CHINA RAILWAY(00390)2024-04-18 08:37Financial Performance - Total revenue for 2023 reached RMB 1,263,412 million, an increase of 9.4% compared to RMB 1,154,349 million in 2022[6]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders was RMB 33,483 million, representing a 7.1% increase from RMB 31,273 million in 2022[6]. - Basic earnings per share increased to RMB 1.294, an 8.0% rise from RMB 1.198 in the previous year[6]. - The company achieved a gross profit margin improvement, with pre-tax profit rising to RMB 122,686 million, a 12.7% increase from RMB 108,890 million in 2022[6]. - The company's gross profit for 2023 was 122,686 million CNY, up from 108,890 million CNY in the previous year, indicating a growth of about 12.5%[197]. - The annual profit for the year ended December 31, 2023, was RMB 37,637 million, an increase of 7.6% from RMB 34,967 million in 2022[198]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets grew to RMB 1,829,290 million, a 13.4% increase from RMB 1,613,135 million in 2022[7]. - Total liabilities increased to RMB 1,369,536 million, reflecting a 15.1% rise from RMB 1,190,266 million in 2022[7]. - The company's total liabilities increased to RMB 1,369,536 million in 2023, up from RMB 1,190,266 million in 2022, indicating a growth of 15.1%[200]. - The company's cash and cash equivalents decreased to RMB 196,150 million in 2023 from RMB 204,987 million in 2022, a decline of 4.1%[199]. Shareholder Information - As of the end of the reporting period, the total number of ordinary shareholders was 504,093, an increase from 491,216 at the end of the previous month[12]. - The largest shareholder, China Railway Group, holds 11,623,119,890 shares, accounting for 46.96% of the total shares[13]. - The company reported that as of December 31, 2023, the major shareholder, China Railway Group, holds 11,458,725,890 A shares, accounting for 55.77% of all issued A shares and 46.29% of total issued shares[123]. Business Strategy and Development - The company emphasized a focus on quality development and value creation, achieving key economic indicators such as operating income and net profit meeting expected targets[8]. - The company plans to continue its commitment to technological innovation and industry control to support sustainable development[8]. - The company aims to achieve high-quality development to support national economic stability and growth in 2024, which is a key year for the "14th Five-Year Plan" objectives[9]. - The company plans to enhance its core competitiveness and strengthen its strategic layout in emerging industries and future industries[9]. - The company is transitioning from debt-driven growth to innovation-driven development, aiming to become a world-class comprehensive construction industry group[55]. Market Presence and Contracts - The company is actively involved in major regional strategies, including the Belt and Road Initiative, enhancing its market presence[8]. - The company is a key player in the "Belt and Road" initiative, involved in major projects like the Indonesia Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway[37]. - In 2023, the company achieved new contract signings of CNY 3.1 trillion, a year-on-year increase of 2.2%[31]. - The engineering construction segment, the core business, secured new contracts worth CNY 2,250.97 billion, an increase of 11.4% year-on-year[37]. Innovation and Technology - The company plans to enhance its comprehensive service capabilities and standardization levels in response to the ongoing demand for green and low-carbon energy solutions[24]. - The company has established three national laboratories and 10 post-doctoral workstations, emphasizing its commitment to technological innovation and research[48]. - The company focused on R&D in areas such as plateau railway construction technology, high-speed railway construction technology, and green low-carbon technology, with significant projects including the Chengdu-Chongqing high-speed railway and the Brazil East-West railway[49]. Corporate Governance - The company has implemented a board diversity policy, considering factors such as gender, age, and professional experience to enhance decision-making efficiency[148]. - The board of directors consists of 7 members, with 3 executive directors and 4 non-executive directors, ensuring compliance with diversity policies[148]. - The company has received recognition for its governance practices, including being selected as a top 50 listed company in governance[147]. - The board has established five specialized committees to enhance governance effectiveness, including a strategy committee and an audit and risk management committee[147]. Sustainability and Social Responsibility - The management team emphasized the importance of sustainability initiatives, aiming for a 30% reduction in carbon emissions by 2025[96]. - The company made donations totaling RMB 96.09 million during the fiscal year, up from RMB 89.48 million in 2022[113]. - The company received multiple awards, including the "Best ESG Practice Award" and recognition as one of the "Top 50 ESG Companies in China" for its commitment to sustainable practices[186]. Risk Management - The group faces various business risks, including real estate investment risk, cash flow risk, international operation risk, and infrastructure investment risk[92]. - The company has established a risk management and internal control system to assess, monitor, and mitigate various risks[92].