Wing Tai Properties Reports HK$1.19 Billion Interim Loss for 1H 2025 Amid Hong Kong Property Downturn
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Summary:
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Group revenue fell 21% to HK$442 million (from HK$560 million 1H 2024), driven by fewer unit sales at OMA by the Sea.
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Interim loss attributable to shareholders was HK$1,187 million, narrowing from HK$1,337 million loss the prior period; mainly due to large non-cash net valuation losses (HK$1,295 million), reflecting the continued decline in Hong Kong property values.
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Excluding valuation losses, core profit climbed to HK$108 million (vs. HK$32 million), supported by a HK$38 million gain on London property disposal, better hotel results, and lower finance costs.
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Property development segment saw HK$90 million in revenue (down from HK$221 million), as most OMA by the Sea and OMA OMA units are already sold/recognized.
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Average occupancy at flagship Landmark East office towers was 86%, above Kowloon East market average. London office portfolio remained stable, with a major asset disposed in June 2025 for GBP43 million.
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Hotel arm’s revenue more than doubled to HK$67 million, with smaller losses post-renovation at Lanson Place Causeway Bay.
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Bank and cash balances rose to HK$2.79 billion; gearing ratio improved to 18.3%.
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Interim dividend of HK3.0 cents per share declared; outlook remains "cautiously optimistic" on gradual recovery in HK property and hospitality sectors with ongoing focus on financial prudence and new project launches.