Financial Performance - Fixed rental income remained stable at HKD 225.0 million, while variable rental income increased significantly by 147.5% to HKD 368.5 million, contributing to a total rental income growth of 54.8% to HKD 514.0 million[11]. - Net property income rose by 57.7% to HKD 494.7 million, driven by increased rental revenues and improved operational efficiency[13]. - The fair value of investment properties increased dramatically by 324.1% to HKD 926.3 million, reflecting strong market demand and property appreciation[15]. - The company reported a pre-tax profit of HKD 1,099.8 million, a substantial increase of 138.5% compared to the previous year[15]. - The net profit after tax for 2023 was HKD 1,080.3 million, significantly driven by an increase in the fair value of investment properties (hotel portfolio) by HKD 926.3 million, offset by a decrease of HKD 70.1 million from derivative financial instruments and financing costs of HKD 247.1 million[26]. - The total distributable income for the year ended December 31, 2023, was HKD 297.6 million, representing a year-on-year growth of 56.2%[28]. - Profit attributable to unit holders, excluding fair value changes of investment properties and derivative financial instruments, rose to HKD 224.1 million, an 89.8% increase from HKD 118.1 million[68]. - The company recorded a net profit of HKD 224.1 million in 2023, representing a year-on-year increase of 89.8%[97]. - The profit attributable to unit holders increased by 157.5% to HKD 1,080.3 million in 2023 compared to HKD 419.6 million in 2022[89]. - Total revenue for 2023 grew by 87.7% to HKD 1,618.8 million, with significant increases in room revenue (61.6%) and food and beverage revenue (86.2%) across the hotels[90][91]. Revenue Sources - Total revenue from hotel dining increased by 76.8% to HKD 654.8 million, with banquet services showing a remarkable growth of over 500%[19]. - Hotel portfolio revenue increased to HKD 1,618.8 million, a 66.8% rise from HKD 970.6 million in 2022[68]. - Total rental income after service fees for the trust group reached HKD 514.0 million, up 54.8% from HKD 332.1 million[68]. - Total revenue for the hotel portfolio increased by 66.8% compared to 2022, driven by improvements in RevPAR and dining business[69]. Operational Metrics - The average daily available rooms remained stable at 1,630, with an occupancy rate increase to 88.1%, up 21.7 percentage points from the previous year[18]. - Average room rates increased by 21.9% to HKD 1,650, while average revenue per available room surged by 61.7% to HKD 1,454[18]. - The occupancy rate of the Hong Kong Eaton Hotel increased from 73.4% in 2022 to 87.0% in 2023, with the average room rate rising by 21.8% to HKD 1,110 per night, leading to a 44.4% year-on-year increase in average revenue per available room[32]. - The hotel portfolio recorded an average revenue per available room (RevPAR) growth of 61.7% year-on-year in 2023[69]. Financing and Costs - The company’s financing costs rose by 70.3% to HKD 247.1 million, influenced by increased borrowing and interest rates[15]. - The average interest rate on bank borrowings increased to 5.0% in 2023, up from 2.0% in 2022, leading to a 70.3% rise in financing costs to HKD 247.1 million[69]. - Financing costs increased by 70.3% to HKD 247.1 million, primarily due to a 142.1% rise in bank loan interest expenses[96]. - The debt ratio improved to 38.3% at the end of 2023, down from 42.0% at the end of 2022, following a reduction in outstanding bank loans by HKD 257.9 million[93]. Corporate Governance and Management - The board of directors emphasizes good corporate governance practices as key to long-term success in a changing business environment[133]. - The trust group has completed a review of its distribution policy, retaining full discretion to update or modify it as necessary[123]. - The independent assessment of directors' independence is crucial for objective judgment in overseeing the trust and company operations[107]. - The trust group has established a risk management framework to identify, analyze, assess, and report significant risks across various operational areas[147]. - The company has established governance measures to address potential conflicts of interest between the trust group and Eagle Group, ensuring independent operations[186]. Market and Economic Conditions - The number of visitors to Hong Kong reached approximately 34.0 million in 2023, a significant increase from 0.6 million in 2022, indicating a strong recovery in tourism[21]. - Despite the recovery in tourism, the overall economic environment in Hong Kong remains challenging, with retail and tourism sectors recovering slower than expected[140]. - The trust group has adopted proactive asset management strategies to mitigate risks, including regular performance reviews and meetings with hotel management[140]. Future Outlook and Strategies - The company plans to monitor interest rate trends closely and may convert some floating-rate bank debt to fixed rates when appropriate[72]. - The trust group is committed to enhancing shareholder value through its distribution policy, which is subject to the trust deed's provisions[121]. - The trust group is committed to developing various sustainability strategies to address climate change risks, which include rising sea levels and extreme weather events[151]. - The trust group has obtained additional revolving bank credit to address any unforeseen renovation projects[156]. Employee and Operational Structure - The trust group increased its employee count by 112 compared to December 31, 2022, reaching a total of 75% male and 25% female employees[128]. - The trust group employs four professionals to maintain operations effectively, with administrative support provided by Eagle Group on a cost-sharing basis[129]. Shareholder Information - As of December 31, 2023, the total number of issued units was 3,318,869,006, with 45,385,927 new units issued during the year, representing 1.37% of the total[164]. - The company holds a total of 2,330,678,928 shares, with major shareholders including Dr. Lo Ka Shui, who has a personal interest of 64,912,835 shares (8.68%) and a company interest of 95,948,364 shares (12.83%) [174]. - The company has a total of 4,166,747,905 fund units, with Dr. Lo Ka Shui holding 69.29% of the issued fund units [180].
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