Highton Development(SH:603162)2024-03-25 07:34Group 1: Financial Performance - In 2023, the company achieved operating revenue of ¥1,705,343,656.08, a decrease of 16.65% year-on-year [1] - The net profit attributable to the parent company was ¥185,043,392.88, down 72.44% year-on-year, with the decline rate significantly higher than revenue [1] - The average coastal freight index for 2023 was 24.71 yuan/ton, a decrease of 26.19% compared to the previous year [2] Group 2: Asset and Liability Management - The company's asset-liability ratio increased from 9.49% in Q3 2023 to 19.77% by the end of the year [2] - The increase in asset-liability ratio was attributed to a rise in long-term lease ships and an increase in lease liabilities and current non-current liabilities by ¥4.32 billion [2] Group 3: Operational Highlights - The company purchased 9 bulk carriers in 2023, bringing the total self-operated bulk carriers to 32 (30 owned and 2 chartered) [2] - The company’s cargo volume for time charter business reached 27,151,300 tons, a year-on-year increase of 26.89% [2] - The company operates in over 80 countries and regions, providing maritime transport services for various goods [3] Group 4: Future Plans and Strategies - The company plans to continue expanding its fleet by utilizing both raised and self-owned funds to purchase more bulk carriers [3] - A flexible positioning mechanism has been established to optimize operational efficiency based on seasonal factors and market demands [3]