Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and is maintained [7] Core Views - On November 14, 2025, the company announced a proposal to issue up to 800 million RMB shares, which would account for no more than 11.52% of the post-issue share capital. The net proceeds from this issuance are intended for business development, which may help offset the short-term dilution of EPS [2][4] - The company has potential for EPS growth due to remaining capacity to be deployed and the opening of Southeast Asian markets, particularly with recent developments in Indonesia's waste incineration policies [8] - The dividend payout ratio has room for improvement, and an increase in dividends could help mitigate the EPS dilution from the new share issuance. The current dividend payout ratio is relatively low compared to industry peers [8] Summary by Sections Event Description - The company plans to issue up to 800 million RMB shares, which represents 11.52% of the post-issue share capital. The board has approved this preliminary proposal, and the lead underwriter is authorized to exercise an over-allotment option of up to 15% of the proposed shares [4] Earnings Forecast and Valuation - The company is expected to face an 11.52% dilution pressure on EPS due to the new share issuance. However, the funds raised will be used for core business development and operational funding, which could lead to further EPS growth. The projected net profits for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are estimated at 3.7 billion HKD, 4.1 billion HKD, and 4.2 billion HKD, respectively, with corresponding PE ratios of 8.1x, 7.4x, and 7.1x [8]

Group 1 - The company, Everbright Environment, announced a preliminary proposal to issue RMB shares and list them on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, subject to market conditions and necessary approvals [1] - The proposed issuance is for up to 800 million shares, with net proceeds intended for business development and general working capital, pending regulatory approval [1] - Everbright Environment is the first Hong Kong-listed company to announce plans to return to A-shares following a policy that allows companies in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to list on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange [1] Group 2 - Everbright Environment, a subsidiary of Everbright Group, has become the largest environmental company in China and the world's largest waste-to-energy investment operator since its transformation in 2003 [2] - The company focuses on three main areas: solid waste, water resources, and clean energy, with core businesses including waste-to-energy, biomass utilization, hazardous waste disposal, and environmental remediation [2] - As of June 30, 2025, Everbright Environment has expanded its operations to 26 provinces and regions in China and 16 countries overseas, with ongoing projects in Uzbekistan, Thailand, and India [2]

Core Viewpoint - The company, Everbright Environment (00257.HK), has announced a preliminary proposal to issue Renminbi shares and list them on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange by November 14, 2025, subject to market conditions, shareholder approval, and necessary regulatory approvals [1] Group 1 - The board of directors has approved the potential issuance of Renminbi shares [1] - The proposed issuance is contingent upon various factors including market conditions and shareholder approval [1] - The listing of the Renminbi shares is planned for the Shenzhen Stock Exchange [1]

智通财经APP讯，光大环境(00257)公布，于2025年11月14日，董事会批准可能进行发行人民币股份及将 该等人民币股份在深交所上市的初步建议。建议发行人民币股份需取决并受限于(其中包括)市场情况、 股东于公司股东大会的批准以及必要的监管批准。公司拟发行人民币股份数量不超过8亿股，募集资金 净额初步拟用于公司发展主营业务及补充一般营运资金，但以经相关监管机构同意的招股说明书的披露 为准。 ...

光大环境(00257)公布，于2025年11月14日，董事会批准可能进行发行人民币股份及将该等人民币股份 在深交所上市的初步建议。建议发行人民币股份需取决并受限于(其中包括)市场情况、股东于公司股东 大会的批准以及必要的监管批准。公司拟发行人民币股份数量不超过8亿股，募集资金净额初步拟用于 公司发展主营业务及补充一般营运资金，但以经相关监管机构同意的招股说明书的披露为准。 ...

CHINA EVERBRIGHT ENVIRONMENT GROUP LIMITED 中國光大環境（集團）有限公司 （ 於 香 港 註 冊 成 立 之 有 限 公 司 ） （股份代號：257） 內幕消息 建議發行人民幣股份並在深圳證券交易所上市 本公告乃由中國光大環境（集團）有限公司（「本公司」）根據香港上市規則第13.09(2)條 以及《證券及期貨條例》（香港法例第571章）第XIVA部之內幕消息條文（定義見香港上 市規則）而作出。 本公司欣然公佈，於二零二五年十一月十四日，董事會批准可能進行發行人民幣股份及 將該等人民幣股份在深交所上市（「建議發行人民幣股份」）的初步建議。建議發行人民 幣股份需取決並受限於（其中包括）市場情況、股東於本公司股東大會的批准以及必要 的監管批准。 1 香港交易及結算所有限公司及香港聯合交易所有限公司對本公告的內容概不負責，對其 準確性或完整性亦不發表任何聲明，並明確表示，概不會就本公告全部或任何部份內容 而產生或因倚賴該等內容而引致的任何損失承擔任何責任。 人民幣股份的上市地點 深交所 截至本公告日期，除本公告所披露內容之外，董事會尚未通過建議發行人民幣股份的其 他方案，亦未 ...

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the environmental protection industry [1]. Core Views - Indonesia has launched a $5.6 billion waste-to-energy project, indicating a vast market opportunity for solid waste management companies to expand internationally [11][12]. - The solid waste sector is experiencing strong fundamentals, with a notable increase in free cash flow and improved return on equity (ROE) due to operational efficiencies and reduced capital expenditures [14][15]. - The water services sector is poised for growth, with expectations of increased cash flow and dividend payouts as capital expenditures decline [18][19]. Summary by Sections Industry News - Indonesia's sovereign fund has initiated the first waste-to-energy project tender, with plans for 33 plants and a total investment of approximately 56 billion USD [11]. - The solid waste industry is transitioning to a mature phase, focusing on efficiency improvements and cash flow generation [14]. - The environmental sanitation vehicle market saw a 63.18% increase in new energy vehicle sales, with a penetration rate of 17.40% [20]. Key Recommendations - Recommended stocks include: - **Waiming Environmental**: Selected as a supplier for Indonesia's waste-to-energy projects, with significant operational capacity [13]. - **Green Power**: Strong performance driven by increased heating capacity and cost savings [14]. - **Yongxing Co.**: Notable growth in revenue and profit due to improved operational efficiency [14]. - Companies to watch include **Dayu Water Saving**, **Lian Tai Environmental**, and **Wang Neng Environment** [1]. Financial Performance - The solid waste sector reported a 12% increase in net profit and a 2.7 percentage point rise in gross margin for the first three quarters of 2025 [14]. - Free cash flow for the sector reached 13.3 billion CNY, marking a 28% increase year-on-year [14]. - Dividend payouts are expected to rise, with several companies maintaining high payout ratios [15][18]. Market Trends - The water services sector is expected to see a cash flow turnaround, similar to the solid waste sector, with anticipated increases in dividend payouts as capital expenditures decrease [18][19]. - Price reforms in water services are expected to enhance growth and valuation, with cities like Guangzhou and Shenzhen implementing price increases [18]. Equipment and Technology - The report highlights the growth in the environmental sanitation vehicle market, particularly in new energy vehicles, which are becoming increasingly prevalent [20]. - The report also notes improvements in the profitability of lithium battery recycling, with a slight decrease in metal prices leading to better margins [34][35].

Investment Rating - The report provides a positive investment outlook for various sectors within the energy industry, particularly highlighting opportunities in hydropower, green energy, nuclear power, thermal power, and gas sectors [10][30]. Core Insights - The electricity market in the State Grid operating area has achieved near-complete coverage of the electricity spot market, with significant developments in provinces such as Shanxi, which has seen a 128.75% increase in new energy and clean energy installed capacity since the 14th Five-Year Plan [4][9]. - Natural gas prices have shown a divergent trend globally, with increases in Europe and the US, while prices in Asia remain stable due to ample supply [11][30]. Summary by Sections 1. Electricity - The State Grid has implemented a continuous settlement trial for the electricity spot market in Sichuan and Chongqing, marking a significant step towards full coverage [4][7]. - Shanxi's electricity spot market has recorded a total clearing volume of 156.23 billion kWh in the first half of 2025, with real-time average prices reflecting a "two peaks and one valley" pattern [9][10]. 2. Natural Gas - As of November 7, 2025, the Henry Hub spot price in the US reached $3.76/mmBtu, reflecting a weekly increase of 5.52%, while European prices also saw upward trends [11][12]. - The report notes that the LNG national ex-factory price in China is 4382 yuan/ton, with a slight weekly decrease of 0.57% [28][30]. 3. Investment Recommendations - Hydropower: Favorable conditions for winter and spring generation, recommending companies like Guotou Power and Chuan Investment Energy [10]. - Green Energy: Increased stability in returns for existing projects, suggesting attention to companies like New Energy and Longyuan Power [10]. - Nuclear Power: Long-term growth potential remains strong, with recommendations for China Nuclear Power and China General Nuclear Power [10]. - Thermal Power: Improved profitability due to lower fuel costs, recommending companies like Guodian Power and Huaneng International [10]. - Gas Sector: Favorable conditions for city gas companies, recommending Kunlun Energy and New Energy [30]. 4. Company and Industry Dynamics - As of September 2025, China's new energy storage capacity exceeded 100 million kW, accounting for over 40% of the global total [39]. - The report highlights the steady growth in electricity market transactions, with a total of 4.92 trillion kWh traded by September 2025, marking a 7.2% year-on-year increase [39].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" outlook on the power and gas sectors, highlighting the full coverage of the electricity spot market in the State Grid operating area and the seasonal rise in gas prices in Europe and the US [1]. Core Insights - The electricity spot market in the State Grid operating area has achieved near-complete coverage, with 18 provincial-level markets in continuous settlement trial operation as of November 1, 2025. This includes the formal operation of inter-provincial markets and five provincial-level markets [4][8]. - In the gas sector, US Henry Hub spot prices rose to $3.76/mmBtu, reflecting a weekly increase of 5.52%, while European gas prices also saw increases due to seasonal demand [13][19]. Summary by Sections 1. Electricity - The State Grid operating area has nearly achieved full coverage of the electricity spot market, with significant developments in various provinces. As of November 1, 2025, the market has transitioned to continuous settlement trials in Sichuan and Chongqing [4][8]. - In Shanxi, the first province to fully implement the electricity spot market, the average spot price for electricity was recorded at 0.283 yuan/kWh, with a total of 156.23 billion kWh cleared in the first half of 2025 [10]. - The growth of renewable energy capacity in Shanxi has been substantial, with an increase of 128.75% since the 14th Five-Year Plan, leading to a significant impact on electricity pricing and market dynamics [10]. 2. Gas - The report notes a divergence in global gas prices, with US prices rising while Asian LNG prices remain stable due to ample supply. As of November 7, 2025, the Northeast Asia LNG spot price was $11.10/mmBtu, unchanged from the previous week [13][27]. - The report highlights the increase in US natural gas production and demand, with the Henry Hub futures price reaching $4.32/mmBtu, marking a 4.63% increase [14][19]. - Recommendations for investment in gas-related companies include those with integrated natural gas trading capabilities, such as Kunlun Energy and New Hope Energy, as well as city gas companies benefiting from cost reductions [31]. 3. Weekly Market Review - The report indicates that the electricity equipment, public utilities, environmental protection, and gas sectors outperformed the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 index during the week of November 2 to November 9, 2025 [35]. 4. Company and Industry Dynamics - As of September 2025, China's new energy storage capacity exceeded 100 million kW, representing over 40% of the global total, with significant contributions from various regions [41]. - The report also notes that the National Energy Administration is actively promoting the construction of a unified national electricity market, with trading volumes and participants steadily increasing [41].

Summary of the Conference Call for Guangda Environment Industry and Company Overview - Guangda Environment is actively expanding its overseas market presence, particularly in Central Asia and Southeast Asia, with a focus on risk control and investment return rates [2][5][6] Key Points and Arguments Overseas Market Expansion - Guangda Environment has signed projects in Uzbekistan with a total investment of 1.08 billion RMB, expected to be operational by mid-2027, holding an 88% stake [2][5] - The company is also exploring potential projects in Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Middle East [2][5] Investment Return Rates - The target Equity Internal Rate of Return (IRR) for overseas projects is set at no less than 10%, with some projects in Vietnam achieving over 15% IRR [2][6] - The new projects in Uzbekistan are projected to have an IRR close to 12% [2][6] Financial Performance - Financial expenses significantly decreased from 3.23% to 2.72% year-on-year, attributed to interest rate reductions and the replacement of high-interest loans, totaling nearly 24.4 billion RMB [2][14] - Free cash flow turned positive for the first time in 2024, reaching 4.04 billion RMB, with 2 billion RMB in the first half of 2025, a significant year-on-year increase [3][17] Dividend Policy - Despite a 24% decline in 2024 earnings, the company maintained a stable dividend policy, with an increase of 1 cent per share [3][18] - The dividend payout ratio is expected to rise from 42% to 45% [3][18] Capital Expenditure Plans - Capital expenditures for 2025 are projected between 3.5 billion to 4.5 billion RMB, with 30%-40% allocated for overseas projects [3][21] Collaboration and Market Competition - Guangda Environment collaborates with other companies to avoid price competition in overseas markets, particularly in Central Asia [7][8] - The competitive landscape for Chinese companies in overseas markets is intense, leading to price competition that could affect profitability [8] Technology and Project Efficiency - The company’s waste-to-energy projects often exceed internal estimates for waste and power generation, particularly in Vietnam due to high electricity demand [9][10] - The proprietary grate furnace technology allows for flexible scale adjustments, enhancing competitiveness across different regions [10] Challenges and Future Outlook - The IDC business is progressing, with potential projects in Hangzhou, but overall profitability from this segment is not expected to be significant [11] - The company remains cautious about future earnings due to various economic factors, including currency fluctuations and the competitive landscape [19] Investor Engagement - Guangda Environment plans to organize investor visits to key projects in Shenyang and Dalian to showcase operational strengths and profitability [24] Other Important Considerations - Key factors affecting future performance include exchange rate losses, impairment provisions, and capital expenditures, particularly for overseas projects [25]