Financial Performance - Revenue for 2021 reached RMB 5,587,531, an increase of 12.82% compared to RMB 4,952,510 in 2020[42] - Net profit attributable to equity holders of the listed company decreased by 41.12% to RMB 303,356 from RMB 515,231 in the previous year[42] - Net cash flows from operating activities improved by 37.51%, totaling RMB 578,081 compared to RMB 420,382 in 2020[42] - Net assets attributable to equity holders of the listed company increased slightly by 0.84% to RMB 8,659,565 from RMB 8,587,274 at the end of 2020[42] - Total assets grew by 1.77% to RMB 23,674,116 from RMB 23,263,208 at the end of 2020[42] - Basic and diluted earnings per share fell by 41.18% to RMB 0.10 from RMB 0.17 in 2020[42] - Profit for the year in 2021 was RMB 392,175, a decrease of 33.9% compared to RMB 594,342 in 2020[43] - The company recorded total revenue of RMB5.588 billion in 2021, an increase of 12.82% compared to RMB4.953 billion in 2020[84] - Net profit attributable to the owners of the parent company was RMB303 million, a decrease of 41.12% from the previous year[84] Dividend Distribution - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of RMB0.5 per ten shares, totaling RMB147,621,733.75 based on 2,952,434,675 outstanding shares at the end of 2021[4] - The profit distribution plan is subject to approval at the 2021 AGM, with implementation measures to be announced later[4] - The final dividend for the year ended December 31, 2021, is RMB0.5 per ten shares (tax inclusive) [22] Audit and Compliance - BDO Limited issued an unqualified audit report for the company, confirming the accuracy and completeness of the financial report[4] - There were no material risks identified during the reporting period, and potential risks and countermeasures are detailed in the report[5] - The company has not appropriated funds for non-operating purposes by controlling shareholders or related parties[5] - The company has not provided external guarantees in violation of stipulated decision-making procedures[5] - More than half of the directors were able to warrant the truthfulness, accuracy, and completeness of the annual report[5] - The company is committed to ensuring the truthfulness, accuracy, and completeness of the financial report as stated by the responsible persons[4] - The company continues to focus on improving governance and information disclosure quality, ensuring compliance with stock exchange regulations[5] Operational Highlights - The company operates 8 wastewater treatment plants with a total capacity of 440,000 tons per day[52] - Shanghai Dazhong Gas has a natural gas pipeline network of 6,867 km, supplying 7.2 million cubic meters daily to over 1.87 million household users[45] - Dazhong Transportation operated 6,255 taxis and 3,304 rental cars by the end of 2021[55] - The company operates under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model for long-term cooperative relationships[25] - The company aims to explore new energy projects with economic scale to establish a sustainable profit model[50] Market and Industry Trends - In 2021, China's natural gas consumption reached 372.6 billion cubic meters, marking a year-on-year increase of 12.7% and accounting for approximately 8.4% of total primary energy consumption[68] - The consumption structure of natural gas in 2021 showed that industrial gas accounted for 36.57%, city gas for 35.47%, gas for power generation for 19%, and gas for chemical industries for 8.87%[68] - The "14th Five-Year Plan" aims to increase sewage treatment capacity by 20 million cubic meters per day, focusing on filling the capacity gap in cities and county towns[69] - The environmental protection industry is increasingly supported by the State through policies and funding, transforming environmental governance into an economically beneficial industry[70] - The government has enhanced regulatory measures in the water industry, improving operational efficiency and quality of wastewater treatment projects[71] - The natural gas industry is expected to benefit from the national "peak carbon dioxide emissions" and "carbon neutrality" policies, leading to increased gas demand and consumption growth[199] - The urban transportation industry in Shanghai has about 50,000 taxis, with the Company replacing over 2,000 fuel taxis with electric vehicles, aiming to replace all fuel taxis in the future[200] Strategic Initiatives - The company is committed to expanding its market presence through strategic partnerships and acquisitions[25] - The company aims to enhance its financial product offerings through partnerships with fintech platforms and actively issues bonds and asset-backed securities[63] - The company is focusing on healthy and orderly development trends in the financial leasing industry despite downward pressures on asset quality[6] - The company is committed to improving working efficiency and reducing costs in its logistics and transport operations[61] - The company emphasizes the integration of internal resources and the development of differentiated competition strategies in its financial investment business[63] Investment Activities - The company reported external equity investment of approximately RMB 513 million, a decrease of 13.93% from the previous year[140] - The Company holds a stake in Shenzhen Capital Group Co., Ltd., which has invested in 1,406 projects totaling RMB 80.5 billion, with 206 projects listed globally, indicating strong investment experience[133] - The Company has established a stable multi-channel financing system through corporate bonds and other financial instruments, enhancing its financing ability and reducing costs[134] - The Company invested RMB 20 million in the Shanghai Wuyuefeng Phase III private equity fund, representing 2.95% of the total paid-in capital as of December 31, 2021[148] - The Company invested RMB 50.5 million in the Xuan Yuan Yuan Ding No. 10 private securities investment fund, representing 100% of the total paid-in capital as of December 31, 2021[148] Corporate Social Responsibility - The company was awarded the "Most Socially Responsible Award" in 2021, highlighting its commitment to social responsibility[5] - The company actively promoted pandemic prevention measures, ensuring that all employees received vaccinations and health supplies[121] - The company organized activities to celebrate its 30th anniversary and the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party of China, enhancing corporate culture and employee engagement[122]
大众公用(01635) - 2021 - 年度财报