, and the Hang Seng Tech Index dropped 5.23% [1] Blue Chip Performance - Pop Mart (09992) rose 2.84% to HKD 224.8, contributing 7.21 points to the Hang Seng Index, supported by strong performance during the Thanksgiving period [2] - Other blue chips like Sands China (01928) and Galaxy Entertainment (00027) also saw gains, while WuXi AppTec (02359) and Alibaba Health (00241) experienced declines [2] Sector Highlights Gold Stocks - Gold stocks generally performed well, with notable increases in shares such as Everest Gold (01815) up 12.56% and China Gold International (02099) up 5.17% [3] - The rise in gold prices was driven by expectations of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve, with a probability of 86.9% for a 25 basis point cut in December [3] Robotics Sector - The robotics sector showed strong activity, with companies like UBTECH (09880) rising 3.76% after securing significant contracts [4] - The sector is expected to see further growth as major players receive large orders, marking 2025 as a critical year for commercialization [4] Gaming Sector - The gaming sector saw a general upward trend, with companies like MGM China (02282) and Sands China (01928) reporting gains [5] - Morgan Stanley noted that Macau's gaming revenue for the month was up over 10% year-on-year, indicating potential for growth in the sector [5] Company-Specific Developments - Hawei Co. (09609) saw its shares drop 22.97% on its first trading day after an IPO priced at HKD 14.28 [6] - GAC Group (02238) experienced a strong performance, rising 16.62% following the launch of a new vehicle model [7] - Bole Technology (02592) surged 14.05% after receiving patents for its core product, indicating potential for future collaborations [8] - Tianyue Advanced (02631) and Dongyue Group (00189) also reported positive stock performance, driven by developments in AI and material prices respectively [9][10]

Group 1: Stock Movements - Emperor International (00163) rose nearly 6% after reaching an agreement with banks to restore existing loan arrangements based on previously agreed commercial terms [1] - Gaming stocks generally increased, with MGM China (02282) up 3.43%, Melco International Development (00200) up 2.24%, Sands China (01928) up 2.32%, and Galaxy Entertainment (00027) up 1.81%. Morgan Stanley reported that total gaming revenue for the first 23 days of the month was MOP 15.6 billion, averaging MOP 678 million per day [1] - Dongyue Group (00189) increased nearly 5% as PVDF market prices rose from CNY 49,000 per ton at the beginning of November to CNY 52,000 per ton as of November 20 [1] - UBTECH Robotics (09880) surged over 4% after announcing a successful bid for a humanoid robot data collection and training center project in Jiangxi, valued at CNY 143 million [1] Group 2: Strategic Partnerships and Collaborations - China Energy Storage Technology (02399) fell over 6% after announcing a non-binding memorandum of understanding for strategic cooperation with Guo Heng Group Pte. Ltd. [2] - Yujian Technology (02432) rose over 6% after signing a strategic cooperation framework agreement with Green Source Group (02451) to promote the application of 5,000 robotic dogs in smart store upgrades [2] - Junsheng Electronics (00699) and Hezhima Intelligent (02533) continued to rise, with Junsheng up 4.14% after announcing a strategic cooperation to jointly develop robot control systems and solutions [3] Group 3: Market Trends and Consumer Behavior - Gold stocks collectively rose, with Zhenfeng Gold (01815) up 5.8%, China Silver Group (00815) up 2.99%, Lingbao Gold (03330) up 4.66%, Chifeng Gold (06693) up 3.3%, and China Gold International (02099) up 5.38%. Recent comments from Federal Reserve officials and delayed economic data have supported expectations for interest rate cuts [2] - Mixue Group (02097) saw a nearly 3% increase amid speculation about launching a breakfast menu, with initial trials in select cities [3] - Pop Mart (09992) rose nearly 4% following a government initiative aimed at enhancing consumer goods supply and promoting diverse consumption [4]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is that Macau gaming stocks continue to rise, with specific companies like Melco International Development, MGM China, Sands China, Galaxy Entertainment, and SJM Holdings showing significant gains [1] - Melco International Development and Sands China have recorded five consecutive days of increases in their stock prices [1] - According to a report by Jefferies, the Macau government expects gaming revenue to reach MOP 236 billion (approximately USD 29.4 billion) next year, indicating a cautious outlook for sustained high single-digit growth in gaming revenue [1] Group 2 - Jefferies has adjusted its revenue outlook for the remainder of this year and next year to year-on-year growth rates of 9.1% and 3.6%, respectively [1] - The firm has raised its forecast for Macau's gaming revenue for this year from USD 28.217 billion to USD 30.777 billion, reflecting recent strong market performance [1]

Core Viewpoint - The recent activities of 澳博控股 (Amax Holdings) indicate a strategic move to enhance its asset portfolio through the acquisition of 凯旋门酒店 (The Parisian Macao), with a significant financial commitment involved [1] Group 1: Shareholder Actions - On November 27, shareholders of 澳博控股 deposited shares worth 1.018 billion HKD into BNP Paribas, representing 5.37% of the company's stock [1] Group 2: Acquisition Details - 澳博控股 announced a total expenditure of 1.75 billion HKD for the acquisition of 凯旋门酒店, which includes 1.75 billion HKD for share purchases and approximately 17.5 billion HKD to settle debts on behalf of the seller, 梁安琪 (Leung On-ki) [1] Group 3: Analyst Ratings - 瑞银 (UBS) has issued a "Sell" rating for 澳博控股, setting a target price of 2.8 HKD, while suggesting that the acquisition could be beneficial for the company [1]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted revenue reached HKD 4.9 billion, with cash profits of HKD 203 million, primarily driven by property development revenue of HKD 3.2 billion [3][5] - Net loss attributable to shareholders was HKD 988 million, influenced by non-cash adjustments including impairment losses totaling HKD 281 million [5][6] - The adjusted net gearing ratio improved to 64.9%, down 2.7 points compared to the end of March [6][13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Property development revenue decreased to HKD 3.2 billion from HKD 3.6 billion year-on-year, but profit margin increased from 31.3% to 34.9% [25][26] - Hotel revenue increased by 10% to nearly HKD 1 billion, with significant contributions from Dorsett Kai Tak [4][35] - Car park revenue decreased by 10% to HKD 343 million, while gaming revenue increased by 11% to HKD 2,018 million [43][45] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported strong sales momentum in Manchester, with prices increasing from GBP 380 to over GBP 580 per sq ft, reflecting over 50% growth [27] - In Hong Kong, the Pavilion Forest project has seen strong sales, with over 700 units sold out of 1,300 [32] - The hotel market in Hong Kong is showing improvement, with occupancy rates trending upwards [35] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to accelerate project completions to optimize cash flow and reduce debt levels, maintaining a robust development pipeline of approximately HKD 62 billion [25][28] - Focus on divesting non-core assets and transitioning towards an asset-light business model [49] - The company is restructuring investments in Queensland and expects to increase its stake in the Queens Wharf Brisbane project to 50% [9][10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism regarding the Hong Kong property market stabilization and anticipated no further material impairments [51][52] - The company expects to further reduce its gearing ratio and improve cash flow visibility from pre-sales and completed projects [47][48] - Future hotel revenue is projected to grow with the stabilization of new hotels and ongoing operational improvements [49] Other Important Information - The company has entered into agreements to dispose of non-core assets, including a car park in Chatswood, Sydney, for AUD 3.7 million [8][43] - The company is actively involved in community support efforts following a recent fire incident in Hong Kong [1][24] Q&A Session Summary Question: Any plans for the Yaru project and potential impairments? - Management hopes for no further impairments, citing recent sales performance in the Pavilion Forest project [51] Question: What is the company's strategy regarding perpetual bonds? - The priority is on reducing bank loans, with a focus on leveraging the HKD 61 billion development pipeline [59]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted revenue reached HKD 4.9 billion, with cash profits of HKD 203 million, despite a net loss attributable to shareholders of HKD 988 million due to impairment losses [4][6][12] - The adjusted gross profit margin increased by 3.6 percentage points to 34.8%, driven mainly by property sales [12][13] - The net gearing ratio improved to 64.9%, down 2.7 percentage points compared to the end of March [7][14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Property development revenue was HKD 3.2 billion, with a profit margin increase from 31.3% to 36.8% [25][26] - Hotel revenue increased by 9.5% to nearly HKD 1 billion, with occupancy rates improving significantly [36] - Car park revenue decreased by 10% to HKD 343 million, attributed to holding costs [45] - Gaming revenue increased by 11% to HKD 2,018 million, with an adjusted gross profit margin of 42% [46] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported strong sales momentum in Manchester, with prices increasing over 50% in recent years [27] - In London, the Aspen at Consort Place project is expected to benefit from a housing supply shortage [29] - The Melbourne market showed strong performance with Westside Place selling out 1,400 units [31] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to accelerate project completions to optimize cash flow and reduce debt levels, maintaining a robust development pipeline of approximately HKD 62 billion [25][28] - There is a focus on divesting non-core assets and transitioning towards an asset-light business model [52] - The company plans to unlock hotel revaluation surplus and continue to enhance its hotel portfolio [9][23] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the stabilization of the Hong Kong property market and the potential for no further material impairments [55][56] - The company is focused on reducing bank loans and maintaining a healthy financial position, with plans to complete ongoing projects [62][63] - Future cash flow visibility is strong, with HKD 9.3 billion in pre-sales and contracted sales expected to contribute to revenue [51] Other Important Information - The company has entered into agreements to dispose of certain non-core assets, including a car park in Sydney for AUD 3.7 million [9][45] - The company is actively involved in community support following a recent tragedy, demonstrating its commitment to social responsibility [2][24] Q&A Session Summary Question: Is there a risk of further impairment for the Sai Ying Pun project? - Management does not foresee further impairment, citing recent market stabilization and strong sales performance in the Pavilion Forest project [55][56] Question: What is the company's strategy regarding sustainability? - The company is converting loans to sustainability-focused financing and emphasizes its commitment to social impact through various initiatives [57][58] Question: What are the plans for the perpetual bonds? - The priority is on reducing bank loans, with no immediate rush to address the high coupon rates of perpetual bonds [62][63]

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