证券研究报告 公 2024年04月22日 司 报 告 中国宏桥(01378) │ 行 业： 有色金属/工业金属 港 投资评级： 买入（维持） 股 当前价格： 9.76港元 - 单吨盈利提升叠加产量增长，业绩有望大幅增长 公 目标价格： 16.88港元 司 事件： 年 基本数据 报 点 2024年4月19日，中国宏桥公布2023年年报。2023年公司实现营业收入 总股本/流通股本(百万股) 9,475.54/9,475.54 评 1336.24 亿元，同比增长 1.46%；实现归母净利润 114.61 亿元，同比增长 流通市值(百万港元) 92,481.26 31.70%；基本每股收益1.21元，公司拟每股派发现金股利0.29港元。 每股净资产(元) 9.88 ➢ 收入增长来自于销量增加 资产负债率(%) 47.92 2023年，公司电解铝销量633万吨、同比增长4%，氧化铝销量 1037.4万 一年内最高/最低(港元) 10.48/5.17 吨、同比增长25%。从产品销售价格看，2023年，公司铝合金产品均价16464 股价相对走势 元/吨（不含税）、同比下降6.4%，铝合金加工产品均价19834元/吨（不含 ...

Financial Performance - Revenue for 2023 reached RMB 133,623,632,000, a year-on-year increase of approximately 1.5%[3] - Gross profit for 2023 was RMB 20,954,597,000, up 14.9% compared to the previous year[3] - Net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 31.7% to RMB 11,460,678,000 in 2023[3] - Basic earnings per share for 2023 were RMB 1.2095, up from RMB 0.9358 in 2022[3] - Revenue for the year reached approximately RMB 133.62 billion, a year-on-year increase of 1.5%, driven by increased sales of aluminum alloy and alumina products[15] - Net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 31.7% to approximately RMB 11.46 billion, primarily due to higher overall product gross profit, reduced administrative expenses, and increased share of profits from associates[15] - Revenue increased from RMB 84,179,288 thousand in 2019 to RMB 133,623,632 thousand in 2023, representing a growth of approximately 58.7% over five years[54] - Gross profit rose from RMB 16,464,253 thousand in 2019 to RMB 20,954,597 thousand in 2023, with a significant increase in 2021 to RMB 30,453,096 thousand[54] - Net profit for 2023 was RMB 12,497,752 thousand, showing a recovery from the previous year's RMB 9,808,975 thousand[54] - Revenue for 2023 increased to RMB 133,623.63 million, up from RMB 131,699.43 million in 2022[160] - Gross profit for 2023 rose to RMB 20,954.60 million, compared to RMB 18,239.30 million in 2022[160] - Net profit attributable to the company's owners for 2023 was RMB 11,460.68 million, up from RMB 8,701.95 million in 2022[160] - Total comprehensive income for 2023 was RMB 12,488.00 million, compared to RMB 10,476.52 million in 2022[160] - Basic earnings per share for 2023 increased to RMB 1.2095, up from RMB 0.9358 in 2022[160] - Net profit for the year was RMB 11,460,678 thousand in 2023, up from RMB 8,701,953 thousand in 2022[163][165] - Total comprehensive income for the year was RMB 12,488,002 thousand in 2023, compared to RMB 10,476,523 thousand in 2022[163][165] - Profit before tax for 2023 was RMB 15,890,464 thousand, up from RMB 12,606,558 thousand in 2022, showing strong profitability growth[166] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets grew to RMB 200,320,085,000 in 2023, compared to RMB 185,741,791,000 in 2022[4] - The company's equity increased to RMB 106,256,445,000 in 2023, up from RMB 96,305,777,000 in 2022[4] - Total assets grew from RMB 179,604,445 thousand in 2019 to RMB 200,320,085 thousand in 2023, indicating a steady expansion of the company's asset base[55] - Total liabilities decreased from RMB 113,588,469 thousand in 2019 to RMB 94,063,640 thousand in 2023, reflecting improved financial health[55] - Property, plant, and equipment increased to RMB 70,200.24 million in 2023 from RMB 68,060.30 million in 2022[161] - Cash and cash equivalents rose to RMB 31,721.12 million in 2023, up from RMB 27,384.54 million in 2022[161] - Total assets less current liabilities increased to RMB 126,290.96 million in 2023 from RMB 114,368.67 million in 2022[161] - Non-current liabilities increased to RMB 20,034,514 thousand in 2023, up from RMB 18,062,890 thousand in 2022, driven by higher bank loans and other financial liabilities[162] - Bank loans due after one year rose significantly to RMB 8,621,908 thousand in 2023, compared to RMB 4,993,909 thousand in 2022[162] - Other financial liabilities were recorded at RMB 2,965,195 thousand in 2023, a new addition compared to zero in 2022[162] - Lease liabilities surged to RMB 916,706 thousand in 2023 from RMB 51,755 thousand in 2022[162] - Net assets grew to RMB 106,256,445 thousand in 2023, up from RMB 96,305,777 thousand in 2022[162] - Retained earnings increased to RMB 47,871,717 thousand in 2023, compared to RMB 42,713,714 thousand in 2022[163] - Non-controlling interests increased to RMB 14,011,767 thousand in 2023, up from RMB 11,806,924 thousand in 2022[162] - Equity attributable to owners of the company rose to RMB 92,244,678 thousand in 2023, compared to RMB 84,498,853 thousand in 2022[162] Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The company proposed a final dividend of 29 HK cents per share for 2023, with a total annual dividend of 63 HK cents per share[8] - The company proposed a final dividend of 29 HK cents per share for the year ended December 31, 2023, bringing the total dividend for the year to 63 HK cents per share (2022: 51 HK cents per share)[50] Product Sales and Market Performance - Aluminum alloy product sales volume reached approximately 5.748 million tons, up 5.0% year-on-year, with an average selling price decrease of 6.4% to RMB 16,464 per ton[15] - Alumina product sales volume increased by 25.0% to approximately 10.374 million tons, with an average selling price decrease of 0.8% to RMB 2,560 per ton[15] - Aluminum alloy processing product sales volume decreased by 4.8% to approximately 580,000 tons, with an average selling price decrease of 9.2% to RMB 19,834 per ton[15] - Global primary aluminum production reached approximately 70.46 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 2.2%, with China accounting for 59.1% of global production[13] - Global primary aluminum consumption reached approximately 70.14 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 0.9%, with China accounting for 61.1% of global consumption[13] - The company's aluminum alloy product output increased by 3.7% to approximately 6.265 million tons, while aluminum alloy processing product output increased by 17.0% to approximately 770,000 tons[14] - Aluminum alloy product revenue decreased by 1.6% to RMB 94,640,869,000 in 2023 compared to RMB 96,226,971,000 in 2022, primarily due to a decline in selling prices despite an increase in sales volume[17] - Alumina product revenue increased by 24.1% to RMB 26,557,457,000 in 2023 compared to RMB 21,404,782,000 in 2022, driven by higher sales volume[17] Profit Margins and Efficiency - The gross profit margin improved to 15.7% in 2023, up from 13.8% in 2022[3] - The net profit margin increased to 9.4% in 2023, compared to 7.4% in the previous year[3] - The company's capital return rate rose to 12.3% in 2023, up from 10.4% in 2022[4] - Overall gross profit margin improved to 15.7% in 2023, up 1.9 percentage points from 13.8% in 2022, with aluminum alloy product gross margin rising 3.9 percentage points to 17.4%[18] Expenses and Costs - Sales and distribution expenses increased by 26.4% to RMB 755,274,000 in 2023, mainly due to higher transportation costs from increased alumina product sales[19] - Administrative expenses decreased by 16.5% to RMB 4,952,875,000 in 2023, primarily due to reduced exchange losses[19] - The company's total employee costs were approximately RMB 5,035,092,000 in 2023, a decrease of 1.8% compared to 2022, accounting for 3.8% of the company's revenue[24] - The company's foreign exchange loss was approximately RMB 223,678,000 in 2023, a significant decrease from RMB 889,485,000 in 2022[25] Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash and cash equivalents increased by 15.8% to RMB 31,721,122,000 as of December 31, 2023, driven by higher net cash inflows from operating activities[20] - Capital expenditures amounted to RMB 6,046,330,000 in 2023, primarily for the construction of green aluminum innovation industrial park and new energy projects[20] - Trade receivables increased by 19.0% to RMB 5,488,751,000 as of December 31, 2023, due to extended credit terms for certain customers[21] - Operating cash flow from operations increased to RMB 22,402,302 thousand in 2023, up from RMB 7,621,836 thousand in 2022, reflecting a significant improvement in cash generation[166] - Net cash used in investing activities was RMB 17,888,513 thousand in 2023, slightly higher than RMB 16,772,532 thousand in 2022, primarily due to increased investments in property, plant, and equipment[167] - Net cash used in financing activities decreased to RMB 199,576 thousand in 2023 from RMB 12,790,446 thousand in 2022, driven by higher proceeds from bank borrowings and lower repayments[168] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of 2023 stood at RMB 31,721,122 thousand, compared to RMB 27,384,542 thousand at the end of 2022, indicating improved liquidity[168] - Proceeds from bank borrowings increased significantly to RMB 38,227,341 thousand in 2023 from RMB 23,078,057 thousand in 2022, reflecting higher financing activities[168] - Interest income for 2023 was RMB 1,023,491 thousand, up from RMB 701,021 thousand in 2022, indicating improved returns on financial assets[166] - The company's cash flow from operations before changes in working capital was RMB 25,071,410 thousand in 2023, compared to RMB 22,429,863 thousand in 2022[166] - The company's cash and cash equivalents increased by RMB 4,314,213 thousand in 2023, a significant improvement from a decrease of RMB 21,941,142 thousand in 2022[168] Debt and Financing - Total liabilities stood at RMB 94,063,640,000 as of December 31, 2023, with a debt-to-asset ratio of 47.0%, down from 48.2% in 2022[22] - The company's total bank loans amounted to approximately RMB 39,111,116,000 as of December 31, 2023, with 81.2% at fixed interest rates and 18.8% at floating rates[23] - The company's total debt was primarily denominated in RMB (89.0%) and USD (11.0%), with cash and cash equivalents mainly held in RMB (92.8%) and USD (6.8%)[23] - The company issued USD 500,000,000 in 6.25% senior unsecured notes due in 2024, with net proceeds of approximately USD 493,900,000[61] - Shandong Hongqiao completed the issuance of RMB 500,000,000 in domestic corporate bonds with a 1+1 year term and an annual interest rate of 4.90% in 2021[62] - Shandong Hongqiao also issued RMB 500,000,000 in domestic corporate bonds with a 2+1 year term and an annual interest rate of 5.60% in 2021[62] - The company redeemed the first series of domestic corporate bonds totaling RMB 500,000,000 on June 11, 2023, with the interest rate adjusted to 4.10%[62] - The second series of domestic corporate bonds saw a redemption of RMB 150,000,000 in 2023, with the interest rate adjusted to 4.50%[62] - Shandong Hongqiao completed the issuance of the second phase of its 2021 corporate bonds with a scale of RMB 1 billion, a term of 1+1+1 years, and an annual interest rate of 4.16%. After a buyback and resale, the outstanding principal remained at RMB 1 billion, with the interest rate adjusted to 3.90%[63] - In 2022, Shandong Hongqiao issued three phases of corporate bonds, each with a scale of RMB 1 billion. The first phase had a term of 2+1 years and an annual interest rate of 4.30%, the second phase had a term of 2+1 years and an annual interest rate of 4.50%, and the third phase had a term of 1+1+1+1+1 years with an initial annual interest rate of 4.00%[63] - In 2023, Shandong Hongqiao completed a buyback and resale of its 2022 corporate bonds, with a buyback amount of RMB 1 billion and a resale amount of RMB 620 million. The outstanding principal was adjusted to RMB 620 million, and the interest rate for the second interest period was set at 4.01%[64] - Weiqiao Aluminum completed the issuance of its 2016 corporate bonds with a scale of RMB 7.8 billion, a term of 5+2 years, and an annual interest rate of 4.00%. After buybacks and resales, the outstanding principal was adjusted to RMB 4.06 billion, with the interest rate remaining at 4.80%[65][66] - Weiqiao Aluminum completed the issuance of its 2019 corporate bonds with a scale of RMB 2 billion, a term of 3+2 years, and an annual interest rate of 6.00%. After a buyback and resale, the outstanding principal remained at RMB 2 billion, with the interest rate adjusted to 4.40%[67] - The company issued convertible bonds with an initial principal amount of $300,000,000, and the conversion price was adjusted multiple times due to dividend distributions, from HKD 8.91 to HKD 6.82 per share[68][69] Corporate Governance and Board Structure - The company has complied with the Corporate Governance Code for the year ended December 31, 2023, except for the deviation regarding the Chairman also serving as the CEO, which the Board believes is beneficial for the company's stable development[102] - The Board of Directors consists of 4 executive directors, 4 non-executive directors, and 4 independent non-executive directors as of the date of the annual report[104] - The Board is responsible for leading, controlling, and supervising the company's business strategy decisions and performance, and has established Board committees to delegate responsibilities[106] - The Board has fulfilled its corporate governance duties, including reviewing and monitoring compliance with laws and regulations, and the company's adherence to the Corporate Governance Code[107] - The CEO is responsible for the company's production and operation management, implementing Board resolutions, and organizing the annual business plan and investment proposals[109] - Directors are appointed and re-elected according to the company's articles of association, with a three-year service contract that automatically renews unless terminated with at least one month's written notice[110] - New directors receive induction training to enhance their understanding of the company's culture and operations, and ongoing training is encouraged for all directors[111] - The Board conducted a performance review in 2023 to identify areas for operational improvement[112] - The Board of Directors held a total of 10 meetings in 2023, with attendance rates ranging from 80% to 100% among directors[114] - The Chairman and independent non-executive directors held one meeting without the presence of other directors in 2023[116] - The company has maintained compliance with the requirement to appoint at least three independent non-executive directors since its listing in 2011[117] - Non-executive directors and independent non-executive directors have service contracts with the company for a term of three years[118] - The Chairman and CEO roles are both held by Mr. Zhang Bo, with the Board believing this structure benefits the company's business development and management[119] - The Audit Committee reviewed the company's annual and interim financial reports for 2022 and 2023, as well as the effectiveness of the risk management and internal control systems[123] - The Audit Committee held 2 meetings in 2023, with all members attending both meetings[124] - The Remuneration Committee held 1 meeting in 2023, with all members attending the meeting[129] - The Nomination Committee held 2 meetings in 2023, with all members attending both meetings[132] - The company aims to maintain a female member ratio of 30% or above on the board[135] - The company aims to maintain a ratio of 40% or above for board members aged 50 or below[135] - The board should have at least one member with professional accounting qualifications and one with professional legal qualifications[135] - The board of directors consists of 12 members, including 5 female directors and professionals from legal and accounting backgrounds, achieving diversity in terms of gender, professional background, and skills[136] Risk Management and Internal Controls - The company has implemented a comprehensive risk management system covering financial security, production, and compliance[26] - The company has established a comprehensive risk management and internal control system, with clear responsibilities and authorities for business units, departments, and management personnel[139] - The board of directors and audit committee annually review the effectiveness of the risk management and internal control systems, addressing any significant weaknesses or control failures[139] - The company has procedures and internal control measures

Investment Rating - The investment rating for China Hongqiao (01378) is "Buy" with a maintained rating [1] Core Views - The company has significantly exceeded expectations in operational performance, with a notable increase in profit levels [1] - In 2023, the company achieved revenue of 133.62 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 1.5%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 11.46 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 31.7% [1] - The increase in net profit is attributed to the decline in raw material costs for electrolytic aluminum and contributions from associated companies [1] - The company maintains a high dividend payout ratio of approximately 47.2% [1] Summary by Sections Revenue and Profit - In H2 2023, the company recorded revenue of 67.89 billion yuan, a quarter-on-quarter increase of 3.3%, and a net profit of 9.00 billion yuan, a quarter-on-quarter increase of 266.5% [1] - The gross profit for the aluminum alloy segment reached 16.46 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 26.8% [1] Cost and Margin Analysis - The average selling price, operating cost, and gross profit per ton for aluminum alloy were 16,465 yuan, 13,602 yuan, and 2,863 yuan, respectively, showing year-on-year changes of -6.4%, -10.6%, and +20.8% [1] - The company benefited from lower costs of prebaked anodes and coal, leading to significant improvements in gross margins [1] Cash Flow and Dividends - The company achieved a net operating cash flow of 22.40 billion yuan in 2023, a year-on-year increase of 193.9% [1] - The proposed dividend for 2023 is 0.29 HKD per share, with a total dividend payout of approximately 5.4 billion yuan [1] Future Outlook - For 2024, the company expects a favorable supply-demand situation for electrolytic aluminum, with net profit estimates revised upwards to 15.16 billion yuan and 15.55 billion yuan for 2024 and 2025, respectively [1] - The company is projected to have a low price-to-earnings ratio of 5.1 and 4.9 times for 2024 and 2025, respectively, compared to industry peers [1]

电解铝产销与盈利双增，稳定高分红彰显投资价值 中国宏桥(1378.HK)/有色金属 证券研究报告/公司点评 2024年4月1日 [Table_Industry] [评Ta级ble：_T买itle入] （维持） [公Ta司ble盈_F利in预anc测e1及] 估值 市场价格：8.8港元 指标 2022A 2023A 2024E 2025E 2026E 营业收入（百万元） 134,814 136,165 158,710 179,344 196,625 增长率yoy% 15% 1% 17% 13% 10% 分析师：刘耀齐 净利润（百万元） 8,702 11,461 18,953 21,727 25,156 执业证书编号： S0740523080004 增长率yoy% -46% 32% 65% 15% 16% 每股收益（元） 0.92 1.21 2.00 2.29 2.65 Email：liuyq07@zts.com.cn 每股现金流量 0.80 2.36 1.65 2.45 2.77 分析师：谢鸿鹤 净资产收益率 10% 13% 19% 18% 17% 执业证书编号： S0740517080003 P/E 8.7 ...

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, with a target price of 10.80 HKD, indicating an expected upside from the current price of 8.38 HKD [4][12]. Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 133.62 billion RMB for 2023, a year-on-year increase of 1.5%, and a net profit of 11.46 billion RMB, up 31.7% year-on-year [2][3]. - The increase in profit is attributed to higher sales volumes and a decrease in raw material prices, with a gross profit margin of 15.7%, an increase of 1.8 percentage points year-on-year [3]. - For 2024, the company expects continued growth driven by rising alumina prices and further declines in raw material costs, projecting a net profit of 16 billion RMB [3][7]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 2023, the company achieved an alumina production of approximately 19.5 million tons, with sales of 10.37 million tons, a 25% increase year-on-year. Electrolytic aluminum production was 6.27 million tons, with sales of 5.75 million tons, reflecting a 3.7% and 5% increase respectively [3]. - The average price of alumina was 2,919 RMB/ton, down 1% year-on-year, while the average price of electrolytic aluminum was 18,700 RMB/ton, down 6.2% [3]. Future Projections - For 2024, the company anticipates alumina production to remain at full capacity, with expected sales of 10.67 million tons. Electrolytic aluminum production is projected at 6.3 million tons, with sales of 5.61 million tons [3]. - The report forecasts an increase in alumina prices to 3,200 RMB/ton due to ore shortages, while electrolytic aluminum prices are expected to average 19,000 RMB/ton, a 1.6% increase year-on-year [3]. Dividend Policy - The company announced a cash dividend of 0.29 HKD per share for 2023, with a total dividend payout of 0.63 HKD per share, representing a 23.5% increase year-on-year [3].

[Table_Main] 证券研究报告 | 公司点评 中国宏桥(01378.HK) 2024年03月25日 中国宏桥：业绩大幅提升，高分 买入（维持） 所属行业：原材料业/一般金属及矿石 红持续 当前价格(港币)：7.39元 证券分析师 投资要点 翟堃 资格编号：s0120523050002 事件。公司发布2023年年报，报告期内，公司实现营业总收入1336亿元，同比  邮箱：zhaikun＠tebon.com.cn 提升约1.5%；实现归母净利润115亿元，同比提升约31.7%。 张崇欣 资格编号：S0120522100003 电解铝利润提升为主要利润贡献。从公司的产品产销情况来看，2023年公司分别  邮箱：zhangcx＠tebon.com.cn 销售铝合金产品574.8万吨，较去年同期547.3万吨同比提升约5.0%；销售氧化 高嘉麒 铝产品1037.4万吨，同比提升约25.0%；销售铝合金加工产品58万吨，同比减 资格编号：S0120523070003 少约5%。产品价格方面，铝合金产品销售价格较去年同比下降约 6.4%至16464 邮箱：gaojq＠tebon.com.cn 元/吨（不含增值税 ...

证券研究报告 | 年报点评报告 2024年03月24日 中国宏桥（01378.HK） 2023 业绩表现超预期，“量价齐升”有望持续增厚业绩弹性 公司 2023年业绩超预期，2024年铝价利润弹性有望释放。公司已于 3月 买入（维持） 22日公布全年业绩，2023年公司实现营收 1336.24亿元，同比增加 1.5%； 股票信息 实现归母净利润 114.61 亿元，同比增长 31.7%；扣非归母净利润 114.07 行业 铝 亿元，同比增长 29.3%；基本每股收益 1.21元，同比增长 29.2%。净利润 增加主要系产品整体毛利增加和行政开支减少等影响。随着公司云南电解铝 前次评级 买入 生产基地搬迁完成，预计 2024年氧化铝销量将继续增长，同时，铝价在全 3月22日收盘价(港元) 7.39 球低库存及加息后周期维持高位预期，并有望伴随美联储降息及新能源相关 总市值(百万港元) 70,024.23 绿色用铝占比提升带来定价中枢进一步上移，“量价齐升”增厚业绩弹性。 总股本(百万股) 9,475.54 其中自由流通股(%) 100.00 产品平均毛利率同比小幅提升，氧化铝销量同比增长 25%增厚业绩。1） ...

2024年3月25日 公司研究 成本下行驱动业绩增长，持续高分红回馈股东 ——中国宏桥（1378.HK）公告点评 要点 增持（维持） 当 前价：7.39港元/股 事件：公司2024年3月22日晚发布2023年业绩，实现收入约1336亿元，同比增 长约1.5%；毛利209.5亿元，同比增长14.9%；公司股东应占净利润114.6亿元， 同比增长31.7%。 作者 点评： 分析师：王招华 执业证书编号：S0930515050001 2023年延续高分红，对应当前股价股息率为8.5%。公司董事会决议拟每股派29 021-52523811 港仙，2023年中期特别派息为每股34港仙，即2023年累计派息每股63港仙（2022 wangzhh@ebscn.com 分析师：方驭涛 年派息每股51港仙），保持了较高分红率，对应2024年3月22日股价的股息率为 执业证书编号：S0930521070003 8.5%。 021-52523823 fangyutao@ebscn.com 煤价下行、阳极价格下跌带来成本下降。公司2023年铝合金产品成本约13602 元/吨，同比下降10.6%，主要原因为动力煤、预焙阳极价格下降。1 ...

Financial Performance - Revenue increased by approximately 1.5% year-on-year, reaching approximately RMB 133,623,632,000[2] - Gross profit rose by approximately 14.9% year-on-year, amounting to approximately RMB 20,954,597,000[2] - Annual profit increased by approximately 27.4% year-on-year, totaling approximately RMB 12,497,752,000[2] - Net profit attributable to shareholders increased by approximately 31.7% year-on-year, reaching approximately RMB 11,460,678,000[2] - Basic earnings per share increased by approximately 29.2% year-on-year, recorded at approximately RMB 1.2095[2] - Total comprehensive income for the year, after tax, was RMB 12,488,002,000, compared to RMB 10,476,523,000 in the previous year[4] - The company reported a net profit of RMB 11,460,678 thousand for 2023, up 31.5% from RMB 8,701,953 thousand in 2022[25] - The company's net profit attributable to shareholders was approximately RMB 11.46 billion, an increase of about 31.7% year-on-year, mainly due to increased overall gross profit and reduced administrative expenses[44] Assets and Liabilities - The asset-liability ratio decreased by approximately 1.2 percentage points year-on-year, to approximately 47.0%[2] - Non-current assets increased to RMB 112,925,122,000 from RMB 98,174,101,000 year-on-year[5] - Current liabilities decreased to RMB 74,029,126,000 from RMB 71,373,124,000 year-on-year[6] - Total equity increased to RMB 106,256,445,000 from RMB 96,305,777,000 year-on-year[6] - The total liabilities of the group as of December 31, 2023, were approximately RMB 94,063,640,000, compared to approximately RMB 89,436,014,000 at the end of 2022[55] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from aluminum products in 2023 was RMB 133,623,632 thousand, a slight increase of 1.5% from RMB 131,699,427 thousand in 2022[15] - The revenue from liquid aluminum alloy was RMB 83,750,044 thousand in 2023, down 2.5% from RMB 85,833,912 thousand in 2022[15] - The revenue from steam supply increased to RMB 924,918 thousand in 2023 from RMB 765,353 thousand in 2022, marking a growth of 21%[15] - The company's aluminum alloy products revenue was approximately RMB 94.64 billion, a decrease of about 1.6% year-on-year, primarily due to a decline in selling prices[46] - The revenue from alumina products was approximately RMB 26.56 billion, an increase of about 24.1% year-on-year, attributed to higher sales volumes[46] Expenses and Costs - Sales and distribution expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023, were approximately RMB 755,274,000, an increase of about 26.4% from approximately RMB 597,679,000 in the same period last year[48] - Administrative expenses decreased by approximately 16.5% to about RMB 4,952,875,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to approximately RMB 5,933,759,000 in the previous year[49] - Financial expenses increased by approximately 8.2% to about RMB 3,267,938,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023, due to an increase in total borrowings and rising average financing costs[50] Cash Flow and Capital Expenditure - Cash and cash equivalents increased by approximately 15.8% to about RMB 31,721,122,000 as of December 31, 2023, compared to approximately RMB 27,384,542,000 at the end of 2022[51] - The net cash inflow from operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2023, was approximately RMB 22,402,302,000[51] - The group’s capital expenditure for the year ended December 31, 2023, was approximately RMB 6,046,330,000, primarily for quality assurance deposits and construction expenditures for various projects[51] Shareholder Information - The company declared a special interim dividend of HKD 0.22 per share for 2023, compared to no special dividend in 2022[24] - The company proposed a final dividend of HKD 0.29 per share, totaling HKD 0.63 per share for the year, compared to HKD 0.51 per share in 2022[36] - The significant shareholder, Shiping Trust Company, holds 6,076,513,573 shares, accounting for 64.13% of the total issued share capital[71] - Ms. Zhang Hongxia and Ms. Zhang Yanhong, as part of a concerted action arrangement, are deemed to have interests in 6,085,383,573 shares, which is approximately 64.22% of the total issued share capital[71] Corporate Governance - The board consists of four executive directors, four non-executive directors, and four independent non-executive directors, ensuring a balanced governance structure[64] - The board of directors consists of twelve members, including four executive directors and eight non-executive directors, ensuring a balance of power and authority[91] - The company has adhered to the corporate governance code, with the exception of the separation of roles between the Chairman and the CEO, which is held by Mr. Zhang Bo due to his extensive management experience and industry knowledge[89] Compliance and Reporting - The audit committee reviewed the financial performance for the year ending December 31, 2023, and confirmed compliance with accounting standards and appropriate disclosures[77] - The annual performance announcement and annual report will be published by April 19, 2024, on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the company's website[90] Strategic Initiatives - The company is focusing on green development and has made significant progress in building a high-end aluminum industry system[37] - The group is committed to high-quality development and will accelerate the implementation of new energy projects while focusing on technology transformation and lightweight industry ecosystem construction[60] - The group aims to embrace green initiatives and innovation to advance towards high-end industrial chains and new industrialization[60]

智通财经APP迅，中国宏桥(01378)发布公告，于2024年3月6日(交易时段后)，魏桥铝电(公司的间接非全资附属公司)、Winning Logistics及Winning Consortium Holdings Pte. Ltd.(WCH)订立WCH股东协议，据此，(其中包括)魏桥铝电须根据WCH股东协议的条款履行股东义务。 于2024年3月6日(交易时段后)，魏桥铝电(作为担保人)、WCS及宝武西芒杜(上海)亦就 WCH在矿山项目下的特定出资义务订立以WCS为受益人的矿山担保协议以及魏桥铝电(作为担保人)、WCSI及宝武西芒杜(上海)就WCH在基建项目下的特定出资义务订立以WCSI为受益人的基建担保协议。根据担保协议，魏桥铝电已同意就WCH如期履行所有担保义务提供最高总金额17.80亿美元的担保(间接包含魏桥铝电有关其于WCH股东协议下的相关出资的义务)。 公告称，几内亚西芒杜的底土蕴藏着世界上最大的高品位铁矿石未开发储量。预计铁矿石项目将产生新的商机及收益来源，需要大量资金投入。在本公告日期，魏桥铝电及Winning Logistics各自持有WCH的 50%股权，而WCH间接拥有铁矿石项目中铁矿山1 ...