Investment Rating - The report maintains a rating of "Buy" for CITIC Bank (601998.SH) [1] Core Views - CITIC Bank's Q1 2025 report shows a revenue of 51.77 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 3.7%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 19.51 billion, a year-on-year increase of 1.7% [3][4] - The bank's annualized weighted average return on equity (ROE) for Q1 2025 is 11.42%, down 1.15 percentage points year-on-year [3] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - Revenue, PPOP, and net profit growth rates for Q1 2025 are -3.7%, -3.9%, and 1.7% respectively, showing a decline compared to 2024 [4] - Net interest income and non-interest income growth rates are 2.1% and -14.4% respectively, with significant declines from 2024 [4] Asset Quality - The non-performing loan (NPL) ratio remains stable at 1.16%, with a provision coverage ratio of 207.1% [9][10] - The bank's NPL balance is 67.85 billion, an increase of 1.36 billion from the beginning of the year [9] Capital Adequacy - As of Q1 2025, the core tier 1 capital ratio, tier 1 capital ratio, and total capital ratio are 9.45%, 10.9%, and 12.9% respectively, all showing a decline from the end of the previous year [10][30] Earnings Forecast and Valuation - The report forecasts EPS for 2025-2027 to be 1.25, 1.29, and 1.33 respectively, with current stock price corresponding to PB valuations of 0.54, 0.51, and 0.47 times [10][11]

Core Points - The People's Bank of China and CITIC Bank organized a credit awareness event at Shangrao Vocational and Technical College to enhance students' understanding of credit [1] - The event included a lecture by credit experts explaining the importance of credit systems and the consequences of poor credit records, such as difficulties in obtaining loans and credit card rejections [2] - Students actively participated in a Q&A session, gaining a deeper understanding of credit knowledge and its relevance to their daily financial activities [2] - Promotional materials were provided to students, highlighting practical information on recognizing credit fraud and maintaining good credit habits [2] - The event received positive feedback from students and faculty, emphasizing the importance of credit management and the intention to check credit reports through official channels [2]

Group 1 - The fund name is "招商红利量化选股混合型证券投资基金" (招商红利量化选股混合) with A and C share classes [25][26] - The fund type is a mixed securities investment fund and operates as a contractual open-end fund [2][26] - The fund has a maximum fundraising limit of 3 billion RMB (excluding interest during the fundraising period) [3][30] Group 2 - The fundraising period is from May 14, 2025, to May 28, 2025, with the possibility of adjustments based on subscription conditions [2][33] - The fund is open to individual investors, institutional investors, qualified foreign investors, and other investors permitted by laws and regulations [6][32] - The minimum total fundraising amount is set at 200 million shares [29] Group 3 - The fund's A share class will charge subscription fees, while the C share class will not [36][37] - The initial subscription price for each fund share is set at 1.00 RMB [28][36] - Investors can subscribe multiple times during the fundraising period, with specific minimum amounts depending on the sales channel [5][42] Group 4 - The fund management company is 招商基金管理有限公司 (招商基金) and the custodian is 中信银行股份有限公司 (CITIC Bank) [1][2] - The fund will utilize a quantitative model for stock selection, which may involve risks related to model effectiveness and market conditions [10][11] - The fund's investment strategy includes a focus on stocks, with a target allocation of 60%-95% of its assets in stocks and depositary receipts [10]

4月25日，中信银行主办的"科技大时代·投资新生态"私募股权生态伙伴论坛在北京召开。论坛汇聚 投资界和科技界专家代表，围绕科技变革与资本赋能展开深度探讨，共商科技成果转化与产业升级 的"破局之道"，为科技与金融的深度融合按下"加速键"。 会上，中信银行副行长贺劲松表示，中信银行聚焦"场景化"需求，破解科技企业融资痛点；打 造"生态化"体系，推进科技与金融深度融合；强化"数字化"赋能，构建智慧金融服务中枢，助力科技创 新实现"关键一跃"，推进科技金融建设迈入新阶段。 论坛上，中信银行正式发布"启航计划——科技成果转化赋能行动"（以下简称"启航计划"），以"6 维产品矩阵+5圈生态中枢+3核协同引擎"创新服务方案，搭建起覆盖科技成果转化全周期、贯通产业与 资本的综合金融服务体系，未来三年，计划助力10000家科技企业穿越"达尔文之海"。 据介绍，近年来中信银行在"投早、投小、投硬科技"领域精准发力。例如，推出科技成果转化贷， 助力初创期硬科技企业关键核心技术攻关，从"图纸"到"货架"，打通科技成果转化"最初一公里"，为新 质生产力培育提供强有力的金融支撑。"启航计划"的发布，更是标志着中信银行科技金融实现从重点业 ...

中信银行成都分行为沃飞长空提供金融支 持。图为沃飞长空全球总部基地开工活动现场。 □宇珩 （图片由中信银行股份有限公司成都分行提供） 此前，四川一家拥有10余项国家专利的省级专精特新中药材企业遇到难题：产品销量急剧增长导 致药材原材料采购费用大增，却因为缺乏抵质押物，四处筹措资金均遇到困难。 在深入了解企业情况后，中信银行股份有限公司成都分行（以下简称中信银行成都分行）客户经 理主动上门服务，详细介绍为专精特新企业定制的信贷产品——"科创e贷"，在一周内完成账户开 户和300万元贷款资金发放，解了该企业的燃眉之急。 助企脱困，只是中信银行成都分行践行金融强国使命的一个方面。奋力书写金融"五篇大文章"， 2024年中信银行成都分行存贷规模再创新高，自营存款余额突破1500亿元大关，达1507亿元，较 年初增长118亿元；各项贷款余额1772亿元，较年初增长74亿元。 不忘初心，砥砺前行。当前，中信银行成都分行正加力加劲，当好服务实体经济主力军。 高质量服务显担当 四川沃飞长空科技发展有限公司专注电动垂直起降飞行器的研发和制造，正在新建生产基地。不 久前，该公司有了开立工程款支付保函的需求，首笔保函金额达数百万元 ...

Group 1 - CITIC Bank's stock closed down 2.04% on April 29, 2023 [1] - CITIC Bank was established in 1987 and is primarily engaged in monetary financial services, with a registered capital of approximately 48.93 billion RMB [1] - E Fund's Enhanced Return Bond A has entered CITIC Bank's top ten shareholders as a new addition in Q1 2023, with a year-to-date return of 0.37%, ranking 358 out of 630 in its category [1] Group 2 - The fund manager of E Fund's Enhanced Return Bond A is Wang Xiaocheng, who has extensive experience in fixed income investment [4][6] - Wang Xiaocheng has held various positions within E Fund since 2011, including roles as a bond trader and assistant general manager in fixed income [5][6] - E Fund was established in April 2001 and has multiple shareholders, with Yingfeng Group, Guangdong Yuecai Trust, and GF Securities each holding 22.65% [6]

Financial Performance - Net profit attributable to shareholders for Q1 2025 was RMB 19.51 billion, a year-on-year increase of 1.66%[11] - Operating income for Q1 2025 was RMB 51.61 billion, down 3.65% year-on-year[11] - Net interest income for Q1 2025 was RMB 35.68 billion, an increase of 2.05% year-on-year[17] - Non-interest income decreased by 14.36% year-on-year to RMB 15.94 billion, primarily due to rising market interest rates[17] - The annualized return on average total assets was 0.83%, down 0.03 percentage points from the previous year[11] - The annualized return on average equity was 11.40%, a decrease of 0.91 percentage points year-on-year[11] - The bank's comprehensive income for Q1 2025 was RMB 12,570 million, significantly lower than RMB 23,688 million in Q1 2024[66] - Pre-tax profit for Q1 2025 reached RMB 22,842 million, an increase of 4.2% compared to RMB 21,914 million in Q1 2024[65] - Basic earnings per share for Q1 2025 was RMB 0.36, down from RMB 0.39 in Q1 2024[65] Asset and Liability Management - Total assets as of March 31, 2025, reached RMB 9,855.27 billion, an increase of 3.38% compared to the end of 2024[9] - Total liabilities increased to RMB 9,028,427 million as of March 31, 2025, compared to RMB 8,725,357 million at the end of 2024, marking a rise of 3.47%[68] - The bank's equity attributable to shareholders increased to RMB 808,432 million, up from RMB 789,264 million, representing a growth of 2.67%[68] Loan and Deposit Growth - The total amount of loans and advances was RMB 5,866.03 billion, up 2.55% from the end of 2024[9] - Customer deposits totaled RMB 6,027.27 billion, reflecting a growth of 4.31% compared to the end of 2024[9] - The company's general corporate loan balance reached CNY 2,975.976 billion, an increase of CNY 296.309 billion or 11.06% compared to the end of the previous year[18] - The balance of loans to technology enterprises reached CNY 670.765 billion, reflecting an increase of CNY 106.393 billion or 18.85%[22] - The balance of inclusive loans for small and micro enterprises was CNY 617.233 billion, an increase of CNY 17.408 billion[25] Risk Management - The company enhanced its risk management capabilities, with a decrease in the non-performing loan ratio and attention loan ratio compared to the previous year[19] - The group's non-performing loan balance is CNY 67.846 billion, an increase of CNY 1.361 billion, with a non-performing loan ratio of 1.16%, remaining stable compared to the end of the previous year[44] - The group's provision coverage ratio is 207.11%, a decrease of 2.32 percentage points from the end of the previous year[44] - The group has focused on risk control in key areas such as retail, real estate, and local debt to ensure overall asset quality stability[42] Digital Transformation and Customer Engagement - The company provided services to 5.5 billion customer interactions, utilizing over 5,000 tags and refining customer segmentation into more than 4,400 groups[28] - The intelligent wealth advisor "Xiao Xin" served 5.22 million customers, achieving an overall satisfaction rate exceeding 95%[28] - The company upgraded its digital banking services, achieving 61 online banking products available for immediate use in the first quarter[32] - The bank's retail business saw a 1.10% increase in personal customer numbers, reaching 147 million by the end of the reporting period[37] Capital and Shareholder Information - The total number of ordinary shareholders at the end of the reporting period is 123,064, with 97,658 being A-share shareholders and 25,406 H-share shareholders[54] - China CITIC Financial Holdings Limited holds 36,028,393,412 shares, representing 64.75% of the total shares, making it the largest shareholder[54] - The total number of preferred shareholders at the end of the reporting period is 46, with the largest being China Mobile Communications Group Co., Ltd., holding 43,860,000 shares (12.53%) of the preferred stock[56] Cash Flow and Liquidity - The net cash flow from operating activities for Q1 2025 was RMB 37.99 billion, a significant improvement from a net outflow of RMB 333.14 billion in the same period last year[13] - The liquidity coverage ratio as of March 31, 2025, is 138.22%, significantly above the regulatory minimum of 100%[53] - The cash net outflow decreased from 579,554 on December 31, 2024, to 868,434 on March 31, 2025, indicating a worsening liquidity position[53]

Company Overview - The total assets of the company exceed RMB 9.5 trillion, with over 65,000 employees[6]. - The company operates 1,470 branches across 153 major cities in China and has established 7 subsidiaries, including a direct bank in collaboration with Baidu[5]. - The company has a total share capital of 55.645 billion shares, with the dividend distribution plan subject to adjustments based on any changes in share capital before the record date[8]. - The company is committed to serving the real economy and fulfilling its financial responsibilities in alignment with national strategies[6]. - The company has been recognized for its strong brand competitiveness and comprehensive strength in the financial sector[6]. Financial Performance - Operating revenue reached 213.22 billion yuan, with net profit attributable to shareholders at 68.58 billion yuan[15]. - Total assets amounted to 9,532.72 billion yuan, with a net profit growth rate of 2.33%[15]. - The average return on total assets (ROAA) was 0.75%, and the average return on equity (ROAE) was 9.92%[15]. - Non-performing loan ratio stood at 1.16%, with a provision coverage ratio of 209.43%[15]. - The company achieved a significant milestone by being recognized as a "Leading Institution in Bond Market" and "Outstanding Financial Bond Issuer" by the Central Government Bond Registration and Settlement Co., Ltd.[36]. Dividend and Shareholder Returns - The proposed cash dividend for 2024 is RMB 1.722 per 10 shares, totaling RMB 9.582 billion, with an additional interim dividend of RMB 9.873 billion, leading to a total cash dividend of RMB 19.455 billion for the year[8]. - The company plans to further increase the dividend payout ratio to reward investors[19]. Risk Management - The company has not identified any significant risks that could adversely affect its future development strategy and operational goals during the reporting period[9]. - The company emphasizes a strategic focus on risk management, ensuring a robust risk control system[23]. - The company plans to enhance risk management and asset quality through improved classification systems and proactive measures[147]. Technology and Innovation - Technology investment exceeded 10 billion yuan, enhancing value through agile organizational transformation[21]. - The bank is investing in financial technology, aiming to become a leading tech-driven bank with applications in AI, blockchain, and big data[67]. - The company launched several new technology projects, including a privacy computing data fusion project and a trust technology platform, which received awards from the People's Bank of China[44]. Customer Base and Market Position - Online monthly active users reached 41.35 million, while personal customers totaled 145 million[15]. - Retail customers increased to 145 million, with retail managed assets rising to 4.69 trillion RMB and personal mortgage loans exceeding 1 trillion RMB[22]. - The company aims to solidify its customer base and expand deposit sources as part of its response strategy to the anticipated market conditions[200]. ESG Commitment - Commitment to ESG principles, seeking to balance social and economic value while creating a value community with stakeholders[26]. - The company received multiple awards in 2024, including recognition in the "Top 20 ESG Performance" and "Top 100 ESG Information Disclosure" lists[40]. Awards and Recognition - The company ranked 19th in the "Global Banking Brand Value 500" list by Brand Finance in 2024[6]. - In January 2024, the company was recognized as a "Market Influential Institution" and "Market Innovative Business Institution" by the National Interbank Funding Center[36]. - The company was awarded multiple honors in February 2024, including "Best Quotation Trading Institution" and "Best Business Innovation Contribution Institution" by the Shanghai Gold Exchange[38]. Loan and Deposit Growth - The total amount of loans and advances increased to RMB 5,720,128 million in 2024, up 4.03% from RMB 5,498,344 million in 2023[53]. - Customer deposits totaled RMB 5,778,231 million in 2024, a 7.04% increase from RMB 5,398,183 million in 2023[53]. - The company’s corporate deposits amounted to RMB 3,969,310 million, reflecting an increase of RMB 186,278 million or 4.92% from the previous year[199]. Financial Ratios and Capital Adequacy - The capital adequacy ratio as of the end of the reporting period was 13.36%, with a Tier 1 capital ratio of 11.26% and a core Tier 1 capital ratio of 9.72%, all meeting regulatory requirements[181]. - The liquidity coverage ratio significantly increased to 218.13% in 2024 from 167.48% in 2023[56]. - The leverage ratio improved to 7.06% in 2024, compared to 6.66% in 2023, indicating better capital efficiency[184].

Core Viewpoint - Banks are accelerating the transfer of non-performing loans, particularly focusing on personal consumer loans, indicating a rise in personal credit risk and a new adjustment phase in the consumer finance market [1][4][6]. Group 1: Non-Performing Loan Transfer Trends - Multiple banks, including China Construction Bank, Ping An Bank, and others, are actively listing non-performing loans for transfer, with personal consumer loans being a significant focus [1][3]. - In the first quarter, the transaction volume of non-performing loan transfers reached 483 billion, with banks accounting for over 70% of the transactions [5][6]. - The scale of personal non-performing loan transfers surged to 370.4 billion, a year-on-year increase of 761.4%, with personal consumer loans making up over 70% of this amount [5][6]. Group 2: Reasons for Accelerated Transfers - The increase in non-performing loans is attributed to a decline in repayment ability among residents and businesses due to macroeconomic conditions, prompting banks to actively manage risks [4][6]. - Regulatory policies are pushing banks to enhance their non-performing asset management, encouraging quicker disposal of non-performing loans to prevent risk accumulation [4][6]. - The rapid growth of personal consumer loans, coupled with economic downturns and excessive leverage in consumer credit, has led to rising non-performing loan rates, making them a priority for banks [4][6]. Group 3: Future Directions and Recommendations - It is suggested that banks should continue to optimize the non-performing asset transfer mechanism, promote bulk transfers, and enhance market pricing to improve asset disposal efficiency [6][7]. - Banks are encouraged to strengthen post-loan management, improve risk monitoring using big data and AI, and enhance credit management to prevent new risks [7][8]. - Collaboration with third-party institutions for asset transfers and better identification of high-risk borrowers is recommended to increase recovery rates [7][8].

无论是对比其他市场参与者的业绩表现，还是与几年前尚未步入转型'深水期'的自身相比，中信银行这 份成绩单都有着极高的'含金量'。 意见领袖 | 洪偌馨、伊蕾唯有以前瞻性的'体系建设'和'能力沉淀'应对外部环境的持续波动，才能实现 愈大愈强、全而愈精的高质量发展。 当银行业面临息差收窄、风险暴露的'压力测试'，中信银行交出了一份兼具发展韧性与变革锐气的答 卷： 2024年，中信银行总资产规模突破9.5万亿元，净利润同比增长2.33%，不良贷款率压降至1.16%的近十 年最佳水平，拨备覆盖率跃升至209.43%的风险抵御新高地。 与之相对应的，过去三年，中信银行一直是资本市场上表现最好的银行股之一。 不久前，瑞众人寿举牌中信银行，累计持股达到中信银行H股的5%。险资的选择也从一个侧面体现 了'耐心资本'的态度。这不仅是对于中信银行过往业绩的肯定，更展现出对于其未来发展的看好。 欧洲管理学大师弗雷德蒙德·马利克在《战略：应对复杂新世界的导航仪》一书中指出，'增长不是目 标，而是结果'，它是一项好的战略的产出。 随着业务规模的扩张，驾驭复杂性的'实力'将变得至关重要，因为过去的每一次规模增长都导致了复杂 性的演进升级。 ...