Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Adjusted Operating Profit (AOP) for FY25 increased by 7% year on year to $4.5 billion, and excluding the Free Duty and YQ businesses, AOP rose by 9% to $4.5 billion [10][18] - Adjusted EBITDA increased by 1% to $7.3 billion, while profit attributable to shareholders rose by 4% year on year to $2.2 billion [18] - The total dividend for the year amounted to $0.95 per share, maintaining an attractive dividend yield of 8.3% based on the latest closing price [18][19] Business Segment Data and Key Metrics Changes - The financial services segment, rebranded from insurance, saw AOP increase by 29% to $1.24 billion [11][32] - The logistics business AOP rose by 3% to $740 million, while the construction segment reported AOP of $790 million, a slight decrease of 7% when excluding YQ [11][12] - The facilities management segment recorded AOP of $89 million, with a 16% increase when excluding Free Duty [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The occupancy rate for ATL in Hong Kong decreased to 80%, but the average rental increased by 8% [37] - The occupancy rate for the seven logistics properties was maintained at 87%, while the occupancy rate for the Shuzhou property decreased to 40% due to tenant issues [37][39] - The construction segment's backlog increased by 24% to $38 billion, with newly awarded contracts rising by 9% to $23.9 billion [40] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to enhance its financial services segment by leveraging the Chow Tai Fook brand and expanding its wealth management platform [9][13] - The logistics segment will focus on acquiring undervalued assets in the Greater Bay Area and Yangtze River Delta [8][39] - The construction segment will prioritize government-related projects, which now account for 61% of the total projects in progress [15][40] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in maintaining stable results despite macroeconomic headwinds, with a focus on optimizing the business portfolio [9][23] - The company plans to continue its progressive dividend policy and aims to enhance shareholder value through strategic acquisitions and optimizations [10][24] - Management highlighted the importance of domestic consumption recovery for the logistics segment's performance in the coming year [65] Other Important Information - The company has maintained a strong cash position with $20.2 billion in cash on hand and a net gearing ratio of 37% [19][22] - The company has issued convertible bonds and exchangeable bonds to enhance liquidity and public float [25][28] - The ESG initiatives have progressed, with 39% of bonds and loan facilities coming from green financing and a 19% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions [48][50] Q&A Session Summary Question: Updates on the roads segment and potential disposals - Management indicated that while there have been inquiries about toll road assets, there are no immediate plans for disposals unless the price is right [58] Question: Impact of not investing further in toll roads on the dividend policy - Management reassured that continued growth in other business segments would compensate for any potential loss in cash flow from toll roads, maintaining the dividend policy [70][71] Question: Insights on the construction business and Sunshine Esther acquisition - Management explained that the acquisition enhances competitive bidding capabilities and allows for more accurate cost calculations in tenders [66][68]