东方海外国际(00316) - 2024 - 年度业绩

Financial Performance - Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, increased to $10,701.943 million, up 28.3$8,343.857 million in 2023[3] - Operating profit rose to $2,624.844 million, a significant increase of 86.6$1,405.676 million in the previous year[3] - Net profit for the year reached $2,579.090 million, representing a 88.5$1,369.109 million in 2023[3] - Basic and diluted earnings per share increased to $3.90, up from$2.07 in 2023[3] - Total comprehensive income for the year ending December 31, 2024, was $2,575.565 million, compared to$1,351.485 million for the previous year[9] - The company reported a net profit of $2,579,090,000 for 2024, compared to$1,369,109,000 in 2023, which is an increase of approximately 88.5%[22] - The group recorded a profit attributable to shareholders of $2.577 billion for 2024, compared to$1.368 billion in 2023, representing an increase of approximately 88.5%[48] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of December 31, 2024, amounted to $17,768.383 million, an increase of 13.8$15,609.185 million in 2023[6] - The total liabilities for the group as of December 31, 2024, were $4,518,886,000, compared to$4,398,822,000 in 2023, showing a slight increase of approximately 2.7%[26] - The company’s total liabilities and equity as of December 31, 2024, were $13,249.497 million, reflecting its financial position[9] - Non-current assets increased to$1,911,671,000 in 2024 from $1,156,096,000 in 2023, representing a growth of about 65.3$3,289.661 million, compared to $714.711 million in 2023[7] - The company reported a net cash increase of$4,526.740 million for the year, contrasting with a decrease of $8,318.437 million in 2023[7] - The company declared a total of$416.035 million in interim dividends for the year 2024, alongside other special dividends[9] - The total proposed dividends for 2024 amount to $1,287,728 thousand, compared to$687,449 thousand in 2023, showing a substantial increase in shareholder returns[36] - The proposed final dividend per share for 2024 is $1.32, up from$0.145 in 2023, indicating a significant increase[37] Operational Highlights - Container transportation and logistics segment generated $10,678.645 million in revenue, up from$8,319.049 million in the previous year, reflecting a significant growth[21] - For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, customer contract revenue reached $10,514,679,000, an increase from$8,220,487,000 in the previous year, representing a growth of approximately 28%[22] - Total operating income for 2024 was $11,099,164,000, compared to$8,843,819,000 in 2023, indicating a year-over-year increase of about 25.5%[22] - The company’s revenue from other segments was $23.298 million in 2024, slightly down from$24.808 million in 2023[21] Shareholder Equity - Total equity increased to $13,249.497 million, up from$11,210.363 million in 2023, reflecting a growth of 18.2%[6] - Shareholders' equity as of December 31, 2024, was $13,249.497 million, a decrease from$13,438.898 million at the beginning of 2023[9] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company has adopted a customized corporate governance code, ensuring compliance with local and international best practices[66] - The company has confirmed compliance with the corporate governance code and the standard code for directors' securities transactions for the year ending December 31, 2024[68] - The annual general meeting is scheduled for May 15, 2025, with a record date of May 15, 2025, for shareholders to attend and vote[70] Future Outlook and Strategic Initiatives - The company plans to continue expanding its market presence and investing in new technologies to drive future growth[3] - The geopolitical situation and trade patterns are expected to increase supply chain management challenges, adding uncertainty to demand[55] - The company anticipates that the shipping industry will face more severe challenges in the future due to evolving geopolitical situations and trade patterns[55] - The group aims to strengthen digital supply chain capabilities and enhance value-added services to maintain market competitiveness[53] Employee and Operational Capacity - The group employed a total of 11,223 full-time employees globally as of December 31, 2024, with competitive compensation and benefits[61] - The group received six new container ships with a capacity of 24,188 TEUs and one ship with a capacity of 16,828 TEUs in 2024, enhancing fleet capacity[52] - The company signed leases for six new container ships with a capacity of 13,000 TEUs, set to be operational starting in 2026, enhancing operational flexibility[52] Miscellaneous - The company did not purchase, sell, or redeem any of its shares during the year ending December 31, 2024[62] - The company will publish its annual report around April 17, 2025, which will be available on the stock exchange and the company’s website[71] - Forward-looking statements included in the announcement are based on current plans and estimates, with potential risks and uncertainties highlighted[74]