Core Viewpoint - The company demonstrated resilience in its business model despite ongoing market pressures, with a gradual stabilization in property performance [2][3] Financial Performance - For the first half of 2025, the company's revenue was HKD 4.968 billion, a decrease of 19% year-on-year, primarily due to a significant drop in property sales revenue, which fell by 87% to HKD 0.161 billion [3][4] - Overall operating profit decreased by 5% to HKD 3.255 billion [3] - Core property rental income was HKD 4.678 billion, down 3% year-on-year, with a more modest decline compared to the full year of 2024 [4] Property Performance - The rental income from mainland properties was HKD 3.19 billion, a 2% decrease, while rental income from Hong Kong properties was HKD 1.488 billion, down 4% [4] - Shanghai Hang Lung Plaza maintained a rental income of RMB 0.822 billion with a 98% occupancy rate, while Shanghai Port Exchange Hang Lung Plaza saw a slight increase in rental income of 1% year-on-year [4] - Some properties in cities like Wuhan and Shenyang experienced significant revenue declines of 36% and 37% respectively due to local market competition and positioning issues [4][5] Profitability and Debt - The company recorded a net profit attributable to shareholders of HKD 1.587 billion, a 9% decline year-on-year, with basic earnings per share at HKD 0.33 [5] - The net debt-to-equity ratio stood at 33.5%, with expectations for a peak in capital expenditure post-2025 [5] Strategic Developments - The company is focusing on strategic investments in projects such as the second phase of Wuxi Hang Lung Plaza and the Hangzhou Hang Lung Plaza, which is nearing completion [6] - The Hangzhou project is expected to open in mid-2026 with a pre-leasing rate of 81% [6] - A new lease agreement for additional retail space in Hangzhou is anticipated to enhance the project's scale by 40% [7][8]