某公司下半年财务报表总结(英文版)(pdf33页)讲解.pdfVIP

NEWS RELEASE Release Time IMMEDIATE Date 4 February 2009 Number 04/09 BHP BILLITON RESULTS FOR THE HALF-YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2008 • A robust financial performance in the context of a rapid deterioration in market conditions. • Underlying EBITDA up 25% to US$13.9 billion and Underlying EBIT up 24% to US$11.9 billion. • Strong Underlying EBIT margin(1) of 46% despite significant pressures from lower prices and a lagged effect of input costs benefit. • Record net operating cash flow(2) of US$13.1 billion, up 74%, which is an excellent result given market conditions and our strong growth pipeline. • Attributable profit up 2% to US$6.1 billion and EPS up 3% to 110.1 US cents (both measures excluding exceptional items). • Strong balance sheet with net debt decreased by 51% to US$4.2 billion. Gearing of 9.5% and Underlying EBITDA interest cover of 86.6 times. • Interim dividend of 41.0 US cents per share, an increase of 41% on last year’s interim dividend. • A disciplined and value-accretive commitment to invest through the cycle, with one iron ore and three oil and gas projects sanctioned during the half-year. Half-year ended 31 December 2008 2007 US$M US$M Change Revenue 29,780 25,539 16.6% Underlying EBITDA (4) 13,939 11,167 24.8% Underlying EBIT (4) (5) 11,899 9,623 23.7% Profit from operations 7,224