Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The group's underlying profit for the six months ended December 2025 was HKD 12.2 billion, a year-on-year increase of 16.7% driven by higher profits from trading and investment properties and lower finance costs [2][3] - Reported profit increased to HKD 10.2 billion, reflecting a 36.2% year-on-year growth [3] - The underlying earnings per share was HKD 4.21, while reported earnings per share was HKD 3.54 [3] - An interim dividend of HKD 0.98 per share was declared, marking a 3.2% increase from HKD 0.95 last year [3] - Net debt stood at HKD 83.6 billion with an improved gearing ratio of 13.5% compared to 15.1% in June 2025 [4][5] Business Segment Data and Key Metrics Changes - In property development, profit reached approximately HKD 4.9 billion, a substantial increase of 94.9% primarily due to higher profit recognition from Mainland projects [3] - The hotel business recorded an operating profit of HKD 428 million, up from HKD 377 million in the same period last year [4] - Profit from other business segments was about HKD 2.3 billion, reflecting an 11.7% year-on-year decrease [4] - The group's total operating profit for the first half of fiscal year 2026 was HKD 16.5 billion, representing a 14.3% increase year-on-year [4] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Hong Kong primary residential market saw higher transaction volumes and a modest price recovery, with contracted sales of about HKD 17.4 billion during the period [8][9] - The Mainland property development business recognized property sales of approximately HKD 5.9 billion, driven by higher residential sales volume [12] - The Mainland rental portfolio's gross rental income held steady at about RMB 3.1 billion, with a slight decrease of 0.8% in RMB terms [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to maintain a strong financial position to seize land opportunities in Hong Kong while upholding prudent financial management [5][17] - The strategy includes leveraging a reputable brand to drive premium sales and ongoing portfolio reviews to enhance returns [5][6] - The company plans to continue replenishing its land bank through various channels at reasonable costs to support future growth [6][7] - New projects such as IGC and Artist Square Towers are expected to generate additional rental income gradually [17][25] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - The management expressed confidence in the long-term prospects of both Hong Kong and the Mainland, citing steady economic growth and supportive policies [16][26] - The company anticipates that the strong momentum in the residential market will continue, supported by improving supply-demand dynamics and favorable mortgage conditions [35][36] - The management highlighted the importance of adapting to new circumstances and leveraging technology to enhance property quality and services [18][27] Other Important Information - The group celebrated the completion of the International Gateway Centre (IGC), a world-class commercial landmark with high connectivity [23][24] - The company is committed to sustainability and has received high ratings for its green building initiatives [16][24] Q&A Session All Questions and Answers Question: What is the outlook for Hong Kong property home prices? - Management indicated that the Hong Kong residential market is entering a new phase of recovery, with positive rental carry attracting investors and end-users [34] Question: What is the company's pricing strategy for residential projects? - The company maintains a flexible pricing strategy, adjusting prices based on market conditions to achieve a balance between volume and margin [54] Question: What is the leasing progress for IGC and Artist Square Towers? - Management reported strong interest in IGC, with leasing progress on track, and noted that Artist Square Towers is expected to attract tenants due to its unique location [41][42]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The group's underlying profit for the six months ended December 2025 was HKD 12.2 billion, a year-on-year increase of 16.7% driven by higher profits from trading and investment properties and lower finance costs [2][3] - Reported profit increased to HKD 10.2 billion, reflecting a 36.2% year-on-year growth [3] - The underlying earnings per share was HKD 4.21, while reported earnings per share was HKD 3.54 [3] - An interim dividend of HKD 0.98 per share was declared, marking a 3.2% increase from HKD 0.95 last year [3] - Net debt stood at HKD 83.6 billion with an improved gearing ratio of 13.5% compared to 15.1% in June 2025 [4][5] Business Segment Data and Key Metrics Changes - In property development, profit reached approximately HKD 4.9 billion, a substantial increase of 94.9% primarily due to higher profit recognition from Mainland projects [3] - The hotel business recorded an operating profit of HKD 428 million, up from HKD 377 million in the same period last year [4] - Profit from other business segments decreased by 11.7% year-on-year to about HKD 2.3 billion [4] - The group's total operating profit for the first half of fiscal year 2026 was HKD 16.5 billion, representing a 14.3% increase year-on-year [4] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Hong Kong primary residential market saw higher transaction volumes and a modest price recovery, with contracted sales of about HKD 17.4 billion during the period [8][9] - The group's gross rental income in Hong Kong remained stable at around HKD 8.8 billion, with an overall average occupancy of approximately 92% [10] - The Mainland rental portfolio's gross rental income held steady at about RMB 3.1 billion, with a slight decrease of 0.8% in RMB terms [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to maintain a strong financial position to seize land opportunities in Hong Kong while focusing on prudent financial management [5][17] - The strategy includes leveraging a reputable brand to drive premium sales and ongoing portfolio reviews to enhance returns [5][17] - The company plans to continue launching new residential projects and unsold units while enhancing the competitiveness of its property investment portfolio [17][18] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - The management expressed confidence in the Hong Kong market's recovery, supported by robust IPO activities and favorable mortgage conditions [16][17] - The company anticipates continued strong demand for residential properties, driven by low mortgage rates and improving supply-demand dynamics [35][36] - The management highlighted the importance of adapting to new circumstances and leveraging technology to enhance property quality and services [18] Other Important Information - The group has a total land bank in Hong Kong of about 57.3 million sq ft and in Mainland China of 64.6 million sq ft [6][12] - The International Gateway Centre (IGC) is positioned as a key commercial landmark with high connectivity and sustainability credentials [23][24] - The company is committed to sustainability initiatives and enhancing the quality of living through its developments [16] Q&A Session All Questions and Answers Question: What is your view and outlook for the Hong Kong property home price? - Management noted that the Hong Kong residential market is entering a new phase of recovery, with positive rental carry attracting investors and end users [34] Question: Can we have an update on the leasing progress for the IGC and Artist Square Towers? - Management indicated strong interest in IGC, with leasing progressing well, particularly from the financial services sector [41][42] Question: What is your latest pricing strategy for residential projects in Hong Kong? - The company adheres to current market conditions, with moderate price increases to achieve sales targets while balancing volume and margin [54] Question: Any plans for asset disposal or changes in dividend policy? - Management stated there are no current plans for further asset disposals beyond Dynasty Court, and the dividend policy remains at 40%-50% of profits [57][93]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The group's underlying profit for H1 2026 was HKD 12.2 billion, a year-on-year increase of 16.7% driven by higher profits from sales of trading and investment properties and lower finance costs [1] - Reported profit increased to HKD 10.2 billion, up 36.2% year-on-year, with underlying earnings per share at HKD 4.21 and reported earnings per share at HKD 3.54 [2] - The interim dividend declared was HKD 0.98 per share, a 3.2% increase from HKD 0.95 last year [2] - Total operating profit for H1 2026 reached HKD 16.5 billion, representing a 14.3% increase year-on-year [3] Business Segment Data and Key Metrics Changes - In property development, profit was approximately HKD 4.9 billion, a substantial increase of 94.9%, primarily due to higher profit recognition from Mainland projects [2] - The hotel business recorded an operating profit of HKD 428 million, up from HKD 377 million in the same period last year [3] - Profit from other business segments decreased by 11.7% year-on-year to about HKD 2.3 billion [3] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Hong Kong residential market saw a 65% increase in property sales, totaling HKD 26.5 billion [5] - The group's gross rental income in Hong Kong remained stable at about HKD 8.8 billion, with an overall average occupancy of around 92% [9] - The Mainland rental portfolio's gross rental income held steady at about RMB 3.1 billion, with a slight decrease of 0.8% in RMB terms [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to maintain a strong financial position to seize land opportunities in Hong Kong while focusing on prudent financial management [4] - The strategy includes leveraging a reputable brand for premium sales, ongoing portfolio reviews to enhance returns, and expanding the recurrent income base through new investment properties [4][11] - The company plans to launch various new residential projects over the next 10 months, including significant developments in Kowloon and Yuen Long [20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the Hong Kong residential market's recovery, citing strong demand from end users and investors, and an improving supply-demand situation [33] - The company anticipates continued strong momentum in property sales and a favorable mortgage environment supporting market stability [16] - Management highlighted the importance of adapting to new circumstances and leveraging technology to enhance property quality and services [17] Other Important Information - The group's total land bank in Hong Kong was about 57.3 million sq ft, with ongoing efforts to replenish it through various channels [5] - The International Gateway Centre (IGC) is positioned as a key commercial landmark with excellent transport connectivity, expected to support the transformation of West Kowloon [10][24] - The company remains committed to sustainability and has received high ratings for its new projects [23] Q&A Session Summary Question: Outlook for Hong Kong property home prices - Management noted that the residential market is in a recovery phase, with transaction volumes reaching record highs and positive rental trends expected to continue [32] Question: Update on residential sales targets - The company plans to maintain its sales target for FY 2026 at HKD 30 billion, with several new projects set to launch [34][35] Question: Leasing progress for IGC and Artist Square Towers - Management reported strong interest in IGC, with leasing progressing well, and expressed confidence in the leasing situation for Artist Square Towers [39][42]

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