香港中华煤气(00003) - 2022 - 年度业绩

Financial Performance - The net profit attributable to shareholders for the year was HKD 5.248 billion, an increase of HKD 231 million, representing a growth of approximately 5%[5] - Revenue for 2022 was HKD 60,953.4 million, an increase of 13.5% from HKD 53,563.7 million in 2021[21] - Net profit for the year was HKD 6,324.4 million, slightly up from HKD 6,225.7 million in 2021, representing a growth of 1.6%[22] - Basic earnings per share increased to HKD 28.1, compared to HKD 26.9 in the previous year, marking a 4.5% rise[21] - The total tax expense for 2022 was HKD 1,859.2 million, a decrease of 13.8% compared to HKD 2,155.0 million in 2021[42] - The company reported a significant increase in trade and other receivables, which rose to HKD 10,662.8 million from HKD 9,148.9 million, a growth of 16.5%[23] - The company’s inventory and materials used in 2022 were HKD 39,308.9 million, an increase from HKD 32,591.8 million in 2021, reflecting a growth of about 20.5%[39] - The net investment income for 2022 was HKD 98.1 million, down from HKD 354.9 million in 2021, indicating a decrease of approximately 72.3%[40] Dividends - The group plans to distribute a final dividend of HKD 0.23 per share[2] - The board proposed a final dividend of HKD 0.23 per share, bringing the total dividend for the year to HKD 0.35 per share[17] - The company declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.12 per share and proposed a final dividend of HKD 0.23 per share, maintaining the same dividend per share as in 2021[43] Customer Growth and Sales - The total gas sales volume remained stable despite a challenging environment, with a focus on expanding renewable energy projects[2] - The total gas sales volume in Hong Kong for 2022 was approximately 27,398 million MJ, a decrease of 1% compared to the previous year[6] - The number of customers in Hong Kong increased by 30,145 to 1,995,082, representing a growth of approximately 2%[6] - The utility business recorded steady growth with total gas sales of approximately 32.1 billion cubic meters, an increase of about 3% year-on-year, and the number of gas customers rose to approximately 37.29 million, up about 6%[9] - The group reported a gas sales volume exceeding 32 billion cubic meters in mainland China, with over 2 million new users added annually[18] Investment and Projects - The total investment for the year amounted to HKD 8.321 billion in production facilities, pipelines, and other fixed assets to support ongoing business development[5] - The group has secured a total of 624 projects across 28 provincial regions in mainland China, up from 514 projects at the end of 2021[8] - The group has established 183 renewable energy projects across 24 provincial regions, focusing on multi-energy supply, photovoltaic, energy storage, and integrated energy services for industrial customers[11] - A zero-carbon technology investment fund with a total scale of RMB 10 billion was established in partnership with IDG Capital to support innovation in the zero-carbon technology sector[11] Environmental and Sustainability Initiatives - The company aims to align with national carbon neutrality goals, providing significant opportunities for clean energy development[4] - The group aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from operations by 10% by mid-2025, equating to a reduction of 140,000 tons compared to the 2020 baseline[16] - The group plans to decrease annual greenhouse gas emissions by 10 million tons through initiatives such as coal-to-gas conversion and photovoltaic power generation[16] - The group has been recognized in various ESG indices, including the Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index and the Hang Seng Sustainability Index[16] - The group issued USD 200 million in sustainable development-linked bonds, demonstrating commitment to climate change initiatives[16] - The group aims to enhance its ESG performance through a new strategy covering six areas, including ecological balance and community engagement[16] Operational Efficiency and Technology - The group is focusing on integrating AI technology across departments to enhance customer service and operational efficiency[6] - The group is expanding its service offerings in urban gas business, focusing on customer needs and providing comprehensive energy solutions[7] - The group has initiated the "Gas + Heat" business model to transition from gas supply to comprehensive energy solutions, enhancing efficiency and promoting low-carbon industrial energy[9] - The group launched the Tera Planet ecological platform in collaboration with Tencent Cloud, aimed at smart management and optimization of energy data, with expected annual carbon emission reductions of several hundred thousand tons[14] Financial Position and Liabilities - Total operating expenses rose to HKD (52,591.7) million, up from HKD (44,744.0) million, reflecting a 17.5% increase[21] - Total assets decreased to HKD 139,758.3 million from HKD 143,879.5 million, a decline of 2.9%[23] - Non-current liabilities increased to HKD (49,807.8) million from HKD (47,694.9) million, reflecting a rise of 4.4%[24] - The company reported a foreign exchange loss of HKD (4,757.4) million in 2022, compared to a gain of HKD 1,937.2 million in 2021[22] - The group reported a net current liability of approximately HKD 58,244,443,444 as of December 31, 2022, primarily due to short-term borrowings of HKD 55,144,444,444[25] - The group’s total borrowings amounted to HKD 59.3 billion, an increase from HKD 55.1 billion as of December 31, 2021[58] Employee and Workforce - As of the end of 2022, the total number of employees in Hong Kong's gas business was 2,110, serving 1,995,082 customers, with an increase in overall productivity to 946 customers per employee, up 1.4% from the previous year[52] - The total number of employees in mainland and overseas operations was approximately 53,870 at the end of 2022, an increase of about 1,010 from the previous year[52] - The group will continue to provide appropriate promotion opportunities and training for employees to enhance service quality[52]