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Wharf Holdings Ltd
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Wharf Holdings Ltd
HKEX:4
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Price: 22.52 HKD Market Closed
Market Cap: 68.8B HKD

Wharf Holdings Ltd
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Wharf Holdings Ltd, a prominent player in the landscape of Hong Kong's real estate market, weaves its tale amidst the urban fabric of one of the world's most iconic cities. Founded in 1886, the company has evolved from its origins in shipping into a diversified conglomerate, with real estate development and investment as its bedrock. Wharf Holdings masterfully orchestrates its symphony through strategic ownership and development of prime real estate projects, shopping malls, offices, and hotels in key locations, particularly in Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland. Its flagship assets, such as Harbour City and Times Square in Hong Kong, are not merely buildings but magnets for both locals and tourists, creating bustling hubs of commerce and leisure.

The genius of Wharf Holdings lies in its ability to generate revenue through a multi-faceted approach, combining rental income from its extensive property portfolio with strategic development gains. These properties serve as anchors, drawing in a steady stream of retailers, corporations, and hospitality ventures, contributing to a consistent flow of rental income. Additionally, as an astute developer, Wharf Holdings capitalizes on rising property values, strategically selling or repurposing assets to capture growth. This dual strategy not only fortifies its financial health but also perpetuates its reputation as a leader in real estate innovation. Thus, Wharf Holdings Ltd continues to write its story as both a guardian and a visionary of urban prosperity.

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Last Earnings Call
Fiscal Period
Q2 2022
Call Date
Aug 10, 2022
AI Summary
Q2 2022

Revenue Decline: Group revenue fell 33% year-on-year to $8.2 billion, mainly due to lower development property sales and reduced investment property contributions amid COVID disruptions.

Profit Turnaround: Underlying net profit improved by $788 million to $428 million, thanks to lower impairment provisions, but overall profit attributable to shareholders declined due to asset revaluations and lack of disposal gains.

Impairments: Impairment provisions totaling $2.5 billion were booked, mostly related to Mainland China development properties.

Debt Reduction: Net debt dropped by $2.3 billion to $10.9 billion, with gearing further reduced to 6.7%.

Dividend Maintained: Interim dividend of $0.20 per share was declared, paid out of reserves, resulting in a payout ratio of over 100% of underlying net profit for the first half.

China DP Sales Target Challenged: Only about 30% of the RMB 9 billion full-year sales target for Mainland development properties was achieved in H1; management stated that hitting the target is highly unlikely.

Cautious Strategy: Management plans to focus investment on Hong Kong projects and maintain a conservative financial stance amid ongoing market uncertainty.

Key Financials
Revenue
$8.2 billion
Underlying Net Profit
$428 million
Impairment Provisions
$2.5 billion
Net Debt
$10.9 billion
Gearing Ratio
6.7%
Interim Dividend Per Share
$0.20
Interest Cover
11.5x
Average Interest Cost
2.1%
Market Value of Listed Equities
$45.6 billion
Dividend Income
$0.9 billion
Mainland Investment Property Revenue
$2.6 billion
Mainland Contracted Sales
RMB 2.3 billion
Sellable Resources (Mainland)
0.8 million square meters
Land Bank (Mainland)
1.9 million square meters
Net Order Book (Mainland DP)
RMB 14.8 billion
Occupancy (Chengdu IFS mall)
90%
Occupancy (Changsha IFS mall)
98%
Occupancy (Chengdu IFS office)
80%
Occupancy (Changsha IFS office)
69%
Other Earnings Calls
2022

Management

Mr. Hoi Ng Tin
Chairman & MD
No Bio Available
Mr. Yiu Cheung Tsui C.P.A., CGA, CGA-Canada, CGMA, FCCA, FCIS, FCMA, F
Executive Vice Chairman & Group CFO
No Bio Available
Ms. Yen Thean Leng B.Sc., BSc (Hons), MHKIS, MRICS, RPS
Executive Director
No Bio Available
Mr. Chung Ying Hui C.P.A., FCCA, FCIS, FCS, HKICPA
Company Secretary & Director
No Bio Available
Hon. Kwong Ching Woo GBM, GBS, JP
Senior Counsel
No Bio Available
Ms. Angela Ng
Investor Relations Manager
No Bio Available

Contacts

Address
16th Floor, Ocean Centre, Harbour City, Kowloon
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