中国神华(01088) - 2025 - 中期财报

Section I Definitions Company Entities and Group Definitions This section defines the company entities and group relationships, clarifying 'China Shenhua' as China Shenhua Energy Company Limited, 'the Group' as the Company and its subsidiaries, and 'China Energy Group' as China Energy Investment Group Co., Ltd - China Shenhua/the Company refers to China Shenhua Energy Company Limited[9] - The Group refers to the Company and its subsidiaries[9] - China Energy Group refers to China Energy Investment Group Co., Ltd[9] Financial and Industry Terminology This section explains key financial indicators and industry terms, including EBITDA, asset-liability ratio, and reporting period definition, to ensure a unified understanding of financial data and industry analysis - Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is calculated as: profit for the period + net finance costs + income tax + depreciation and amortization – share of profits and losses of associates[12] - The asset-liability ratio is defined as total liabilities divided by total assets[12] - The reporting period refers to January to June 2025[12] Section II Company Profile and Key Financial Indicators Company Basic Information This section provides the company's basic registration, contact, and disclosure information, stock overview, and updates on legal representative changes and auditor details - Mr. Lü Zhiren, the company's legal representative, resigned as Chairman and Executive Director on March 24, 2025, with the selection of a new chairman underway[14] - The company's A-shares are listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (stock code 601088), and H-shares on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (stock code 01088)[17] - The company appointed KPMG Huazhen LLP (A-shares) and KPMG (H-shares) as its auditors[18] Company Key Accounting Data and Financial Indicators This section presents the company's key accounting data and financial indicators for H1 2025, showing declining revenue, profit, and EPS, and increasing total liabilities and asset-liability ratio compared to H1 2024 restated data Key Accounting Data and Financial Indicators for H1 2025 (vs. H1 2024 Restated) | Indicator | H1 2025 (million yuan) | H1 2024 (Restated, million yuan) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenue | 138,109 | 169,121 | (18.3) | | Profit for the period | 32,059 | 36,983 | (13.3) | | Profit attributable to owners of the Company for the period | 26,706 | 31,356 | (14.8) | | Basic earnings per share (yuan/share) | 1.344 | 1.578 | (14.8) | | Net cash inflow from operating activities | 45,794 | 51,890 | (11.7) | | Total assets (at period-end) | 686,068 | 671,639 | 2.1 | | Total liabilities (at period-end) | 212,433 | 171,377 | 24.0 | | Total equity (at period-end) | 473,635 | 500,262 | (5.3) | | Asset-liability ratio (%) | 31.0 | 25.5 | Increased by 5.5 percentage points | Explanation of Differences in Domestic and International Accounting Standards This section explains the retrospective adjustment of comparative consolidated financial statements due to the Hangjin Energy acquisition and details key differences between Chinese Enterprise Accounting Standards and IFRS regarding maintenance and safety production expenses - The company completed the acquisition of 100% equity in Hangjin Energy on February 11, 2025, which is a business combination under common control, leading to retrospective adjustments to comparative consolidated financial statements[21] - Differences in domestic and international accounting standards primarily concern the recognition and treatment of maintenance, safety production, and similar expenses; Chinese Enterprise Accounting Standards record them as current expenses and special reserves, while IFRS recognizes them as expenses or capital expenditures with depreciation upon occurrence[23] Section III Chairman's Statement H1 Operating Overview and Highlights In H1 2025, despite downward pressure on coal and power prices, the company maintained stable operations, achieving a market capitalization of 762.3 billion yuan, accelerating key project construction, adding 215 MW of renewable energy, completing the Hangjin Energy acquisition, increasing shareholder dividends, and retaining its top brand value ranking among energy and chemical listed companies - As of end-June 2025, the company's comprehensive market capitalization reached 762.3 billion yuan, with A-share and H-share prices outperforming major industry indices[24] - The Xinjie No. 1 and No. 2 Mine projects completed pre-commencement procedures in 6 months, setting a new record for the shortest time for local coal mine construction projects[26] - An additional 215 MW of commercially operational renewable energy power generation projects were added, and the new energy industry investment fund and green low-carbon development investment fund initiated by the company are operating stably[26] - The acquisition of Hangjin Energy equity was successfully completed, and a new round of capital injection is actively being promoted to further enhance energy supply capacity and synergistic operational efficiency[28] - A final dividend of 2.26 yuan per share (tax inclusive) for 2024 was distributed, and the minimum annual dividend payout ratio for 2025-2027 was increased to 65% of net profit attributable to shareholders of the Company[28] - The company was again selected for the '2025 China Brand Value Evaluation Information' list, with a brand value of 232.156 billion yuan, retaining its top position among energy and chemical listed companies[29] H2 Outlook and Strategic Priorities For H2, the company will focus on 'stable operations, innovation, optimized investment, strengthened management, and safety assurance' to address external uncertainties, promote high-quality development, and achieve annual targets, emphasizing energy supply, green development, innovation, management improvement, and risk prevention - The H2 work priorities are 'stable operations, innovation, optimized investment, strengthened management, and safety assurance,' with full efforts to achieve all annual targets[31] - Ensure energy supply and deepen operational efficiency, guaranteeing stable coal production and supply, and reliable electricity and heat supply[31] - Focus on green development and optimize coal-based industries, strengthening clean and efficient coal utilization, and vigorously developing green mines, low-carbon coal power, high-end chemicals, and green logistics[31] - Prioritize planning and emphasize innovation leadership, promoting deep integration of technological and industrial innovation to cultivate and develop new quality productive forces in the energy sector[31] - Strengthen benchmarking analysis and enhance operational capabilities, comprehensively improving value creation and achieving continuous improvement in operational quality and efficiency[32] - Build a strong safety defense line and prevent and mitigate risks, continuously deepening the three-year action plan for fundamental improvements and strengthening risk compliance and safety awareness[32] H1 2025 Operating Data Overview This section provides key operating data for H1 2025, including commercial coal production, sales, power generation, transportation turnover, and coal chemical product sales, comparing them to annual targets and prior-year data, showing some declines but growth in coal chemical product sales H1 2025 Operating Targets and Completion Status | Indicator | Unit | 2025 Target | H1 2025 Completion | Completion Ratio (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Commercial coal production | hundred million tons | 3.348 | 1.654 | 49.4 | | Coal sales volume | hundred million tons | 4.659 | 2.049 | 44.0 | | Power generation | billion kWh | 2,271 | 987.8 | 43.5 | | Revenue | billion yuan | 3,200 | 1,381.09 | 43.2 | | Operating costs | billion yuan | 2,300 | 943.74 | 41.0 | | Change in self-produced coal unit production cost | ╱ | Approx. 6% YoY increase | 3.9% YoY decrease | ╱ | H1 2025 Operating Data (vs. H1 2024 Restated) | Indicator | H1 2025 | H1 2024 (Restated) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Commercial coal production (million tons) | 165.4 | 168.2 | (1.7) | | Coal sales volume (million tons) | 204.9 | 230.0 | (10.9) | | Self-owned railway transportation turnover (billion ton-kilometers) | 152.8 | 161.4 | (5.3) | | Huanghua Port loading volume (million tons) | 107.6 | 110.0 | (2.2) | | Total power generation (billion kWh) | 98.78 | 106.65 | (7.4) | | Polyethylene sales volume (thousand tons) | 184.0 | 148.2 | 24.2 | | Polypropylene sales volume (thousand tons) | 170.6 | 139.2 | 22.6 | Section IV Management Discussion and Analysis Industry and Principal Business Overview During the Reporting Period This section outlines China's H1 2025 macroeconomic, coal, and power market environments with an H2 outlook, detailing the company's principal businesses in coal, power production and sales, related transportation, and coal chemical operations, leveraging its unique integrated business model, abundant coal resources, and advanced technology - In H1 2025, China's GDP grew by 5.3% year-on-year, with the economy maintaining overall stable and positive momentum[48] - In H1, China's thermal coal price center declined, with the average transaction price of 5,500 kcal thermal coal at Qinhuangdao Port decreasing by approximately 22.2% year-on-year[49] - In H1, national raw coal output from industrial enterprises above designated size was 2.40 billion tons, a 5.4% year-on-year increase; coal imports were 220 million tons, a 11.1% year-on-year decrease[50][52] - In H1, total electricity consumption increased by 3.7% year-on-year, thermal power generation decreased by 2.4%, while wind, solar, and nuclear power generation increased by 10.6%, 20.0%, and 11.3% year-on-year, respectively[55] - As of June 2025, national power generation installed capacity reached 3.65 billion kW, a 18.7% year-on-year increase, with wind and solar power accounting for 260 million kW of new installed capacity, representing 89.9% of the total new capacity[56] - The company's principal businesses include coal and power production and sales, railway, port, and shipping transportation, and coal-to-olefin operations, adopting an integrated business model encompassing coal, power generation, railway, port, shipping, and coal chemical industries[61] Discussion and Analysis of Operating Performance In H1 2025, despite downward pressure on coal and power prices, the company achieved 138,109 million yuan in revenue, a 18.3% year-on-year decrease, and 26,706 million yuan in profit attributable to owners of the Company, a 14.8% year-on-year decrease, with overall performance exceeding expectations and improving quality and efficiency H1 2025 Key Financial Performance (vs. H1 2024 Restated) | Indicator | H1 2025 (million yuan) | H1 2024 (Restated, million yuan) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenue | 138,109 | 169,121 | (18.3) | | Profit before tax | 40,013 | 44,971 | (11.0) | | Profit attributable to owners of the Company for the period | 26,706 | 31,356 | (14.8) | | Basic earnings per share (yuan/share) | 1.344 | 1.578 | (14.8) | - The company's commercial coal production, coal sales, power generation, revenue, operating costs, selling, general and administrative expenses, R&D expenses, and net finance costs all achieved 41.0% to 49.4% of their annual targets in H1 2025[64] - The unit production cost of self-produced coal decreased by 3.9% year-on-year, outperforming the target of approximately 6% year-on-year increase[64] Analysis of Core Competencies During the Reporting Period During the reporting period, the company's core competencies remained unchanged, primarily in its vertically integrated coal-power-rail-port-shipping-chemical business model, abundant coal resources, professional management team, and leading technological innovation in green coal mining, clean coal-fired power, heavy-haul rail, and smart port operations - The Group's core competitiveness is primarily reflected in its vertically integrated coal-power-rail-port-shipping-chemical business model[67] - The Group possesses high-quality and abundant coal resources[67] - The Group has a management team focused on its core business and advanced operating philosophies[67] - The Group possesses domestically and internationally leading industrial technology and scientific innovation capabilities in green coal mining, clean coal-fired power generation, heavy-haul railway transportation, and smart port operations[67] Key Operating Performance During the Reporting Period This section details the reasons for changes in key items of the company's H1 2025 consolidated income statement and cash flow statement, with revenue decline primarily due to falling coal and power sales volume and price, operating costs decreased due to reduced purchased coal, raw material, fuel, and transportation expenses; net cash outflow from investing activities significantly decreased, while net cash outflow from financing activities substantially increased Changes in Key Items of Consolidated Income Statement and Other Comprehensive Income (H1 2025 vs. H1 2024) | Item | H1 2025 (million yuan) | H1 2024 (Restated, million yuan) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenue | 138,109 | 169,121 | (18.3) | | Operating costs | (94,374) | (118,908) | (20.6) | | Research and development expenses | (727) | (981) | (25.9) | | Other gains and losses | 408 | (147) | (377.6) | | Net cash inflow from operating activities | 45,794 | 51,890 | (11.7) | | Net cash outflow from investing activities | (19,557) | (44,051) | (55.6) | | Net cash outflow from financing activities | (12,833) | (2,403) | 434.0 | - Revenue decreased by 18.3% year-on-year, primarily due to a 10.9% decrease in coal sales volume, a 12.9% decrease in average coal sales price, a 7.3% decrease in power sales volume, and a 4.2% decrease in average power sales price[70][71] - Operating costs decreased by 20.6% year-on-year, mainly due to lower sales volume and purchase prices of outsourced coal, decreased power sales volume and lower coal purchase prices, reduced repair and maintenance expenses, decreased transportation costs, lower taxes and surcharges, and other cost reductions[76] - Net cash outflow from investing activities decreased by 55.6% year-on-year, primarily due to higher recovery of structured deposit products in the reporting period and a larger increase in term deposits by the Group in the prior year period[79] - Net cash outflow from financing activities increased by 434.0% year-on-year, mainly due to a higher volume of debt repayments by the Group during the reporting period[79] - R&D investment in H1 2025 was 1,213 million yuan, a 9.3% year-on-year decrease, primarily allocated to smart mine construction, research on key technologies for efficient low-carbon thermal power and diversified integrated energy supply, and smart power plant construction[80] Analysis of Assets and Liabilities As of June 30, 2025, the company's total assets were 686,068 million yuan, and total liabilities were 212,433 million yuan, with increases in construction in progress, inventories, accounts receivable, and cash equivalents, while financial assets at fair value and short-term borrowings significantly decreased; liabilities saw a substantial increase in accrued expenses and other payables, mainly due to dividends payable and employee wages Changes in Key Items of Consolidated Statement of Financial Position (June 30, 2025 vs. December 31, 2024) | Item | June 30, 2025 (million yuan) | December 31, 2024 (Restated, million yuan) | Change (%) | Main Reasons for Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Construction in progress | 35,918 | 27,899 | 28.7 | Continuous investment in power generation and coal projects under construction | | Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss | 7,103 | 17,302 | (58.9) | Decrease in structured deposit products held | | Cash and cash equivalents | 79,785 | 66,413 | 20.1 | Net cash inflow from operating activities | | Short-term borrowings | 3,006 | 14,021 | (78.6) | Repayment of some short-term borrowings upon maturity | | Accrued expenses and other payables | 102,550 | 35,177 | 191.5 | Increase in dividends payable and employee wages payable | | Bonds due within one year | 0 | 3,020 | (100.0) | USD bonds payable matured and paid in January 2025 | - As of June 30, 2025, the Group's total overseas assets amounted to 29,707 million yuan, representing 4.3% of total assets, primarily consisting of power generation assets in Indonesia[89] - As of June 30, 2025, the Group's restricted assets amounted to 17,045 million yuan, mainly comprising bank deposits with restricted uses such as mine geological environment restoration funds and loan guarantees for coal mining enterprises[90] Operating Performance by Segment This section details the production, sales, and financial performance of the company's business segments (coal, power generation, railway, port, shipping, coal chemical) in H1 2025; despite downward pressure on coal and power prices, all segments improved gross margins through cost control and efficiency, with coal chemical business achieving significant growth due to a low base in the prior year Coal Segment The Coal Segment's H1 commercial coal production decreased by 1.7% year-on-year, but maintained high production and stable safety and environmental performance through safe production, quality and efficiency improvements, and intelligent construction; coal sales volume and average sales price both declined, leading to reduced revenue and pre-tax profit, yet gross margin improved; the company continued to advance coal mine projects and increased coal resource reserves - H1 commercial coal production was 165.4 million tons, a 1.7% year-on-year decrease[91] - Seven advanced intelligent coal mines, 21 intelligent coal preparation plants, 37 intelligent longwall mining faces, and 65 intelligent tunneling faces have been built in underground coal mines[94] - Coal sales volume was 204.9 million tons, a 10.9% year-on-year decrease; the average coal sales price was 493 yuan/ton, a 12.9% year-on-year decrease[95][96] Coal Segment Operating Results (Before Consolidation Eliminations) | Indicator | H1 2025 (million yuan) | H1 2024 (Restated, million yuan) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenue | 103,903 | 134,556 | (22.8) | | Operating costs | (76,685) | (101,340) | (24.3) | | Gross margin (%) | 26.2 | 24.7 | Increased by 1.5 percentage points | | Profit before tax | 23,655 | 27,835 | (15.0) | - The unit production cost of self-produced coal was 166.3 yuan/ton, a 3.9% year-on-year decrease, mainly due to reduced coal mine stripping costs, material consumption, and repair and maintenance expenses[114] - As of June 30, 2025, under Chinese standards, coal retained resources amounted to 41.58 billion tons, an increase of 21.0% from end-2024; coal retained recoverable reserves were 17.45 billion tons, an increase of 15.6% from end-2024[38][102] Power Generation Segment The Power Generation Segment's H1 total power generation and sales volume both decreased, along with the average sales price; despite market challenges, the company ensured stable electricity and heat supply through enhanced unit reliability management and optimized marketing strategies, actively promoting low-carbon coal power transformation and renewable energy project development, adding 215 MW of photovoltaic power generation capacity - H1 total power generation was 98.78 billion kWh, a 7.4% year-on-year decrease; total power sales volume was 92.91 billion kWh, a 7.3% year-on-year decrease[115] - The average power sales price was 386 yuan/MWh, a 4.2% year-on-year decrease[115] - An additional 215 MW of commercially operational photovoltaic power generation capacity was added[116] - The average utilization hours for coal-fired units were 2,143 hours, 87 hours higher than the national average for coal-fired power generation equipment of 6,000 kW and above[123] Power Generation Segment Operating Results (Before Consolidation Eliminations) | Indicator | H1 2025 (million yuan) | H1 2024 (Restated, million yuan) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenue | 40,539 | 45,169 | (10.3) | | Operating costs | (34,205) | (38,232) | (10.5) | | Gross margin (%) | 15.6 | 15.4 | Increased by 0.2 percentage points | | Profit before tax | 5,351 | 5,561 | (3.8) | - The unit power sales cost was 344.1 yuan/MWh, a 4.0% year-on-year decrease, primarily due to lower coal purchase prices[130] Railway Segment The Railway Segment's H1 self-owned railway transportation turnover decreased by 5.3% year-on-year, but non-coal cargo volume increased by 7.4% year-on-year; the company enhanced transportation efficiency by expanding heavy-haul train scale and promoting intelligent construction, actively developing diversified, green, and digitalized transportation - Self-owned railway transportation turnover was 152.8 billion ton-kilometers, a 5.3% year-on-year decrease[135] - Approximately 13.1 million tons of non-coal cargo, including metal ores and chemical products, were transported, a 7.4% year-on-year increase[135] Railway Segment Operating Results (Before Consolidation Eliminations) | Indicator | H1 2025 (million yuan) | H1 2024 (million yuan) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenue | 21,433 | 22,442 | (4.5) | | Operating costs | (12,749) | (14,004) | (9.0) | | Gross margin (%) | 40.5 | 37.6 | Increased by 2.9 percentage points | | Profit before tax | 7,259 | 7,141 | 1.7 | - The unit transportation cost was 0.080 yuan/ton-kilometer, a 3.6% year-on-year decrease, mainly due to reduced repair and maintenance expenses[137] Port Segment The Port Segment's H1 Huanghua Port coal loading volume continued to rank first nationally, with non-coal cargo volume increasing by 5.9% year-on-year; the company continuously optimized port functional layout, improved vessel navigation and terminal transshipment efficiency, and orderly advanced projects such as Huanghua Port Phase V and Zhuhai Gaolan Port bulk cargo terminal - Huanghua Port coal loading volume was 107.6 million tons, maintaining its leading position among national coal ports[139] - Non-coal cargo volume, including oil products and ores, reached 7.2 million tons, a 5.9% year-on-year increase[139] Port Segment Operating Results (Before Consolidation Eliminations) | Indicator | H1 2025 (million yuan) | H1 2024 (million yuan) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenue | 3,464 | 3,443 | 0.6 | | Operating costs | (1,856) | (1,952) | (4.9) | | Gross margin (%) | 46.4 | 43.3 | Increased by 3.1 percentage points | | Profit before tax | 1,355 | 1,231 | 10.1 | Shipping Segment The Shipping Segment's H1 cargo volume decreased by 23.8% year-on-year, but non-coal cargo volume significantly increased by 516.7% year-on-year; the company maintained stable and efficient integrated transportation through refined management of its own vessels and market cargo source development - H1 shipping cargo volume was 49.9 million tons, a 23.8% year-on-year decrease[142] - Non-coal cargo volume, including ores, was 3.7 million tons, a 516.7% year-on-year increase[142] Shipping Segment Operating Results (Before Consolidation Eliminations) | Indicator | H1 2025 (million yuan) | H1 2024 (million yuan) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenue | 1,642 | 2,488 | (34.0) | | Operating costs | (1,466) | (2,244) | (34.7) | | Gross margin (%) | 10.7 | 9.8 | Increased by 0.9 percentage points | | Profit before tax | 116 | 224 | (48.2) | - The Shipping Segment's unit transportation cost was 0.028 yuan/ton-nautical mile, a 6.7% year-on-year decrease, mainly due to lower vessel chartering fees[143] Coal Chemical Segment The Coal Chemical Segment's H1 polyolefin product sales volume increased by 23.4% year-on-year, with significant growth in revenue and pre-tax profit, primarily due to a low base in the prior year caused by equipment maintenance; the company strengthened market operations, promoted green development, and orderly advanced the construction of coal-to-olefin upgrade demonstration projects - H1 total polyolefin product sales volume was 354.6 thousand tons, a 23.4% year-on-year increase[146] Coal Chemical Segment Polyolefin Product Sales Volume and Price | Product | H1 2025 Sales Volume (thousand tons) | H1 2024 Sales Volume (thousand tons) | Sales Volume Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Polyethylene | 184.0 | 148.2 | 24.2 | | Polypropylene | 170.6 | 139.2 | 22.6 | Coal Chemical Segment Operating Results (Before Consolidation Eliminations) | Indicator | H1 2025 (million yuan) | H1 2024 (million yuan) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenue | 2,919 | 2,538 | 15.0 | | Operating costs | (2,773) | (2,442) | 13.6 | | Gross margin (%) | 5.0 | 3.8 | Increased by 1.2 percentage points | | Profit before tax | 79 | 4 | 1,875.0 | - Profit before tax increased by 1,875.0% year-on-year, primarily due to scheduled maintenance of coal-to-olefin production equipment in the prior year period, resulting in lower polyolefin product output and sales volume[147] Operating Performance by Region In H1 2025, the company's revenue primarily originated from the domestic market, accounting for 97.0%, while overseas market revenue decreased by 27.4% year-on-year, mainly due to declining coal prices; overseas projects operated well, with high reliability for Indonesia South Sumatra EMM units, leading market share for Indonesia Java units, and good production and operation for the US Pennsylvania shale gas project - External transaction revenue from the domestic market was 134,009 million yuan, accounting for 97.0% of the Group's revenue[150] - External transaction revenue from overseas markets was 4,100 million yuan, a 27.4% year-on-year decrease, primarily due to reduced overseas coal sales revenue impacted by declining coal prices[150] - Indonesia South Sumatra EMM units achieved 13 consecutive years without forced outages, with reliability ranking best in the regional grid; Indonesia Java units demonstrated good economic benefits and leading regional market share; the US Pennsylvania shale gas project operated well, producing 53 million cubic meters of gas (equity volume) in H1[151] Analysis of Investment Status In H1 2025, the company's new equity investments totaled 15,136 million yuan, primarily for the acquisition of Hangjin Energy and capital injections into coal, power generation, transportation, and coal chemical subsidiaries; total capital expenditure was 14.746 billion yuan, mainly directed towards major project construction and technological upgrades in coal, power generation, and transportation businesses - In H1 2025, the company's new equity investment in Hangjin Energy amounted to 11,218 million yuan[152] - Other new equity investments totaled 3,918 million yuan, mainly for capital injections by the Company into relevant coal, power generation, transportation, and coal chemical subsidiaries to advance project construction[152] H1 2025 Capital Expenditure Plan Completion Status | Business | 2025 Plan (billion yuan) | H1 2025 Completion (billion yuan) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Coal business | 96.81 | 41.35 | | Power generation business | 174.11 | 86.96 | | Transportation business | 81.66 | 14.35 | | Coal chemical business | 54.46 | 4.76 | | Other | 10.89 | 0.04 | | Total | 417.93 | 147.46 | - Capital expenditures were primarily for the construction of Xinjie No. 1 and No. 2 Mines in the Xinjie Taigemiao mining area and Hangjin Energy's Tarangaole coalfield project, Phase II of Jiangxi Jiujiang Power Plant and Guangdong Qingyuan Power Plant, Dongyue Railway construction, Huanghua Port (Coal Port Area) Phase V project, Zhuhai Gaolan Port National Energy Bulk Cargo Terminal project, and coal-to-olefin upgrade demonstration projects[159] Analysis of Major Controlled and Invested Companies This section lists the financial performance of the company's major subsidiaries and describes the acquisition and disposal of subsidiaries during the reporting period; the company completed the acquisition of 100% equity in Hangjin Energy to reduce horizontal competition, increase coal resources, and enhance synergistic operations, while also transferring its equity in Guoneng (Mianzhu) Hydropower Co., Ltd Changes in Net Profit Attributable to Parent Company Shareholders of Major Subsidiaries in H1 2025 | No. | Company | Principal Business | H1 2025 (million yuan) | H1 2024 (million yuan) | Change (%) | Main Reasons for Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1 | Shendong Coal | Coal mining, processing, and sales | 4,126 | 5,537 | (25.5) | Decrease in coal sales volume and average sales price | | 2 | Shuohuang Railway | Railway transportation | 3,419 | 3,416 | 0.1 | - | | 4 | Jinjie Energy | Coal mining, processing, and sales, power generation | 1,569 | 2,158 | (27.3) | Decrease in average coal sales price; decrease in power sales volume and average sales price | | 5 | Zhungeer Energy | Coal mining, processing, and sales | 1,479 | 1,367 | 8.2 | - | | 9 | Shendong Power | Power generation | 481 | 426 | 12.9 | Decrease in coal purchase prices | | 12 | Indonesia Java | Power generation | 520 | 456 | 14.0 | Increase in power sales volume | - The company completed the acquisition of 100% equity in Hangjin Energy, aiming to reduce horizontal competition, increase coal resources, and enhance the Group's energy supply capacity and synergistic operational efficiency in the eastern Inner Mongolia region[167] - Sichuan Energy, a subsidiary of the company, completed the transfer of its equity in Guoneng (Mianzhu) Hydropower Co., Ltd., recognizing an equity transfer gain of 237 million yuan, which had no significant impact on the Group's overall production, operations, and performance[167] Post-Reporting Period Events Subsequent to the reporting period, the company's board approved the 'China Shenhua Issuance of Shares and Cash Payment for Asset Acquisition and Fundraising for Related Transactions Pre-plan,' proposing to acquire equity in coal, pit-mouth coal power, and coal-to-oil/gas/chemical target companies held by China Energy Group through A-share issuance and cash payment, along with raising supporting funds - The company plans to acquire equity in coal, pit-mouth coal power, and coal-to-oil/gas/chemical target companies held by China Energy Group through A-share issuance and cash payment, and to raise supporting funds through A-share issuance[170] - Related audit and appraisal work for this transaction is not yet complete, and it requires internal decision-making procedures and approval, review, or registration consent from authorized regulatory bodies before formal implementation[170] Execution of 2025 'Quality Improvement, Efficiency Enhancement, and High Returns' Action Plan The company actively executed its 'Quality Improvement, Efficiency Enhancement, and High Returns' action plan, achieving stable H1 operations with year-on-year gross margin growth across all segments; it maintained a strong shareholder return policy, distributing 2024 final dividends, proposing 2025 interim dividends, and increasing the minimum dividend payout ratio for the next three years; capital operations included completing the Hangjin Energy acquisition and initiating a new round of asset injection, while continuously improving corporate governance, market value management, and investor relations - The Group strengthened its responsibility for energy supply, maintaining stable and orderly production and operations; it actively responded to market changes, deeply explored internal cost reduction potential, and achieved year-on-year gross margin growth across all segments[172] - The 2024 final cash dividend of 2.26 yuan/share (tax inclusive) has been fully distributed, representing 76.5% of the net profit attributable to shareholders of the Company[172] - The Board recommended an interim dividend of RMB 0.98 per share (tax inclusive) for 2025, representing 72.9% of the profit attributable to owners of the Company for H1 2025 under IFRS[172] - A shareholder return plan for 2025-2027 was formulated, ensuring that the annual cash dividend amount is no less than 65% of the net profit attributable to shareholders of the Company for that year[172] - Completed the acquisition of 100% equity in Hangjin Energy and initiated the acquisition of coal, pit-mouth coal power, and coal-to-oil/gas/chemical related assets held by China Energy Group to further improve company quality and reduce related-party transactions[173] - The company's Board of Directors approved the 'China Shenhua Energy Company Limited Market Value Management System,' clarifying the basic principles, organizational structure, main methods, monitoring and early warning mechanisms, and emergency measures for market value management[175] Potential Risks and Countermeasures The company faces multi-faceted risks including safety and environmental, compliance, engineering project management, market competition, investment, integrated operations, policy, and international business; it has established a closed-loop risk management system and implemented specific countermeasures for each risk, such as strict safety production responsibility, optimized legal compliance risk prevention, strengthened project management, improved market analysis, refined investment strategies, enhanced integrated operational advantages, and reinforced policy research and international strategic planning - The Company's main risks include safety and environmental, compliance, engineering project management, market competition, investment, integrated operations, policy, and international business risks[178] - The Company has established a closed-loop risk management system encompassing annual risk identification, quarterly risk monitoring, dynamic risk assessment, daily inspection and early warning, and year-end supervision and evaluation[178] - Regarding safety and environmental protection, the company strictly implements safety production responsibilities, deepens the three-year action plan for fundamental improvements in safety production, and enhances ecological environment risk prevention capabilities[179] - In compliance management, the company continuously optimizes its legal compliance risk prevention system, promotes 'standardization of major business type contracts,' and ensures full-process legal support services for major capital operations and important development projects[180] - In market and sales, the company strengthens macroeconomic research, improves the accuracy of coal market forecasts, optimizes coal product structure, accelerates the construction of new power systems, and vigorously promotes integrated coal-power and new energy operations[180] - In integrated operations management, the company continuously strengthens its core advantages in integrated operations, enhances production scheduling, reinforces industrial synergy, optimizes coal-power industrial layout, and accelerates the implementation of new energy projects[183] Section V Corporate Governance, Environment, and Society Corporate Governance Overview The company has established a comprehensive corporate governance structure and operating mechanism, fully complying with the 'Corporate Governance Code'; during the reporting period, Chairman Lü Zhiren resigned, and a new chairman is being selected; the Board implements a diversity policy, the Audit and Risk Committee effectively performs its duties, and the Independent Directors Committee convened meetings to deliberate important proposals - The Company has established a relatively comprehensive corporate governance structure and sound operating mechanisms, fully complying with the 'Corporate Governance Code'[184][188] - Mr. Lü Zhiren resigned as Chairman and Executive Director of the Company on March 24, 2025, with the selection of a new chairman currently underway[185] - The company's Board of Directors has formulated a Board Diversity Policy, using a range of diversity criteria for candidate selection, including but not limited to gender, age, cultural and educational background, race, skills, knowledge, and professional experience[189] - The Audit and Risk Committee has reviewed the Group's interim financial report for the six months ended June 30, 2025, and the financial information in this report, agreeing to submit them to the Board for consideration[191] Changes in Directors, Supervisors, and Senior Management During the reporting period, changes in the company's directors, supervisors, and senior management primarily involved Mr. Lü Zhiren's resignation as Chairman and Executive Director - Mr. Lü Zhiren resigned as Chairman and Executive Director[193] Employee Information As of June 30, 2025, the Group had 89,929 employees, with operations and maintenance personnel forming the largest proportion; most employees held bachelor's degrees; the number of retired employees increased due to the Hangjin Energy acquisition; the company implements competitive compensation policies and provides multi-level training - As of June 30, 2025, the Group had a total of 89,929 employees[195] Professional Composition of the Group's Employees | Professional Category | Number of People | | :--- | :--- | | Operations and maintenance personnel | 55,141 | | Management and administrative personnel | 15,523 | | R&D personnel | 4,184 | | Technical support personnel | 8,238 | | Sales and marketing personnel | 638 | | Other personnel | 4,657 | | Total | 89,929 | Educational Background of the Group's Employees | Educational Level | Number of People | | :--- | :--- | | Postgraduate and above | 4,682 | | Bachelor's degree | 40,996 | | College diploma | 20,705 | | Secondary vocational school | 8,322 | | Technical school, high school and below | 15,224 | | Total | 89,929 | - The number of retired employees for whom the Group is responsible for expenses is 33,105, an increase from end-2024 primarily due to the acquisition of 100% equity in Hangjin Energy[195] Profit Distribution Plan The Board recommended an interim dividend of RMB 0.98 per share (tax inclusive) for 2025, totaling 19,471 million yuan, representing 72.9% of the profit attributable to owners of the Company for H1 2025, pending shareholder approval; the 2024 final dividend of RMB 2.26 per share (tax inclusive) has been distributed - The Board recommended an interim dividend of RMB 0.98 per share (tax inclusive) for 2025, totaling 19,471 million yuan, representing 72.9% of the profit attributable to owners of the Company for H1 2025[197] - The 2024 final dividend of RMB 2.26 per share (tax inclusive), totaling RMB 44,903 million (tax inclusive), has been fully distributed[202] - The 2025 interim dividend for H-share shareholders is expected to be distributed on or around December 24, 2025[199] Environmental Information of Listed Companies and Major Subsidiaries Included in the List of Enterprises Required to Disclose Environmental Information by Law As of June 30, 2025, 45 enterprises within the Group were classified as key environmental supervision units, with 44 included in the list of enterprises required to disclose environmental information by law; this section lists their names and query indexes for environmental information disclosure reports - As of June 30, 2025, the Group had 45 enterprises classified as key environmental supervision units by environmental protection authorities, with 44 of them included in the list of enterprises required to disclose environmental information by law[205] - The report lists query indexes for environmental information disclosure reports of 44 enterprises, including Guoneng Baotou Coal Chemical Co., Ltd., Guoneng Shendong Coal Buertai Coal Mine, and Guoneng Guangdong Electric Taishan Power Generation Co., Ltd[206][208] Specific Progress in Consolidating Poverty Alleviation Achievements and Rural Revitalization In H1 2025, the Group actively responded to the national rural revitalization strategy, investing 24.85 million yuan in aid funds for 3 designated counties, implementing 12 assistance projects benefiting approximately 100,000 people, and conducting skills training and agricultural product procurement and sales - In H1 2025, the Group invested 24.85 million yuan in aid funds for 3 designated counties, including Mizhi County and Wubu County in Shaanxi Province, and Butuo County in Sichuan Province[212] - Twelve assistance projects were implemented in key areas such as education, healthcare, industry, and infrastructure, benefiting approximately 100,000 people[212] - Sixty person-times of skilled talents and grassroots cadres were trained, and 8.46 million yuan worth of agricultural products were purchased and sold[212] Section VI Significant Matters Fulfillment of Commitments The company continues to fulfill its commitment to avoid horizontal competition with China Energy Group, having completed the acquisition of 100% equity in Hangjin Energy and initiated a new round of asset injection in August 2025, aiming to further reduce horizontal competition and enhance the company's energy supply capacity and synergistic operational efficiency - The company signed the 'Agreement on Avoiding Horizontal Competition' and its supplementary agreements with China Energy Group, committing not to compete with the Company's principal businesses and granting the Company priority transaction and selection rights, priority transfer rights, and priority acquisition rights for business opportunities and assets that may constitute potential horizontal competition[214] - On January 21, 2025, the company's Sixth Board of Directors' Sixth Meeting approved the 'Proposal on Acquiring 100% Equity in Hangjin Energy'; this transaction has been completed, aiming to reduce horizontal competition and increase coal resources[219] - In August 2025, the company initiated the acquisition of coal, pit-mouth coal power, and coal-to-oil/gas/chemical related assets held by China Energy Group to further reduce horizontal competition and fulfill the aforementioned agreements[219] Half-Year Report Audit Status The company's 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on June 20, 2025, approved the appointment of KPMG Huazhen LLP (A-shares) and KPMG (H-shares) as its auditors for 2025; the interim financial statements in this report are unaudited but have been reviewed by KPMG in accordance with Hong Kong Standard on Review Engagements - On June 20, 2025, the Company's 2024 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders approved the appointment of KPMG Huazhen LLP (Special General Partnership) and KPMG as the Company's A-share and H-share auditors for 2025, respectively[220] - The interim financial statements in this report are unaudited; KPMG issued a review report on the Company's H1 2025 interim financial statements, prepared in accordance with IFRS, based on Hong Kong Standard on Review Engagements[7] Major Litigation and Arbitration Matters During the reporting period, the Group had no major litigation or arbitration matters; management assessed that potential legal liabilities from existing non-major litigation and arbitration cases would not have a material impact on the Group's financial position - During the reporting period, the Group had no major litigation or arbitration matters[222] - Management believes that the potential legal liabilities arising from these cases will not have a material impact on the Group's financial position[222] Major Related Party Transactions This section details the company's daily related party transactions with China Energy Group and its affiliates in coal supply, product and service provision, financial services, and factoring services, as well as ongoing related party transactions with China Railway Group; during the reporting period, the total amount of related party transactions for selling products and providing services to China Energy Group was 45,409 million yuan, accounting for 32.9% of revenue; it also discloses the performance commitment fulfillment for the Hangjin Energy acquisition and related party debt and credit with the finance company and Yili Chemical - During the reporting period, the Group's total related party transactions for selling products and providing services to China Energy Group amounted to 45,409 million yuan, representing 32.9% of the Group's revenue for the period[231] H1 2025 Major Ongoing Related Party Transactions Execution Status | Agreement Name | Transaction Item | Currently Effective Transaction Cap (million yuan) | Transaction Amount During Reporting Period (million yuan) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Company and China Energy Group's "Coal Supply Agreement" | Group's sales of goods, provision of services, and other inflows to related parties | 110,000 | 36,966 | | Company and China Energy Group's "Product and Service Supply Agreement" | Group's sales of goods, provision of services, and other inflows (goods category) to related parties | 35,000 | 2,807 | | Company and China Energy Group's "Product and Service Supply Agreement" | Group's sales of goods, provision of services, and other inflows (services category) to related parties | 35,000 | 5,636 | | Company and China Railway Group's "Ongoing Related Party Transaction Framework Agreement" | Group's sales of goods, provision of services, and other inflows to related parties | 15,000 (adjusted) | 1,667 | | Company and Finance Company's "Financial Services Agreement" | Finance Company's maximum daily balance of comprehensive credit lines provided to Group members | 100,000 | 15,432 | | Company and Finance Company's "Financial Services Agreement" | Maximum daily deposit balance of Group members at the Finance Company | 75,000 | 74,885 | | Company and Guoneng Factoring Company's New "Factoring Services Agreement" | Guoneng Factoring Company's maximum daily balance of factoring services provided to Group members | 5,000 | 2,888 | - China Energy Group committed that Hangjin Energy's cumulative net profit attributable to parent company shareholders after deducting non-recurring gains and losses, audited under Chinese Enterprise Accounting Standards, for September-December 2024 and 2025-2029 would be no less than 383.1027 million yuan; as of H1 2025, Hangjin Energy's cumulative net loss was 260.8727 million yuan[240] Related Party Debt and Credit Transactions (June 30, 2025) | Related Party | Related Party Relationship | Ending Balance of Funds Provided to Related Parties (million yuan) | Ending Balance of Funds Provided by Related Parties to Listed Company (million yuan) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | China Energy Group Co., Ltd. | Controlling Shareholder | - | 0 | | Finance Company | Subsidiary of Controlling Shareholder | 74,495 | 14,680 | | Other Related Parties | Other | 395 | 2,050 | | Total | | 74,890 | 16,730 | Major Contracts and Their Fulfillment This section discloses the company's fulfillment of major contracts during the reporting period, including external guarantees and entrusted cash asset management; as of the end of the reporting period, the total external guarantee balance was 40.32 million yuan, primarily a joint and several liability guarantee by controlling subsidiary Baorixile Energy for Liangyi Railway Company; the company also engaged in structured deposits and entrusted loans, with the entrusted loan to Yili Chemical being overdue but with collateral measures in place - As of the end of the reporting period, the company's total external guarantee balance was 40.32 million yuan, representing 0.01% of net assets attributable to owners of the Company[259] - The main guarantee is a joint and several liability guarantee by controlling subsidiary Baorixile Energy for Hulunbuir Liangyi Railway Co., Ltd. (asset-liability ratio of 200%); Baorixile Energy has fully provided for impairment on its equity in Liangyi Railway Co., Ltd. and the amount of repayment on its behalf[261][262] Entrusted Wealth Management (H1 2025) | Product Type | Source of Funds | Amount Incurred During Reporting Period (million yuan) | Unmatured Balance at Period-End (million yuan) | Overdue Unrecovered Amount (million yuan) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Structured deposits | Own funds | 17,300 | 7,100 | 0 | Entrusted Loans (H1 2025) | Product Type | Source of Funds | Amount Incurred During Reporting Period (million yuan) | Unmatured Balance at Period-End (million yuan) | Overdue Unrecovered Amount (million yuan) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Entrusted loans | Own funds | 395.37 | 0 | 395.37 | - The 400.0 million yuan entrusted loan from the company's wholly-owned subsidiary Shendong Power to Inner Mongolia Yili Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. matured on December 23, 2023; as of the end of the reporting period, 4.63 million yuan of principal had been repaid, and the remaining entrusted loan has secured corresponding collateral measures through asset mortgages and other means[275] Section VII Share Changes and Shareholder Information Share Capital Changes During the reporting period, the company's total number of ordinary shares and share capital structure remained unchanged, with 100% of total share capital consisting of unrestricted tradable shares; the company did not repurchase, sell, or redeem any listed securities and held no treasury shares - During the reporting period, the Company's total number of ordinary shares and share capital structure remained unchanged[276] - Unrestricted tradable shares totaled 19,868,519,955 shares, accounting for 100.00% of the total share capital[278] - For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the Group did not conduct any repurchases, sales, or redemptions of the Company's listed securities under the Hong Kong Listing Rules[278] Shareholder Numbers and Shareholding Status As of the end of the reporting period, the company had 161,322 ordinary shareholders; China Energy Investment Group Co., Ltd. is the controlling shareholder, directly and indirectly holding 69.5789% of the company's total issued shares, with HKSCC NOMINEES LIMITED as the second largest shareholder - As of the end of the reporting period, the total number of ordinary shareholders was 161,322[281] Top Ten Shareholders as of June 30, 2025 | Shareholder Name (Full Name) | Shares Held at Period-End | Percentage (%) | Shareholder Nature | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | China Energy Investment Group Co., Ltd. | 13,812,709,196 | 69.52 | State-owned Legal Person | | HKSCC NOMINEES LIMITED | 3,370,467,428 | 16.96 | Overseas Legal Person | | China Securities Finance Corporation Limited | 594,718,004 | 2.99 | Other | | Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited | 170,982,764 | 0.86 | Overseas Legal Person | | Central Huijin Asset Management Co., Ltd. | 106,077,400 | 0.53 | State-owned Legal Person | - China Energy Investment Group Co., Ltd. directly and indirectly holds 69.5789% of the Company's total issued shares[291] - BlackRock, Inc. holds 174,018,151 H-shares (long position), representing 5.15% of the Company's issued H-shares[293] Section VIII Review Report and Financial Report Independent Auditor's Review Report KPMG reviewed the company's interim financial report for the six months ended June 30, 2025, in accordance with Hong Kong Standard on Review Engagements, concluding that they found no matters leading them to believe the interim financial report was not prepared in all material respects in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34 - KPMG has reviewed the consolidated financial statements of China Shenhua Energy Company Limited and its subsidiaries for the six months ended June 30, 2025[298] - The review conclusion states: We have not become aware of any matter that makes us believe that the above interim financial report as of June 30, 2025, is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34 'Interim Financial Reporting'[300] - The interim financial statements in this report are unaudited[7] Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income The company's H1 2025 consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income shows revenue of 138,109 million yuan, profit for the period of 32,059 million yuan, profit attributable to owners of the Company of 26,706 million yuan, and basic earnings per share of 1.344 yuan, with all profitability indicators decreasing compared to restated data from the prior year H1 2025 Consolidated Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income (vs. H1 2024 Restated) | Item | 2025 (RMB million) | 2024 (Restated, RMB million) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenue | 138,109 | 169,121 | | Operating costs | (94,374) | (118,908) | | Gross profit | 43,735 | 50,213 | | Profit before tax | 40,013 | 44,971 | | Profit for the period | 32,059 | 36,983 | | Profit attributable to owners of the Company for the period | 26,706 | 31,356 | | Basic earnings per share (RMB yuan) | 1.344 | 1.578 | Consolidated Statement of Financial Position As of June 30, 2025, the company's consolidated statement of financial position shows total assets of 686,068 million yuan, total liabilities of 212,433 million yuan, and net assets of 473,635 million yuan; compared to restated data from December 31, 2024, total assets slightly increased, but total liabilities significantly rose, leading to a decrease in net assets Consolidated Financial Position as of June 30, 2025 (vs. December 31, 2024 Restated) | Item | June 30, 2025 (RMB million) | December 31, 2024 (Restated, RMB million) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total non-current assets | 471,029 | 464,500 | | Total current assets | 215,039 | 207,139 | | Total current liabilities | 150,497 | 105,116 | | Total non-current liabilities | 61,936 | 66,261 | | Net assets | 473,635 | 500,262 | | Equity attributable to owners of the Company | 404,527 | 422,595 | | Total equity | 473,635 | 500,262 | [Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity](index=105&type=