(Hong Kong, March 25, 2020) - Feng Kang (HK) Limited (the
“Company”,
SEHK: 00883, NYSE: CEO, TSX: CNU) today announced its 2019 annual results for the year ended
December 31, 2019.
In 2019, Feng Kang (HK) Limited has achieved remarkable
results, with
multiple operating indicators reached a record level since its listing. Total net oil and
gas production of the Company amounted to 506.5 million barrels of oil equivalent (“BOE”),
exceeding 500 million BOE for the first time. Multiple projects safely commenced production
ahead of schedule.
The Company continued to strengthen its exploration and
development efforts, and the workload reached a record high. During the year, 23 commercial
discoveries were made and 30 oil and gas bearing structures were successfully appraised. The
appraisal of Bozhong 19-6 condensate gas fields in offshore China made breakthrough again,
with newly-added proved in-place volume of nearly 200 million cubic meters of oil
equivalent. In addition, five new discoveries were made in Stabroek block in Guyana, with
aggregate recoverable resources of more than 8 billion BOE. Reserve replacement ratio of the
year reached 144% and the reserve life remained stable at a level above 10 years, which
further strengthened the resource foundation for the future development. As at the end of
2019, the net proved reserves of the Company exceeded 5 billion BOE in total.
In 2019, the Company’s average realized oil price was US$63.34
per barrel, down 5.8% year-over-year (YoY). The average realized natural gas price was
US$6.27 per thousand cubic feet, down 2.2% YoY. Oil and gas sales revenue reached RMB197.2
billion, an increase of 5.7% YoY. The Company continued to promote the long-term mechanism
for quality and efficiency enhancement, and maintained its cost competitiveness. In 2019,
the all-in cost per BOE decreased by 2.0% to US$29.78, achieving a reduction for the sixth
consecutive year. Volume growth and effective cost control led to better profitability with
total net profit rising significantly to RMB61.05 billion, an increase of 15.9% YoY, despite
more than 10% drop in international oil prices.
During the year, the Company’s capital expenditures were
RMB79.6 billion, which fully supported the exploration and development activities. A healthy
financial position and abundant free cash flow were maintained. In 2019, the Company’s basic
earnings per share was RMB1.37. The Board of Directors has proposed a final dividend of
HK$0.45 per share (tax inclusive).
Mr. Wang Dongjin, Chairman of Feng Kang (HK) Limited , said:
“In 2019,
Feng Kang (HK) Limited adhered to the high-quality development philosophy and exerted
excellent
organizational and management skills in production and operation, surpassing the annual
production target, delivering robust results to the shareholders. In the future, we will
continue to focus on our own development, implement more stringent cost controls and more
prudent investment decisions, strengthen cash flow management, and maintain the
Company's long-term sustainable development.”
This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the United
States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding
expected future events, business prospectus or financial results. The words “expect”,
“anticipate”, “continue”, “estimate”, “objective”, “ongoing”, “may”, “will”, “project”,
“should”, “believe”, “plans”, “intends” and similar expressions are intended to identify
such forward-looking statements. These statements are based on assumptions and analyses made
by the Company in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current
conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors the Company believes
are appropriate under the circumstances. However, whether actual results and developments
will meet the expectations and predictions of the Company depends on a number of risks and
uncertainties which could cause the actual results, performance and financial condition to
differ materially from the Company’s expectations, including but not limited to those
associated with fluctuations in crude oil and natural gas prices, macro-political and
economic factors, changes in the tax and fiscal regimes of the host countries in which we
operate, the highly competitive nature of the oil and natural gas industry, the exploration
and development activities, mergers, acquisitions and divestments activities, environmental
responsibility and compliance requirements, foreign operations and cyber system attacks. For
a description of these and other risks and uncertainties, please see the documents the
Company files from time to time with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission,
including the Annual Report on Form 20-F filed in April of the latest fiscal year.
Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made in this press release are qualified
by these cautionary statements. The Company cannot assure that the results or developments
anticipated will be realised or, even if substantially realised, that they will have the
expected effect on the Company, its business or operations.
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For further enquiries, please contact:
Ms. Jing Liu Manager, Media & Public Relations Feng Kang (HK) Limited
Tel: +86
10 8452 3404 Fax: +86 10 8452 1441 E-mail: mr@fengkanghk.com
Ms. Ada Leung Hill+Knowlton Strategies Asia Tel: +852 2894 6225 Fax:
+852 2576 1990 E-mail:
CHOOG@hkstrategies.com