Group 1 - China General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGN) plans to acquire 100% or partial stakes in four nuclear power companies from its controlling shareholder, China General Nuclear Group, for a total price of 9.375 billion yuan [2][3] - The acquisition is part of a commitment made by the controlling shareholder to avoid competition and transfer retained nuclear power-related businesses to CGN, as promised prior to CGN's A-share market listing in August 2019 [3][4] - As of June 30, 2025, CGN manages 28 operational nuclear power units and 20 under construction, accounting for 44.46% of the total operational and under-construction nuclear power capacity in China [2][5] Group 2 - The acquisition includes stakes in Huizhou Nuclear Power (82%), Huizhou Second Nuclear Power (100%), Huizhou Third Nuclear Power (100%), and Zhanjiang Nuclear Power (100%), with the total transaction price based on an asset evaluation report [4][5] - The financial performance of CGN showed a decline in the first half of 2025, with revenue of 39.167 billion yuan, a decrease of 0.53% year-on-year, and a net profit of 5.952 billion yuan, down 16.30% year-on-year, attributed to falling transaction electricity prices [7][8] - Despite the decline in net profit, CGN's total electricity generation increased, with a total of 113.36 billion kWh generated in the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 6.93% [8]

Summary of Key Points from the Conference Call Company Overview - The conference call pertains to China General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGN) and its operations in the nuclear power sector. Core Developments - **Project Updates**: - Huizhou Unit 3 achieved First Concrete Date (FCD) on June 10, 2025, marking the start of full construction [2] - Lufeng Unit 6 completed dome lifting on July 14, 2025, and entered equipment installation [2] - Huizhou Unit 2 completed its hot functional test on July 30, 2025, preparing for commercial operations [2] - A-share convertible bonds were issued on July 25, 2025, to support nuclear projects and optimize capital structure [2] - **Financial Performance**: - On-grid power generation reached 1,133.6 billion kWh in H1 2025, up 6.93% YoY [5] - Revenue was RMB 39.167 billion, down 0.5% YoY, with net attributable profit at RMB 5.952 billion, down 16.3% YoY [5] - Electricity sales revenue increased by 0.9% YoY to RMB 306.58 billion, but overall growth was hindered by declining market-based tariffs [21] Industry Context - **Electricity Consumption**: - China's electricity consumption rose by 3.7% YoY in H1 2025, totaling approximately 4.84 trillion kWh, driven by high summer temperatures [6] - Non-fossil energy sources accounted for over 60% of installed capacity and contributed 43.1% to total power generation, up 3.7 percentage points YoY [6] - **Nuclear Power's Role**: - Nuclear power represented about 1.7% of China's total installed capacity but contributed around 5.2% of total power generation as of June 2025 [7] - The average utilization hours for nuclear facilities increased by 167 hours YoY, indicating high stability [7] Safety and Operational Management - The company maintained zero incidents classified as Level 2 or above on the International Nuclear Event Scale in H1 2025 [9] - 91.07% of managed nuclear power units reached the world's top quartile advanced level based on WANO key performance indicators [10] Financial Strategy and Market Dynamics - **Market-Based Tariffs**: - The average market-based tariff in Guangdong was approximately 0.33 RMB per kWh, down by 6.5 RMB cents YoY [32] - The company is actively negotiating with provincial authorities regarding tariff adjustments to mitigate revenue impacts [33] - **Acquisitions and Capital Expenditures**: - The company approved a cash acquisition of equity interests in four companies, including Huizhou Nuclear Power, expected to complete by year-end [4] - Future capital expenditures will primarily be funded through bank loans, with minimal additional capital anticipated for completed projects [34] Environmental Impact - The company's operations contributed to a reduction of approximately 34.09 million tons of standard coal consumption and about 107 million tons of CO2 emissions, supporting national carbon neutrality goals [14] Future Outlook - The company plans to enhance research on strategic issues and improve operational management to ensure safe production during peak demand seasons [25] - Anticipated stable macroeconomic growth is expected to drive higher electricity consumption demand in H2 2025, benefiting nuclear unit generation [26] Conclusion - The company is positioned to leverage ongoing projects and market dynamics while focusing on safety, operational efficiency, and environmental sustainability to navigate the challenges and opportunities in the nuclear power sector.

中国广核电力股份有限公司 2025 年上半年，公司管理的核电机组实现上网电量约 1133.60 亿千 瓦时，同比增长 6.93%；公司子公司实现上网电量 892.65 亿千瓦时，同 比增长 8.82%；公司管理核电机组平均利用小时数为 3784 小时，同比提 升 125 小时。 上半年，公司已按计划完成 8 个年度大修和 2 个十年大修，其中包 括 2024 年开始的 1 个年度换料大修。上半年大修总天数约为 414 天， 较去年同期减少约 109 天。根据公司大修计划的总体安排，预计全年大 修天数将较去年有所减少，贡献增量电量。 上半年，公司累计上网电量等效燃煤发电减少标煤消耗约 3409 万吨、减排二氧化碳约 1.07 亿吨，为助力国家实现"双碳"目标贡献 | 核电力量。 | | --- | | 2025 年上半年，公司参与市场化交易比例约为 56.1%，较去年同期 | | 略有提升，受全市场交易价格总体下降影响，公司上半年市场化交易平 | | 均电价总体有所下降。 | | 财务业绩方面，公司上半年实现营业收入人民币 391.67 亿元，同 | | 比下降 0.5%。实现归母净利润为人民币 59.52 亿 ...

Core Viewpoint - UBS has upgraded China General Nuclear Power (01816) from "Sell" to "Neutral" due to its favorable position in accelerating the deployment of Small Modular Reactors (SMR) in China and potential benefits from advancements in nuclear fusion technology [1] Summary by Relevant Categories Company Positioning - China General Nuclear Power is well-positioned to benefit from the rapid deployment of SMR technology in China [1] - The company may also gain from breakthroughs in nuclear energy technology in the long term [1] Financial Outlook - UBS has raised the target price for China General Nuclear Power from HKD 2.3 to HKD 3.4, indicating a reasonable valuation with limited downside [1] - The cash flow discount rate used for valuation suggests that the current price reflects the company's financial health [1] Short-term Risks - UBS remains cautious about the short-term outlook for China General Nuclear Power, primarily due to risks associated with declining market electricity prices and rising uranium procurement costs [1] - The company is expected to face ongoing profit pressure until 2026, with earnings per share forecasts for 2025 to 2027 approximately 11% lower than market expectations [1]

Core Viewpoint - UBS has upgraded China General Nuclear Power (01816) from "Sell" to "Neutral" due to its favorable position in accelerating the deployment of Small Modular Reactors (SMR) in China and potential benefits from advancements in nuclear fusion technology [1] Summary by Categories Company Positioning - China General Nuclear Power is well-positioned to benefit from the rapid deployment of SMR technology in China [1] - The company may also gain from breakthroughs in nuclear energy technology in the long term [1] Financial Outlook - UBS has raised the target price for China General Nuclear Power from HKD 2.3 to HKD 3.4, indicating a reasonable current valuation with limited downside [1] - Despite the upgrade, UBS remains cautious about the company's short-term outlook due to risks associated with declining market electricity prices and rising uranium procurement costs [1] Earnings Forecast - UBS anticipates continued pressure on earnings until 2026, with its earnings per share forecast for 2025 to 2027 being approximately 11% lower than the market consensus [1]

◼ 8 月 27 日晚间公司披露 25 年中报，1H25 实现营收 391.7 亿 元，同比-0.5%；实现归母净利润 59.5 亿元，同比-16.3%。2Q25 实现营收 191.4 亿元，同比-5.2%；实现归母净利润 29.3 亿元， 同比-16.5%。 ◼ 我们预计公司 2025~2027 年 分 别 实 现 归 母 净 利 润 100.8/101.5/115.2 亿元，EPS 分别为 0.20/0.20/0.23 元，对 应 PE 分别为 19 倍、19 倍和 17 倍，维持"买入"评级。 ◼ 核电站安全运营风险、核电机组检修影响电量风险、电力价格 波动风险等。 敬请参阅最后一页特别声明 1 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 240828 241128 250228 250531 | 公司基本情况 (人民币) | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 项目 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025E | 2026E | 2027E | | 营业收入(百 ...

Investment Rating - The report maintains a rating of "Buy" for the company [3] Core Views - The company's revenue for the first half of 2025 was CNY 39.167 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 0.53%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was CNY 5.952 billion, down 16.3% year-on-year [6][8] - The decline in performance is attributed to falling electricity prices and rising costs, but the acceleration of the Huizhou nuclear power project is expected to drive future growth [6][8] - The company managed to achieve a stable increase in nuclear power generation due to reduced maintenance downtime, with a total on-grid electricity of 113.36 billion kWh in the first half of 2025, up 6.93% year-on-year [6][8] - The average nuclear power price (excluding tax) was CNY 0.343 per kWh, reflecting a decrease of 7.3% year-on-year [6][8] Financial Data and Valuation - The company is projected to have total revenue of CNY 85.88 billion in 2025, with a year-on-year decrease of 1% [7] - The net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to be CNY 10.042 billion in 2025, a decrease of 7% year-on-year, followed by growth of 6% and 12% in 2026 and 2027 respectively [7][11] - The current stock price corresponds to a PE ratio of 19.0x for 2025, 17.9x for 2026, and 16.0x for 2027 [7][11] Operational Highlights - The company is managing 28 operational nuclear power units and has 20 units under construction or approved for construction, with a total installed capacity of 3,179.8 MW and 2,422.2 MW respectively [6][8] - The company plans to acquire 82% of the Huizhou Nuclear Power project and 100% of several other projects, which is expected to contribute positively to future earnings [6][8]

Core Viewpoint - UBS report indicates that China General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGN) is well-positioned to accelerate the deployment of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in China, potentially benefiting from advancements in nuclear fusion technology and breakthroughs in nuclear energy technology [1] Company Summary - UBS upgraded CGN's rating to "Neutral" based on its favorable position in the SMR deployment [1] - The current valuation of CGN is considered reasonable, with a target price raised from HKD 2.3 to HKD 3.4 [1]

Core Viewpoint - China General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGN) reported a decline in revenue and net profit for the first half of 2025, primarily due to a drop in average market electricity prices [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, CGN achieved operating revenue of 39.167 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 0.53% [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 5.952 billion yuan, down 16.30% year-on-year [1] - The average market electricity price fell by approximately 8.23% compared to the same period in 2024, impacting overall performance [2] Group 2: Electricity Generation and Sales - CGN's operational nuclear power units generated 113.36 billion kWh of electricity, an increase of 6.93% year-on-year [2] - The total electricity sales revenue was approximately 30.658 billion yuan, a slight increase of 0.93%, accounting for 78.27% of total operating revenue [2] - Market-based electricity sales accounted for about 56.1% of total electricity generation, up 3.7 percentage points year-on-year [2] Group 3: Asset Acquisition - CGN announced plans to acquire four nuclear power companies from its controlling shareholder, China General Nuclear Group, including an 82% stake in Huizhou Nuclear Power [4] - The transfer price for the 82% stake in Huizhou Nuclear Power is set at 8.023 billion yuan, while the stakes in the other three companies are priced at zero [4] - This acquisition aligns with CGN's strategy to consolidate its nuclear power business and avoid competition within the group [5] Group 4: Future Plans - CGN aims to enhance its electricity marketing strategies and prepare for the 2026 electricity market transactions [2] - The company plans to continue high-quality construction of nuclear power units and push forward with projects that have received approval [3]

2025年8月28日，中国广核(003816.SZ)发布2025年中报。 公司营业总收入为391.67亿元，在已披露的同业公司中排名第4，较去年同报告期营业总收入减少2.09亿元，同比较去年同期下降0.53%。归母净利润为59.52 亿元，在已披露的同业公司中排名第3，较去年同报告期归母净利润减少11.59亿元，同比较去年同期下降16.30%。经营活动现金净流入为113.17亿元，在已 披露的同业公司中排名第5，较去年同报告期经营活动现金净流入减少14.72亿元，同比较去年同期下降11.51%。 公司股东户数为23.63万户，前十大股东持股数量为460.20亿股，占总股本比例为91.13%，前十大股东持股情况如下： | 序号 | 股东名称 | 持股 | | --- | --- | --- | | l | 中国广核集团有限公司 | 58.8. | | 2 | 香港中央结算有限公司 | 16.0! | | ന | 广东恒健投资控股有限公司 | 6.79 | | 4 | 中国核工业集团有限公司 | 3.33 | | 5 | CITIC Securities Company Limited | 1.83 | | 6 ...