Company Overview - The company changed its name from China Resources Cement Holdings Limited to China Resources Building Materials Technology Holdings Limited on November 3, 2023[5]. - As of the report date, the total number of issued shares is 6,982,937,817, with China Resources Group holding approximately 68.72% of the issued shares[5]. - The company was re-listed on the main board of the Stock Exchange on October 6, 2009, by way of a global offering[4]. - The company was originally incorporated on March 13, 2003, in the Cayman Islands as an exempted company with limited liability[3]. - The company was privatized in 2006 and subsequently withdrew its shares from the Stock Exchange on July 26, 2006[4]. - The company operates in the cement, concrete, and aggregates sectors under the China Resources Group[3]. - The company has a significant presence in the Chinese market, focusing on building materials technology[5]. - The company aims to enhance its market position through strategic investments and technological advancements in the building materials sector[5]. - The company has established a strong governance structure with various committees overseeing strategic and operational decisions[9]. - The company maintains relationships with multiple principal bankers to support its financial operations[14]. Production Capacity and Operations - As of December 31, 2024, the Group operates 101 cement grinding lines with an annual production capacity of 90.2 million tons and 49 clinker production lines with a capacity of 63.3 million tons[27]. - The Group has 68 concrete batching plants with an annual production capacity of 44.2 million cubic meters[27]. - In Guangdong, the Group has 32 cement production lines with a capacity of 27.7 million tons, and 12 clinker production lines with a capacity of 15.5 million tons[28]. - In Guangxi, the Group operates 35 cement production lines with a capacity of 34.8 million tons and 19 clinker production lines with a capacity of 27.9 million tons[28]. - The Group's products are primarily used in infrastructure projects such as railways, highways, and airports, as well as high-rise buildings and rural development[26]. - The Group's operations cover key provinces including Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, Hainan, Yunnan, Guizhou, Shanxi, and Hunan[26]. - The concrete production capacity in Guangdong is 16.0 million cubic meters, while in Guangxi it is 19.6 million cubic meters[28]. - The Group's cement and clinker production capacities are strategically located to support regional infrastructure needs[26]. - The total production capacity for cement, clinker, and concrete across all facilities is 90.2 million tons, 63.3 million tons, and 44.2 million cubic meters respectively[28]. Financial Performance - The Group's consolidated turnover for the year ended December 31, 2024, was RMB 23,037.8 million, a decrease of 9.8% compared to the previous year[40]. - The consolidated profit attributable to owners of the Company for the year was RMB 210.9 million, representing a decrease of 67.2% from the previous year[40]. - Basic earnings per share for the year was RMB 0.030, down from RMB 0.092 in the previous year[40]. - The Group's total annual production capacities include 64.7 million tons of cement, 37.0 million tons of clinker, and 8.4 million m³ of concrete[31]. - The Group's attributable annual production capacities are 22.3 million tons of cement, 12.0 million tons of clinker, and 3.9 million m³ of concrete[31]. - The Group's gearing ratio improved to 34.6% from 36.9% in the previous year[35]. - Total assets as of December 31, 2024, were RMB 71,963.1 million, slightly down from RMB 72,792.2 million in the previous year[35]. Market and Economic Context - In 2024, China's GDP grew by 5.0% year-on-year to RMB134.9 trillion, while national fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) increased by 3.2% year-on-year to RMB51.4 trillion[46]. - The GDPs of key provinces where the Group operates showed year-on-year increases, with Guangdong at RMB14.2 trillion (3.5%), Guangxi at RMB2.9 trillion (4.2%), and Fujian at RMB5.8 trillion (5.5%)[47]. - In 2024, approximately RMB4.7 trillion of new local government bonds were issued, with RMB4.0 trillion being new special bonds, and national infrastructure investments increased by 4.4% year-on-year[50]. - The floor space of new commodity housing sold in China decreased by 12.9% year-on-year to 970 million m², with sales amounting to RMB9.7 trillion, a decrease of 17.1%[51]. - The total cement production in China in 2024 was approximately 1,830 million tons, representing a year-on-year decrease of 9.5%[55]. - The Group's operational regions saw varied fixed asset investment changes, with some provinces like Hunan showing a 5.3% increase while others like Guizhou saw a decrease of 7.7%[44]. - The railway fixed asset investment reached approximately RMB850.6 billion in 2024, marking an 11.3% year-on-year increase, the highest in five years[50]. Environmental and Social Responsibility - The Group emphasizes corporate social responsibility, focusing on energy saving, emission reduction, and the development of new products and technologies[32]. - The Chinese government aims for 50% of cement and clinker production capacity to complete ultra-low emission upgrades by the end of 2025, with a target of 80% by the end of 2028[63]. - The "2024–2025 Action Plan for Energy Saving and Carbon Reduction" sets specific goals for reducing energy consumption per unit of GDP and carbon emissions per unit of GDP in the building materials industry[67]. - The comprehensive energy consumption per unit product of cement and clinker is targeted to decrease by 3.7% compared to 2020 by the end of 2025[63]. - The Chinese government emphasizes the importance of production safety and occupational health to foster sustainable development in the building materials industry[60]. - The introduction of policies aims to promote green, low-carbon transformation and high-quality development in the cement industry[60]. - The Group is focusing on green and sustainable development, promoting energy conservation and emission reduction initiatives[83]. - The Group's project for producing low-carbon cement and concrete from waste rocks was recognized as reaching international advanced levels, with key technologies achieving international leading status[88]. - The Group was ranked 13th in the "China Listed Companies ESG Pioneer 100" list for the second consecutive year, with a five-star ESG performance rating[88]. Technological Innovation - The Group is actively promoting R&D of new products and technologies, including raw material roller press and energy-saving carbon reduction technologies in cement grinding[87]. - The Group's intelligent logistics system upgrade was completed at 16 production plants, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing hardware maintenance costs[165]. - The Group's digital transformation project for marketing models was fully launched across all business sectors, achieving a 100% coverage rate[164]. - The Group developed a carbon capture and utilization research platform with an annual CO2 capture capacity of 100,000 tons, aiming for carbon neutrality in the cement industry[168]. - The independently developed cement carbon reduction and grinding aid technology has been applied at 10 new production plants, reducing the cement clinker coefficient by 4%–6%[170]. - The Group's R&D team consists of 552 technology professionals, including 150 dedicated R&D personnel[167]. - The Group's collaboration with Fuzhou University led to the formulation of technical guidelines for wear-resistant and low-shrinkage pavement cement, enhancing its competitive advantage in the market[138]. Production and Cost Management - The Group implemented a strategy to systematically reduce production costs, resulting in a significant reduction in the costs of most products compared to the corresponding period last year and the budget[113]. - The Group's coal cost represents a significant cause for volatility in cement production costs, making coal price fluctuations a principal risk[105]. - The Group is actively promoting the use of alternative fuels to reduce standard coal consumption per ton of clinker products compared to 2023[115]. - In 2024, the Group established a cost reduction management system across the entire value chain, focusing on production, procurement, logistics, and workforce efficiency to restore the advantage of the lowest total costs[117]. - The Group's total coal procurement in 2024 was approximately 6.3 million tons, a decrease from 6.6 million tons in 2023, with 68% sourced from northern China, 9% from nearby production areas, and 23% from overseas[127]. - The average coal price purchased in 2024 was RMB802 per ton, a decrease of 13.7% from RMB929 per ton in 2023, while the average coal cost per ton of clinker produced decreased by 14.9% to RMB104.3 from RMB122.6 in 2023[191]. - The average electricity cost decreased by 7.1% to RMB28.8 per ton of cement, with electricity consumption at 68.3 kWh per ton, and the company achieved a cost saving of approximately RMB669.8 million in 2024[194]. - The Group's focus on "Deepening Reform, Born Anew" aims to enhance core competitiveness and promote the application of intelligent, green, and high-end technologies[98]. Employee and Operational Management - As of December 31, 2024, the Group employed a total of 17,030 full-time employees, a decrease from 17,939 in the previous year[173]. - The total staff costs for the year were approximately RMB 2,829,743,000, down from RMB 3,056,899,000 in 2023[177]. - The Group launched the "2024 Outstanding Engineers Practical Advancement Project," training a total of 64 outstanding engineers[172]. - The Group's project management included monthly meetings and risk assessments to expedite project processes and ensure compliance with safety standards[123]. Sales and Market Performance - In 2024, the external sales volume of cement products decreased by 7.6 million tons, concrete increased by 3.7 million m³, and aggregates increased by 23.8 million tons, representing a decrease of 10.9%, an increase of 39.6%, and an increase of 52.1% respectively compared to 2023[182]. - The average selling prices of cement products, concrete, and aggregates in 2024 were RMB243.7 per ton, RMB319.5 per m³, and RMB36.4 per ton, reflecting decreases of 10.6% and 12.9% for cement and concrete, while aggregates increased by 2.8% compared to 2023[184]. - The internal sales volume of cement for concrete production was 2.6 million tons, representing 4.2% of total cement sales, an increase from 2.7% in 2023[183]. - The gross profit margins for cement products, concrete, and aggregates in 2024 were 15.1%, 12.2%, and 35.1% respectively, compared to 11.7%, 11.9%, and 54.3% in 2023[199]. - The Group achieved a brand terminal coverage rate of 95.4% and customer satisfaction rate of 98.2% in 2024, maintaining a satisfaction rate of no less than 98% for two consecutive years[143].
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