Financial Performance - The company reported total revenue of RMB 82,771,182 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2024, an increase of 30.8% compared to RMB 63,683,069 thousand for the same period in 2023[2]. - Operating loss for the period was RMB 1,081,972 thousand, compared to a loss of RMB 898,200 thousand in the previous year, indicating a deterioration in operational performance[2]. - The net loss attributable to shareholders was RMB 2,778,953 thousand, an improvement from a loss of RMB 3,446,814 thousand in the same period last year[2]. - Basic and diluted loss per share was RMB 17.67, compared to RMB 22.39 for the same period in 2023, reflecting a reduction in loss per share[2]. - Other income and gains for the six months ended June 30, 2024, totaled RMB 3,250,850 thousand, compared to RMB 4,069,876 thousand in the previous year, indicating a decrease of approximately 20.1%[19]. - The income tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 252,536 thousand, compared to a tax benefit of RMB (316,216) thousand in the same period of 2023[20]. Revenue Breakdown - Total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 79,520,332 thousand, an increase from RMB 59,613,193 thousand for the same period in 2023, representing a growth of approximately 33.3%[15]. - Revenue from customer contracts in the aviation operations segment reached RMB 77,325,137 thousand, up from RMB 57,574,893 thousand in the previous year, indicating a growth of about 34.4%[11]. - Revenue from external customers in mainland China was RMB 57,960,673 thousand, contributing to 72.8% of total revenue, compared to RMB 50,342,825 thousand in the previous year[17]. - Air transport revenue reached RMB 76.47 billion, up RMB 19.59 billion or 34.43% compared to the previous year[37]. - International revenue contribution was RMB 19.08 billion, accounting for 23.99% of total revenue, with a significant increase of 153.00% year-on-year[38]. - Domestic revenue from mainland China was RMB 57.96 billion, representing 72.89% of total revenue, with a growth of 15.13% year-on-year[38]. Operational Metrics - Available seat kilometers (ASK) increased by 33.38% to 171,790.89 million in the first half of 2024, compared to 128,799.56 million in the same period of 2023[27]. - Passenger numbers rose by 34.95% to 74,959.47 thousand in the first half of 2024, compared to 55,544.89 thousand in the same period of 2023[27]. - The cargo and mail tonnage increased by 82.85% to 2,262.37 tons in the first half of 2024, compared to 1,237.31 tons in the same period of 2023[27]. - The company completed 1.438 million safe flight hours during the reporting period, ensuring operational safety[31]. - The company’s operational efficiency is assessed through metrics such as passenger load factor and cargo load factor[67]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of June 30, 2024, amounted to RMB 345,400,348 thousand, an increase from RMB 335,278,694 thousand as of December 31, 2023[4]. - The net current liabilities as of June 30, 2024, were approximately RMB 98.44 billion, compared to RMB 77.98 billion at the end of 2023, reflecting an increase of around 26.2%[6]. - The company’s total liabilities, including non-current liabilities, were RMB 170,219,360 thousand as of June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 189,697,411 thousand at the end of 2023, indicating a reduction of approximately 10.3%[5]. - The company’s equity attributable to shareholders was RMB 36,587,810 thousand as of June 30, 2024, down from RMB 37,205,975 thousand at the end of 2023, reflecting a decrease of about 1.7%[5]. - The debt-to-asset ratio was 90.20%, an increase of 0.72 percentage points from December 31, 2023[55]. Cash Flow and Investments - The company reported cash and cash equivalents of RMB 19,963,866 thousand, up from RMB 15,016,804 thousand at the end of 2023, indicating improved liquidity[4]. - Net cash inflow from operating activities was RMB 14.25 billion, a decrease of 11.70% from RMB 16.14 billion in the same period last year[55]. - Capital expenditures for the period were RMB 5.92 billion, with RMB 4.05 billion allocated for aircraft and engine investments[50]. - The group’s cash outflow from investing activities increased by 302.52% to RMB 8.18 billion compared to RMB 2.03 billion in the same period last year[55]. Cost Management - The company’s operating expenses totaled RMB 83,853,154 thousand, up from RMB 64,581,269 thousand in the previous year, reflecting increased operational costs[2]. - Operating expenses totaled RMB 83.85 billion, up 29.84% year-on-year, primarily due to increased fuel costs and higher maintenance expenses[44]. - Fuel costs increased by RMB 7.79 billion, largely due to higher fuel consumption and prices[45]. - Cost control measures are being implemented to optimize labor costs and improve financial efficiency[32]. Aircraft and Fleet Management - The average aircraft age in the fleet is 9.64 years, with a total of 915 aircraft, including 496 owned by the company[29]. - The company introduced 16 new aircraft during the reporting period while retiring 6 aircraft, resulting in a net increase in fleet size[29]. - A purchase agreement for 100 C919 aircraft was signed with COMAC for a total price of approximately USD 10.8 billion, approved by shareholders on August 9, 2024[63]. Governance and Compliance - The company continues to operate under the revised International Financial Reporting Standards, which did not have a significant impact on the financial position or performance for the current and prior periods[9]. - The company emphasizes its commitment to risk management and audit oversight through its Audit and Risk Management Committee[66]. - The company’s financial reporting adheres to the guidelines set forth by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange Listing Rules[70]. - The company operates under various accounting standards, including Chinese Accounting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards[68].
中国国航(00753) - 2024 - 中期业绩