华润电力(00836) - 2023 - 中期业绩

Financial Performance - The company reported a net profit attributable to shareholders of HKD 6.74 billion for the first half of 2023, an increase of HKD 2.37 billion or 54.2% compared to HKD 4.37 billion in the same period of 2022[1][2]. - For the six months ending June 30, 2023, the company reported revenue of HKD 51,483,669, an increase from HKD 50,409,175 in the same period of 2022, representing a growth of 2.13%[11]. - The operating profit for the same period was HKD 10,495,310, compared to HKD 7,410,556 in the previous year, indicating a significant increase of 41.5%[11]. - The net profit for the first half of 2023 was HKD 7,078,590, up from HKD 4,374,460 in the first half of 2022, reflecting a growth of 61.7%[12]. - The profit before tax for the first half of 2023 was HKD 8.69 billion, compared to HKD 5.24 billion in the first half of 2022, reflecting a significant improvement in operational performance[21]. - The company's profit attributable to owners for the first half of 2023 was approximately HKD 6.74 billion, an increase of 54.2% compared to HKD 4.37 billion in the same period of 2022[34]. Revenue and Sales - Power sales revenue reached HKD 47.17 billion, up from HKD 45.93 billion in the same period last year, driven by a 7.0% increase in sales volume from subsidiary power plants[19]. - The company achieved a total electricity sales volume of 92,501,982 MWh in the first half of 2023, a 7.0% increase from 86,413,534 MWh in the same period of 2022[4]. - The core profit contribution from renewable energy business was HKD 5.95 billion, up from HKD 5.28 billion in the first half of 2022, while the core profit from thermal power business improved to HKD 726 million from a loss of HKD 1.44 billion[1][2]. Costs and Expenses - Total operating costs decreased to HKD 42.98 billion, down HKD 2.28 billion or 5.0% from HKD 45.26 billion in the first half of 2022[23]. - Fuel costs decreased by 9.7% to HKD 27.80 billion, primarily due to a 7.9% drop in the average coal price[23]. - Employee benefits expenses increased by 26.7% to HKD 3.16 billion, influenced by new project launches and currency exchange rate effects[24]. - Financial expenses rose to HKD 2.10 billion, an increase of 8.2% from HKD 1.94 billion in the first half of 2022, mainly due to increased borrowing[28]. Capital Expenditure and Investments - Cash capital expenditure for the first half of 2023 was approximately HKD 18.76 billion, with HKD 12.60 billion allocated to wind and solar projects[6]. - Cash capital expenditure for 2023 is projected to be approximately HKD 45 billion, with around HKD 30.6 billion allocated for wind and solar power station construction[10]. - The company aims to add 7,000 MW of new wind and solar projects to the grid in 2023, with many projects expected to be connected in the second half of the year[9]. Debt and Liabilities - The net debt to equity ratio increased to 171.0% from 158.7% year-on-year[2]. - As of June 30, 2023, total liabilities increased to HKD 209,250,186 thousand from HKD 182,834,098 thousand as of December 31, 2022, representing a growth of approximately 14.4%[15]. - The company’s non-current liabilities, including borrowings, rose to HKD 121,317,672 thousand as of June 30, 2023, from HKD 99,951,023 thousand as of December 31, 2022, reflecting an increase of about 21.4%[15]. - The company’s current liabilities increased to HKD 87,932,514 thousand as of June 30, 2023, from HKD 82,670,777 thousand as of December 31, 2022, representing a growth of approximately 6.4%[15]. Cash Flow - The net cash inflow from operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was HKD 8,425,849 thousand, compared to HKD 8,193,823 thousand for the same period in 2022, reflecting an increase of about 2.8%[16]. - Cash outflow from investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was HKD 18,605,838 thousand, up from HKD 12,891,182 thousand in the prior year, indicating a rise of approximately 44.5%[16]. - Financing activities generated a net cash inflow of HKD 19,386,312 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to HKD 6,598,203 thousand in the same period of 2022, marking an increase of about 194.5%[17]. - The company reported a net increase in cash and cash equivalents of HKD 9,206,323 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to HKD 1,900,844 thousand in the previous year, which is an increase of approximately 384.5%[17]. Renewable Energy and Sustainability - The company aims to add 40 million kW of renewable energy capacity during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), targeting over 50% of total capacity by the end of 2025[8]. - The company is focusing on low-carbon technologies such as carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) to reduce carbon emissions and promote zero-carbon park pilot construction[9]. - The company has included carbon reduction and renewable energy development in the performance contracts of its executive team, with key performance indicators related to renewable energy capacity and carbon emission intensity[9]. - The company is actively exploring integrated energy services, targeting energy-saving and carbon reduction applications for enterprises and parks[9]. Shareholder Returns - The company declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.328 per share for the first half of 2023, up from HKD 0.21 per share in the same period of 2022[35]. - The basic earnings per share for the first half of 2023 was HKD 1.40, compared to HKD 0.91 in the same period of 2022[35]. Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company has complied with the corporate governance code, except for a temporary vacancy in the company secretary position from February 8, 2023, to April 23, 2023[46]. - The interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2023, were reviewed by the audit and risk committee and audited by Deloitte[48]. - The financial information for the six months ended June 30, 2023, is prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Accounting Standard 34 and will be published as soon as practicable[48]. - The company has submitted its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022, to the Companies Registry as required by the Companies Ordinance[49]. - The auditor's report on the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022, was unqualified and did not raise any issues[49]. - The board of directors includes three executive directors, two non-executive directors, and four independent non-executive directors as of the announcement date[49].