Financial Performance - Revenue increased to RMB 4,753.9 million in FY2024 [8], a 7.2% increase compared to RMB 4,434.8 million in FY2023 [8] - Profit attributable to equity holders reached RMB 196.5 million in FY2024 [8] - Free cash flow nearly doubled, reaching RMB 979.7 million in FY2024 [8], a 96.1% increase compared to RMB 499.5 million in FY2023 [8] - A dividend of RMB 73 million was declared for 2024 [37, 60], representing an 87.3% year-over-year increase [37] Market Expansion and Orders - Revenue from overseas reached 65% of total revenue [11, 17] - Total orders from overseas surged to RMB 5,802.6 million in FY2024 [19], a 78.8% increase compared to RMB 3,244.8 million in FY2023 [19] - Innovative business new orders increased by 19%, reaching RMB 4,235.3 million in FY2024 [21] from RMB 3,558.2 million in FY2023 [21] Strategic Initiatives - The company fully repaid its USD bond [10, 15] - The company won the bid for the Iraq Dulfriyah Oilfield Mega Project [13, 32] - Over 52 million shares were repurchased in 2024 [37]

Financial Performance - In 1H 2022, the company achieved a total revenue of RMB 1,703 million and a net profit of RMB 56 million[11, 15] - Gross profit increased from RMB 422 million in 1H 2021 to RMB 457 million in 1H 2022, with a stable gross profit margin of 26.8%[15, 33] - Total cost increased from RMB 1,150 million in 1H 2021 to RMB 1,246 million in 1H 2022[35, 37] Business Segment Highlights - Oilfield Equipment Manufacturing & Services segment revenue reached RMB 1,003 million, driven by increased market demand and significant growth in drill pipe and OCTG coating services[18, 19] - Oilfield Services segment achieved stable growth with revenue of RMB 459 million, benefiting from increased capital expenditure in the upstream industry[21, 22] - Line Pipe Technology and Services segment experienced significant revenue growth, reaching RMB 177 million, with more contracts signed in line pipe coating and CWC businesses compared to 1H 2021[24, 25] - Offshore Engineering Services segment revenue declined to RMB 64 million due to the completion of the Bangladesh pipeline laying project[27, 28] Regional Revenue Breakdown - In 1H 2022, China accounted for 58.9% of the company's revenue, while North & South America contributed 10.4%, Russia, Central Asia & Europe 17.0%, Africa 6.2%, Middle East 13.6%, and South & Southeast Asia 25.7%[31] Capital Structure - Cash and cash equivalents decreased from RMB 629 million at the end of 2021 to RMB 519 million as of June 30, 2022[39] - Total assets increased from RMB 7,072 million at the end of 2021 to RMB 7,830 million as of June 30, 2022[39] - Total liabilities increased from RMB 4,029 million at the end of 2021 to RMB 4,410 million as of June 30, 2022[39]

2024 Interim Results Presentation Disclaimer The presentation material contains forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks, uncertainties and assumptions, certain of which are not under our control, causing actual results and growth which may differ materially from these direct or indirect forward-looking statements. Forward-looking events and relevant development discussed herein may differ from the expectation of Hilong Holding Limited (the "Company"), and eve ...

Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved a revenue of approximately RMB 4668 million, a 9.8% increase compared to 2023[9] - Net profit was about RMB 30 million, an 82.4% decrease compared to 2023[9] - Gross profit increased by 22.5% from RMB 915 million to RMB 1,122 million[11] - Revenue from oilfield equipment manufacturing & services accounted for 45.6% of total revenue in 2024[26] - Oilfield services contributed 27.5% to the total revenue in 2024[26] - Offshore engineering services accounted for 20.6% of the total revenue in 2024, with a revenue increase of 105.9%[9, 26] Business Segments - Oilfield equipment manufacturing & services segment revenue was RMB 1,133 million[15] - Oilfield services segment revenue was RMB 923 million, with a 35.2% increase[9, 19] - Offshore engineering services segment revenue increased to RMB 964 million[22] Business Development & Technology - The company is transforming into high-tech specialized integrated EPCIC turkey offshore services[9] - The company is focusing on high-end markets and customers with higher technology drilling tools[16] - The company is continuously developing High-tech Integrated Turnkey Project business model[9]

Market Performance - The S&P 500 index rose by 0.4% on Thursday, marking four consecutive days of gains, driven by strong performance in value stocks, particularly high-dividend stocks [1][2] - The Nasdaq 100 index only slightly increased by 0.1%, primarily due to declines in major tech stocks, which had previously led the market recovery [1] Sector Performance - Utility, consumer staples, and real estate sectors, characterized by relatively low valuations and stable dividends, led the market gains, with American Water Works, Campbell Soup Company, and Invitation Homes Inc. seeing significant stock price increases [2] - The consumer staples sector surged nearly 3%, real estate rose by 1.8%, and utilities increased by 2.1%, while technology and communication services sectors experienced declines of 0.7% and 0.4%, respectively [9] Economic Indicators - Weak retail sales and producer price data in April reinforced expectations for at least two interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this year, leading to a decline in U.S. Treasury yields [5] - Despite solid sales and profit growth, Walmart reported a drop in operating profit and warned of upcoming price increases due to rising tariff costs, resulting in a 0.5% decline in its stock price [5] Corporate Developments - Foot Locker's stock surged by 86% following news of its acquisition by Dick's Sporting Goods for approximately $2.4 billion, marking the largest single-day increase since at least 1980 [10] - Cisco provided a strong quarterly earnings outlook, driven by robust demand for AI network systems infrastructure, leading to a nearly 5% increase in its stock price [13] Trade Relations - Recent trade discussions between the U.S. and China resulted in a significant reduction of tariffs, with the new rates for most goods dropping from 145% to 30% [8] - Despite the positive trade developments, the average tariff rate in the U.S. remains at its highest level since 1934, indicating ongoing trade tensions [8]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the performance of the China Securities Hong Kong 300 Energy Index, which has seen a decline of 7.31% in the past month, 8.77% in the past three months, and 10.93% year-to-date [1] - The top ten holdings of the China Securities Hong Kong 300 Energy Index include China National Offshore Oil (41.44%), PetroChina (17.49%), China Shenhua Energy (13.95%), Sinopec (13.62%), and others, indicating a concentration in a few major companies [1] - The index is designed to reflect the overall performance of different industries in the Hong Kong market, with a base date of December 31, 2004, set at 1000.0 points [1] Group 2 - The market segments represented in the China Securities Hong Kong 300 Energy Index are entirely from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with fuel refining accounting for 42.01%, integrated oil and gas companies for 31.12%, and coal for 24.17% [2] - The index samples are adjusted biannually, with changes implemented on the next trading day following the second Friday of June and December, ensuring that the weight factors are updated accordingly [2] - Adjustments to the index samples occur in response to special events affecting the companies, such as mergers or delistings, ensuring the index remains reflective of the current market landscape [2]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the basic chemical industry is "Positive (Maintain)" [1] Core Insights - The basic chemical industry achieved a revenue of 23,219.8 billion yuan in 2024, with a year-on-year increase of 3.2%, but a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1,185.6 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 6.2% [6][35] - In Q1 2025, the industry reported a revenue of 5,602.8 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5.8%, and a net profit of 369.7 billion yuan, which is an increase of 11.8% year-on-year [6][35] - The profitability of the industry showed a sales gross margin of 17.2% in Q1 2025, with a net profit margin of 0.1% [6][35] Summary by Sections Industry Overview - The chemical raw materials and chemical products manufacturing industry saw a revenue of 91,986.4 billion yuan in 2024, with a cumulative year-on-year increase of 4.2%, while total profits decreased by 8.6% [5][26] - Fixed asset investment in the industry increased by 8.6% year-on-year, but the growth rate declined by 4.8 percentage points [5][26] Q1 Performance - In Q1 2025, the basic chemical sector experienced revenue growth, with a year-on-year increase of 5.8% and a net profit increase of 11.8% [6][35] - The sales gross margin for Q1 2025 was 17.2%, reflecting a slight decrease year-on-year but an increase compared to the previous quarter [6][35] Sub-industry Analysis - In 2024, the chlor-alkali and textile chemical products sub-industries showed significant profit growth, with chlor-alkali achieving a net profit growth of 262.8% [40][41] - For Q1 2025, the chlor-alkali sub-industry continued to lead with a net profit growth of 132.2% [41] Key Company Tracking - Major companies in the basic chemical sector, such as Wanhua Chemical and Hualu Hengsheng, reported significant net profit growth in 2024, with many companies experiencing a decrease in capital expenditures [5][6][35]

斯伦贝谢首席执行官Olivier Le Peuch上周告诉投资者，特朗普的关税正在造成可能损害需求的经济不确 定性，同时欧佩克+产油国集团加快增产速度超过最初预期。 Le Peuch上周在斯伦贝谢第一季度财报电话会议上与分析师和投资者交流时表示："在这种环境下，大 宗商品价格面临挑战，在它们稳定之前，客户可能对近期活动和非必要支出采取更谨慎的态度。" 钻井活动减少 美国总统特朗普希望石油和天然气行业"加大钻探力度"，以推行其能源主导议程，但那些实际参与这项 议程的的公司反而遭受了打击。 根据达拉斯联储的一项调查，美国原油价格已跌破每桶65美元，自特朗普第二个任期开始以来下跌超过 20%，这使得许多公司提高产量却无利可图。 美国页岩油企业高管们在对同一调查的匿名回应中尖锐地批评特朗普的政策措辞。根据美国石油协会经 济与研究副总裁Mason Hamilton的说法，他们在评论中使用"不确定性"一词的次数，比新冠疫情爆发五 年来的任何一个季度都多。 油田服务公司贝克休斯（Baker Hughes）、哈利伯顿（Halliburton ） 和斯伦贝谢（SLB）警告称，由于 油价下跌，今年勘探、钻井和生产投资将放缓。自特 ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - First quarter 2025 revenue was $123.6 million, down 4% sequentially and down 5% year over year [16][24] - Operating income and earnings per share also decreased sequentially, with net income ex items at $6.7 million, down from $10.4 million in the prior quarter [24] - Operating margins in Reservoir Description were 10%, down 670 basis points sequentially, while Production Enhancement margins were 8%, expanding by 450 basis points [11][12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Reservoir Description revenue was $80.9 million, down 7% compared to Q4 2024, impacted by geopolitical conflicts and sanctions [10][43] - Production Enhancement revenue was flat at $42.7 million compared to Q4 2024, with increased demand for diagnostic services offsetting some declines [12][48] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Service revenue was $95.1 million, down 1% sequentially, with crude assay services affected by geopolitical conflicts [18] - Product sales were $28.5 million, down 13% sequentially and down 14% year over year, impacted by sanctions and delayed orders [19][20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company continues to focus on technology investments to solve client problems and capitalize on technical opportunities [8] - Core Laboratories aims to maximize free cash flow, return on invested capital, and return excess free cash to shareholders [14] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that geopolitical conflicts and sanctions created operational inefficiencies but saw demand pick up late in the quarter [9][10] - The company maintains a constructive long-term outlook on international upstream projects, expecting growth in crude oil demand driven by non-OECD countries [32][33] Other Important Information - Core Laboratories reduced net debt by approximately $5 million, maintaining the lowest leverage ratio in eight years [13][27] - The company plans to increase capital expenditures in 2025, targeting $14 million to $16 million, excluding insurance-covered rebuilding costs [29] Q&A Session Summary Question: Production enhancement margin outlook - Management explained that while margins improved in Q1, they expect a different mix in Q2 with product sales increasing and diagnostic services decreasing [54][55] Question: Expectations for margin progression in the back half of the year - Management indicated optimism for margin growth in Q3 and Q4, with cost reduction plans in place [58][59] Question: International market challenges - Management acknowledged challenges in Mexico but expressed optimism about opportunities in the Middle East and Africa, with gradual improvement expected [70][71][75]

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