Financial Performance - The company's revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 28,553,121 thousand, representing a 15.0% increase compared to RMB 24,829,660 thousand in the same period of 2023[10]. - Gross profit for the same period was RMB 2,494,647 thousand, an increase of 11.4% from RMB 2,240,224 thousand in 2023[10]. - Operating profit decreased by 6.6% to RMB 927,462 thousand from RMB 992,967 thousand in the previous year[10]. - The net profit attributable to equity holders of the company was RMB 1,318,677 thousand, showing a slight increase of 0.1% compared to RMB 1,317,070 thousand in 2023[10]. - The gross margin for the first half of 2024 was 8.7%, down from 9.0% in 2023[11]. - The net profit margin decreased to 4.6% from 5.3% in the previous year[11]. - The return on assets (ROA) was 1.6%, slightly down from 1.7% in 2023[11]. - The return on equity (ROE) was 4.2%, compared to 4.3% in the previous year[11]. - The total comprehensive income for the period was RMB 1.30 billion, a decrease of 0.9% compared to the previous year[46]. - The group's profit for the period was RMB 13.19 billion, a slight increase of 0.1% year-on-year[54]. Cash Flow and Financial Position - The company's cash flow from operating activities was negative at RMB (4,200,177) thousand, a significant decline from RMB (1,038,507) thousand in the same period last year, representing a 304.4% decrease[10]. - The company's cash and cash equivalents decreased by RMB 3.46 billion, primarily due to a reduction in financial institution time deposits[93]. - The company's total liabilities decreased to RMB 49.99 billion, down 0.3% from RMB 50.12 billion at the end of 2023[93]. - The company's cash flow from operating activities was negatively impacted by an increase in income tax paid, which rose to RMB (207,791) thousand from RMB (168,498) thousand[162]. - The company's total cash flow decreased by RMB (3,497,751) thousand compared to a decrease of RMB (1,585,214) thousand in the same period of 2023[162]. Shareholder Information - The total number of shares outstanding as of June 30, 2024, is 4,405,146,500, with 67.36% held by the controlling shareholder, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation[16]. - The company declared an interim dividend of RMB 0.150 per share, with a payout ratio of 50%[24]. - The proposed interim cash dividend for the period ending June 30, 2024, is set at RMB 0.150 per share, subject to applicable taxes[104]. - The interim dividend will be distributed to shareholders registered by the close of business on September 10, 2024, with payment expected by October 28, 2024[104]. Contracts and Projects - In the first half of 2024, the company achieved a revenue of RMB 28.553 billion and a net profit of RMB 1.319 billion, with new contracts signed amounting to RMB 50.066 billion, representing a year-on-year growth of 32.7%[24]. - The overseas new contracts reached USD 2.354 billion, marking a year-on-year increase of 117.8%, with EPC contracts accounting for over 75% of the total[24]. - The total value of uncompleted contracts as of June 30, 2024, was RMB 157.78 billion, up 15.8% from December 31, 2023[31]. - The domestic new contract amount was approximately RMB 33.11 billion, with a year-on-year growth of 10.6%, maintaining industry leadership[33]. - The company signed 137 new contracts in emerging fields such as new energy and new materials, totaling approximately RMB 7.41 billion[33]. Research and Development - Research and development expenses increased to RMB 941.79 million, a rise of 18.7% year-on-year, due to heightened investment in key scientific research projects[50]. - The company initiated a new industrialization research project covering 11 key areas, including high-end, green, and intelligent technologies, to enhance innovation capabilities[24]. - The company filed 440 new patent applications, with 331 being invention patents, accounting for 75.2% of the total[37]. Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company complied with all corporate governance codes as per the Hong Kong Listing Rules during the reporting period[103]. - The audit committee reviewed the semi-annual report and had no dissenting opinions regarding the financial performance[121]. - The company has established a cash dividend distribution agreement with China Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation Limited for H-share investors through the Stock Connect program[105]. Employee Information - As of June 30, 2024, the total number of employees in the group is 15,626, with engineering technical personnel accounting for 78.7%[136]. - Employee costs for the first half of 2024 were approximately RMB 2.46 billion, compared to RMB 2.23 billion for the same period in 2023, representing an increase of about 10.4%[138]. - The gender distribution among employees as of June 30, 2024, shows 27.1% female employees and 72.9% male employees[139]. Market Environment - The macroeconomic environment remains complex, with high international oil prices and sluggish domestic chemical market demand, presenting both challenges and opportunities for the company[27]. - The company aims to enhance its core competitiveness while expanding into new markets and increasing international operations[46].
中石化炼化工程(02386) - 2024 - 中期业绩