2023-03-30 16:00Financial Performance - The company's operating revenue for 2022 was approximately ¥11.98 billion, a decrease of 3.0% compared to ¥12.35 billion in 2021[22]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders was approximately ¥1.28 billion, down 33.2% from ¥1.92 billion in 2021[22]. - Basic earnings per share decreased by 36.4% to ¥0.053351 from ¥0.083852 in 2021[23]. - The weighted average return on equity fell to 3.32%, a decrease of 1.70 percentage points from 5.02% in 2021[23]. - Cash flow from operating activities was approximately ¥3.41 billion, down 10.7% from ¥3.82 billion in 2021[22]. - The company's total assets at the end of 2022 were approximately ¥57.61 billion, a slight decrease of 0.4% from ¥57.81 billion at the end of 2021[22]. - The net assets attributable to shareholders increased by 1.8% to approximately ¥38.65 billion from ¥37.95 billion in 2021[22]. - Non-recurring gains and losses amounted to approximately ¥49.81 million in 2022, significantly lower than ¥447.72 million in 2021[28]. - The company's gross profit for 2022 was RMB 3,096,868,550.62, reflecting a decline of 19.1% from RMB 3,829,224,151.96 in 2021[39]. - The company's gross profit margin decreased to 25.8%, down 5.2 percentage points year-on-year, with gross profit declining by 19.1% to RMB 3,096,644,398.66[41]. Dividend and Shareholder Information - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of RMB 0.174 per 10 shares, totaling RMB 417,374,945.20 to all shareholders based on a total of 23,987,065,816 shares[5]. - The cash dividend payout ratio for the years 2020 to 2022 was 96.49%, 40.81%, and 40.23% respectively, meeting the company's distribution policy[157]. - The total cash dividend amount (including tax) for the reporting period is CNY 417,374,945.20, which accounts for 32.61% of the net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders in the consolidated financial statements[161]. Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company has received a standard unqualified audit opinion from Ernst & Young Hua Ming[4]. - The company has confirmed that all board members attended the board meeting, ensuring accountability for the report's accuracy[4]. - The financial report is guaranteed to be true, accurate, and complete by the company's responsible persons[4]. - The company has not faced any penalties from securities regulatory authorities in the past three years, indicating compliance with regulations[138]. - The company has a complete decision-making process and mechanism for its cash dividend policy, ensuring transparency and compliance with shareholder interests[160]. - The company has not proposed any cash profit distribution plan despite having positive distributable profits for the reporting period[160]. Risk Management and Future Outlook - The report includes a detailed description of potential risks faced by the company in the "Management Discussion and Analysis" section[8]. - The company plans to leverage national policies and optimize resource allocation to navigate the challenging economic landscape in 2023[36]. - The company anticipates a recovery in economic operations in 2023, driven by strong domestic economic fundamentals and ongoing reforms in Northeast China[107]. - The company aims to enhance its core competitiveness by focusing on market orientation and customer-centric services[36]. Operational Developments - The company launched its first direct shipping route to Australia in March 2022, enhancing logistics connectivity within RCEP member countries[29]. - In July 2022, the company added two new Southeast Asia routes, improving direct shipping services to Indonesia and Vietnam[29]. - The company achieved a record of loading over 4,700 export vehicles in November 2022, marking the highest single-vessel operation since the establishment of its automobile terminal[29]. - The company is focusing on expanding its port business in Northeast China, supported by favorable government policies aimed at regional economic revitalization[107]. Environmental and Social Responsibility - The company has invested CNY 49.312 million in environmental protection during the reporting period[167]. - The total wastewater discharge for the Dalian Port Oil Products Terminal in 2022 was 122,041.382 tons, with all pollutants meeting national and local discharge standards[169]. - The company has complied with environmental regulations and has not faced any major environmental violations or penalties during the reporting period[168]. - The company is committed to sustainable development and has published its ESG report, available on the Shanghai Stock Exchange website[188]. Personnel and Management Changes - The company reported a total of 11,051 employees, with 3,530 in the parent company and 7,521 in major subsidiaries[152]. - The company has appointed new personnel, including Guo Lihui as safety director and deputy general manager, and Chen Liqing as deputy general manager[137]. - The management team includes experienced executives with backgrounds in logistics and port management, enhancing operational efficiency[124]. Strategic Initiatives - The company is actively pursuing new technology development to enhance operational capabilities[137]. - Future growth strategies include market expansion and potential mergers and acquisitions to strengthen market position[124]. - The company aims to enhance customer engagement through a new digital platform, targeting a 30% increase in user interaction[127].