CITIC Steel(SZ:000708)2023-03-17 16:00Financial Performance - The company's operating revenue for 2022 was approximately ¥98.34 billion, a decrease of 0.25% compared to the adjusted revenue of ¥98.59 billion in 2021[15]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders for 2022 was approximately ¥7.11 billion, reflecting an 8.64% decline from the adjusted net profit of ¥7.78 billion in 2021[15]. - The net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was approximately ¥6.08 billion in 2021, which decreased by 20.50% compared to the previous year[15]. - The total assets at the end of 2022 were approximately ¥90.77 billion, representing a 7.17% increase from ¥84.88 billion at the end of 2021[15]. - The net assets attributable to shareholders at the end of 2022 were approximately ¥36.28 billion, an increase of 11.18% from ¥32.80 billion at the end of 2021[15]. - The average return on equity decreased to 20.96% in 2022, down 5.31 percentage points from 26.78% in 2021[15]. - The company reported a significant decline in the steel industry, with a 91.38% drop in profits for the black metal smelting and rolling industry in 2022[22]. - The company achieved a steel sales volume of 15.18 million tons in 2022, representing a year-on-year increase of 4.43%, with exports reaching 1.59 million tons, up 20.83%[25]. - The company’s high-strength steel sales increased by 63% year-on-year, with aerospace engine casing steel market share reaching 49%[27]. - The company’s special steel imports in 2022 totaled 5.1857 million tons, with an import value of 10.923 billion USD, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 7.53%[24]. Dividends and Shareholder Returns - CITIC Pacific Special Steel Group reported a cash dividend of 7 RMB per 10 shares for the 2022 fiscal year[2]. - The company declared a cash dividend of 7 RMB per 10 shares, totaling 3,533,007,984.10 RMB, which is 100% of the profit distribution[135]. - The net profit for the parent company in 2022 was 2,802,012,290.86 RMB, with distributable profits amounting to 5,217,926,336.85 RMB[135]. Research and Development - The company developed 2.52 million tons of new products in 2022, with R&D expenditure amounting to 3.85 billion RMB, an increase of 10.4% year-on-year[28]. - The company has made significant advancements in R&D, with 354 patents granted in 2022, including 107 invention patents, and has participated in the revision of 18 national/industry standards[28]. - The proportion of R&D investment to operating income was 3.54% in 2021, reflecting a 0.38% increase[51]. - The total amount of R&D investment was ¥3,487,285,312.65 in 2021, with a 10.42% increase compared to the previous year[51]. Market Position and Strategy - The company holds a leading position in the global market for bearing steel, with a market share in high-end automotive steel and engineering machinery steel also leading domestically[25]. - The company is actively pursuing market opportunities in the renewable energy sector, with sales of energy steel exceeding 4 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 36.8%[27]. - The company aims to produce over 20 million tons of special steel and achieve a main business revenue exceeding 100 billion during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period[79]. - The company plans to enhance its market competitiveness by focusing on high-quality development and optimizing product structure, particularly in special steel bar products[81]. - The company is committed to accelerating technological research and development, targeting high-end materials such as high-temperature alloys and special stainless steel[82]. Corporate Governance and Compliance - The financial report is guaranteed to be true, accurate, and complete by the board of directors and management[3]. - The company has maintained compliance with corporate governance regulations, ensuring accurate and complete information disclosure without any misleading statements[100]. - The company’s management structure has been further streamlined, enhancing operational efficiency and clarity of responsibilities[100]. - The company has established an independent financial accounting system and tax compliance, ensuring financial decisions are made independently[102]. - The company actively engages with institutional investors to discuss operational performance and future development strategies throughout the year[99]. Environmental Responsibility - The company has complied with various environmental protection laws and regulations, ensuring legal and compliant production operations[148]. - The company has developed a low-carbon roadmap in line with national requirements, actively participating in carbon peak and neutrality initiatives[159]. - The company has installed a photovoltaic capacity of 91 MW, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by nearly 65,000 tons annually[158]. - The company has made significant investments in pollution control technologies, including desulfurization and denitrification facilities[155]. Future Outlook - The company provided a future outlook, projecting a revenue growth of 10% for the next fiscal year, targeting 11 billion RMB[107]. - The company anticipates a gradual recovery in demand for automotive steel and stable demand for energy-related steel products[78]. - The company plans to implement cost-cutting measures to improve operating margins by 3% in the upcoming fiscal year[107]. - The company is planning to expand its market presence in Southeast Asia, targeting a 15% market share by the end of 2024[113]. Related Party Transactions - The company has established various related party transactions, including sales of steel products with amounts such as 471.54 million yuan and 469.46 million yuan for different products, representing 0.48% of similar transaction amounts[192]. - The company has ongoing related party transactions with entities like Hubei Xinye Steel Co., Ltd., involving sales of steel at prices ranging from 4,800 to 50,000 yuan per ton[192]. - The company has reported a related party transaction with Jiangyin Xingcheng Macotto Steel Ball Co., Ltd., involving sales of water, electricity, and gas at specified rates, amounting to 568.96 thousand yuan[192]. Investment and Capital Management - The company successfully launched a 50 billion RMB convertible bond in April 2022 to fund key projects, enhancing its competitiveness and liquidity[28]. - The company has a commitment to disclose its annual report on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange and various financial media[10]. - The company has established a clear remuneration decision-making process for its directors and senior management[118]. - The company has engaged PwC Zhongtian as the internal control audit firm, paying an audit fee of 523,000 RMB[187].