CHINA UNICOM(HK:00762)2023-08-09 08:30Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Operating revenue reached ¥191.8 billion, an increase of 8.8% year on year [5] - Net profit reached ¥12.4 billion, up 13.1% year on year, marking a double-digit increase for seven consecutive years [5] - Return on net assets reached a new high of 3.6% [6] - Capital expenditure amounted to ¥27.6 billion, primarily for building 5G networks and broadband [6] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Large connection subscriber base reached 928 million, with a net increase of 8.66 million subscribers [11] - Mobile business subscribers exceeded 328 million, with net additions of 5.34 million, the highest in four years [11] - Fixed line broadband subscribers reached 108 million, with net additions exceeding 4 million [13] - IoT business revenue was ¥5.4 billion, up 24% year on year [13] - Unicom Cloud revenue reached ¥25.5 billion, up 36% year on year [14] - Big Data business revenue was ¥2.9 billion, up 54% year on year [14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - International business revenue reached ¥5.5 billion, up 21% year on year, covering 264 countries and regions [18] - The company established roaming cooperation with 635 carriers, enhancing its international product offerings [19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company focuses on deepening strategic planning and integrating current operations with long-term development [5] - Emphasis on innovation-driven growth and embracing the digital economy [10] - Plans to enhance core competitiveness and achieve steady growth in service revenue and net profit [26] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving double-digit growth in net profit and enhancing return on net assets [26] - The company aims to contribute to the modernization of China while rewarding shareholders [25] Other Important Information - The interim dividend was set at ¥0.203 per share, a 23% year-on-year increase [25] - R&D investment intensity reached 2.94%, with a 70% year-on-year increase in patents [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the future growth strategies for the company? - The company will promote coordinated development of basic and emerging business segments to enhance core functions and competitiveness [26] Question: How does the company plan to maintain its market leadership? - The company will leverage its advantages in data concentration and intensive operation to enhance its market share [15]