Financial Performance - For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Group reported revenue of HK$8,214,719,000, representing a 16% increase from the previous year[16] - Gross profit for the same period was HK$5,289,594,000, with a gross profit margin of 64%, up 3% from 2021[16] - Profit attributable to owners of the Company reached HK$2,715,374,000, reflecting a 7% increase year-over-year[16] - EBITDA for 2022 was HK$5,414,715,000, marking a 14% growth compared to 2021[16] - Basic earnings per share increased to 53.75 HK cents, a 7% rise from the previous year[16] - The Group recorded a historical high profit for the year ended December 31, 2022[17] - The Group's net profit hit HK$3.3 billion, an increase of 8% YoY, with net profit attributable to Shareholders amounting to HK$2.7 billion, an increase of 7% YoY[52] - The net profit for the year was approximately HK$3,308 million, representing an increase of approximately 8% YoY, while profit attributable to the owners was approximately HK$2,715 million, up 7% YoY[75] Dividends - The Group declared a total dividend per share of 43.0 HK cents, an 8% increase from 2021[16] - The interim dividend increased significantly by 88% to 15.0 HK cents, while the proposed final dividend decreased by 13% to 28.0 HK cents[16] - The Board of Directors recommended a final dividend of 28 Hong Kong cents per ordinary share for 2022, reflecting the Group's strong operating results[58] Production and Sales - The Group operates three premium coking coal mines and three coal preparation plants in Shanxi Province, China[3] - In 2022, the Group produced 5.25 million tonnes of raw coking coal, a YoY increase of 2%, reaching its annual approved production capacity[52] - The sales volume of clean coking coal reached 3.32 million tonnes, an increase of 1% YoY, with self-produced clean coking coal sales volume increasing approximately 4% YoY[52] - The average selling price of clean coking coal reached RMB2,402/tonne, representing a 19% YoY increase[52] - The production of clean coking coal was approximately 3.23 million tonnes in 2022, a 1% increase from 3.20 million tonnes in 2021[63] - Sales volume of self-produced clean coking coal increased by 4% year-on-year after excluding external purchases, with clean coking coal sales accounting for 100% of the Group's revenue[65] Financial Position - Total assets decreased by 5% from HK$24,779,977,000 in 2021 to HK$23,463,484,000 in 2022[19] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased by 6% from HK$6,425,886,000 in 2021 to HK$6,013,623,000 in 2022[19] - Total liabilities decreased by 15% from HK$5,631,759,000 in 2021 to HK$4,786,265,000 in 2022[19] - Total equity decreased by 2% from HK$19,148,218,000 in 2021 to HK$18,677,219,000 in 2022[19] - Current ratio improved by 20% from 2.69 times in 2021 to 3.23 times in 2022[19] - The Group maintained a healthy financial position with free bank balances and cash of approximately HK$6,014 million as of December 31, 2022[82] - As of December 31, 2022, the Group had no borrowings, resulting in a gearing ratio of 0%[128] Market and Economic Conditions - China imported nearly 64 million tonnes of coking coal in 2022, an increase of 16.7% YoY, with Mongolia and Russia accounting for over 70% of the total import volume[49] - Crude steel output in China was approximately 1.01 billion tonnes in 2022, a decrease of 2.1% YoY[49] - The overall price of clean coking coal in 2022 increased by more than 10% YoY due to a low base effect in the first half of 2021[49] - The overall economic recovery in China is expected to be relatively strong, but the steel output may see a slight decline due to the "Dual Carbon" goal[59] - The government set a GDP growth target of 5% for 2023, with the International Monetary Fund forecasting a growth rate of 5.2%[171] Strategic Initiatives - The Company aims to continue expanding its market presence and enhance production capabilities in the coming years[3] - The Group's strategy continues to focus on clean coking coal sales, aligning with long-term market trends[65] - The Group plans to transition production from the upper coal seam to the lower coal seam in 2023, prioritizing safe production during this process[176] - The Group aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060 and will accelerate its comprehensive intelligence transformation[176] Corporate Governance and ESG - The Group is committed to enhancing sustainable business practices and establishing a comprehensive ESG work mechanism to create long-term stable social, environmental, and enterprise value[189] - The Audit Committee is responsible for formulating ESG management policies and assessing material ESG-related issues and their risks to the Group's business[190] - The ESG report details the progress and effectiveness of the Group's ESG efforts in 2022, approved by the Board on March 23, 2023[191] - The Group actively improves its corporate governance structure and adheres to integrity management and compliance operations[195]
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