Financial Performance - Revenue for 2019 reached HKD 7,103,644,000, a 34.6% increase from HKD 5,279,204,000 in 2018[11] - Gross profit for 2019 was HKD 3,477,805,000, up 17.6% from HKD 2,957,209,000 in 2018[11] - Profit attributable to owners for the year was HKD 1,905,957,000, reflecting a 16.4% increase from HKD 1,637,991,000 in 2018[11] - The company reported a total comprehensive income of HKD 1,925,938 thousand for 2019, compared to HKD 1,643,870 thousand in 2018, reflecting a growth of 17.1%[188] - The operating profit for 2019 was HKD 2,337,526 thousand, compared to HKD 2,733,167 thousand in 2018, indicating a decrease of 14.5%[187] - Basic earnings per share for 2019 was HKD 7.26, up from HKD 6.23 in 2018, representing a growth of 16.6%[187] - The company reported a net profit of approximately HKD 1,905,957,000 for the year ended December 31, 2019, representing a 16.4% increase from HKD 1,637,991,000 in 2018[46] - The company's EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) for the reporting period was approximately HKD 5,477,288,000, an increase of 34.8% from HKD 4,063,743,000 in the previous year, primarily due to increased sales in oil and gas commodities[63] Production and Reserves - Average daily production in Pakistan was 66,560 barrels of oil equivalent, a slight increase of 0.2% from 66,453 barrels in 2018[12] - In 2019, the average daily production reached approximately 146,329 barrels of oil equivalent, with an average equity daily production of about 94,342 barrels of oil equivalent, representing a 42% increase from the previous year's average equity daily production of approximately 66,453 barrels of oil equivalent[19] - The group achieved 10 commercial discoveries in 2019, with 8 in Pakistan and 2 in Egypt, and the 2P reserves reached 931.3 million barrels of oil equivalent, with a reserve-to-production ratio of approximately 27.1[19] - Net proven reserves in Pakistan decreased by 12.3% to 83.6 million barrels of oil equivalent from 95.3 million barrels in 2018[12] - The acquisition of KEC assets provided access to a significant oil field in Iraq, with 2P reserves of 751.8 million barrels of oil equivalent, and the group holds a 60% interest in the B9 block[19] Acquisitions and Growth - The acquisition of Kuwait Energy Public Limited Company was completed in March 2019, enhancing the company's growth potential[18] - The company achieved commercial production at the Siba gas field and operational success at the Faihaa oil field post-acquisition[18] - The company plans to enhance reserves and production through internal growth and value-driven acquisitions, focusing on Iraq, Pakistan, and Egypt[27] - The acquisition of KEC in March 2019 added significant high-quality assets, with proven and probable reserves of 800 million barrels of oil equivalent, 96.7% of which are located in Iraq[74] Financial Position and Capital Expenditure - Total assets increased by 59.4% to HKD 25,743,105,000 from HKD 16,147,438,000 in 2018[11] - Capital expenditure is projected to reach between 290 million to 330 million USD, primarily for exploration, development, and engineering projects[22] - Cash used in investing activities increased by 97.4% to approximately HKD 6,979,316,000, including a net payment of approximately HKD 4,080,085,000 for the acquisition of KEC and capital expenditures of approximately HKD 2,657,186,000, which is a 40.5% increase from the previous year[68] - The company reported cash and cash equivalents of approximately HKD 3,358,627,000 as of December 31, 2019, compared to HKD 2,516,532,000 as of December 31, 2018, indicating a strong financial position[77] Dividend Policy - The group plans to maintain a flexible dividend policy, having paid a special dividend of 0.04 HKD per share to shareholders in January 2020[22] - A special dividend of approximately HKD 1,051,115,000 was declared, equating to HKD 0.04 per ordinary share, distributed on January 3, 2020[70] - The board of directors does not recommend the payment of a final dividend for the year 2019[160] - The company has a dividend policy that considers various factors, including financial performance, shareholder interests, and future expansion plans[160] Corporate Governance - The company has maintained compliance with corporate governance standards as per the listing rules, ensuring transparency and accountability to shareholders[93] - The board of directors held 14 meetings during the year, ensuring regular oversight and strategic decision-making[101] - The audit committee, composed entirely of independent non-executive directors, held two meetings during the year ended December 31, 2019, with a 100% attendance rate[110] - The company confirmed no significant uncertainties that could affect its ability to continue as a going concern[107] - The company has established a nomination committee since March 30, 2012, responsible for the nomination of directors and reviewing the board's composition and diversity policy[113] Risks and Challenges - The company faces risks related to international oil price fluctuations and uncertainties in oil and gas markets in Pakistan, Egypt, and Iraq[126] - The company’s exploration and development activities are capital-intensive, with inherent risks of not discovering commercial oil and gas reserves[127] - Environmental compliance costs may increase if there are changes in environmental laws and regulations in the countries where the company operates[128] - The company’s operations may be adversely affected by natural disasters or pandemics, impacting procurement and sales[132] Employee and Stakeholder Relations - The group employed a total of 1,903 full-time employees across various regions including Hong Kong, China, Pakistan, Dubai, and other Middle Eastern and North African locations as of December 31, 2019[83] - The company has a strong focus on maintaining good relationships with stakeholders, including shareholders, employees, and local communities[135] Audit and Financial Reporting - The audit procedures included evaluating the appropriateness of the valuation methods and related assumptions used in determining the fair value allocation [177] - The company must ensure that the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement due to fraud or error, maintaining internal controls as necessary [182] - The company engaged independent valuation experts to assist in the fair value assessment of the KEC acquisition [177]
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