Financial Performance - The company's revenue for the year ended December 31, 2022, increased by 21.4% to HKD 8,246.6 million compared to HKD 6,794.6 million in 2021[2] - The profit attributable to equity holders of the company rose by 0.8% to HKD 1,332.8 million, up from HKD 1,322.0 million in the previous year[2] - The EBITDA for the year was HKD 3,086.2 million, reflecting an 18.0% increase from HKD 2,616.4 million in 2021[2] - The operating profit for 2022 was HKD 2,056,723 thousand, up 10.4% from HKD 1,862,520 thousand in 2021[12] - The net profit for the year was HKD 1,359,463 thousand, compared to HKD 1,319,167 thousand in 2021, reflecting a growth of 3.1%[12] - Total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2022, was HKD 1,359,463,000, an increase from HKD 1,319,167,000 in 2021, representing a growth of approximately 3.0%[13] - The gross profit for the year was HKD 2,529.0 million, a 19.8% increase from HKD 2,110.3 million in 2021[56] - The overall gross margin slightly decreased to 30.7% from 31.1% in 2021, attributed to a higher proportion of lower-margin construction revenue[56] Waste Processing and Environmental Impact - The company processed 13,993,553 tons of waste in 2022 and generated 5,249,545,000 kWh of green energy, saving 1,381,000 tons of standard coal and reducing CO2 equivalent emissions by 6,769,000 tons[4] - The total daily processing capacity increased from 35,240 tons to 41,890 tons due to the commencement of trial operations at several waste-to-energy plants[4] - The group processed 13,993,553 tons of waste during the year and generated 5,249,545,000 kWh of green energy, saving 1,381,000 tons of standard coal and reducing CO2 equivalent emissions by 6,769,000 tons[42] - The group’s electricity sales increased to 4,532,048 MWh in 2022, compared to 3,796,725 MWh in 2021, reflecting a significant growth in operational efficiency[45] Strategic Initiatives and Future Plans - The company aims to leverage digitalization and refined management to improve operational performance and optimize project management in the context of the "waste-free city" and "dual carbon" goals[7] - The group aims to expand its "burning+" business model and enhance integration of waste-to-energy and sanitation services in response to new opportunities in the market[11] - The group is strategically expanding its business model to include "incineration+" services, integrating waste-to-energy with environmental sanitation[42] - The group has conditional approvals for new waste-to-energy projects in Guangdong and Guangxi, with a total daily processing capacity of 2,700 tons currently in the planning stage[46][47] Financial Position and Liabilities - The company's total assets as of December 31, 2022, amounted to HKD 25,820,181,000, up from HKD 24,439,670,000 in 2021, reflecting an increase of approximately 5.6%[14] - The total liabilities increased to HKD 16,816,275,000 in 2022 from HKD 15,553,735,000 in 2021, marking a rise of about 8.1%[15] - The debt-to-asset ratio as of December 31, 2022, was 65.1%, up from 63.6% in 2021[71] - The total current liabilities of HKD 2,014,727,000 in 2022, compared to HKD 1,699,144,000 in 2021, representing an increase of about 18.5%[35] Cash Flow and Financing - Cash generated from operating activities was HKD 2,206.8 million in 2022, up from HKD 1,755.3 million in 2021[65] - As of December 31, 2022, total cash and cash equivalents amounted to HKD 1,809.9 million, compared to HKD 1,704.0 million on December 31, 2021[65] - Bank borrowings increased to HKD 13,582.3 million as of December 31, 2022, from HKD 12,703.9 million in 2021[66] - The total borrowing cost for the year ended December 31, 2022, was HKD 628.0 million, an increase of HKD 136.3 million compared to HKD 491.7 million in 2021[73] Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The board proposed a final dividend of HKD 0.047 per share for the year, totaling HKD 0.109 per share for 2022, compared to HKD 0.108 per share in 2021[8] - The proposed final dividend for the year ended December 31, 2022, is HKD 0.047 per share, totaling HKD 114,658,000, down from HKD 141,493,000 in 2021[40] - The company plans to distribute an interim dividend of HKD 0.062 per share and has proposed a final dividend of HKD 0.047 per share, compared to HKD 0.058 in the previous year[87] Operational Efficiency and Cost Management - Maintenance costs increased to 226,962 thousand HKD in 2022 from 201,231 thousand HKD in 2021, while employee benefits expenses rose significantly to 615,353 thousand HKD from 488,983 thousand HKD[21] - The company reported a net interest expense of 599,784 thousand HKD in 2022, up from 411,608 thousand HKD in 2021, primarily due to increased bank loan interest expenses[25] - General and administrative expenses rose by 12.0% to HKD 580.0 million from HKD 518.0 million in 2021, mainly due to the increase in operational power projects[59] Governance and Compliance - The audit committee reviewed the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022, ensuring compliance with accounting principles and practices[91] - The company has complied with the corporate governance code as of December 31, 2022[93] - The board of directors consists of 4 executive directors and 5 independent non-executive directors as of the announcement date[95]

Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2022, increased by 52.5% to HKD 4,111,537,000 compared to HKD 2,695,248,000 in 2021[22]. - Profit attributable to equity holders for the same period rose by 25.6% to HKD 774,002,000 from HKD 616,091,000[26]. - EBITDA for the first half of 2022 was HKD 1,608,867,000, up 33.8% from HKD 1,202,079,000 in the previous year[26]. - Basic earnings per share increased by 25.6% to HKD 31.9 from HKD 25.4[26]. - Operating profit reached HKD 1,083.9 million, up from HKD 880.5 million in the previous year, reflecting a growth of 23.1%[41]. - The gross profit increased by 28.7% to HKD 1,247.3 million, with a gross margin decline from 36.0% in 2021 to 30.3% in 2022[58][60]. - The net profit attributable to equity holders rose by 25.6% to HKD 774.0 million from HKD 616.1 million in 2021[41]. - The company’s net profit for the period was HKD 783,053,000, reflecting a 26.4% increase from HKD 619,670,000 in the prior year[107]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of June 30, 2022, amounted to HKD 26,675,897,000, reflecting a 9.1% increase from HKD 24,439,670,000 at the end of 2021[24]. - Total liabilities increased by 10.4% to HKD 17,165,317,000 from HKD 15,553,735,000[24]. - The debt-to-asset ratio slightly increased to 64.3% from 63.6%[24]. - The net asset value of the group increased to HKD 9,510.6 million as of June 30, 2022, compared to HKD 8,885.9 million as of December 31, 2021[73]. - Non-current liabilities increased to HKD 13,311,286 thousand from HKD 12,373,664 thousand, representing an increase of 7.6%[110]. - The total current assets were reported at 3,827,055,000 HKD as of June 30, 2022, compared to 3,605,386,000 HKD at the end of 2021[155]. Cash Flow and Financing - Operating cash flow for the period was HKD 901,891,000, representing a 36.6% increase from HKD 660,053,000[26]. - The company’s cash flow from operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2022, was a net outflow of HKD 794,459,000, an improvement from a net outflow of HKD 1,574,562,000 in the same period of 2021[118]. - The company’s net cash generated from financing activities was HKD 1,105,736, down 39.5% from HKD 1,828,156 in the previous year[41]. - The company’s bank borrowings increased to HKD 14,027.0 million from HKD 12,703.9 million as of December 31, 2021[69]. - The total borrowing cost for the six months ended June 30, 2022, was HKD 288.6 million, an increase of HKD 58.4 million from HKD 230.2 million in the same period of 2021[76]. Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The company declared an interim dividend of HKD 6.2 per share, up 24.0% from HKD 5.0 in the prior year[26]. - The interim dividend declared for the six months ended June 30, 2022, is 6.2 HKD cents per share, compared to 5.0 HKD cents per share for the same period in 2021, representing a 24% increase[150]. - The company recognized a total of HKD 151,252,000 as interim dividends for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to HKD 121,977,000 for the same period in 2021, reflecting a 24% increase[150]. Operational Highlights - The company operates multiple waste-to-energy plants with a total daily waste processing capacity of 22,000 tons across various locations[29]. - The company has a total daily municipal solid waste processing capacity of 55,540 tons across 37 signed waste-to-energy projects, with 28 projects currently in operation[35]. - During the first half of 2022, the company processed 6,829,404 tons of waste and generated 2,579,150,000 kWh of green energy, offsetting 5,043,000 tons of CO2 equivalent emissions[35]. - The company has several projects in different stages, including operational, under construction, and in planning, indicating ongoing expansion efforts[29]. - The company is planning new projects in regions such as Hebei and Hunan, with capacities of 800 tons and 600 tons respectively[30]. Strategic Initiatives - The company aims to enhance its market presence through strategic expansions and new project developments in various provinces[29]. - The company is focused on digital management and real-time dynamic control to improve efficiency and reduce costs amid a challenging macroeconomic environment[40]. - The company aims to implement strategies focused on technological innovation, digital empowerment, and ecological prioritization to support national carbon reduction goals[33]. - The company is strategically developing light asset businesses in environmental sanitation and related services, marking a significant breakthrough in the "incineration +" model[35]. Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company has established a strategic and sustainable development committee in January to align business strategies with sustainable development goals[36]. - The company continues to enhance its corporate governance framework as a key part of creating shareholder value[91]. - The Governance Committee reviewed the company's governance policies and compliance with the relevant regulations[97]. - The audit committee reviewed the unaudited interim financial information for the six months ended June 30, 2022, confirming compliance with applicable accounting standards[94]. Employee and Community Engagement - The company donated HKD 1 million to a charity fund in Hong Kong to provide pandemic relief supplies for grassroots families[36]. - The total compensation cost, including directors' remuneration, was HKD 306.7 million for the period, up from HKD 210.5 million in the same period of 2021[85]. - The group had a total of 4,150 employees as of June 30, 2022, with 82 in management positions[85].