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伟能集团(01608) - 2019 - 中期财报
2019-09-27 09:43
Financial Performance - For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the company's revenue was approximately HKD 1,203.4 million, an increase of 10.5% compared to HKD 1,089.4 million in the same period of 2018 [18]. - The gross profit for the six months ended June 30, 2019, was approximately HKD 397.0 million, a 6.2% increase from HKD 373.9 million in the same period of 2018 [22]. - The pre-tax profit for the six months ended June 30, 2019, was HKD 161,992,000, compared to HKD 274,971,000 in the same period of 2018, reflecting a decrease of about 41% [77]. - Profit attributable to owners decreased by approximately 8.0% to HKD 142.7 million from HKD 155.1 million in the same period last year [30]. - The net profit for the six months ended June 30, 2019, was HKD 142,683,000, a decrease of 5.4% from HKD 150,867,000 in 2018 [39]. - The total tax expense for the period was HKD 14,125,000, an increase of 27% compared to HKD 11,125,000 for the same period in 2018 [80]. - The basic earnings per share for the period was HKD 5.60, down from HKD 6.08 in the previous year [38]. - The interim dividend declared for the six months ended June 30, 2019, was HKD 0.55 per share, compared to HKD 1.47 per share for the same period in 2018, representing a decrease of 62.8% [81]. Revenue Breakdown - In the first half of 2019, VPower Group recorded revenue of HKD 688.8 million in the System Integration (SI) business, representing a 6.4% increase compared to HKD 647.2 million in the same period of 2018, primarily driven by increased orders from the UK [9]. - The Investment, Construction, and Operation (IBO) business generated revenue of HKD 514.7 million in the first half of 2019, a growth of 16.4% from HKD 442.2 million in the same period of 2018, mainly due to contributions from the Iquitos project and the new Myingyan III project [13]. - Revenue from external customers in Latin America increased significantly to HKD 214,186,000 in 2019 from HKD 142,065,000 in 2018, marking a growth of about 50.8% [67]. - Revenue from the sale of goods was HKD 688,446,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to HKD 646,455,000 in the same period of 2018, an increase of about 6.2% [72]. - The revenue from the SI business in Asia was HKD 455.9 million, accounting for 37.9% of total revenue, an increase from 35.2% in 2018 [19]. Operational Highlights - The company has a total installed capacity of 729.9 MW across its distributed generation projects, with significant contributions from Myanmar, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka [11]. - The Myingyan II project in Myanmar has an installed capacity of 109.7 MW and a contract period of 60 months, further solidifying the company's leadership as an independent power supplier in the region [10]. - In Indonesia, the company secured a gas project with an installed capacity of 18.7 MW, with a contract period of 15 years, expected to commence commercial operations in Q4 2019 [10]. - The company is actively expanding its business network and deepening its existing IBO market while strengthening its foundation in new IBO markets [10]. - The company aims to enhance energy efficiency by integrating modular Organic Rankine Cycle (FORCJ) systems into its projects [10]. Financial Position - As of June 30, 2019, total current assets were approximately HKD 4,651.1 million, an increase from HKD 4,447.0 million at the end of 2018 [31]. - The current ratio improved to 1.5 from 1.4 as of December 31, 2018, while the debt-to-asset ratio increased to 67.6% from 64.6% [32]. - Total assets as of June 30, 2019, amounted to HKD 5,423,962,000, compared to HKD 4,106,502,000 as of December 31, 2018 [41]. - The company’s total liabilities were HKD 4,777,873,000 as of June 30, 2019, compared to HKD 3,791,128,000 at the end of 2018, indicating an increase of about 26% [66]. - The company’s equity attributable to shareholders increased to HKD 2,738,474,000 as of June 30, 2019, from HKD 2,616,354,000 at the end of 2018 [42]. Cost and Expenses - The gross margin decreased from 34.3% in 2018 to 33.0% in 2019, primarily due to the pass-through of rising fuel costs in the IBO business [22]. - Selling and distribution expenses decreased by 11.6% to approximately HKD 10.7 million from HKD 12.1 million in the previous year, attributed to better cost control [25]. - Administrative expenses increased by 7.1% to approximately HKD 117.6 million from HKD 109.8 million in 2018, mainly due to rising costs associated with overseas business expansion [26]. - Financing costs rose by 47.5% to approximately HKD 117.7 million from HKD 79.8 million in the previous year, primarily due to increased interest on bank borrowings and other debts [28]. - Other income and gains for the same period were approximately HKD 8.4 million, a significant decrease of 74.8% from HKD 33.3 million in 2018, primarily due to the absence of non-recurring items [24]. Cash Flow and Investments - The net cash flow from operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2019, was HKD 98,069,000, compared to a net cash outflow of HKD 632,496,000 in 2018 [43]. - The company incurred a net cash outflow from investing activities of HKD 154,794,000, down from HKD 987,461,000 in the previous year [43]. - The group’s financing activities generated a net cash inflow of HKD 343,341,000 during the period, compared to a net cash outflow in the previous year [43]. - Capital expenditures for the six months ended June 30, 2019, were approximately HKD 736.7 million, down from HKD 1,012.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2018 [35]. - The company has committed a total of USD 105,000,000 (approximately HKD 819,000,000) to invest in the Tamar VPower Energy Fund I, L.P. [84]. Shareholder Information - The company has issued and fully paid 2,562,230,000 ordinary shares as of June 30, 2019, compared to 2,562,074,000 shares as of December 31, 2018, indicating a slight increase of 0.006% [92]. - Major shareholders include Energy Garden Limited, holding 1,806,633,881 shares, which is 70.51% of the issued share capital [126]. - CITIC Group holds 204,800,000 shares, representing 7.99% of the issued share capital [126]. - The public float is at least 25% of the issued shares, complying with listing rules [128]. - The company has entered into a non-competition agreement with major shareholders to prevent direct or indirect competition [128]. Corporate Governance - The company confirmed compliance with the corporate governance code, except for the absence of one independent non-executive director at the annual general meeting [110]. - The company has established a non-competition agreement to prevent shareholders from engaging in competing businesses, specifically in the design, integration, and sales of gas and diesel generator sets and power generation systems [129]. - Shareholders are granted rights to acquire non-competitive businesses and any abandoned opportunities within the non-competition agreement's duration [130]. - The non-competition agreement will terminate when shares are no longer listed on the exchange or when shareholders no longer hold 30% or more of the company's issued share capital [130].
伟能集团(01608) - 2018 - 年度财报
2019-04-29 10:02
Financial Performance - The company reported revenue of HKD 2,420.7 million for the fiscal year 2018, representing a 38.6% increase from HKD 1,746.0 million in 2017[49]. - Gross profit increased by 22.5% to HKD 706.7 million, up from HKD 576.8 million in 2017[49]. - The pre-tax profit for 2018 was approximately HKD 231.0 million, a decrease of 35.3% from HKD 357.3 million in the previous year[73]. - The net profit attributable to owners for 2018 was approximately HKD 213.3 million, a decrease of about 35.7% from HKD 331.9 million in the previous year[79]. - The company's administrative expenses increased by 33.0% to approximately HKD 272.6 million, primarily due to the addition of the Iquitos project and increased staffing costs[76]. - Financing costs rose significantly by 148.6% to approximately HKD 191.4 million, attributed to interest on priority notes issued for the Iquitos project[78]. - The gross margin decreased from 33.0% to 29.2%[72]. - The company recorded other income and gains of approximately HKD 40.2 million, a decrease of 78.9% from HKD 190.2 million in the previous year[74]. Business Segments - System Integration (SI) business revenue increased by 33.5% to HKD 1,579.0 million, up from HKD 1,182.9 million in 2017[49]. - Investment, Construction, and Operation (IBO) business revenue rose by 49.4% to HKD 841.7 million, compared to HKD 563.2 million in 2017[49]. - The IBO business generated revenue of approximately HKD 841.7 million, accounting for 34.8% of total revenue, compared to 32.3% in the previous year[70]. - The company expanded its IBO business into Latin America, acquiring a 51% stake in a 79.8 MW distributed generation project in Peru for USD 4.6 million[58]. Market Expansion and Projects - The company aims to become a global leader in distributed generation solutions, having established a 79.8 MW heavy fuel oil project in Peru and an 8.2 MW biogas cogeneration project in China during the review year[51]. - The company is constructing its fourth distributed power station in Myanmar to meet the growing electricity demand in the region[46]. - Myanmar's electricity demand is projected to increase by 80% to 5,774 MW by 2022, prompting the government to commit to an additional 3,600 MW of generation capacity over the next four years[55]. - The company plans to further expand into Latin America, particularly Brazil, following its entry into the Peruvian market in 2018[52]. - The company anticipates its first UK project, a 20.3 MW Doncaster project, to commence operations in Q3 2019, with an additional 60.9 MW capacity expected in Q4 2019[53]. - As of the report date, the company has potential projects with a planned capacity of 581.2 MW across various countries, including Sri Lanka, China, Brazil, and Bangladesh[63]. Strategic Initiatives - The company aims to strengthen its proprietary system design and integration capabilities accumulated over the past 20 years to enhance efficiency in expanding IBO business into new markets[44]. - The company has established a joint venture to enhance technological advantages and expand its business[44]. - The company is closely monitoring strategic partnerships and potential mergers and acquisitions in the distributed generation sector, particularly along the Belt and Road Initiative[54]. - The global power market is undergoing a significant transformation towards low-carbon and efficient solutions, with the company committed to exploring various business development opportunities[54]. Corporate Governance - The company maintains a strong focus on corporate governance, which is essential for long-term value creation[97]. - The board of directors consists of nine members, including four executive directors and three independent non-executive directors, with no significant relationships among them[117]. - The company adhered to all applicable provisions of the corporate governance code throughout 2018[112]. - The board is responsible for setting the overall strategy and monitoring the group's performance[114]. - The company has implemented a standard code for securities trading by directors, ensuring compliance with regulations[113]. Shareholder Information - The company proposed a final dividend of HKD 0.48 per share, resulting in a total annual dividend of HKD 1.95 per share, consistent with a policy of distributing approximately 25% of annual profit[49]. - The total value of interim cash dividends distributed to shareholders for the year was HKD 37,659,000, equating to HKD 1.47 per share[146]. - As of December 31, 2018, the company's distributable reserves amounted to HKD 1,720.5 million, with HKD 12.3 million proposed for the final dividend[155]. - Approximately 65% of the total revenue for the year was generated from the company's top five customers, with the largest customer accounting for about 23% of sales[156]. Financial Position - As of December 31, 2018, the total current assets of the group amounted to HKD 4,447.0 million, an increase from HKD 3,123.6 million in 2017[81]. - The group's cash and cash equivalents decreased to HKD 541.4 million from HKD 1,033.5 million in 2017, primarily due to capital expenditures and investments in joint ventures[81]. - The total bank and other borrowings increased by approximately 170.4% to HKD 3,755.8 million from HKD 1,389.0 million in 2017[81]. - The group's debt-to-asset ratio rose to 64.6% in 2018 from 58.5% in 2017, indicating increased leverage[81]. - The net debt ratio increased to approximately 117.9% in 2018 from 7.7% in 2017, reflecting a substantial rise in borrowings relative to equity[81]. Workforce and Management - The group employed 371 staff as of December 31, 2018, compared to 293 in 2017, indicating growth in workforce[85]. - The management team has extensive experience across various sectors, contributing to strategic planning and market insights[97]. - The company emphasizes the importance of a diverse leadership team to drive innovation and operational excellence[97]. Risk Management - The group has implemented a hedging policy to manage foreign exchange risks associated with revenues and payments primarily in USD, IDR, RMB, and EUR[83]. - The board is tasked with identifying, monitoring, and managing risks associated with business activities[137].