信义玻璃(00868) - 2024 - 年度业绩

Financial Performance - Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, was RMB 22,323.6 million, a decrease of 8.1% compared to RMB 24,293.7 million in 2023[3] - Profit attributable to equity holders of the company was RMB 3,369.2 million, down 31.0% from RMB 4,883.1 million in the previous year[3] - Basic earnings per share decreased by 32.6% to RMB 79.23 from RMB 117.60[3] - Proposed final dividend per share is HKD 0.10, a reduction of 73.0% from HKD 0.37 in the previous year[3] - Operating profit for the year was RMB 4,185.5 million, down from RMB 5,141.6 million in 2023[5] - The company reported a total comprehensive income of RMB 3,475.8 million for the year, down from RMB 4,568.9 million in 2023[6] - The gross profit for the fiscal year was RMB 6,729.66 million, resulting in a gross margin of approximately 27.2%[27] - The company reported a net profit before tax of RMB 5,775,149 thousand for 2023, which decreased to RMB 4,248,029 thousand in 2024, reflecting a decline of about 26.5%[32] - Net profit attributable to equity holders decreased by 31.0% to RMB 3,369.2 million in 2024, compared to RMB 4,883.1 million in 2023[61] - Basic earnings per share for 2024 is RMB 79.23, down 32.6% from RMB 117.60 in 2023[43] - EBITDA decreased by 21.4% to RMB 5,832.4 million in 2024, compared to RMB 7,423.6 million in 2023[78] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets increased to RMB 48,078.3 million from RMB 46,316.1 million in the previous year[10] - The total assets as of December 31, 2024, were RMB 48,078.30 million, with total liabilities amounting to RMB 13,701.16 million[28] - The total liabilities increased slightly from RMB 13,621,491 thousand in 2023 to RMB 13,701,155 thousand in 2024[32] - The net asset liability ratio increased to 16.3% in 2024 from 13.3% in 2023, reflecting the company's financial leverage[88] Cash Flow and Investments - Cash and bank balances decreased to RMB 1,709.3 million in 2024 from RMB 3,123.4 million in 2023, despite a net cash inflow from operating activities of RMB 5,589.7 million[86] - The company reported a significant investment in joint ventures, totaling RMB 9,203.63 million[28] - The company's investment in joint ventures was RMB 9,066,707 thousand as of December 31, 2023[31] - Capital expenditures increased to RMB 5,124.0 million in 2024 from RMB 3,202.9 million in 2023, used for purchasing facilities and machinery[84] Revenue Breakdown - The company’s operating segments include Float Glass, Automotive Glass, and Construction Glass, with Float Glass generating the highest revenue of RMB 15,343.52 million[27] - Sales revenue from float glass products was RMB 12,909.9 million, accounting for 57.8% of total sales in 2024, down from RMB 15,839.7 million and 65.2% in 2023[64] - Sales revenue from automotive glass products increased to RMB 6,304.8 million, representing 28.3% of total sales in 2024, compared to RMB 5,417.3 million and 22.3% in 2023[64] Expenses and Costs - Selling and promotional expenses decreased by 11.0% to RMB 1,055.7 million in 2024[73] - Administrative and other operating expenses increased by 9.4% to RMB 2,244.0 million in 2024[74] - Financial costs significantly decreased by 60.3% to RMB 181.0 million in 2024, attributed to refinancing most HKD loans with lower interest RMB loans[77] - The average cost of raw materials and energy decreased in 2024, which mitigated the negative impact of lower average selling prices on profitability in the processed glass market[100] Dividends - The interim dividend for 2024 is HKD 0.31 per share, an increase from HKD 0.26 per share in 2023, totaling RMB 1,225,025,000[47] - The proposed final dividend for 2024 is HKD 0.10 per share, down from HKD 0.37 per share in 2023, totaling RMB 409,881,000[47] - The board of directors has proposed a final dividend of HKD 0.10 per share for the year ending December 31, 2024, subject to shareholder approval[135] Market and Strategic Outlook - The group anticipates a cautious but optimistic outlook for the float glass market in 2025, supported by government measures to ensure project completions and easing property purchase restrictions[115] - The group is expanding its operations in Southeast Asia, including a new float glass production facility in Indonesia, to enhance market coverage and reduce costs[118] - The group is actively participating in overseas exhibitions and visiting international clients to strengthen its market presence across over 140 countries[106] - The company continues to face challenges from global market changes, financial risks, geopolitical risks, and electricity price threats, but remains cautiously optimistic about long-term business development prospects[122] Research and Development - The group has invested in R&D for new materials, production processes, and advanced float glass design, resulting in reduced carbon emissions and production costs[109] - The group plans to continue investing in R&D to improve product quality and develop new products, focusing on innovative technologies and automation[121] Corporate Governance - The audit committee has reviewed the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2024[126] - The company has adopted a code of conduct for securities trading by directors, confirming compliance throughout the year ending December 31, 2024[127] - The company will publish its annual report for the year ending December 31, 2024, containing all required information as per listing rules and applicable laws[132]