Financial Performance - For the fiscal year 2023, the net loss attributable to shareholders of the company was RMB 1,405,876 thousand under Chinese accounting standards, and RMB 1,346,147 thousand under International Financial Reporting Standards[4]. - The company reported a pre-tax loss of RMB (1,655.41) million for 2023, an improvement from a loss of RMB (3,573.65) million in 2022, indicating a reduction in losses by about 53.7%[11]. - The net loss attributable to shareholders for 2023 was RMB (1,346.15) million, compared to a loss of RMB (2,846.05) million in 2022, reflecting a decrease in losses by approximately 52.7%[11]. - The company's total assets as of December 31, 2023, were RMB 39,564.23 million, down from RMB 41,136.76 million in 2022, marking a decline of about 3.8%[11]. - The total liabilities decreased slightly to RMB 14,635.34 million in 2023 from RMB 14,781.36 million in 2022, a reduction of approximately 1.0%[11]. - The company's operating revenue for 2023 was RMB 93,013.60 million, up 12.72% from RMB 82,518.32 million in 2022[14]. - The net cash flow from operating activities improved significantly to RMB 806.996 million in 2023, compared to a cash outflow of RMB (7,337.50) million in 2022[14]. - The company's total equity attributable to shareholders decreased to RMB 24,810.92 million in 2023 from RMB 26,227.72 million in 2022, a decline of approximately 5.4%[11]. - The company reported a consolidated net profit of RMB -1.35 billion for the year, compared to RMB -2.84 billion in the previous year[67]. - The total sales cost was RMB 81.83 billion, resulting in an operating loss of RMB -1.75 billion for the year[67]. Dividends and Shareholder Information - The board of directors recommended not to distribute dividends for the fiscal year 2023 and also not to increase capital from reserves[4]. - The company reported a total of 93,789 common stock shareholders as of the end of the reporting period, an increase from 93,550 at the end of the previous month[29]. - The company executed a share cancellation of 24.528 million H-shares in February 2023, reducing the total share capital[13]. - The top shareholder, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, holds 5,459,455,000 shares, representing 50.55% of total shares[30]. - Hong Kong Central Clearing (Agent) Limited has a holding of 3,451,406,030 shares, accounting for 31.96% of total shares, with a decrease of 1,109,000 shares during the reporting period[30]. Market Position and Strategy - The company is positioned as a leading integrated petrochemical enterprise in China, focusing on refining and chemical production, primarily serving the domestic market with significant sales in the East China region[9]. - The company aims to continuously improve operational efficiency and strives to become a "domestically leading, world-class" energy, chemical, and new materials company[9]. - The company plans to continue expanding its market presence and product offerings, focusing on both refining and chemical products[22]. - The majority of the company's sales revenue comes from the East China region, which is one of the fastest-growing areas in China[50]. - The company is exploring market expansion opportunities and potential mergers and acquisitions to strengthen its market position[149]. Product and Sales Performance - The company's net sales for the year ended December 31, 2023, reached RMB 80,077.76 million, an increase from RMB 72,654.56 million in 2022, representing a growth of approximately 10.5%[11]. - The main products contributing to sales in 2023 included gasoline (26.38%), diesel (22.38%), and aviation kerosene (9.62%), collectively accounting for 64.79% of total sales[25]. - The net sales of refining products amounted to RMB 51.88 billion, up 25.18% from RMB 41.44 billion in the previous year, driven by a 35.17% increase in sales volume[69]. - The net sales of chemical products were RMB 19.03 billion, a 4.17% increase from RMB 18.27 billion in 2022, accounting for 23.77% of total sales[70]. - The net sales from petrochemical trading decreased by 31.93% to RMB 8.17 billion, down from RMB 12.01 billion, representing 10.20% of total sales[71]. Environmental and Social Responsibility - The company achieved a 100% compliance rate for wastewater discharge standards in 2023, with a total of 632.38 tons of chemical oxygen demand reported[190]. - The company reported a 100% compliance rate for air pollutant emissions, with a total of 180.41 tons of sulfur dioxide emitted in 2023[188]. - The company invested a total of RMB 2.8995 million in poverty alleviation and rural revitalization projects, benefiting 1,740 individuals[198]. - The company has been continuously promoting the ISO 14001 environmental management system certification since 2013[186]. - The company was recognized as a "Green Enterprise" by China Petroleum in 2022 and again in 2023, maintaining its status as an environmentally friendly enterprise[186]. Risks and Challenges - The company faces risks from the cyclical nature of the oil and petrochemical markets, with potential adverse effects on operations due to price volatility of crude oil and petrochemical products[135]. - The company relies on imports for over 95% of its crude oil, facing risks related to procurement and the inability to fully pass on rising crude oil costs to customers due to market conditions and government regulations[136]. - Fluctuations in the RMB exchange rate against foreign currencies could adversely affect the company’s business and profitability, especially since a significant portion of crude oil procurement is priced in foreign currencies[139]. - Related party transactions with Sinopec and its affiliates may impact the company’s business and economic benefits if agreements are modified unfavorably[140]. Governance and Compliance - The company has implemented a modernized governance system to enhance management efficiency and promote talent development[59]. - The company has no significant litigation or arbitration matters during the reporting period[172]. - There were no penalties or regulatory actions against the company or its executives during the reporting period[173]. - The company has adopted new accounting standards effective from January 1, 2023, impacting the financial reporting framework[167]. - The domestic auditor, KPMG Huazhen LLP, has been retained for the 2023 fiscal year with a fee of RMB 3,418,500, and the audit term is set for three years[171].
上海石油化工股份(00338) - 2023 - 年度财报