Financial Performance - The company's operating revenue for 2022 was RMB 481.4 billion, an increase of 9.5% year-on-year, with service revenue reaching RMB 434.9 billion, up 8.0% year-on-year[1]. - EBITDA for 2022 was RMB 130.4 billion, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 5.2%, while net profit was RMB 27.6 billion, a 6.3% increase year-on-year[3]. - The company's net profit attributable to shareholders was RMB 27.593 billion, up 6.3% from 2021, and 12.5% after excluding one-time tax gains from the sale of subsidiaries[18]. - Total comprehensive income for the year reached RMB 28,216 million, an increase from RMB 25,921 million in the previous year, representing a growth of approximately 9.9%[45]. - Profit attributable to shareholders was RMB 27,593 million, compared to RMB 25,949 million in 2021, reflecting an increase of about 6.3%[45]. Revenue Breakdown - Mobile communication service revenue grew to RMB 191.0 billion, a year-on-year increase of 3.7%, with a 5G package user penetration rate of 68.5%[1]. - The smart home business contributed significantly, with fixed-line and smart home service revenue reaching RMB 118.5 billion, up 4.4% year-on-year[1]. - Digital industry revenue reached RMB 117.8 billion, with a year-on-year growth of 19.7%, and Tianyi Cloud revenue was RMB 57.9 billion, up 107.5% year-on-year[1]. - Service revenue reached RMB 434.928 billion, growing by 8.0% year-on-year, with a 8.1% increase after excluding the impact of revenue from the sale of subsidiaries in 2021[18]. - The revenue from mobile communication services was RMB 191,026 million in 2022, compared to RMB 184,158 million in 2021, reflecting an increase of approximately 3.5%[53]. Expenses and Costs - Operating expenses totaled RMB 448.021 billion, increasing by 9.6%, which is 93.1% of operating revenue[25]. - Personnel costs increased by 11.5% to RMB 84.772 billion, constituting 17.6% of operating revenue[30]. - Other operating expenses reached RMB 54.451 billion, a 20.8% increase, accounting for 11.3% of operating revenue[31]. - Depreciation and amortization expenses were RMB 96.932 billion, a 4.3% increase, accounting for 20.1% of operating revenue[27]. Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The board proposed a final dividend of RMB 0.076 per share (tax included) for 2022, totaling an annual dividend of RMB 0.196 per share, which represents 65% of the profit attributable to shareholders[4]. - The proposed final dividend for the year ended December 31, 2022, is RMB 0.076 per share, totaling approximately RMB 6.955 billion, pending approval at the annual general meeting[59]. Strategic Initiatives - The company is committed to enhancing profitability and cash flow generation, aiming to increase cash dividends to over 70% of the profit attributable to shareholders within three years of its A-share listing[4]. - The company fully implemented its cloud transformation strategy in 2022, enhancing its digital supply capabilities and aiming for high-quality development[5]. - The company emphasized the importance of cybersecurity and digital transformation as part of its strategic initiatives for future growth[2]. - The company aims to enhance its core competitiveness by accelerating the construction of world-class enterprises and implementing a digital transformation strategy[17]. Technology and Innovation - The company has developed nearly 15,000 5G commercial projects, with over 8,000 new projects added in 2022[8]. - AI core capabilities have been enhanced, with the establishment of a large model for urban governance with over 1 billion parameters[9]. - The company is focusing on technology innovation and has established joint research institutions for next-generation technologies like 6G[10]. - The company added 1.7 EFLOPS of computing power in 2022, bringing the total to 3.8 EFLOPS, a year-on-year increase of 81%[11]. Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company continues to improve its corporate governance and internal control systems to ensure stable operations and protect shareholder interests[3]. - The company has maintained compliance with the corporate governance code and has implemented effective internal control measures throughout 2022[68]. - The external auditor confirmed that the consolidated financial data for the year ended December 31, 2022, is consistent with the audited consolidated financial statements[67]. Environmental and Social Responsibility - The company reduced greenhouse gas emissions by over 13 million tons in 2022, achieving a year-on-year decrease of 20.6% in emissions per unit of information flow[3]. - The company has actively participated in social welfare initiatives, providing various digital products to support small and medium-sized enterprises during the pandemic[3].
中国电信(00728) - 2022 - 年度业绩