Financial Performance - The company achieved a revenue of approximately HKD 9.5 billion, representing a year-on-year growth of about 148.3%[16] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was approximately HKD 570 million, with a year-on-year increase of about 3.8%[16] - The return on equity was approximately 7.4%, indicating a stable financial condition and ample liquidity[16] - The company achieved a revenue of HKD 9,497.8 million in 2024, representing a 148.3% increase compared to HKD 3,825.6 million in 2023[24] - The EBITDA for 2024 was HKD 1,472.1 million, a 9.6% increase from HKD 1,342.9 million in 2023[24] - The net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders was HKD 572.6 million, up 3.8% from HKD 551.8 million in 2023[26] - The oil and gas trading business generated revenue of HKD 5,930 million in 2024, marking a significant growth and becoming a key driver for the group[20] - The aluminum segment recorded revenue of HKD 1,363.7 million, a 10% increase from the previous year, despite a 6% decline in sales volume[32] - The coal segment's revenue decreased by 29% to HKD 787.1 million, with an average selling price drop of approximately 19% year-on-year[35] - The commodity trading segment reported revenue of HKD 5,930.6 million, a significant increase from HKD 0.5 million in the previous year[36] Investments and Business Strategy - The company holds a 22.5% participating interest in the Portland Aluminium Smelter joint venture, one of the largest aluminium smelting operations globally[6] - The company has a 14% participating interest in the Coppabella and Moorvale coal mines joint venture, a major producer of low volatile pulverized coal[9] - The company plans to expand its oil and gas trading business over the next 2-3 years to enhance market influence and secure upstream investment opportunities[18] - The company aims to focus on investment opportunities in the aluminium industry chain through minority equity investments[18] - The group aims to consolidate its core business and expand through a "dual-driven investment and trade" strategy, focusing on increasing reserves and production[29] - The group plans to enhance operational stability and increase production capacity in its aluminum smelting operations, targeting an increase to approximately 80% capacity in 2024[35] - The group will focus on investing in the aluminum industry chain and exploring green energy transformation and industry upgrades[29] Financial Position and Cash Flow - Cash and deposits increased by 36.9% to HKD 2,031.4 million in 2024 from HKD 1,483.8 million in 2023[25] - Total assets rose by 9.0% to HKD 12,673.1 million in 2024, compared to HKD 11,624.4 million in 2023[25] - The company maintained a strong financial position with a net cash position of HKD (19.9) million, a significant decrease from HKD 346.9 million in 2023[25] - The group maintained a strong financial position with a net debt to net total capital ratio of zero as of December 31, 2024, compared to 4.2% in the previous year[63] - The group has a reasonable target of maintaining cash and unused bank credit at approximately USD 526.4 million (equivalent to about HKD 4,105.9 million) to meet future debt repayments and capital expenditures[60] - The total debt of the group as of December 31, 2023, was approximately HKD 2,011.5 million, an increase of about HKD 180.8 million from the previous year[58] Corporate Governance and Management - The company is committed to maintaining a good and reasonable corporate governance structure to ensure management integrity and protect shareholder interests[81] - The board consists of seven members, including two executive directors, one non-executive director, and four independent non-executive directors as of March 14, 2025[85] - The company has adopted a diversity policy for its board, considering factors such as gender, age, cultural and educational background, and professional experience[90] - The company aims to optimize management processes and improve production efficiency and economic benefits to achieve long-term sustainable development[81] - The board has established mechanisms to ensure independent opinions and data input are available, including external professional advice from legal advisors and auditors[89] - The company emphasizes risk management, compliance, and integrated internal control management as part of its core business strategy[81] Risk Management - The company aims to enhance its risk management policies to address various financial, operational, and regulatory risks[110] - The company has established a risk management and internal control system covering all business units to monitor and manage various risks[117] - The risk management committee reviewed the quality, integrity, and effectiveness of the company's risk management policies and procedures annually[117] - The board is responsible for assessing the nature and extent of risks the company is willing to take in achieving its strategic objectives[121] Shareholder Communication and Dividends - The company has adopted a dividend policy that allows for the proposal and declaration of dividends based on applicable laws and the company's financial management[124] - The board will consider maintaining a strong financial position and appropriate cash flow when determining dividend payments[125] - The company reported a final dividend of HKD 2.60 per share for the year ending December 31, 2024, an increase from HKD 2.50 in 2023, pending shareholder approval at the 2025 annual general meeting[140] - The company is committed to transparent communication with shareholders through various channels, including annual general meetings[131] Employee and Contractor Management - The group has 193 full-time employees as of December 31, 2024, a slight decrease from 195 in 2023[68] - The total outsourced contractor remuneration for the group is approximately HKD 337.1 million, down from HKD 345.2 million in 2023[68] - The group aims to attract and retain high-quality employees through a competitive compensation policy based on individual performance and the group's profitability[68] - The group has established a defined contribution retirement benefit plan for eligible employees in Australia and Hong Kong, with contributions calculated as a percentage of basic salary[69] Environmental and Social Responsibility - The company has integrated environmental protection into all activities and operations, promoting clean production and resource utilization[142] - The company received the "Outstanding Sustainable Enterprise Award" in the ESG field in March 2024, reflecting its commitment to environmental and social governance[21] Related Party Transactions - The independent non-executive directors have reviewed and confirmed that the ongoing related party transactions are conducted on normal commercial terms[177] - The company has complied with the applicable provisions of the Listing Rules regarding related party transactions[179] - The total amount of related party transactions did not exceed the annual cap set by the company[181]
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