Financial Performance - For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, the company's operating revenue was approximately RMB 34.22 billion, an increase of 1.36% compared to RMB 33.76 billion in 2023[4]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders for 2024 was approximately RMB 2.42 billion, a decrease of 12.52% from RMB 2.76 billion in 2023[4]. - Basic earnings per share for 2024 were RMB 1.16, down 12.78% from RMB 1.33 in 2023[4]. - The company's net cash flow from operating activities for 2024 was RMB 5.98 billion, a decrease of 4.14% compared to RMB 6.24 billion in 2023[8]. - The weighted average return on equity for 2024 was 8.16%, down from 9.82% in 2023, representing a decrease of 1.66 percentage points[8]. - The company achieved a total operating revenue of RMB 34.22 billion, an increase of RMB 460 million year-on-year, with a decrease in cement and clinker sales by 1.64 million tons (2.6%) and an increase in concrete sales by 4.54 million cubic meters (17%)[30]. - The company reported a gross profit margin of 24.69%, a decrease of 2.02 percentage points compared to the previous year[30]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 12.52% year-on-year, amounting to RMB 2.42 billion[37]. - The company achieved a net profit of CNY 1,928,498,891 for the fiscal year 2024, with a consolidated net profit attributable to shareholders of CNY 2,416,280,487[70]. - The company reported a decrease in clinker sales to RMB 760,340,715 in 2024, down 19.7% from RMB 947,002,919 in 2023[115]. Shareholder Information - The number of registered shareholders decreased from 52,723 as of December 31, 2024, to 51,386 as of February 28, 2025[9]. - Holcim Limited remains the controlling shareholder and actual controller of the company as of December 31, 2024[13]. - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of CNY 0.46 per share based on a total share capital of 2,078,995,649 shares[70]. Operational Highlights - Overseas production capacity exceeded 22.5 million tons per year, reflecting an 8% year-on-year growth[23]. - The aggregate sales volume of aggregates reached 143.23 million tons, up 9% year-on-year[26]. - The company signed contracts for cement projects in Nigeria and aggregate projects in Brazil, accelerating international expansion[26]. - The company launched the first ultra-high-performance concrete product with a compressive strength exceeding 600 MPa in China[27]. - The company utilized 4.41 million tons of alternative fuels, an increase of 50,000 tons year-on-year[27]. - The company’s organizational structure was optimized into three segments: business operations, business management, and business support[27]. Cost and Expense Management - Operating costs increased by RMB 1.03 billion year-on-year, primarily due to the rise in concrete and aggregate sales, which contributed to a cost increase of RMB 971 million[31]. - The company maintained a cash-centric business model, achieving a 31.44% increase in accounts receivable to RMB 2.97 billion due to the expansion of concrete business[38]. - The company reported a decrease in sales expenses by 1.26% to RMB 1.50 billion, while management expenses increased by 3.34% to RMB 1.88 billion[35]. - The company implemented a comprehensive procurement strategy, achieving a six-month consecutive decline in raw material costs per ton of cement[29]. Cash Flow and Investments - The net cash flow from operating activities for the current period is RMB 5,977,317,233, a decrease of 4.14% compared to the same period last year[40]. - The net cash outflow from investing activities decreased by 43.10% to RMB -3,672,026,564, primarily due to reduced acquisition expenditures[40]. - The net cash outflow from financing activities increased by 54.69% to RMB -1,472,260,983, mainly due to the repayment of maturing corporate bonds[41]. Debt and Liabilities - Interest-bearing liabilities increased by 6.87% to RMB 18,122,243,730, attributed to the increase in long-term borrowings related to projects[43]. - The debt-to-asset ratio improved, decreasing by 1.74 percentage points to 49.80%[43]. - Total liabilities decreased to CNY 34,614,884,740 from CNY 35,432,552,822 year-over-year[74]. Future Outlook - The outlook for 2025 indicates a narrowing decline in domestic construction material demand, supported by government policies aimed at stabilizing the real estate market[50]. - The global economic growth is projected to stabilize at 3.2% in 2025, with certain regions expected to achieve over 5% growth[52]. - For 2025, the company projects total revenue to reach 37.1 billion yuan, with planned sales of approximately 5.7 million tons of cement and clinker[56]. - The company plans capital expenditures of about 13.3 billion yuan in 2025, focusing on aggregate, overseas cement capacity, and alternative fuel construction[57]. Risk Management - The company faces risks from declining domestic cement demand and severe overcapacity, which may lead to performance declines[63]. - Increased production costs due to various factors, including energy market uncertainties and compliance with carbon reduction targets, pose a risk to the company[64]. - The company is actively implementing various risk hedging strategies to mitigate regional economic and foreign exchange risks[68]. Environmental and Social Responsibility - The company achieved a carbon emission intensity of 583.26 kg, a reduction of 2.61 kg year-on-year[24]. - The company is committed to green and low-carbon development, increasing investments in safety and environmental protection measures[67]. - The company received multiple awards, including the "National May Day Labor Award" and recognition as a "Low Carbon Standardization Work Station" in the cement industry[29].
华新水泥(06655) - 2024 - 年度业绩