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中国电力(02380) - 2023 - 年度业绩
CHINA POWERCHINA POWER(HK:02380)2024-03-21 13:34

Financial Performance - For the year ending December 31, 2023, the total revenue was RMB 44,261,767, an increase of 1.31% compared to RMB 43,689,129 in 2022[2]. - Annual profit reached RMB 4,533,955, representing a significant increase of 68.84% from RMB 2,685,338 in the previous year[2]. - The profit attributable to equity holders of the company was RMB 3,084,469, up by 16.48% from RMB 2,648,051 in 2022[2]. - The operating profit for the year was RMB 8,715,187, compared to RMB 7,604,262 in 2022[4]. - The total comprehensive income for the year was RMB 4,121,211, significantly higher than RMB 1,916,634 in the previous year[6]. - The company reported a net income of RMB 2,319,566,000 for the year 2023, compared to RMB 747,050,000 in 2022, reflecting a significant growth[31]. - The operating profit for 2023 was RMB 2,660,322,000, an increase from RMB 2,480,840,000 in 2022, reflecting a growth of approximately 7.3%[39]. - The company’s net profit was RMB 4,533,955,000, an increase of RMB 1,848,617,000 or 68.84% compared to the previous year[97]. Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from electricity sales to regional and provincial power companies was 41,637,383 thousand RMB, compared to 42,582,596 thousand RMB last year, indicating a decline of about 2.2%[19]. - Energy storage revenue amounted to 2,548,183 thousand RMB, significantly up from 896,260 thousand RMB, reflecting an increase of approximately 184.5%[19]. - The company’s total operating income from various energy sources includes 23,923,362 thousand RMB from thermal power, 3,052,804 thousand RMB from hydropower, and 8,715,553 thousand RMB from wind power[24]. - The company’s income from energy storage increased by RMB 1,651,923,000, driven by rapid market growth[98]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets increased to RMB 305.81 billion in 2023, up from RMB 211.40 billion in 2022, representing a growth of 44.5%[7]. - Total liabilities amounted to RMB 210.79 billion in 2023, compared to RMB 142.81 billion in 2022, indicating a rise of 47.5%[9]. - The company’s equity attributable to ordinary shareholders was RMB 38.47 billion in 2023, slightly up from RMB 38.33 billion in 2022, showing a growth of 0.4%[7]. - The company reported a total of RMB 292,416,995 thousand in equity, reflecting strong performance across various segments[26]. - The company has a total debt of RMB 197,162,393 thousand, highlighting a substantial leverage position[26]. Cash Flow and Investments - Cash and cash equivalents rose to RMB 5.74 billion in 2023, compared to RMB 4.23 billion in 2022, marking an increase of 35.7%[10]. - Net cash generated from operating activities was RMB 9.90 billion in 2023, up from RMB 5.73 billion in 2022, reflecting a growth of 72.5%[10]. - The company reported a net cash outflow from investing activities of RMB 26.84 billion in 2023, compared to RMB 20.08 billion in 2022, indicating an increase in investment expenditures[10]. - The company issued perpetual bonds worth RMB 5,008,740 thousand in 2023, slightly down from RMB 5,608,720 thousand in 2022[11]. Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The company proposed a final dividend of RMB 0.132 per share, a 20.00% increase from RMB 0.11 in the previous year[2]. - The company paid dividends amounting to RMB 1,384,828 thousand in 2023, compared to RMB 556,576 thousand in 2022, which is an increase of 148.5%[11]. Operational Highlights - The total electricity generation for the year was 107,582,860 MWh, a decrease of 4.75% from 112,942,437 MWh in 2022[2]. - The clean energy segment's profit increased by approximately RMB 1.89 billion, driven by wind and solar power generation[2]. - The installed capacity of the clean energy segment reached 33,938.8 GW, accounting for about 75.4% of the total installed capacity[3]. - The company successfully turned around its thermal power segment, achieving a profit increase of approximately RMB 2.71 billion[2]. Market and Industry Trends - In 2023, the national electricity consumption increased by 6.7% year-on-year, with total electricity generation rising by 5.2%[65]. - The company aims to promote the development of "salt-solar," "fishing-solar," and "agriculture-solar" projects in Shandong Province, enhancing land value and contributing to rural revitalization[78]. - The group plans to accelerate the establishment of overseas marketing teams and actively expand marketing channels in the international energy storage market[96]. Research and Development - The company’s research and development expenses increased to RMB 306,351,000 in 2023 from RMB 228,469,000 in 2022, indicating a focus on innovation[33]. - The company is focusing on technological innovation and increasing R&D investment to enhance its position in the new energy market[69]. Corporate Governance - The audit committee, composed of three independent non-executive directors, reviewed the annual performance and consolidated financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2023[137]. - The company is committed to enhancing its corporate governance as a part of value creation, ensuring compliance with governance standards and maintaining transparency and accountability[139].