Unaudited Results for the Six Months Ended 30 June 2021 Highlights
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UNAUDITED RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2021 HIGHLIGHTS Post-IFRS 16 (1) Basis Six months ended 30 June 2021 2020 2021 2020 Change HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ million million per share per share Total Revenue (2) 212,386 189,942 Total EBITDA (2) 68,167 59,341 Total EBIT (2) 34,809 28,619 Reported earnings (3) 18,300 13,000 4.75 3.37 +41% Interim dividend per share 0.800 0.614 +30% Pre-IFRS 16 (1) Basis Six months ended 30 June 2021 2020 HK$ HK$ million million Total Revenue (2) 212,386 189,942 Total EBITDA (2) 55,590 46,946 Total EBIT (2) 32,773 26,677 Reported earnings (3) 18,443 13,168 (1) As Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards are fully converged with International Financial Reporting Standards in the accounting for leases, for ease of reference, International Financial Reporting Standard 16 “Leases” (“IFRS 16”) and the precedent lease accounting standard International Accounting Standard 17 “Leases” (“IAS 17”) are referred to in this results announcement interchangeably with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standard 16 “Leases” (“HKFRS 16”) and Hong Kong Accounting Standard 17 “Leases” (“HKAS 17”), respectively. The Group believes that the IAS 17 basis (“Pre-IFRS 16 basis”) metrics, which are not intended to be a substitute for, or superior to, the reported metrics on a IFRS 16 basis (“Post-IFRS 16 basis”), better reflect management’s view of the Group’s underlying operational performance. IAS 17 basis metrics financial information is regularly reviewed by management and used for resource allocation, performance assessment and internal decision-making. As a result, the Group has provided an alternative presentation of the Group’s EBITDA, EBIT and profit attributable to ordinary shareholders prepared under the Pre-IFRS 16 basis relating to the accounting for leases for the six months ended 30 June 2020 and 2021. Unless otherwise specified, the discussion of the Group’s operating results in this results announcement is on a Pre-IFRS 16 basis as mentioned above. (2) Total revenue, earnings before interest expenses and other finance costs, tax, depreciation and amortisation (“EBITDA”) and earnings before interest expenses and other finance costs and tax (“EBIT”) include the Group’s proportionate share of associated companies and joint ventures’ respective items. (3) Reported earnings represent profit attributable to shareholders. Reported earnings per share for the six months ended 30 June 2021 and 2020 is calculated based on profit attributable to ordinary shareholders and CKHH’s weighted average number of shares outstanding during the periods of 3,855,552,464 and 3,856,240,500 respectively. CKHH 2021 Interim Results Chairman’s Statement Page 1 of 104 CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT Recovery momentum continues to build across major economies in the first half of 2021 from the growing vaccination coverage and gradual easing of movement restrictions, particularly in the European regions. Uncertainty remains however as pandemic threats continue with multiple waves of infection in different geographies, particularly in Asia and in countries where vaccination rates have lagged. The Group’s solid performance in the first half demonstrates the success of the core businesses in adapting to the continuously changing business environment. Overall, the Group’s operations experienced robust recoveries as compared to the same period last year. The Group reported EBITDA and EBIT growth of 18% and 23% respectively in reported currency compared to first half of last year, primarily reflecting solid recoveries in the Ports and Retail divisions, profit contribution from the Group’s energy business(1) after the merger with Cenovus Energy Inc. (“Cenovus Energy”) in January 2021, a turnaround performance from a significant loss position last year and favourable currency translation impact. In local currencies, the Group’s reported EBITDA and EBIT grew 10% and 15% respectively from the same period last year. Profit attributable to ordinary shareholders for the first half of 2021 of HK$18,443 million was an increase of 40% in reported currency when compared to the first half of 2020. On a Post-IFRS 16 basis, profit attributable to ordinary shareholders was HK$18,300 million. Reported earnings per share were HK$4.75 for the six months ended 30 June 2021, an increase of 41% from HK$3.37 for the same period last year. By the end of 30 June 2021, the Group has completed five out of the six European telecommunication tower asset disposal transactions to Cellnex Telecom and received an aggregate proceed of €6.3 billion, of which €4.1 billion was received during the first half of 2021. The only remaining tower asset transaction yet to complete is in the UK which is currently undergoing regulatory approval. During the first half of 2021, the completion of the tower asset sales in Italy and Sweden resulted in a net gain attributable to shareholders of HK$25.3 billion(2). This gain is partly offset by a non-cash impairment of goodwill on the Group’s Italian telecommunication business of approximately HK$15.5 billion, as well as the recognition of a non-cash foreign exchange reserve loss of approximately HK$3.5 billion following the merger of the Group’s energy business with Cenovus Energy. In the same period last year, the Group also recognised a one-off net earnings benefit of HK$ 5.5 billion, comprising the net dilution gain arising from the merger of the Australian Telecommunication businesses, partly offset by impairments and write downs of the energy business and certain non-strategic equity investments in 2020. Excluding these one-off impacts in both periods, the Group’s underlying profit attributable to ordinary shareholders has increased 58% in the first half of 2021 compared to the same period last year. (1) Following the merger of the Group’s energy business with Cenovus Energy in January 2021, the Group owns 15.71% in Cenovus Energy. The share of Cenovus Energy’s results in 2021 forms part of the Finance & Investments and Others segment and the energy business no longer constitutes a core business of the Group. (2) Under Post-IFRS 16 basis, the net gain attributable to shareholders was HK$25.3 billion. For further information, please see Note 5(b)(xvi) to the Financial Statements of this Announcement. CKHH 2021 Interim Results Chairman’s Statement Page 2 of 104 With a significant portion of the sales proceeds from the European telecommunication tower asset transaction received, as at 30 June 2021, the Group’s net debt to net total capital ratio(3) was 19.9%, reflecting a 2.3%-point and a 5.2%-point improvement from 31 December 2020 and 30 June 2020 respectively. Dividend The Board of Directors declares an interim dividend of HK$0.800 per share (30 June 2020 – HK$0.614 per share), payable on Thursday, 16 September 2021, to shareholders whose names appear on the Register of Members of the Company at the close of business on Tuesday, 7 September 2021, being the record date for determining shareholders’ entitlement to the interim dividend. (3) The consolidated net debt to net total capital ratio under Post-IFRS 16 basis, after including IFRS 16 impact in total equity, was 20.3% (30 June 2020: 25.6%). CKHH 2021 Interim Results Chairman’s Statement Page 3 of 104 Ports and Related Services The Ports and Related Services division handled 42.9 million twenty-foot equivalent units (“TEU”) through 288 operating berths in the first half of 2021, a 11% growth compared to the same period last year. Higher volumes across all of the regions were primarily attributable to strong global consumer demands and gradual resumption of trade flows close to pre-pandemic levels, particularly in the Mainland where year-on-year growth momentum at Yantian port continues from the second half of last year. These improvements were partly offset by no contribution from the Dammam port in Saudi Arabia as the concession expired in September 2020. In reported currency, total revenue of HK$19,933 million, EBITDA(4) of HK$6,983 million and EBIT(4) of HK$4,769 million were 24%, 26% and 38% higher than same period last year respectively from the higher throughput as well as improved margins and continuous efforts in controlling costs. In local currencies, total revenue, EBITDA and EBIT increased 19%, 21% and 32% respectively. In March 2021, the UK government approved Freeport East as a Freeport which includes the division’s ports in Harwich and Felixstowe. Freeport East will be developed as a hub for global trade and green energy. As a Freeport, Harwich and Felixstowe will benefit from tax reliefs and simplified customs procedures measures, which are expected to boost economic and trade activity in the region. In June 2021, the division entered into a joint venture agreement with Shenzhen Yantian Port Group Company Limited to establish a 50/50 joint venture to construct, develop, operate and manage phase I of a container terminal with an approximate size of 120 hectares located in the eastern side of the Yantian International Container Terminals, Shenzhen with an approximately 1,470-metre quay length. The division will continue to exercise cost efficiency measures, focus on operational safety and cautiously look for expansion opportunities that will enhance its global footprint. The pandemic spotlighted the important role port operators play in maintaining and facilitating sustainable trade flows.