Group 1 - The company reported total operating revenue of approximately 2 billion yuan for the six months ending June 30, 2025, representing a year-on-year decrease of 2.69% [1] - The net profit attributable to the shareholders of the parent company was 61.4528 million yuan, showing a year-on-year increase of 11.87% [1] - Earnings per share were reported at 0.1812 yuan [1]

Core Viewpoint - China Oriental Group (00581) announced its subsidiary Qingdao Huijintong Electric Equipment Co., Ltd. reported a total operating revenue of approximately 2 billion yuan for the six months ending June 30, 2025, representing a year-on-year decrease of 2.69% [1] - The net profit attributable to the parent company's shareholders was 61.4528 million yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 11.87% [1] - Earnings per share stood at 0.1812 yuan [1] Financial Performance - Total operating revenue for the period was approximately 2 billion yuan, down 2.69% year-on-year [1] - Net profit attributable to shareholders increased to 61.4528 million yuan, up 11.87% year-on-year [1] - Earnings per share recorded at 0.1812 yuan [1]

CHINA ORIENTAL GROUP COMPANY LIMITED 中國東 方 集團控 股 有限公 司 * （於百慕達註冊成立的有限公司） （股份代號：581） 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之內容概不負責，對其 準確性或完整性亦不發表任何聲明，並明確表明，概不對因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之任何損失承擔任何責任。 青島匯金通電力設備股份有限公司 截至 2025 年 6 月 30 日止六個月 的未經審核合併財務業績 本公告乃由中國東方集團控股有限公司* (「本公司」)根據香港聯合交易所有限 公司證券上市規則第 13.09 條及香港證券及期貨條例(香港法例第 571 章)第 XIVA 部內幕消息條文而作出，以向本公司股東及公眾人士提供其附屬公司青島 匯金通電力設備股份有限公司(「匯金通」)截至 2025 年 6 月 30 日止六個月的 未經審核合併財務業績。此所載的財務資料已根據中國企業會計準則編制。 匯金通是一間於中華人民共和國(「中國」)註冊成立的公司，其股份於上海證 券交易所上市。於本公告日，本公司間接持有匯金通約 40.5%的已發行股本。 於 ...

Group 1: Hong Kong Stock Exchange Developments - Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) CEO Charles Li stated that HKEX will research a 24-hour trading mechanism, taking into account international experiences and local market conditions [1] - HKEX plans to enhance its competitiveness through strategic investments in data platform optimization and trading settlement system upgrades [1] - The exchange is also exploring shortening the settlement cycle for the cash market, with a potential T+1 settlement system supported by its technology by the end of this year [1] Group 2: Market Overview - The S&P 500 index fell for four consecutive days, with the index closing down 0.24% at 6395.78 points [2] - Major technology stocks mostly declined, with Intel dropping approximately 7% [2] - The Nasdaq China Golden Dragon Index rose by 0.33%, with notable gains from Tiger Brokers and JinkoSolar [2] Group 3: Financial Regulatory Updates - The National Financial Regulatory Administration is seeking public opinion on the draft of the "Commercial Bank M&A Loan Management Measures," which includes provisions for equity acquisition loans [3] Group 4: Federal Reserve Insights - The Federal Reserve's July meeting minutes indicated a moderate GDP growth in the first half of the year, with a focus on inflation risks over labor market concerns [4] - There was a notable dissent among Fed officials regarding interest rate decisions, marking a significant moment since 1993 [4] Group 5: Corporate Earnings Reports - Alibaba Group announced plans to spin off its subsidiary, Zhaima, for an independent listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange [5] - Baidu Group reported a total revenue of RMB 327.13 billion for Q2 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 4%, while net profit increased by 33% to RMB 73.22 billion [8] - Huazhu Group's total revenue for Q2 2025 was RMB 64.26 billion, with a net profit of RMB 15.44 billion, reflecting a 44.7% year-on-year increase [9] - China Oriental Group expects a net profit increase of no less than 70% for the first half of 2025, projecting at least RMB 2.20 billion [10] - Lijun Pharmaceutical reported a net profit of RMB 12.81 billion for the first half of 2025, a 9.4% increase year-on-year [11] - BOSS Zhipin reported a net profit of RMB 7.16 billion for Q2 2025, a 69.87% increase year-on-year [12] - New World Development reported a significant increase in net profit to HKD 887 million, a 1076% rise year-on-year [13] - Yimuyou Group expects a net profit of no less than RMB 2.6 billion for the first half of 2025, representing a growth of over 90% [14] - Yongsheng Medical reported a net profit of HKD 51.63 million, a 55.1% increase year-on-year [15] - Lepu Biopharma achieved a revenue increase of 249.59% for the first half of 2025, marking its first profit [16] - Huya Technology expects a net profit of USD 30 million to 38 million for the first half of 2025, a significant increase from the previous year [17] - Kingsoft reported a net profit of RMB 816 million for the first half of 2025, a 20.41% increase year-on-year [18] - Zhong An Online reported a net profit of RMB 668 million, a 1103.54% increase year-on-year [19] - Yaoshi Bang reported a net profit of RMB 78.12 million, a 258% increase year-on-year [20] - Crystal International reported a net profit of USD 98.27 million, a 17% increase year-on-year [21] - Ocean Group expects a turnaround with a projected net profit of RMB 9.5 billion to 11 billion for the first half of 2025 [22] - Kingsoft Cloud reported an adjusted EBITDA of approximately RMB 725 million, a 672.62% increase year-on-year [23] Group 6: Pharmaceutical Developments - Heyou Pharmaceutical's IND application for a combination therapy for NSCLC has been approved by the CDE [24] - Shengbela reported a net profit of RMB 327 million, marking a turnaround from a previous loss, with significant growth in various business segments [25]

Core Insights - The project by ArcelorMittal and China Orient Group marks a significant investment in China's new energy soft magnetic materials sector, with a total investment of $2.6 billion (approximately 18.8 billion RMB) [1][2] - The project aims to establish a high-tech, green, intelligent, and digital industrial base in Changzhou, with a production capacity of 1.5 million tons of non-oriented silicon steel in the first phase and 300,000 tons of oriented silicon steel in the second phase [1] - The project emphasizes green manufacturing principles, aiming to operate with 100% green electricity and to become a benchmark factory for new energy soft magnetic materials [1] Company and Industry Analysis - The project is a collaboration between global steel giant ArcelorMittal and China Orient Group, highlighting the strategic partnership between international and local firms in the advanced materials sector [1][2] - The financial services provided by Industrial Bank were tailored to meet the high demands of the project, showcasing the importance of specialized financial solutions in complex industrial projects [2] - Industrial Bank's proactive approach and efficient approval mechanisms allowed it to become the first bank in the industry to secure project financing, with a credit line of 4 billion RMB, indicating strong recognition from the enterprise [2]

Core Viewpoint - China Oriental Group (00581) expects to achieve a net profit of no less than RMB 220 million for the six months ending June 30, 2025, representing an increase of at least 70% compared to the net profit of approximately RMB 123 million for the six months ending June 30, 2024 [1] Summary by Relevant Categories Financial Performance - The anticipated net profit increase is primarily attributed to a combination of factors, including a decline in the prices of major raw materials, which is decreasing at a faster rate than the decline in steel product prices [1] - The company is implementing a comprehensive lean management strategy, which includes cost reduction and efficiency improvement measures, as well as optimizing procurement management, leading to a decrease in overall cost per ton of steel [1]

Core Viewpoint - China Oriental Group (00581) expects to achieve a net profit of no less than RMB 220 million for the six months ending June 30, 2025, representing an increase of at least 70% compared to the net profit of approximately RMB 123 million for the six months ending June 30, 2024 [1] Summary by Relevant Categories - **Financial Performance** - The anticipated net profit increase is primarily attributed to a significant drop in the prices of key raw materials, which is declining faster than the prices of steel products [1] - The company is implementing a lean management strategy, including cost reduction and efficiency improvement measures, which has led to a decrease in the overall cost per ton of steel [1]

Core Viewpoint - China Oriental Group (00581.HK) expects to record a net profit of no less than RMB 220 million for the six months ending June 30, 2025, representing an increase of at least 70% compared to the net profit of approximately RMB 123 million for the six months ending June 30, 2024 [1] Summary by Relevant Categories Financial Performance - The anticipated increase in net profit is primarily attributed to a combination of factors, including a decline in major raw material prices, which is decreasing at a faster rate than the decline in steel product prices [1] - The company is implementing comprehensive lean management strategies, including cost reduction and efficiency enhancement, as well as optimizing procurement management, leading to a decrease in overall cost per ton of steel [1]

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之內容概不負責，對其 準確性或完整性亦不發表任何聲明，並明確表明，概不對因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之任何損失承擔任何責任。 本公告乃由中國東方集團控股有限公司*（「本公司」，連同其附屬公司 統稱「本集團」）根據香港聯合交易所有限公司證券上巿規則(「上市規 則」)第13.09條以及香港法例第571章證券及期貨條例第XIVA部項下的內 幕消息條文(定義見上市規則)而作出。 本公司之董事(「董事」)局(「董事局」)謹此知會本公司的股東(「股東」) 及潛在投資者，基於初步審閱本集團截至 2025 年 6 月 30 日止六個月(「相 關期間」)的未經審核之合併管理賬目以及董事局現時可得到的資料，本集 團預期於相關期間將錄得不少於人民幣 2.20 億元的淨溢利，與本集團截至 2024 年 6 月 30 日止六個月約人民幣 1.23 億元的淨溢利相比，將錄得不 少於 70%的增幅。 基於目前可得之資料，在相關期間本集團的淨溢利之預期增加乃主要歸因 於以下因素的綜合影響，其中包括，(i)主要原材料價格回落，其價格下降 趨勢快於鋼鐵産品價格下降 ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint indicates that the steel industry is facing a contradiction between strong supply capacity and weakened demand intensity, leading to a recovery in profits but insufficient sustainability [1] - As of late July 2025, the inventory of key steel enterprises was 14.78 million tons, a decrease of 880,000 tons (5.6%) from the previous period, but an increase of 2.41 million tons (19.5%) from the beginning of the year [1] - In the first half of the year, the cumulative operating income of key steel enterprises was 299.85 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 5.79%, while total profits increased by 63.26% to 59.2 billion yuan [1] Group 2 - The report from Guotai Junan suggests that demand is expected to gradually bottom out, and the market-driven supply clearance in the steel industry has begun, indicating a potential recovery [2] - According to CITIC Securities, from January to July, China's steel exports reached 67.98 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 11.4%, driven by emerging market expansion and high-tech product competitiveness [2] - Recent policies signal an acceleration in capacity governance across multiple industries, including steel, with expectations for market elimination and technological replacement to optimize production [1][2] Group 3 - Related Hong Kong stocks in the steel sector include Maanshan Iron & Steel (00323), Ansteel (00347), China Oriental Group (00581), Iron Ore (01029), and Chongqing Iron & Steel (01053) [3]