格隆汇8月6日丨昆仑能源(00135.HK)宣布，公司将于2025年8月19日（星期二）举行董事会会议，藉以 （其中包括）考虑公司及其附属公司截至2025年6月30日止六个月的中期业绩，及考虑宣派股息（如 有）。 ...

茲通告昆侖能源有限公司（「本公司」）將於2025年8月19日（星期二）舉行董事會（「董事會」）會議，藉 以（其中包括）考慮本公司及其附屬公司截至2025年6月30日止六個月的中期業績，及考慮宣派股息 （如有）。 香港交易及結算所有限公司及香港聯合交易所有限公司對本公告之內容概不負責，對其準確性或完 整性亦不發表任何聲明，並明確表示，概不就因本公告全部或任何部份內容而產生或因倚賴該等內 容而引致之任何損失承擔任何責任。 昆 侖 能 源 有 限 公 司 KUNLUN ENERGY COMPANY LIMITED (incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability) （股份代號：00135.HK） 董事會會議通告 承董事會命 昆侖能源有限公司 公司秘書 謝茂 香港，2025年8月6日 於本公告日期，董事會成員包括劉國海先生為主席兼執行董事、錢治家先生為行政總裁兼執行董 事、呂菁女士及戚振忠先生為非執行董事，及辛定華先生、曾鈺成先生及郭志成先生為獨立非執行 董事。 ...

股份發行人及根據《上市規則》第十九B章上市的香港預託證券發行人的證券變動月報表 | 截至月份: | 2025年7月31日 | 狀態: | 新提交 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 致：香港交易及結算所有限公司 | | | | | 公司名稱: | 昆侖能源有限公司 | | | | 呈交日期: | 2025年8月1日 | | | I. 法定/註冊股本變動 | 1. 股份分類 | 普通股 | 股份類別 | 不適用 | | | 於香港聯交所上市 (註1) | | 是 | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 證券代號 (如上市) | 00135 | 說明 | | | | | | | | | | | 法定/註冊股份數目 | | | 面值 | | | 法定/註冊股本 | | | 上月底結存 | | | 16,000,000,000 | HKD | | 0.01 | HKD | | 160,000,000 | | 增加 / 減少 (-) | | | | | | | HKD | | | | 本月底結存 | ...

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Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Overweight" rating to Kunlun Energy (00135) [1] Core Views - Morgan Stanley slightly lowered the target price for Kunlun Energy by 2.2%, from HKD 9.1 to HKD 8.9 [1] - The update includes a new model incorporating 2024 performance and introduces forecasts for 2027 [1] - The earnings forecast for the company has been reduced to reflect a more conservative outlook on overall industry growth and a decrease in natural gas sales volume growth [1] - Given the increasing concerns about the macro environment, the market is expected to place more emphasis on the stock's defensive characteristics, leading to a slight premium in valuation [1]

Summary of Kunlun Energy Conference Call Company Overview - **Kunlun Energy** is a natural gas terminal company controlled by China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), benefiting from stable low-cost gas supply and growing domestic natural gas demand [2][3][23]. Key Financial Metrics - **Revenue Growth**: Expected revenue for 2024 is 187 billion yuan, a 5.5% increase year-on-year, with an average annual growth rate of 17.3% from 2014 to 2024 [2][8][26]. - **Profitability**: - EBITDA for 2024 is projected at 12.5 billion yuan, a 1.6% decrease year-on-year. - Net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to be 6 billion yuan, a 4.9% increase year-on-year [2][8][26]. - **Cash Flow**: Operating cash flow for 2024 is projected at 12.6 billion yuan, with free cash flow at 7 billion yuan [9][27]. Business Segments - **Natural Gas Sales**: This is the main business segment, with average revenue growth of 13.7% and pre-tax profit growth of 15.7% from 2016 to 2024 [10][30]. - **LNG Business**: - Expected to contribute 3.577 billion yuan in pre-tax profit for 2024, with a profit margin of 75% [4][35]. - Total processing volume for 2024 is projected at 15.94 billion cubic meters, with a compound growth rate of 87.6% [4][35]. Market Position and Strategy - **Geographical Focus**: Kunlun Energy has a strong presence in the western regions of China, with 28% of its city gas projects located there, aligning with the industrial shift towards the west [12][31]. - **Industrial User Growth**: The number of industrial users has grown at an average rate of 22.54% from 2018 to 2024, benefiting from the relocation of industries to the western regions [12][32]. Competitive Advantages - **Cost Control**: The company benefits from low gas procurement costs due to its relationship with CNPC, maintaining costs below industry peers [14][33]. - **LNG Supply Stability**: The LNG business is supported by stable overseas supply from CNPC, allowing for high operational efficiency [35]. Future Outlook - **Demand Growth**: The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts a 6.8% growth in China's natural gas demand by 2025, making it one of the fastest-growing markets globally [4][19][36]. - **Profit Forecast**: Expected net profits for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are projected at 6.6 billion, 7.1 billion, and 7.6 billion yuan, respectively [4][22][38]. Dividend Policy - The company has announced a three-year dividend distribution plan, aiming to increase the payout ratio to 45% by 2025, with a current dividend of 0.3158 yuan per share [9][29]. Conclusion - Kunlun Energy is positioned for growth with a strong market presence, stable cash flows, and a focus on expanding its LNG and natural gas sales. The company is expected to benefit from favorable market conditions and strategic advantages in procurement and regional focus [2][4][22][38].

Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Accumulate" rating to the company, Kunlun Energy (0135.HK) [6]. Core Views - Kunlun Energy, as a subsidiary of China National Petroleum Corporation, is positioned to benefit from the high-quality development of its natural gas terminal business, with a projected net profit of 6 billion yuan in 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 4.9% [1][4]. - The company aims to increase its dividend payout ratio to 45% by 2024, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders [1][46]. - The natural gas sales business is expected to maintain strong growth, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.7% in revenue from 2016 to 2024, supported by a stable supply of high-quality gas from its parent company [2][53]. Summary by Sections 1. Company Overview - Kunlun Energy is the largest natural gas terminal utilization enterprise in China, focusing on natural gas sales and comprehensive utilization, with operations covering 28 provinces and municipalities by the end of 2024 [17][26]. - The company achieved a natural gas sales volume of 54.2 billion cubic meters in 2024, marking a year-on-year increase of 9.9% [17][26]. 2. Business Development - The natural gas sales business is expanding, with a significant focus on industrial gas sales, which is projected to grow at a CAGR of 24.35% from 2018 to 2024 [2][58]. - The company has established two LNG receiving stations with a total unloading capacity of 13 million tons per year, contributing a pre-tax profit of 3.577 billion yuan in 2024, with a profit margin of 75% [3][72]. 3. Financial Projections and Valuation - The company forecasts net profits of 6.649 billion yuan, 7.124 billion yuan, and 7.598 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively, with corresponding earnings per share (EPS) of 0.77 yuan, 0.82 yuan, and 0.88 yuan [4][5]. - The report highlights a stable financial structure with a projected revenue of 187.046 billion yuan in 2024, reflecting a growth rate of 5.46% [5][28]. 4. Market Position and Competitive Advantage - Kunlun Energy benefits from a strong resource supply from its parent company, which allows it to maintain a competitive edge in purchasing costs compared to other gas companies [2][64]. - The company is gradually transitioning from upstream oil exploration to focus on natural gas terminal utilization, reducing its cyclical exposure [3][89].

Financial Performance - Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, reached RMB 187,046 million, an increase of 5.8% compared to RMB 177,354 million in 2023[24] - Profit attributable to shareholders for the year was RMB 5,960 million, up from RMB 5,682 million in 2023, reflecting a growth of 4.9%[24] - Core profit before income tax expense was RMB 13,259 million, compared to RMB 13,101 million in 2023, indicating a year-on-year increase of 1.2%[24] - EBITDA for the year was RMB 17,640 million, slightly down from RMB 17,675 million in 2023[24] - The company reported a profit before income tax expense of RMB 12,635 million, a marginal increase from RMB 12,593 million in the previous year[24] - Net profit margin for 2024 is 5.08%, a decrease of 0.14% from 2023[28] - Return on total assets (ROA) improved to 6.63% in 2024, up from 6.55% in 2023[28] - Earnings per share (Basic) increased to 68.83 RMB cents in 2024, compared to 65.62 RMB cents in 2023[28] - Other net gains for the year were approximately RMB 1,520 million, up from RMB 903 million in 2023, primarily due to integration of gas stations and reduced exchange losses[98] Sales and Operations - Total natural gas sales volume was 54,170 million cubic meters, contributing to revenue of RMB 152,090 million from the natural gas sales business[6] - The company added 849,900 new users, bringing the cumulative total to 16,453,800 users across the country[6] - Sales volume of city gas reached 421 million cubic meters in 2024, an increase of 8.8% from 387 million cubic meters in 2023[33] - Total sales volume of natural gas reached 542 million cubic meters in 2024, a 9.9% increase from 493 million cubic meters in 2023[33] - The total number of city gas users exceeded 16.45 million, with retail volume increasing by 8.1% year-on-year and sales totaling 54.17 billion cubic meters[55] - Retail gas volumes in the northwestern and southwestern regions increased by 12% and 19.2%, respectively[59] - The total refueling volume for LNG ship refueling-at-sea business was 110,000 tonnes for the year, representing a year-on-year increase of 470%[59] Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets totaled RMB 86,153 million, while current assets were RMB 57,237 million as of December 31, 2024[24] - The company’s net assets increased to RMB 88,835 million, up from RMB 85,783 million in 2023[24] - Total assets as of December 31, 2024, were approximately RMB 143,390 million, a decrease of RMB 129 million or 0.1% from RMB 143,519 million as of December 31, 2023[115] - The Group had total borrowings of RMB 23,462 million as of December 31, 2024, with significant repayments due within one year increasing to RMB 9,133 million from RMB 5,464 million last year[123] Cost Management - Average finance cost decreased to 2.90% in 2024 from 3.33% in 2023, reflecting improved financing conditions[28] - Employee compensation costs for the year were approximately RMB 5,830 million, a decrease of 2.4% from RMB 5,970 million last year, with employee compensation accounting for 3.12% of operating revenue[102] - Depreciation, depletion, and amortization for the year were approximately RMB 5,160 million, representing an increase of 3.4% compared to RMB 4,992 million last year[103] - Other selling, general, and administrative expenses for the year were approximately RMB 3,491 million, a decrease of 4.5% from RMB 3,656 million last year, due to strict cost control measures[104] - Interest expenses for the year were approximately RMB 803 million, representing a decrease of 16.4% compared to RMB 960 million last year, attributed to a reduction in average financing costs to 2.9% from 3.3%[111] Strategic Initiatives - In 2025, the company aims to enhance marketing strategies and focus on green and low-carbon development to seize opportunities presented by the central government[76] - The company plans to increase the proportion of retail gas volume to 73% or above and aims to put 10 new projects into production[81] - The company will accelerate the transformation of the "Natural Gas+" intelligent integrated energy service model, focusing on low-carbon and zero-carbon initiatives[82] - The company aims to achieve a target of over 15% for low-carbon and zero-carbon stations in its operations[84] - The company continues to focus on five major strategies: innovation, green, market, capital, and low cost, to enhance operational efficiency and market competitiveness[86] Governance and Management - The Company has complied with all code provisions in Part 2 of the Corporate Governance Code during the year, except for the absence of certain independent non-executive directors at meetings[159] - The Board is collectively responsible for promoting the success of the Company by directing and supervising its affairs[165] - The day-to-day management and operation of the Company are delegated to the Chief Executive Officer and senior management, with periodic reviews of delegated functions[168] - The Company has established clear directions regarding the powers of management and the circumstances under which management must report back to the Board[174] - The Board has a necessary balance of skills and experience appropriate to the business requirements, ensuring effective independent judgment[176] Workforce and Diversity - The Group employed 24,809 employees globally as of December 31, 2024, a decrease from 27,138 employees in the previous year[132] - As of December 31, 2024, the total number of employees was 24,809, with male employees constituting 68.3% and female employees 31.7%[198] - The Board consists of six male Directors and one female Director, indicating a gender diversity ratio of approximately 14.3% female representation[189] - The Company has adopted a Board Diversity Policy to ensure a balanced representation of skills, experience, and gender among Board members[190] - The Company maintains a commitment to gender diversity in its workforce, opposing any form of discrimination[200]

Summary of Key Points from the Conference Call Industry Overview - The conference call discusses the urban gas industry, highlighting its growth driven by economic expansion and decreasing natural gas costs, which leads to significant volume increases. The improvement in price differentials under residential pricing and the expansion into residential and commercial customer services are also emphasized [4][3]. Company Insights Kunlun Energy - **Strong Shareholder Background**: Kunlun Energy is backed by PetroChina, providing a comprehensive layout in the natural gas industry and significant synergy effects. Its main business segments include LNG processing, storage, and transportation, with natural gas sales contributing 65-69% of pre-tax profits [5][3]. - **Cost Advantages**: As PetroChina's sole natural gas terminal sales and management platform, Kunlun Energy benefits from lower resource costs among its member companies from 2017 to 2024, particularly in the central and western regions of China [5][3]. - **Financial Performance**: For 2024, Kunlun Energy expects a revenue growth of 5% and a net profit growth of 4.9%. The company anticipates a net profit growth rate of 5-6% in the coming years, with a stable dividend payout ratio of around 45% [6][3]. - **Valuation Metrics**: The projected PE ratio for 2025 is approximately 9 times, with a PB ratio of about 0.8 times and a dividend yield of around 5% [6][3]. Xinao Energy - **Business Growth**: Xinao Energy maintains a strong recommendation, with rapid growth in its smart home and comprehensive services segments, which have significantly increased their gross profit contribution, offsetting uncertainties in its main business [7][3]. - **Financial Projections**: The company expects economic profit growth of 6-7 percentage points from 2025 to 2026, with a projected PB of about 1.2 times and a PE of around 8 times for 2025, alongside a dividend yield exceeding 5% [8][3]. - **Privatization Plans**: Xinao Holdings aims to privatize Xinao Energy and relist it on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, which is expected to provide a safety margin for the current stock price and future upside potential. The privatization is intended to achieve integrated operations across upstream resources, terminals, and downstream city gas operations [9][10]. - **Risks in Privatization**: The privatization plan faces risks including compliance with market regulations, valuation recognition, and potential discounts in A-shares, which require further analysis [11][3]. Performance in Public Utilities - Both Kunlun Energy and Xinao Energy demonstrate strong performance in the public utilities sector, characterized by robust free cash flow and cash holdings, positioning them as leading companies in the industry [12][3].

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating to the company, Kunlun Energy (135 HK), with a target price of HKD 9.02, indicating a potential upside of 15.1% from the current closing price of HKD 7.84 [1][13]. Core Insights - The company aims for an aggressive retail gas growth target of 8% for 2025, supported by the addition of 8 city gas projects and an increase in commercial users [2][6]. - The financial outlook shows a slight decrease in core profit expectations for 2024, primarily due to lower-than-expected earnings from the LNG/upstream segment [6][7]. - The company maintains a healthy financial position with over RMB 20 billion in net cash by the end of 2024, and plans to increase the dividend payout ratio to 45% in 2025 [6][9]. Financial Overview - Revenue is projected to grow from RMB 177,354 million in 2023 to RMB 200,497 million in 2025, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 7.2% [3][14]. - Net profit is expected to increase from RMB 5,682 million in 2023 to RMB 6,948 million in 2025, with a corresponding EPS growth from RMB 0.71 to RMB 0.80 [3][14]. - The company’s P/E ratio is forecasted to decrease from 10.3 in 2023 to 9.1 in 2025, indicating potential valuation improvement [3][14]. Segment Analysis - Natural gas sales are expected to generate revenue of RMB 152,090 million in 2024, with a slight decline in profit margins due to increased competition [8][10]. - The LNG processing and storage segment is projected to see a modest increase in revenue, with processing volumes expected to rise by 7% year-on-year [6][9]. - The exploration and production segment is anticipated to face significant challenges, with a projected revenue drop of 81.2% in 2024 [8][10]. Operational Metrics - The company’s gas sales volume is expected to grow from 30.3 billion cubic meters in 2023 to 35.5 billion cubic meters in 2025, reflecting an annual growth rate of 8.3% [9][10]. - LNG terminal utilization is forecasted to remain stable at 88% in 2025, with processing capacity expected to increase [6][9]. - The gross margin for gas sales is projected to stabilize at RMB 0.47 per cubic meter through 2025, despite competitive pressures [6][9].