Financial Performance - Operating revenue and other income increased by 7% to 2.5billion[6]−Recordnetprofitaftertaxreached764 million, compared to 20millionin2022[8]−Corenetprofitaftertaxwas547 million, excluding the after-tax amount of 217millionfromtherecoveryofRussianaircraft[6]−Thecompanyachievedarecordnetprofitof764 million in 2023, significantly up from 20millioninthepreviousyear,surpassingthe2019recordof702 million[23] - The net profit after tax for 2023 was 764million,withareturnonequityof14.0861 million in 2023 from 29millionin2022[86]−Netprofitaftertaxincreasedto764 million in 2023, up from 20millionin2022[88]−Theoverallcostandexpensesdecreasedby29.71.6 billion in 2023, compared to 2.28billionin2022,primarilyduetoloweraircraftimpairmentandotheroperationalefficiencies[70]AssetsandLiabilities−TotalassetsasofDecember31,2023,amountedto24.2 billion, a 10% increase from 2022[8] - Total assets grew by 9.5% to 24.2billionasofDecember31,2023,from22.1 billion in 2022[90] - Total liabilities increased by 9.2% to 18.4billionin2023from16.9 billion in 2022[91] - The company raised 4.1billioninnewdebtfinancing,including2.5 billion in loans and 1.7billioninbonds[6]−Thecompanyincreaseditsdebtby1.4 billion in 2023, with total liabilities rising by 1.6billion[52]−Loansandborrowingsroseby9.215.1 billion on December 31, 2022, to 16.5billiononDecember31,2023,drivenbytheissuanceof1.7 billion in notes and increased borrowings[99] Fleet and Operations - The fleet utilization rate reached 99% as of December 31, 2023[14] - The company executed a record 348 transactions in 2023, including commitments to purchase 95 aircraft[15] - The order book includes 224 aircraft, with a diverse customer base covering 91 airlines across 45 countries and regions[15] - The company successfully purchased 65 aircraft in 2023, bringing the total fleet to 460 owned and managed aircraft[24] - The average age of the fleet was 4.6 years at the end of 2023, with 77% of the fleet consisting of the latest technology aircraft[25] - The average remaining lease term for the company's aircraft is 8.1 years, with 76% of leases expiring in 2030 or later[39] Revenue Sources - The total operating revenue reached 2.46billionin2023,withleaserentalincomeaccountingfor781.91 billion in 2023 from 1.78billionin2022,drivenbyimprovedaircraftutilizationandfavorableleasingterms[70]−Financingleaseinterestincomesurgedby69.40.69 billion in 2023 from 0.41billionin2022,witharentalyieldof6.60.317 billion in 2023, up from 0.099billionin2022,mainlyduetoinsuranceclaimsrelatedtoaircraftdetainedinRussia[78]DividendsandShareholderReturns−Theboardproposedafinaldividendof0.2721 per share, with total dividends for 2023 reaching $0.3852 per share, representing 35% of net profit after tax[6] Management and Governance - Significant management changes occurred, with new appointments for CEO and CFO effective January 1, 2024[20] - The company is committed to high standards of corporate governance, adhering to relevant laws and regulations in Hong Kong and Singapore[154] - The board of directors is responsible for strategic leadership and control, ensuring effective oversight of management and compliance with corporate governance practices[162] - The company emphasizes risk management and internal control as part of its corporate governance strategy[163] Corporate Strategy and Future Outlook - The company expects further growth in 2024, driven by the recovery of cross-border travel in the Asia-Pacific region[27] - The company plans to implement cost-cutting measures aimed at reducing operational expenses by 5% in the upcoming year[138] - The company is exploring partnerships with key industry players to drive further growth and innovation[138] Employee and Diversity Initiatives - Female employees represent 50% of the total workforce and 26% of the management team, maintaining a stable gender ratio[170] - The company aims to maintain a female employee ratio of at least 45% in the workforce[170] - The company has adopted a board diversity policy, reviewed in December 2022 and December 2023, to ensure a balanced skill set and diverse perspectives[168]