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Core Operating Profit: 4.4 billion Hong Kong dollars, down 18% year on year.
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Loss Attributable to Shareholders: 6.6 billion Hong Kong dollars, due to one-off losses including fair value changes and impairments.
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GNA Expenses: 1.8 billion Hong Kong dollars, down 9% year on year.
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CapEx: 4.9 billion Hong Kong dollars, a 35% decrease from the same period last year.
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Gross Debt: Decreased by 5.1 billion Hong Kong dollars as of December 2024 compared to June 2024.
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Short Term Debt: Decreased by 9.4 billion Hong Kong dollars compared to December 2023.
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Net Cash Flow from Operations: 9.6 billion Hong Kong dollars, covering CapEx and interest expenses.
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Interest Rates: Average interest rates in Hong Kong dropped from 4.9% to 4.7%.
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Net Gearing Ratio: Increased by 2.5% to 57.5%.
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Contracted Sales in Hong Kong: 5.2 billion Hong Kong dollars in the first half of FY25, 47% of the annual target.
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Mainland Contracted Sales: RMB 7.5 billion, with a revised full-year target of RMB 14 billion.
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Occupancy Rates: K-11 Atalia Victoria Dockside close to 99%, K11 Atalia on King's Road North Point at 93%.
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Dividend Payments: Continued suspension to focus on debt reduction.
Release Date: February 28, 2025
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Positive Points
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New World Development Co Ltd (NWWDF) has made significant progress in reducing its indebtedness, with a decrease in gross debt by HKD11.4 billion over the past year.
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The company has achieved impressive property sales, with 72% of its FY25 annual target already completed in Hong Kong.
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The group's commercial projects, particularly in Hong Kong, are performing well with high occupancy rates, such as K-11 Atalia Victoria Dockside at 99%.
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New World Development Co Ltd (NWWDF) has successfully improved its cash flow from operations, which, along with asset sales, nearly covers its CapEx and interest expenses.
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The company is actively managing its finances and has received strong support from major banks, indicating confidence in its operations.
Negative Points
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The property market in both mainland China and Hong Kong is facing challenges, with high interest rates and a slow recovery impacting the company's operations.
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New World Development Co Ltd (NWWDF) reported a loss attributable to shareholders of HKD6.6 billion in the first half of FY25, due to one-off losses and impairments.
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The company's core operating profit decreased by 18% year-on-year, reflecting lower profit margins in property development projects.
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There is ongoing uncertainty in the global economy, which could continue to affect the real estate industry and the company's performance.
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The company has suspended dividend payments to retain cash, which may be a concern for income-focused investors.