16 ANNUAL REPORT 2008
Management Discussion and Analysis
Depreciation and amortisation, which accounted for 9.3% of total operating expenses, increased by 3.5% from RMB5,554 million in 2007 to RMB5,746 million in 2008, mainly resulting from the additional depreciation charge on aircraft delivered in 2007 and 2008.
OPERATING (LOSS)/PROFIT
Operating loss of RMB6,538 million was recorded in 2008 as compared to an operating profit RMB1,575 million in 2007. This was mainly because operating revenue increased by RMB887 million or 1.6% in 2008 while operating expenses increased by RMB8,811 million or 16.6% in the same period.
OTHER INCOME/(EXPENSES)
Interest expense decreased by 13.3% from RMB2,291 million in 2007 to RMB1,987 million in 2008, mainly due to the decrease in average effective interest rate of bank and other loans and obligations under finance leases. Interest income increased by 41.1% from RMB73 million in 2007 to RMB103 million in 2008, mainly attributable to the increase in average bank deposits balances during 2008.
Net exchange gain decreased by 8.5% from RMB2,832 million in 2007 to RMB2,592 million in 2008. Such amount mainly represented an unrealised translation gain on retranslation of foreign currency denominated liabilities at the year end.
TAXATION
Income tax expenses decreased by 92.7% from RMB847 million in 2007 to RMB62 million in 2008. This was mainly attributable to the net effect of the operating loss of the Group and the effect of certain deferred tax assets not recognised.
LIQUIDITY, FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND CAPITAL STRUCTURE
As at 31 December 2008, the Group’s current liabilities
exceeded its current assets by RMB32,290 million. For the year ended 31 December 2008, the Group recorded a net cash inflow from operating activities of RMB1,155 million, a net cash outflow from investing activities of RMB7,790 million and a net cash inflow from financing activities of RMB7,460 million and an increase in cash and cash equivalents of RMB825 million.
In 2009 and thereafter, the liquidity of the Group primarily depends on its ability to maintain adequate cash inflow from operations to meet its debt obligations as they fall due, and its ability to obtain adequate external financing to meet its committed future capital expenditures. As at 31 December 2008, the Group had banking facilities with several PRC commercial banks for providing loan finance up to approximately RMB125,265 million (2007: RMB50,262 million), of which approximately RMB47,125 million (2007: RMB29,338 million) was utilised. The directors of the Company believe that sufficient financing will be available to the Group. The directors of the Company believe that the liquidity status of the Group will be further enhanced upon completion of the share subscriptions as mentioned in note 51(a) to the financial statements prepared under IFRS.
The directors of the Company have carried out a detailed review of the cash flow forecast of the Group for the twelve months ending 31 December 2009. Based on such forecast, the directors have determined that adequate liquidity exists to finance the working capital and capital expenditure requirements of the Group during that period. In preparing the cash flow forecast, the directors have considered historical cash requirements of the Group as well as other key factors, including the availability of the above-mentioned loan finance which may impact the operations of the Group during the next twelve-month period. The Board is of the opinion that the assumptions and sensitivities which are included in the cash flow forecast are reasonable. However, as with all assumptions in regard to future events, these are subject to inherent limitations and uncertainties and some or all of these assumptions may not be realised.
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