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长江基建集团(01038) - 2025 - 中期业绩
2025-08-13 08:31

Performance Summary This section provides an overview of the Group's financial performance and dividend policy for the first half of 2025 Overall Performance CK Infrastructure recorded solid performance in the first half of 2025, with profit attributable to shareholders at HKD 4.348 billion, a 1% year-on-year increase, maintaining robust financial strength despite geopolitical and economic uncertainties Key Financial Data for H1 2025 | Indicator | Amount | YoY Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Profit Attributable to Shareholders | HKD 4.348 billion | +1% | - The Group's performance remained robust despite market uncertainties including volatile political situations, complex interest rate outlooks, trade barriers, and inflationary pressures3 Dividend Growth The Board declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.73 per share for 2025, a 1.4% increase from the prior year, reflecting the company's stable shareholder return policy 2025 Interim Dividend | Item | Amount/Date | | :--- | :--- | | Interim Dividend | HKD 0.73 per share | | YoY Growth | +1.4% | | Register Closing Date | September 11, 2025 | | Payment Date | September 24, 2025 | Business Review This section details the performance of the Group's various infrastructure operations across different geographical segments Power Assets Power Assets contributed HKD 1.095 billion in profit to the Group, a 1% year-on-year increase, with its international operations and HK Electric maintaining stable performance Power Assets Profit Contribution | Item | Amount | YoY Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Profit Contribution | HKD 1.095 billion | +1% | UK Operations UK operations' profit contribution increased by 19% year-on-year to HKD 2.223 billion, driven by enhanced contributions from Northumbrian Water, three gas distribution networks, and UK Power Networks UK Operations Profit Contribution | Item | Amount | YoY Change (HKD) | YoY Change (Local Currency) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Profit Contribution | HKD 2.223 billion | +19% | +17% | - Draft determinations for the new regulatory period for NGN and WWU gas networks propose increased returns7 - NWG's profit growth benefited from inflation-linked capital value increases, with the company seeking a redetermination from the CMA on new regulatory terms8 Australia Infrastructure Operations Australia operations' profit contribution decreased by 8% year-on-year to HKD 793 million, impacted by a weak exchange rate, expiry of high-margin contracts, and declining market electricity prices Australia Operations Profit Contribution | Item | Amount | YoY Change (HKD) | YoY Change (Local Currency) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Profit Contribution | HKD 793 million | -8% | -5% | - SA Power Networks (SAPN) commenced a new regulatory period on July 1, 2025, with increased allowed returns and asset base growth10 Continental Europe Infrastructure Operations Continental Europe operations' profit contribution grew 3% year-on-year to HKD 432 million, driven by strong ista performance and progress in Dutch Enviro Energy's waste-to-energy facility reconstruction Continental Europe Operations Profit Contribution | Item | Amount | YoY Change (HKD) | YoY Change (Local Currency) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Profit Contribution | HKD 432 million | +3% | Largely Similar | - The first phase of Dutch Enviro Energy's waste-to-energy facility reconstruction is complete, with power generation expected to resume early next year13 Canada Infrastructure Operations Canada operations' profit contribution declined 9% year-on-year to HKD 275 million, primarily due to reduced power generation and prices from Canadian Power, despite strong growth from Reliance Home Comfort Canada Operations Profit Contribution | Item | Amount | YoY Change (HKD) | YoY Change (Local Currency) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Profit Contribution | HKD 275 million | -9% | -5% | New Zealand and Hong Kong/Mainland China Operations New Zealand operations contributed HKD 80 million in profit, consistent with the prior year, while Hong Kong and Mainland China operations saw a slight 2% increase to HKD 98 million New Zealand, Hong Kong, and Mainland China Operations Profit Contribution | Region | Profit Contribution (HKD) | YoY Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | New Zealand | 80 million | Similar | | Hong Kong and Mainland China | 98 million | +2% | Financial Position and Outlook This section outlines the Group's financial strength, ongoing sustainable development initiatives, post-balance sheet events, and future strategic outlook Continued Strong Financial Position The Group maintains a robust financial position with HKD 4.7 billion in cash and a stable net debt to total capital ratio of 10.6%, retaining an 'A/Stable' credit rating from S&P Financial Position (June 30, 2025) | Indicator | Value | | :--- | :--- | | Cash Holdings | HKD 4.7 billion | | Net Debt to Total Capital Ratio | 10.6% | | Pro-forma Net Debt to Total Capital Ratio | 48.7% | | S&P Credit Rating | A/Stable | Sustainable Development Projects The Group is actively advancing sustainable development projects in its UK and Australian distribution networks, including smart grids, EV charging, and clean hydrogen/biomethane initiatives, aligning with global decarbonization trends - The Group is advancing sustainable development projects in the UK and Australia, including smart grids, EV charging infrastructure, and clean hydrogen/biomethane initiatives19 Post Balance Sheet Events In July 2025, the Group's joint venture signed an agreement to dispose of the UK Rails project, which is expected to significantly reduce the Group's net debt to total capital ratio upon completion - The Group signed an agreement in July 2025 to dispose of the UK Rails project, which is expected to significantly reduce the Group's gearing ratio upon completion20 Outlook Chairman Mr. Victor Li noted that despite challenging macro conditions, infrastructure modernization and decarbonization present growth opportunities, positioning CK Infrastructure to pursue acquisitions while balancing stability and growth - The company demonstrates strength through its strong recurring income and predictable cash flows amidst global economic uncertainties21 - Tightening public finances, rising cost of capital, and infrastructure modernization demands create competitive advantages for financially strong players21 - The Group will continue to collaborate with strategic partners like CK Asset and Power Assets to pursue acquisition opportunities, maintaining prudence without a 'must-win' mentality21 Financial Overview and Corporate Governance This section details the Group's financial resources, treasury management, gearing ratio, and commitment to corporate governance and employee management Financial Resources, Treasury Arrangements, and Gearing Ratio As of June 30, 2025, the Group held HKD 4.721 billion in cash and deposits and HKD 20.706 billion in total loans, with the net debt to total capital ratio rising to 10.6% due to hedging derivative cash movements Financial Resources Summary (June 30, 2025) | Indicator | Amount (HKD) | | :--- | :--- | | Total Cash and Deposits | HKD 4.721 billion | | Total Loans | HKD 20.706 billion | | Net Debt | HKD 15.985 billion | | Net Debt to Total Capital Ratio | 10.6% | - The Group uses derivatives to hedge currency and interest rate risks, with a total notional amount of HKD 58.199 billion for such instruments at period-end24 Employees and Corporate Governance As of period-end, the Group employed 2,277 staff with HKD 510 million in employee expenses, maintaining high corporate governance standards and complying with all provisions of the Corporate Governance Code - The Group, excluding associates, employed 2,277 staff with related expenses of HKD 510 million27 - The company complied with the Corporate Governance Code under Hong Kong Listing Rules during the reporting period, with established Audit, Remuneration, Nomination, and Sustainability Committees2930323334 Consolidated Financial Statements This section presents the Group's consolidated financial statements, including the income statement, statement of financial position, and segment information Consolidated Income Statement For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the Group's revenue was HKD 20.359 billion, up 6.6% year-on-year, with profit for the period at HKD 4.565 billion and profit attributable to shareholders at HKD 4.348 billion Consolidated Income Statement Summary (Six Months Ended June 30) | Indicator (HKD millions) | 2025 | 2024 | YoY Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenue | 20,359 | 19,090 | +6.6% | | Profit Before Tax | 4,619 | 4,577 | +0.9% | | Profit for the Period | 4,565 | 4,524 | +0.9% | | Profit Attributable to Company Shareholders | 4,348 | 4,311 | +0.9% | | Earnings Per Share (HKD) | 1.73 | 1.71 | +1.2% | Consolidated Statement of Financial Position As of June 30, 2025, the Group's total assets were HKD 164.622 billion, total liabilities HKD 29.387 billion, and net assets HKD 135.235 billion, with equity attributable to company shareholders at HKD 125.271 billion Consolidated Statement of Financial Position Summary (HKD millions) | Indicator | June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Non-Current Assets | 159,050 | 148,365 | | Total Current Assets | 5,572 | 9,472 | | Net Assets | 135,235 | 131,243 | | Equity Attributable to Company Shareholders | 125,271 | 121,280 | Segment Information Geographically, the UK was the largest profit contributor at HKD 2.223 billion, up 19%, while Power Assets contributed HKD 1.095 billion, with Australia and Canada declining and Continental Europe, Hong Kong, and Mainland China growing Segment Profit Attributable to Company Shareholders (HKD millions) | Segment | 2025 H1 | 2024 H1 | YoY Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Power Assets | 1,095 | 1,082 | +1.2% | | UK | 2,223 | 1,865 | +19.2% | | Australia | 793 | 864 | -8.2% | | Continental Europe | 432 | 419 | +3.1% | | Hong Kong and Mainland China | 98 | 96 | +2.1% | | Canada | 275 | 301 | -8.6% | | New Zealand | 80 | 80 | 0.0% |