Financial Performance - Revenue for the fiscal year 2024 reached RMB 4,753,934 thousand, representing a 7.2% increase from RMB 4,434,798 thousand in 2023[20] - Operating profit for 2024 was RMB 657,769 thousand, up from RMB 600,686 thousand in 2023, indicating an increase of 9.5%[20] - The net profit attributable to equity holders for 2024 was RMB 242,649 thousand, a 23.5% increase compared to RMB 196,513 thousand in 2023[20] - The company’s basic earnings per share for 2024 was RMB 0.0854, an increase from RMB 0.0675 in 2023[20] - Net profit attributable to shareholders was approximately RMB 240 million, reflecting a year-on-year growth of about 23.5%[32] - The company’s net profit for 2024 was approximately RMB 257.5 million, an increase of about RMB 36.9 million or 16.7% compared to RMB 220.6 million in 2023[98] - The profit attributable to equity holders of the company for 2024 was approximately RMB 242.6 million, an increase of about RMB 46.1 million or 23.5% compared to RMB 196.5 million in 2023[99] Revenue Sources - In 2024, the company achieved a total revenue of RMB 4.75 billion, with overseas business accounting for 65.0% of total revenue[32] - The overseas market revenue was approximately RMB 3,091.1 million, a growth of RMB 403.0 million or 15.0% compared to RMB 2,688.1 million in 2023, accounting for about 65.0% of total revenue[50][51] - Revenue from the Iraq market was approximately RMB 2,601.4 million, an increase of RMB 390.5 million or 17.7% from RMB 2,210.9 million in 2023, representing 54.7% of total revenue[50][52] - Revenue from the Chinese market in 2024 was approximately RMB 1,662.8 million, a decrease of about 4.8% compared to RMB 1,746.7 million in 2023[60] Orders and Backlog - The company secured new orders totaling RMB 9.01 billion, representing a 53.7% increase compared to 2023, with overseas market orders growing by 78.8%[32] - In 2024, the group achieved a historic high in new orders totaling approximately RMB 9,009.2 million, representing a year-on-year growth of about 53.7%[43] - New orders from overseas markets surged by approximately 78.8%, reaching RMB 5,802.6 million, accounting for about 64.4% of total new orders[43] - The company's total backlog of orders reached a historical high of approximately RMB 14,224.2 million, ensuring future growth[43] Cost and Expenses - The company reported a decrease in financial costs, with net financial expenses dropping to RMB 156,301 thousand in 2024 from RMB 195,129 thousand in 2023[20] - Operating costs rose from RMB 3,112.5 million in 2023 to approximately RMB 3,350.9 million in 2024, an increase of about 7.7% due to the corresponding rise in revenue[88] - The research and development expenditure was approximately RMB 115.7 million in 2024, an increase of 3.6% from RMB 111.7 million in the previous year[79] - The capital expenditure for 2024 was approximately RMB 186.3 million, a decrease of about RMB 90.7 million from RMB 277.0 million in 2023[77] Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The company introduced a new dividend policy, proposing a dividend of RMB 0.025 per share for the fiscal year 2024[20] - The company announced a final cash dividend of RMB 73 million for 2024, alongside a share buyback policy[33] - The company plans to distribute a final dividend of RMB 73.0 million, an increase of 87.2% compared to the previous year's total dividend payout[47] Strategic Initiatives - The company plans to enhance its service offerings through four key solutions: efficiency in oil and gas development, effective utilization of natural gas resources, AI-enabled oil and gas development, and collaborative platform development[8] - The company aims to expand its operations in over 30 countries and regions, focusing on emerging markets in oil and gas development[7] - The strategic focus has shifted to becoming a "company that enhances the efficiency of oil and gas resource development and utilization," leveraging AI and platform collaboration capabilities[36] - The company continues to invest in R&D for new technologies and products to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs[8] Sustainability and Corporate Governance - The company is committed to sustainable development and aims to become a leading global green energy technology service provider[8] - The company was selected for the S&P Global "Sustainable Development Yearbook (China Edition) 2024," marking a significant achievement in sustainability efforts[48] - The company emphasizes internationalization and diversity in talent recruitment, creating an equal and inclusive workplace environment[200] - The company has maintained high standards of corporate governance since its listing on December 14, 2007, and has complied with all applicable code provisions as of December 31, 2024[199] Talent and Workforce - The company aims to build a new talent system suitable for rapid global development and implement a partner system to stimulate employee engagement[36] - The total number of employees as of December 31, 2024, was 6,754, an increase of 244 from the previous year, with overseas employees accounting for 62.8%[82] - The company continues to focus on international talent recruitment to support its global expansion strategy[46] - The company aims to enhance its global talent acquisition strategy and build a professional recruitment network to support its globalization efforts[81]
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