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Offices The completed office portfolio in the Chinese Mainland comprises an aggregate of 4.2 million square feet of space, 2.9 million square feet of which is attributable to the Group. Total attributable gross rental income from our office properties in the Chinese Mainland decreased slightly to HK$426 million in the first half of 2024. Disregarding changes in the value of the Renminbi, total attributable gross rental income increased by 4%. At 30th June 2024, our completed office properties in the Chinese Mainland were valued at HK$20,099 million. Of this amount, the Group’s attributable interest was HK$12,517 million. The portfolio comprises Taikoo Hui in Guangzhou, which is 97% owned, and INDIGO in Beijing and HKRI Taikoo Hui in Shanghai, each of which is 50% owned. Chinese Mainland Completed Office Portfolio GFA (sq. ft.) Occupancy Attributable (100% Basis) (at 30th June 2024) Interest Taikoo Hui, Guangzhou 1,693,125 91% 97% INDIGO, Beijing 589,071 84% 50% HKRI Taikoo Hui, Shanghai 1,900,838 96% 50% Total 4,183,034 Demand for office space in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou remained weak amid economic uncertainty and a cautious approach on lease arrangement was taken by tenants. In Guangzhou, new supply continued to put pressure on office rents. In Shanghai, new supply and low net absorption of office space put pressure on rents in both core and decentralised areas. In Beijing, demand was weak putting downward pressure on rents, although new supply in core areas was limited. The Group’s gross rental income from office properties in the Chinese Mainland increased by 6% to HK$189 million in the first half of 2024. Disregarding changes in the value of the Renminbi, gross rental income increased by 9%. 33

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