Bank Of Chongqing(601963)2025-03-21 15:35Financial Performance - The bank's net profit for 2024 is projected to be CNY 4.793 billion, with a proposed cash dividend of CNY 0.248 per share, amounting to a total distribution of approximately CNY 479 million[8]. - Net profit for 2024 was CNY 5,521,031 thousand, reflecting a 5.59% increase from CNY 5,228,955 thousand in 2023[46]. - The net profit for 2024 exceeded 5.5 billion RMB, representing a year-on-year growth of 5.59%[57]. - The total income for the year was CNY 136.8 billion, marking a growth of 3.54% compared to the previous year[66]. - In 2024, the company achieved operating income of RMB 13.68 billion, an increase of RMB 467.83 million, representing a growth rate of 3.54%[72]. - The company's retained earnings amounted to RMB 25,363.11 million, accounting for 39.78% of total equity[158]. Asset and Loan Growth - The total assets of Bank of Chongqing reached CNY 856.64 billion, with total deposits of CNY 474.12 billion and total loans of CNY 440.62 billion, achieving a non-performing loan ratio of 1.25% and a provision coverage ratio of 245.08%[11]. - Total assets grew by 12.73% to CNY 856,641,840 thousand from CNY 759,883,870 thousand in 2023[48]. - Customer loans and advances increased by 12.13% to CNY 440,616,361 thousand from CNY 392,934,966 thousand in 2023[48]. - Total customer loans and advances reached RMB 440.62 billion, an increase of RMB 476.81 billion or 12.13% compared to the previous year[125]. - The total overdue loans amounted to RMB 76.02 billion, representing 1.73% of the total customer loans, a decrease of 0.22 percentage points from the previous year[184]. Risk Management and Asset Quality - The non-performing loan ratio improved to 1.25% in 2024, down from 1.34% in 2023, a reduction of 0.09 percentage points[50]. - The loan loss provision balance increased to RMB 13.35 billion, with a non-performing loan coverage ratio of 245.08%, up by 10.90 percentage points year-on-year[193]. - The proportion of normal loans increased to 96.11% of total loans, up from 95.30% the previous year[162]. - The company aims to stabilize asset quality by addressing risks in key areas and improving the management of non-performing assets, with a focus on reducing the cost of liabilities and optimizing the asset-liability structure[31]. Strategic Initiatives and Innovations - The company aims to achieve a higher level of development and faster growth, targeting entry into the "trillion club" of commercial banks[30]. - The company has redefined its strategic framework to a "five high" strategy, focusing on high goals, high positioning transformation, high efficiency operation, high-quality service, and high-quality development[30]. - The bank's focus on digital transformation has made it the first local bank in China to have innovative applications recognized in the central bank's fintech innovation pilot program for five consecutive years[12]. - The company is enhancing its technological capabilities to support business transformation and improve risk management systems[35]. Awards and Recognition - The company received multiple awards in 2024, including the "Best Practice of Annual Report Performance Briefing" from the China Listed Companies Association[27]. - The company was recognized as a "Model Case for Rural Financial Services" by the China Rural Credit Cooperative Newspaper in September 2024[20]. - The company won the "Outstanding Wealth Management City Commercial Bank" award at the 2024 Jin Yu Awards[26]. - The company was awarded the "Data Governance Innovation Award" for five consecutive years by DAMA China[23]. Customer and Market Engagement - The bank provided over CNY 150 billion in credit support to key strategic areas, including the Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle and the modern manufacturing industry cluster in Chongqing[12]. - The bank's total loans to small and micro enterprises increased by CNY 10.822 billion compared to the end of the previous year, demonstrating its support for local economic development[12]. - The company emphasizes enhancing customer service quality and expanding its client base, particularly in emerging industries[30]. - The bank operates 199 branches across Chongqing and neighboring provinces, enhancing its market presence and service capabilities[11].