2024-08-22 12:26Group 1: Performance Overview - In the first half of 2024, the company achieved a total electricity generation of 106.01 billion kWh, a year-on-year increase of 0.09% [2] - The average utilization hours of the units were 3,659 hours, a decrease of 88 hours compared to the same period last year [2] - The company completed 5 annual overhauls and 4 ten-year overhauls, with a total overhaul duration of approximately 523 days, an increase of about 110 days from the previous year [2] Group 2: Financial Performance - The company reported operating revenue of RMB 39.377 billion, a year-on-year increase of 0.26% [3] - Power sales revenue was RMB 30.374 billion, a decrease of 1.78% year-on-year, primarily due to reduced electricity generation and market price impacts [3] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was RMB 7.109 billion, a year-on-year increase of 2.16% [3] Group 3: Environmental Impact - The company reduced standard coal consumption by approximately 3.206 million tons and reduced carbon dioxide emissions by about 8.703 million tons, equivalent to planting over 240,000 hectares of forest [2] - The marketization ratio was approximately 52.4%, slightly lower than the same period last year [2] Group 4: Future Outlook - The company plans to reduce the number of overhauls and days in the second half of 2024, contributing to increased electricity generation [2] - The company aims to ensure nuclear safety and stable operation of units while advancing high-quality construction of new projects [3] Group 5: Shareholder Returns - The company maintained a dividend of RMB 0.094 per share for 2023, an increase of 8.05% year-on-year, with a payout ratio of 44.26% [4] - The company is exploring long-term shareholder return plans while balancing capital expenditure and dividends [4] Group 6: Cost Management - The average financing cost for the first half of 2024 was 3.12%, a decrease of about 25 basis points compared to the previous year [4] - The company is actively managing financing costs through debt restructuring and market opportunities [4]