CMPort(001872) 长江商报·2025-04-07 01:07Core Viewpoint - China Merchants Port achieved record high performance in 2024, with significant growth in revenue and net profit, driven by a recovering global economy and increased trade activities [1][4]. Financial Performance - In 2024, China Merchants Port reported revenue of 16.131 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 2.41% [1][4]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders reached 4.516 billion yuan, up 26.44% year-on-year [1][4]. - The net profit excluding non-recurring gains and losses was 4.047 billion yuan, reflecting a growth of 21.2% [1][4]. - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of 7.40 yuan per 10 shares, totaling 1.843 billion yuan [1][4]. Operational Highlights - The total container throughput for 2024 was 195.159 million TEU, representing an 8.3% increase [1][6]. - The bulk cargo throughput reached 1.26 billion tons, with a slight growth of 0.6% [1][6]. - The overseas container throughput amounted to 36.835 million TEU, marking an 8.1% increase [7]. Strategic Developments - China Merchants Port is actively expanding its overseas strategy, successfully entering the Indonesian market with the acquisition of a 51% stake in the NPH project [6]. - The company has established a comprehensive port network across 26 countries and regions, including major hubs in Asia, Africa, Europe, Oceania, South America, and North America [3]. Shareholder Returns - The total amount for cash dividends and share buybacks in 2024 was 1.893 billion yuan, accounting for 41.92% of the net profit [2][4].