Revenue Growth - In the first half of 2024, the company's revenue increased by 15.0% compared to the same period in 2023, with overseas business revenue reaching RMB 1,511.1 million, a growth of 23.0%, accounting for 69.4% of total revenue[4]. - The company achieved a revenue of RMB 2,176.3 million in the first half of 2024, an increase of RMB 283.9 million or 15.0% compared to the same period in 2023[7]. - The Chinese market's revenue was RMB 665.2 million, showing a slight increase of 0.2% year-on-year, accounting for 30.6% of total revenue[4]. - Revenue from the Iraq market was RMB 1,241.1 million, up 25.4% from RMB 990.0 million year-on-year, representing 57.0% of total revenue[9]. - Revenue from other overseas markets in the first half of 2024 was approximately RMB 270.0 million, up about 13.1% from RMB 238.8 million in the same period last year[12]. Profitability - Operating profit for the first half of 2024 was RMB 306.2 million, up RMB 28.3 million or 10.2% year-on-year[7]. - Net profit reached RMB 111.6 million, representing a growth of approximately 7.9% from RMB 103.4 million in the same period last year[7]. - The company's revenue attributable to equity holders for the first half of 2024 was RMB 105.9 million, an increase of RMB 8.0 million or 8.2% compared to RMB 97.9 million in the same period of 2023[38]. - Basic earnings per share rose to RMB 0.0368, up from RMB 0.0333, reflecting a growth of 10.53%[79]. Orders and Backlog - The company secured new orders totaling RMB 4,871.1 million in the first half of 2024, with overseas project orders significantly increasing to RMB 3,230.5 million, a growth of 94.3%[4]. - As of June 30, 2024, the company's backlog reached a historical high of RMB 12,690 million, laying a solid foundation for future growth[4]. - In the first half of 2024, the company recorded new orders in the Iraq market amounting to approximately RMB 2,834.5 million, a significant increase of 113.4% compared to the same period in 2023[10]. Market Expansion - The company continues to expand its market presence in emerging regions such as the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and Africa, while maintaining its traditional advantages in the Chinese market[4]. - The company is actively engaging in technology and cooperation exchanges with clients and partners globally to seize market opportunities[4]. - The company is focused on enhancing its global talent pool and optimizing its operational management system to support international business development[6]. Digital Transformation and Innovation - The company launched an AI-driven open model platform for the oil and gas industry, named Oil and Gas GPT Cloud Platform, to enhance digital transformation and provide AI solutions[5]. - The company emphasizes the acceleration of its digital and intelligent transformation in response to the rapid development of AI technologies in the industry[5]. - The integration of AI technology in oil and gas operations led to a 25% reduction in data processing time and a 15-20% increase in decision-making accuracy[14]. Financial Position - As of June 30, 2024, total assets amounted to RMB 9,612,892 thousand, a decrease from RMB 9,806,874 thousand as of December 31, 2023, representing a decline of approximately 2%[77][78]. - The company's cash and bank deposits were approximately RMB 2,216.0 million as of June 30, 2024, an increase of RMB 147.7 million from December 31, 2023[39]. - The capital debt ratio as of June 30, 2024, was 53.9%, a decrease of 1.8 percentage points from 55.7% on December 31, 2023[39]. Operational Efficiency - The average turnover days for accounts receivable decreased by 5 days to 184 days compared to the same period last year[7]. - The company maintained over 2,100 days of loss-free working hours in its integrated oilfield management projects in Iraq, achieving high standards in health, safety, security, and environment (HSSE) performance[10]. - The company aims to enhance its competitive edge in comprehensive solution services, focusing on cost reduction and efficiency improvement in oil and gas development[27]. Research and Development - Research and development investment amounted to RMB 49.3 million, up 13.9% from RMB 43.3 million year-on-year, focusing on technologies such as fracturing visualization monitoring and evaluation, ultra-high temperature oil-based drilling fluid, and non-destructive testing[24]. - The company continues to focus on technological innovation in the China market, providing customized integrated solutions to maximize asset efficiency[13]. Shareholder and Equity Information - The company resumed annual dividends with a total of approximately RMB 39 million approved for cash payment in May 2023[6]. - The stock option plan has a total share limit of 266,006,925 shares, with 76,373,333 options available for grant as of June 30, 2024[59]. - The company has a total of 5,200,000 stock options that are currently exercisable[59]. Compliance and Governance - The company maintained compliance with the corporate governance code as per the Hong Kong Stock Exchange regulations throughout the reporting period[73]. - The audit committee, composed of three independent non-executive directors, reviewed the interim financial statements for the six months ending June 30, 2024[74].
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