电能实业(00006) - 2022 - 年度业绩

Financial Performance - The group's net profit attributable to shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2022, was HKD 5.649 billion, a decrease from HKD 6.14 billion in 2021, impacted by increased financial costs and currency weakness [2]. - Operating cash flow remained robust at HKD 5.528 billion, up 4% from HKD 5.3 billion in 2021 [2]. - Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2022, was HKD 1,265 million, a slight decrease from HKD 1,276 million in 2021 [18]. - Operating profit decreased to HKD 1,164 million in 2022 from HKD 1,501 million in 2021, reflecting a decline of approximately 22.5% [18]. - Profit attributable to shareholders for the year was HKD 5,649 million, down from HKD 6,140 million in 2021, representing a decrease of about 8% [20]. - Basic and diluted earnings per share were HKD 2.65 in 2022, compared to HKD 2.88 in 2021 [18]. - Total comprehensive income attributable to shareholders was HKD 6,230 million in 2022, down from HKD 8,020 million in 2021 [20]. - The pre-tax profit for 2022 was HKD 4,943 million, compared to HKD 5,056 million in 2021, reflecting a decline of approximately 2.23% [28]. - The net other income for 2022 was HKD 58 million, down from HKD 368 million in 2021, representing a significant decrease of about 84.24% [28]. - The financial costs for the year were HKD (104) million, compared to HKD (125) million in 2021, indicating a reduction of approximately 16.8% [27]. Dividends - The proposed final dividend is HKD 2.04 per share, unchanged from 2021, leading to a total annual dividend of HKD 2.82 per share [3]. - The interim dividend declared was HKD 0.78 per ordinary share, consistent with the previous year, totaling HKD 1,665 million [34]. - The proposed final dividend is HKD 2.04 per ordinary share, slightly down from HKD 2.04 in 2021, totaling HKD 4,347 million [34]. Business Segments - The UK business contributed HKD 2.517 billion in profit, down from HKD 2.819 billion in 2021, affected by short-term currency fluctuations [5]. - The Australian business generated a profit contribution of HKD 1.342 billion, an increase from HKD 1.283 billion in 2021, focusing on network transformation and increasing green energy [6]. Carbon Emission Reduction Initiatives - The company is investing HKD 26.6 billion in a five-year development plan to reduce carbon emissions in Hong Kong [9]. - The commissioning of a 380 MW combined cycle unit at Lamma Power Station increased the gas generation ratio to over 50% [9]. - The company aims to support the Hong Kong government's goal of halving carbon emissions by 2035 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 [9]. - The group aims to transition to a low-carbon energy mix, recognizing the urgent need for energy transformation as highlighted at the UN Climate Change Conference in November 2022 [10]. - The group plans to achieve a "near net-zero carbon" gas network by incorporating hydrogen into natural gas supplies, leading initiatives in the Northeast of England for a mixed hydrogen commercialization plan [10]. - AVR is projected to reduce over 500,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually starting in 2027 through large-scale carbon capture, reuse, and storage efforts [10]. - The company is actively pursuing hydrogen projects in Australia to reduce carbon emissions and enhance customer service [6]. Financial Position - The group's financial position remains strong, with cash and bank deposits amounting to HKD 5.89 billion as of December 31, 2022, up from HKD 4.61 billion in 2021 [13]. - The total equity in joint ventures and associates at year-end was HKD 84.63 billion, a decrease from HKD 87.13 billion in 2021 [13]. - The group has a total of HKD 3.26 billion in unsecured bank loans as of December 31, 2022, down from HKD 3.43 billion in 2021 [13]. - The group's total assets less current liabilities amounted to HKD 90,489 million as of December 31, 2022 [21]. - Net assets stood at HKD 86,857 million, with total equity attributable to shareholders also at HKD 86,857 million [21]. - The total assets as of December 31, 2022, amounted to HKD 94,527 million, an increase from HKD 94,304 million in 2021, indicating a growth of about 0.24% [27]. - The total liabilities for the year were HKD 7,670 million, compared to HKD 7,537 million in 2021, reflecting an increase of approximately 1.77% [27]. Employee Compensation - Total employee compensation reached HKD 27 million in 2022, up from HKD 24 million in 2021, with the number of employees increasing from 13 to 14 [17]. - Employee compensation increased to HKD 32 million in 2022 from HKD 29 million in 2021, representing an increase of approximately 10.34% [29]. Governance and Compliance - The company maintained compliance with the corporate governance code throughout the year, ensuring transparency and accountability [38]. - The board of directors confirmed adherence to the standard code of conduct for securities trading throughout the year [39]. - The annual general meeting is scheduled for May 17, 2023, to discuss shareholder matters [40].