Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was RMB 91,842,797 thousand, a decrease of 56.4% compared to RMB 210,791,920 thousand for the same period in 2022[2]. - Profit attributable to equity holders of the company was RMB 16,560,637 thousand, down 74.5% from RMB 64,820,236 thousand in the previous year[2]. - Basic earnings per share decreased to RMB 1.03 from RMB 4.05, representing a decline of 74.7%[2]. - Gross profit for the period was RMB 19,781,035 thousand, down 79.8% from RMB 98,040,285 thousand in the same period last year[4]. - Total comprehensive income for the period was RMB 24,177,186 thousand, a decrease of 70.0% compared to RMB 80,616,225 thousand in 2022[5]. - The profit before tax for the period was RMB 22,932,751 thousand, with a net profit of RMB 19,675,781 thousand after tax expenses of RMB 3,256,970 thousand[16]. - The company reported a net profit attributable to equity holders of RMB 16,560,637,000 for the first half of 2023, down from RMB 64,820,236,000 in the same period of 2022[30]. - Operating profit for the period was RMB 18.13 billion, down from RMB 91.96 billion in the previous year, representing a decrease of about 80.3%[40]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders was RMB 16.56 billion, a significant drop of RMB 48.26 billion from RMB 64.82 billion in the same period last year, marking a decline of approximately 74.4%[40]. Dividends - The board recommended an interim dividend of RMB 0.51 per ordinary share, including tax[2]. - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of RMB 0.51 per share, totaling approximately RMB 8.247 billion, which is 50% of the net profit attributable to shareholders for the first half of 2023[29]. - The company plans to distribute an interim dividend of RMB 0.51 per ordinary share (before tax) on August 29, 2023[39]. - The board proposed an interim dividend of RMB 0.51 per share, subject to shareholder approval[94]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of June 30, 2023, amounted to RMB 482,926,939 thousand, down from RMB 511,930,077 thousand as of December 31, 2022[6]. - Current assets decreased to RMB 220,595,102 thousand from RMB 261,143,003 thousand, reflecting a decline of 15.5%[6]. - The total liabilities decreased to RMB 234,500,953 from RMB 258,136,983 year-over-year[7]. - The total assets minus current liabilities stood at RMB 346,772,347, slightly down from RMB 352,466,070 in the previous year[7]. - The total reserves decreased to RMB 182,509,459 from RMB 184,495,805 year-over-year[7]. - Current liabilities totaled RMB 136,154,592, down from RMB 159,464,007 in the previous year[7]. - Non-current liabilities totaled RMB 98,346,361, a slight decrease from RMB 98,672,976 year-over-year[7]. - The company reported a net current asset value of RMB 84,440,510, down from RMB 101,678,996 as of December 31, 2022[7]. - The company’s total equity and liabilities amounted to RMB 482,926,939, down from RMB 511,930,077 year-over-year[7]. - The company’s non-controlling interests decreased to RMB 49,746,273 from RMB 53,202,427 year-over-year[7]. - The total outstanding borrowings as of June 30, 2023, were RMB 42,879,890 thousand, resulting in net cash of RMB 155,346,377 thousand, a decrease of RMB 37,459,869 thousand from the end of the previous year[63]. - The net current assets as of June 30, 2023, were RMB 84,440,510 thousand, a decrease of 16.95% from the end of the previous year[63]. - The ratio of net cash (debt) to equity as of June 30, 2023, was 43.65%, a decrease of 12.26 percentage points from the end of the previous year[63]. Financial Income and Expenses - Financial income for the period was RMB 4,178,631 thousand, an increase of 85.0% compared to RMB 2,255,555 thousand in the previous year[4]. - The company reported a net financial income of RMB 2,351,978 thousand, significantly up from RMB 422,455 thousand in the same period last year[4]. - The company’s total financial expenses for the first half of 2023 were RMB 1,826,653, slightly down from RMB 1,833,100 in the same period of 2022[26]. - The company reported a foreign exchange gain of RMB 1,914,851 for the first half of 2023, compared to RMB 128,954 in the previous year[25]. - The net amount of other income and expenses was RMB 2,253,663 thousand, an increase of RMB 1,365,809 thousand or 153.83% year-on-year[52]. - The company’s income tax expense for the first half of 2023 was RMB 3,256,970 thousand, a significant decrease of RMB 13,511,630 thousand or 80.58% compared to the previous year[57]. Operational Highlights - The company completed acquisitions in the second half of 2022, including an 81% stake in Shanghai Tianhongli Asset Management for RMB 2.283 billion and full ownership of Shanghai Haizhenlan Industrial for RMB 1.191 billion[8]. - The company achieved a supply chain revenue of RMB 14.5 billion, accounting for 16.4% of the container shipping business revenue, an increase of 8.2 percentage points year-on-year[42]. - The company has successfully delivered two new 24,000 TEU vessels and expanded its fleet to approximately 2.91 million TEU, enhancing its global service network[42]. - The company is focusing on low-carbon transformation, with 12 new dual-fuel methanol vessels under construction and plans to deliver the world's first 700 TEU fully electric container ship within the year[43]. - The company is actively participating in the construction of automated terminals and promoting green low-carbon port initiatives, including the implementation of shore power and "oil-to-electric" upgrades for terminal equipment[43]. - The company anticipates opportunities from the steady recovery of the Chinese economy and the rebound of freight rates on major routes in Europe and the United States, while remaining vigilant about global economic changes and inflation pressures[43]. Customer and Market Insights - Revenue from the container shipping business is derived from major global trade routes, including trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe routes[19]. - The company operates in various regions, with revenue from terminal operations reported based on the geographical location of the business[20]. - The Americas region generated RMB 20,731,694 in revenue, while Europe and Asia-Pacific contributed RMB 19,761,546 and RMB 23,602,837, respectively[21]. - The average China Containerized Freight Index (CCFI) for the first half of 2023 was 1,009 points, down 69.3% year-on-year, indicating weakened transportation demand[41]. - The revenue from the Trans-Pacific route plummeted by 68.58% to RMB 20,307,433 thousand compared to the same period last year[78]. - The total revenue from the Asia-Europe route, including the Mediterranean, fell by 66.18% to RMB 18,469,693 thousand[78]. - The revenue from the domestic China route decreased by 7.98% to RMB 5,719,036 thousand compared to the previous year[78]. Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company has established an audit committee to oversee financial reporting and internal controls[89]. - The company remains committed to high standards of corporate governance and has adopted relevant codes and practices[90]. - The company emphasizes the importance of corporate governance as per the listing rules[97]. - The company is committed to digital transformation and seamless cooperation among global trade participants through the Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN)[98]. Technological Advancements - The company has launched a paperless release solution based on blockchain technology, reducing the release time of cargo documents from several days to a few hours, currently serving over 10,000 customers[98]. - The company has deployed its blockchain-based solutions in regions including China, Southeast Asia, Europe, and recently Latin America[98]. Investments and Commitments - The group’s investment in joint ventures and associates as of June 30, 2023, was RMB 65,226,505 thousand, an increase of 12.33% compared to the end of the previous year[72]. - The group completed the purchase of a 5.81% stake in COFCO Fortune Land Development Co., Ltd. for RMB 5.5 billion and a 24.99% stake in Hamburg Container Terminal for €0.4641 billion during the reporting period[72]. - As of June 30, 2023, the group had capital commitments for building container ships amounting to RMB 41,926,709 thousand[69]. - The group had unused bank loan credit facilities of RMB 38,208,882 thousand as of June 30, 2023[70].
中远海控(01919) - 2023 - 中期业绩