ENN ENERGY(02688)2025-03-26 08:31Financial Performance - Total revenue decreased by 3.5% to RMB 109,853 million in 2024, down from RMB 113,858 million in 2023[6] - Profit attributable to the company's owners fell by 12.2% to RMB 5,987 million in 2024, compared to RMB 6,816 million in 2023[6] - Gross profit for 2024 was RMB 13,405 million, down 6.5% from RMB 14,338 million in 2023[32] - Net profit for 2024 was RMB 6,876 million, a decline of 11.1% from RMB 7,732 million in 2023[32] - Basic earnings per share for 2024 was RMB 5.35, compared to RMB 6.05 in 2023, reflecting a decrease of 11.5%[32] - The company reported a total comprehensive income of RMB 7,057 million for 2024, down from RMB 7,843 million in 2023, a decrease of 10%[32] - The company's tax expense for 2024 was RMB 2,125 million, a decrease from RMB 2,286 million in 2023, indicating a reduction of 7.03%[41] Operational Highlights - Natural gas retail sales volume increased by 4.2% to 26,200 million cubic meters in 2024, compared to 25,144 million cubic meters in 2023[3] - Core profit from domestic infrastructure business rose by 10.2% to RMB 6,712 million in 2024, up from RMB 6,091 million in 2023[6] - The number of new industrial users increased by 48.5% to 27,775 locations in 2024, compared to 18,706 locations in 2023[6] - The cumulative number of residential users reached 31,379 thousand in 2024, reflecting a 5.4% increase from 29,775 thousand in 2023[6] - The pipeline gas vaporization rate improved to 65.8% in 2024, up from 65.2% in 2023[6] - The total sales volume of energy projects increased by 60 to 356 projects in 2024, compared to 296 projects in 2023[6] Financial Position - The company achieved a net debt ratio of 23.2% in 2024, a decrease of 2.1 percentage points from 25.3% in 2023[6] - As of December 31, 2024, the company’s cash and cash equivalents amounted to RMB 76.93 billion, a decrease of RMB 1.996 billion from the previous year[17] - The company's current liabilities net value recorded approximately RMB 10.318 billion as of December 31, 2024, supported by stable operating cash flow and quality liquid assets[21] - Current liabilities decreased to RMB 32,502 million in 2024 from RMB 34,923 million in 2023, a reduction of 6.9%[33] - The company’s reserves increased to RMB 44,984 million in 2024 from RMB 42,543 million in 2023, reflecting a growth of 5.7%[34] Strategic Initiatives - The company plans to continue expanding its customer base and enhancing operational efficiency through smart innovation and customer-focused strategies[5] - The company plans to add 1.7 GW of new operational capacity, with 0.5 GW from park customers and 1.2 GW from factory and building customers in 2024[11] - The company aims to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs through the application of intelligent technologies and data analytics[31] - The company plans to leverage its customer base of 31.38 million households and 270,000 business clients to drive sustainable development and business performance growth in 2025[30] Sustainability and Governance - The company achieved natural gas sales of 33.651 billion cubic meters in 2024, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 45.2 million tons[27] - The company maintained an MSCI ESG rating of AA for three consecutive years and was recognized as one of the "Best 5%" companies in the S&P Global Sustainable Development Yearbook 2024[27] - The company has established a comprehensive safety management system, successfully eliminating three types of safety hazards in 2024[24] - The company has formed joint R&D centers with top universities to address industry challenges and achieved significant breakthroughs in pipeline robotics technology[26] - The company has complied with all provisions of the Corporate Governance Code as of December 31, 2024[62] Dividend and Shareholder Information - The total dividend declared and paid for 2024 was RMB 3,015 million, slightly higher than RMB 2,977 million in 2023, marking an increase of 1.28%[43][45] - The proposed final dividend for 2024 is HKD 2.35 per share, up from HKD 2.31 in 2023, equating to approximately RMB 2.19 per share, with a total annual dividend of HKD 3.00, representing a payout ratio of 45% of core profit[54] - The company plans to propose a final dividend of RMB 2.19 per share for the year ending December 31, 2024, totaling approximately RMB 2,658 million, pending shareholder approval[46] - The company's distributable reserves as of December 31, 2024, amount to RMB 8.376 billion, allowing for dividend distribution while retaining sufficient reserves for future development[54] Debt and Risk Management - The company has hedged USD 820 million of its debt, achieving a hedging ratio of 78.9% for long-term USD debt as of December 31, 2024[20] - In 2024, the company hedged an amount of USD 751 million, achieving a hedging ratio of 46.9% to mitigate trade risk exposure[23]