Financial Performance - The company's operating revenue for Q1 2024 was approximately RMB 24.29 billion, representing an increase of 8.09% compared to RMB 22.36 billion in the same period last year[10]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 16.05% to approximately RMB 802.73 million from RMB 960.93 million year-on-year[10]. - The basic earnings per share for Q1 2024 was RMB 0.1101, down 15.57% from RMB 0.1310 in the previous year[10]. - Operating profit decreased to RMB 1.02 billion in Q1 2024, a decline of 16.3% from RMB 1.21 billion in Q1 2023[29]. - The company recorded a total comprehensive income of RMB 815.96 million in Q1 2024, down from RMB 987.60 million in Q1 2023[30]. - Net profit for Q1 2024 was RMB 842.30 million, down 15.7% from RMB 999.42 million in Q1 2023[29]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets at the end of Q1 2024 increased by 4.83% to approximately RMB 79.55 billion from RMB 75.89 billion at the end of the previous year[10]. - As of March 31, 2024, the total current assets amounted to CNY 38,043,248,401.21, an increase of 9.3% from CNY 34,621,374,141.16 on December 31, 2023[25]. - The total non-current assets reached CNY 41,508,885,802.98, showing a slight increase from CNY 41,265,248,090.65 as of December 31, 2023[25]. - Total current liabilities increased to CNY 30,630,139,854.51 from CNY 28,037,451,190.23, representing an increase of 9.3%[26]. - The total liabilities of the company reached CNY 38,525,930,809.19, compared to CNY 35,767,341,420.01 at the end of 2023, indicating a growth of 7.7%[26]. - The total equity attributable to shareholders was CNY 38,671,893,953.41, an increase from CNY 37,801,725,213.12 as of December 31, 2023[26]. Cash Flow - The company's cash flow from operating activities showed a net outflow of approximately RMB 2.71 billion, compared to a net outflow of RMB 115.01 million in the same period last year[10]. - The company reported a net cash outflow from operating activities of RMB 2.71 billion in Q1 2024, compared to an outflow of RMB 153.59 million in Q1 2023[31]. - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to CNY 10,849,821,380.28 from CNY 13,964,177,974.41, a decline of 22.7%[24]. - Total cash and cash equivalents at the end of Q1 2024 were CNY 4,605,296,075.67, down from CNY 7,200,015,473.63 at the end of Q1 2023[40]. Operational Highlights - The company reported a significant increase in accounts receivable, attributed to growth in shipping volumes amid market pressures[12]. - The company's contract logistics volume reached 11.765 million tons in Q1 2024, up from 9.308 million tons in the same period last year, representing a growth of 26.5%[14]. - The maritime agency business handled 3.226 million TEUs, an increase of 22.5% compared to 2.661 million TEUs in the previous year[15]. - The cross-border e-commerce logistics volume was 79.11 million tickets, a decrease of 16.7% from 95.043 million tickets year-on-year[16]. - The company is actively developing new carrier services and enhancing control over mainline capacity, which has led to increased prepayments for charter flights and trains[12]. Shareholder Information - The number of shareholders holding ordinary shares totaled 42,024, with the top 10 shareholders holding a combined 85.93% of the shares[18]. - China Foreign Transportation Group Co., Ltd. is the largest shareholder, holding 2,472,216,200 shares, which is 33.89% of the total[18]. Research and Development - Research and development expenses decreased to RMB 26.49 million in Q1 2024 from RMB 29.10 million in Q1 2023[29]. - Research and development expenses decreased significantly to CNY 15,636,713.03, down 54.3% from CNY 34,215,994.80 in Q1 2023[37]. Strategic Initiatives - The company is focusing on expanding its market presence and enhancing its logistics capabilities through new technologies and product development[16]. - The report indicates that the company is actively engaging in strategic mergers and acquisitions to bolster its market position[16].
中国外运(00598) - 2024 Q1 - 季度业绩