数码通电讯(00315) - 2024 - 年度业绩

Financial Performance - Shareholders' profit attributable to the company reached $470,000,000, an increase of 75% compared to last year[2] - The group reported a net profit attributable to shareholders of HKD 470,000,000, compared to HKD 269,000,000 last year, after accounting for expected credit losses of HKD 201,000,000[10] - Net profit attributable to shareholders for the year was $470,126, up from $268,846 in 2023, representing an increase of approximately 74.6%[22] - Basic and diluted earnings per share for the year were both 42.6 cents, compared to 24.3 cents in 2023, marking an increase of 75%[21] - The company's profit before tax for 2024 was $663,176,000, an increase from $453,383,000 in 2023, representing a growth of approximately 46.2%[35] - Total tax expense for 2024 was $193,050,000, compared to $184,537,000 in 2023, indicating an increase of 4.1%[35] Revenue and Sales - Service revenue grew by 2% after excluding income from virtual network operators, SMS, and prepaid services[2] - The group's total revenue for the year was HKD 6,221,000,000, an 8% decrease from HKD 6,763,000,000 last year, primarily due to a decline in mobile phone and accessory sales[10] - Total revenue for 2024 was HKD 6,221,251, a decrease of 8.0% from HKD 6,762,884 in 2023[30] - Revenue from mobile communication services was HKD 4,508,713, while mobile phone and accessories sales generated HKD 1,712,538 in 2024[30] - Mobile phone and accessories sales decreased significantly to $1,712,538 from $2,216,710 in 2023, reflecting a decline of about 22.7%[21] Customer and Market Growth - Customer base increased to 2,710,000, with a 5G service penetration rate approaching 40%[2] - Roaming revenue increased by 44%, with consumer market overseas roaming income recovering to 141% of pre-pandemic levels as of June 2024[2] - The 5G home broadband service has become a core growth driver, with revenue and EBITDA increasing by 33% and 70%, respectively[4] - The company is focusing on enhancing customer experience in roaming services, with roaming service penetration reaching double the pre-pandemic level[4] Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The company plans to pay a final dividend of 17.5 cents per share, totaling 32.0 cents for the fiscal year, consistent with the previous year[2] - The board proposed a final dividend of HKD 0.175 per share, totaling HKD 0.32 per share for the year[7] - The company proposed a final dividend of 17.5 cents per share for 2024, maintaining the same level as in 2023, with total dividends for the year amounting to 32.0 cents per share[46] Operational Efficiency and Costs - The cost of providing services increased by 5% to HKD 410,000,000, consistent with revenue growth in roaming and enterprise application services[10] - Total employee costs for the year were $713,000,000, a decrease from $731,000,000 in 2023, reflecting a decline of about 2.5%[19] - Network costs increased to HKD 568,023 in 2024 from HKD 533,434 in 2023, representing a rise of 6.5%[33] Investments and Infrastructure - The company is actively investing in network infrastructure to extend coverage to major parks and improve emergency response capabilities[5] - The group plans to continue investing in 5G home broadband services and enterprise application solutions to enhance performance[7] Financial Position and Assets - The group maintained a strong financial position with total equity of HKD 5,186,000,000 as of June 30, 2024[12] - Cash and bank balances amounted to HKD 1,577,000,000 as of June 30, 2024, up from HKD 1,155,000,000 the previous year[13] - Total non-current assets as of June 30, 2024, amounted to $8,152,969, a decrease from $8,496,421 in 2023, reflecting a decline of about 4.05%[23] - Total current assets increased to $3,025,306 from $2,402,522 in 2023, representing an increase of approximately 26%[23] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The audit committee reviewed the financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024, and found the accounting policies appropriate and consistent with industry standards[51] - The company maintained effective risk management and internal control systems during the fiscal year[51] - The company adhered to the corporate governance code principles, with some exceptions regarding attendance at the annual general meeting[52] - The company is committed to high standards of corporate governance and will continue to monitor and review its practices[52] Share Repurchase - The company repurchased a total of 4,205,500 shares during the year ended June 30, 2024, at a total cost of $16,676,000[48] - The highest repurchase price per share was $4.10 in September 2023, while the lowest was $3.76 in April 2024[49] - The board believes that the share repurchase will enhance the company's earnings per share[50]