CHINA RAILWAY(00390)2023-09-19 10:50Financial Performance - Total revenue for the first half of 2023 reached RMB 590,766 million, an increase of 5.4% compared to RMB 560,587 million in the same period of 2022[7]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders for the first half of 2023 was RMB 16,239 million, up 7.4% from RMB 15,115 million in the same period last year[7]. - Basic earnings per share increased to RMB 0.605, a rise of 9.8% compared to RMB 0.551 in the first half of 2022[7]. - The company reported a gross profit of RMB 50,906 million, which is a 9.4% increase from RMB 46,550 million in the same period last year[7]. - Profit before tax was RMB 22.972 billion, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 4.9%[32]. - Net profit for the period was RMB 18.264 billion, up 8.7% year-on-year[32]. - The company's asset-liability ratio stood at 74.7%, effectively managed within the annual budget target[32]. - The company achieved new contract value of RMB 1,273.75 billion, representing a year-on-year growth of 5.1%[32]. - The company reported a total comprehensive income for the period of RMB 18,646 million, compared to RMB 17,188 million in the previous year, indicating a growth of 8.5%[162]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of June 30, 2023, amounted to RMB 1,702,733 million, reflecting a 5.6% increase from RMB 1,613,135 million at the end of 2022[8]. - Total liabilities increased to RMB 1,271,955 million, a rise of 6.9% from RMB 1,190,266 million at the end of 2022[8]. - Non-current assets increased by 6.9% to RMB 764,173 million compared to RMB 714,569 million at the end of 2022[8]. - The company's equity attributable to owners was RMB 305,675 million, slightly up from RMB 301,057 million, showing an increase of 1.1%[164]. - The company's borrowings increased to RMB 310,946 million from RMB 282,508 million, reflecting a rise of 10.1%[164]. Shareholder Information - The company has a total of 513,852 ordinary shareholders as of the end of the reporting period[11]. - The largest shareholder, China Railway Group, holds a total of 11,623,119,890 shares, accounting for 46.96% of the total shares[12]. - HKSCC Nominees Limited decreased its holdings by 302,000 shares, holding 4,009,290,922 shares, which represents 16.20% of the total shares[12]. - The top ten shareholders do not have any related party relationships or concerted action with the largest shareholder, China Railway Group[12]. Market and Industry Trends - The company continues to expand its market presence in infrastructure construction, particularly in railways, highways, and urban transit systems[5]. - The company anticipates continued opportunities in infrastructure development driven by the "Belt and Road" initiative and other regional strategies[34]. - The national focus on green and low-carbon materials is expected to promote the application of energy-saving materials in construction, supporting the company's transition towards sustainable practices[35]. - In the first half of 2023, China's GDP grew by 5.5% year-on-year, with fixed asset investment increasing by 3.8% to 24.31 trillion RMB[33]. Operational Efficiency and Management - The company is focusing on high-quality development and has set strategic goals to enhance efficiency and value creation amid a challenging external environment[41]. - The average profit margin for engineering projects continued to improve, driven by enhanced business management and project efficiency initiatives[42]. - The company is expanding into emerging sectors such as water conservancy and hydropower, while also maintaining its traditional strengths in railways and urban rail transit[41]. - The company is focusing on enhancing risk management and operational improvements in overseas mineral resource businesses[53]. Environmental and Social Responsibility - The company has developed a carbon peak action plan outlining measures and timelines for achieving carbon peak across four sectors: design consulting, engineering construction, equipment manufacturing, and asset management[147]. - The company received ISO 14001 environmental management system certification, enhancing its environmental protection and energy-saving efforts[144]. - The company has implemented a targeted poverty alleviation strategy, focusing on five areas: industry, organization, talent, ecology, and culture[149]. Financial Management and Investments - The company has established a multi-level financial service system to support internal financial needs and promote core business development[55]. - The company reported a decrease in financial costs to RMB 5,535 million from RMB 4,121 million, indicating improved financial management[161]. - The company issued a total of RMB 3.5 billion in perpetual corporate bonds on July 12, 2023, with an initial interest rate of 3.39%[141]. - The company reported a significant amount of overdue guarantees, with no overdue amounts reported for the current period[126]. Corporate Governance - The company has adhered to all corporate governance codes as per the Hong Kong Listing Rules during the six months ending June 30, 2023[140]. - The company has appointed PwC and RSM as its auditing firms for the 2023 fiscal year, ensuring compliance with auditing standards[113]. - The company has ensured compliance with all commitments made during its public offerings and asset acquisitions, demonstrating a commitment to transparency[111].