Core Viewpoint - Jiangsu Changshu Rural Commercial Bank Co., Ltd. announced a cash dividend distribution and capital increase plan, which includes a cash dividend of 0.25 yuan per share and a capital increase of 0.1 shares for every share held, resulting in a total cash dividend payout of approximately 753.75 million yuan and an increase of 301.5 million shares [1][2][6]. Summary by Sections Dividend and Capital Increase Plan - The profit distribution and capital increase plan was approved at the annual general meeting on April 25, 2025 [2]. - The total share capital before the distribution was 3,014,986,454 shares, and after the distribution, it will be 3,316,485,099 shares [6]. Key Dates - The record date for shareholders is June 4, 2025, with the last trading day and ex-dividend date on June 5, 2025 [2][3]. Implementation Method - Cash dividends will be distributed through China Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation Limited, Shanghai Branch, to shareholders registered by the record date [3][4]. - The cash dividend for natural person shareholders and securities investment funds will be subject to a tax rate based on the holding period, with a maximum tax rate of 20% for holdings of one month or less [4][5]. Share Structure Changes - The share structure will change from 3,014,986,454 shares to 3,316,485,099 shares after the capital increase [6]. - The diluted earnings per share for the fiscal year 2024 is projected to be 1.15 yuan after the share increase [6].

Core Points - The company announced an adjustment to the conversion price of its convertible bonds due to the 2024 profit distribution plan, changing from RMB 6.89 per share to RMB 6.04 per share [1][3] - The adjustment will take effect on June 5, 2025, coinciding with the resumption of trading for the convertible bonds [1][3] Summary by Sections Conversion Price Adjustment Basis - The adjustment is based on the decision made during the 2024 annual shareholders' meeting held on April 25, 2025, where the company approved a profit distribution plan that includes a cash dividend of RMB 2.50 per 10 shares and a capital reserve increase of 1 share for every 10 shares held [2] - The record date for the profit distribution is set for June 4, 2025, with the cash dividend payment and the listing of new shares occurring on June 5, 2025 [2] Conversion Price Adjustment Formula and Results - The adjustment formula for the conversion price is specified in the bond issuance prospectus, which accounts for stock dividends, cash dividends, and capital increases [2] - The new conversion price of RMB 6.04 per share reflects the adjustments made according to the profit distribution plan [2][3]

差异化分红送转：否 证券代码：601128 证券简称：常熟银行 公告编号：2025-021 江苏常熟农村商业银行股份有限公司 2024年年度权益分派实施公告 江苏常熟农村商业银行股份有限公司（以下简称"本行"）董事会及全体董事 保证本公告内容不存在任何虚假记载、误导性陈述或者重大遗漏，并对其内容的 真实性、准确性和完整性承担个别及连带责任。 重要内容提示： | | | | | | 流通股份上市日 | 发放日 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 股份类别 A | 股 | 股权登记日 2025/6/4 | 最后交易日 - | 除权（息）日 2025/6/5 | 新增无限售条件 2025/6/5 | 现金红利 2025/6/5 | 一、通过分配、转增股本方案的股东大会届次和日期 本次利润分配及转增股本方案经本行2025 年 4 月 25 日的2024年年度股东大会 审议通过。 二、分配、转增股本方案 1.发放年度：2024年年度 2.分派对象： 截至股权登记日下午上海证券交易所收市后，在中国证券登记结算有限责任 公司上海分公司（以下简称"中国结算上海分公司 ...

| 证券代码：601128 | 证券简称：常熟银行 | 公告编号：2025-022 | | --- | --- | --- | | 转债代码：113062 | 转债简称：常银转债 | | 江苏常熟农村商业银行股份有限公司 关于根据 2024 年度利润分配方案 调整 A 股可转换公司债券转股价格的公告 江苏常熟农村商业银行股份有限公司（以下简称"本行"）董事会及全体董事 保证本公告内容不存在任何虚假记载、误导性陈述或者重大遗漏，并对其内容的 真实性、准确性和完整性承担个别及连带责任。 重要内容提示： 因实施 2024 年度权益分派,本行的相关证券停复牌情况如下： 体股东每10股转增1股。 本次权益分派实施的股权登记日为2025年6月4日，现金红利发放日（除息日）、 新增无限售条件流通股份上市日为2025年6月5日，具体情况详见同日披露的《江 苏常熟农村商业银行股份有限公司2024年年度权益分派实施公告》(公告编号： 2025-021)。 根据《江苏常熟农村商业银行股份有限公司公开发行A股可转换公司债券募集 说明书》（以下简称"《募集说明书》"）的相关规定，在"常银转债"的存续 期内，当本行转增股本、派送现金股利 ...

Investment Rating - The report indicates a positive outlook for the banking sector, suggesting that certain stocks may have alpha potential due to policy catalysts and a cyclical recovery [4]. Core Insights - Multiple banks have lowered their deposit rates, with the one-year and five-year Loan Prime Rate (LPR) reduced by 10 basis points on May 20, 2025. This trend reflects a broader market-driven decline in deposit costs [1][2]. - The average deposit cost rate for China Merchants Bank decreased significantly by 25 basis points to 1.29% in Q1 2025, indicating a trend of improving deposit costs across the sector [1]. - The report highlights that banks like Chongqing Bank, Minsheng Bank, and CITIC Bank have substantial room for further deposit cost reductions, suggesting a favorable environment for banks to optimize their funding costs [2]. Summary by Sections Section 1: Focus of the Week - Several banks have adjusted their deposit rates downward, with over half of listed banks participating in this trend by May 24, 2025 [1]. - The report notes that the average deposit cost rate for China Merchants Bank has shown improvement since Q2 2024, aligning with previous forecasts of enhanced cost reduction in liabilities [1]. Section 2: Sector Perspective - The banking sector is expected to benefit from expansionary policies aimed at stabilizing the economy, with specific banks like Ningbo Bank, Postal Savings Bank, and China Merchants Bank highlighted as potential investment opportunities [4]. - The report emphasizes that the cyclical recovery may take time, but the ongoing interest rate cuts could sustain the dividend strategy for banks like Shanghai Bank and Jiangsu Bank [4]. Section 3: Key Data Tracking - The report tracks various financial metrics, including the issuance of interbank certificates and the average rates for different types of bank notes, indicating a dynamic market environment [9][8]. - It also notes the increase in the proportion of deposits with a remaining maturity of less than one year, which rose by 3 percentage points to 37.4% by the end of 2024, suggesting a trend towards concentrated deposit maturities [2][16].

Core Viewpoint - The A-share listed rural commercial banks demonstrated strong resilience in Q1 2025, with all 10 banks achieving positive net profit growth, highlighting their robust financial performance despite market pressures [1][5][6]. Financial Performance - All 10 A-share listed rural commercial banks reported positive net profit growth in Q1 2025, with Changshu Bank leading at a 13.81% year-on-year increase [1][7]. - Eight banks experienced positive revenue growth, while two banks, Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank and Zijin Bank, reported declines in revenue [1][5][6]. - Revenue figures for major banks include: - Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank: 72.24 billion yuan, up 1.35% - Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank: 65.60 billion yuan, down 7.41% - Qingnong Bank: 30.57 billion yuan, up 0.99% - Changshu Bank: 29.71 billion yuan, up 10.04% [3][5][6]. Asset Quality - As of the end of March, seven banks had non-performing loan (NPL) ratios below 1%, with Changshu Bank, Wuxi Bank, and Jiangyin Bank all below 0.9% [1][15]. - Qingnong Bank had the highest NPL ratio at 1.77%, despite a slight decrease from the previous year [1][15]. Asset Scale - Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank and Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank both exceeded 1.5 trillion yuan in total assets, with Chongqing leading at 1.61 trillion yuan, a 6.3% increase [9][11]. - Qingnong Bank ranked third in total assets at 511.58 billion yuan, while Changshu Bank followed closely with 389.01 billion yuan [11][12]. Interest Margin - The net interest margin for several banks has narrowed, with Zijin Bank reporting the lowest at 1.23%, below the industry average of 1.52% [4][7].

Summary of Conference Call Records Industry Overview - **Insurance Sector**: In Q1 2025, net profits for major insurers like China Ping An and China Taiping fell by 26% and 18% respectively, primarily due to declines in the bond market and equity market volatility. Conversely, PICC and China Life saw net profit growth of approximately 40%, with Xinhua also reporting positive growth, benefiting from favorable bond market and Hong Kong stock allocations [1][2]. - **Brokerage Sector**: The overall performance of 39 brokerages in Q1 2025 met expectations, with a 53% year-on-year increase in net profit, driven by a low base from the previous year and significant improvements in trading volume, which rose nearly 80% year-on-year. The number of new accounts opened increased by 32%, contributing significantly to retail business [1][3]. - **Public Fund Regulations**: New regulations for public funds shift the focus from short-term returns to long-term investor performance, potentially restoring trust and benefiting the industry's long-term development. This may exacerbate the "Matthew Effect," favoring leading fund companies [4]. - **Non-Banking Financial Sector**: The non-banking financial sector is significantly under-allocated, with only 1% of active equity funds invested compared to a standard of 6.5%. This indicates a potential recovery volume of approximately 150 billion, suggesting a sustained reallocation towards benchmark stocks, especially large-cap stocks [5][6]. Key Insights - **Brokerage Performance**: The brokerage sector is expected to see a 50% year-on-year growth in Q1 2025, with a forecasted 40% growth for the mid-year report and an overall annual growth expectation of around 25%. Current valuations remain low, with a focus on brokerages with strong retail advantages such as Guosen Securities, Huatai Securities, and GF Securities [7]. - **Insurance Recommendations**: Due to weak marginal improvements in the insurance sector, it is recommended to focus on undervalued stocks like China Taiping and China Ping An, as well as high dividend yield stocks like Jiangsu Jinzu [8]. - **Banking Sector Performance**: In Q1 2025, 42 listed banks reported a revenue decline of 1.7% and a net profit decline of 1.2%. The overall loan volume is expected to remain stable compared to 2024, with a slight narrowing of interest margins anticipated [9][14]. - **Real Estate Sector**: The real estate industry experienced a 7.5% revenue decline in Q1 2025, with a net profit loss of 10 billion yuan. The top 100 real estate companies saw a 30% drop in sales, although the decline was less severe than in previous periods. Companies with strong fundamentals in first-tier and strong second-tier cities are viewed positively [15][18]. Additional Considerations - **Market Dynamics**: The new public fund regulations may lead to a decrease in fees for banks, brokerages, and third-party sales agencies, impacting their revenues negatively but within expected limits [4]. - **Investment Strategy**: The recommendation for banks includes focusing on stable dividend strategies, with a preference for banks like CITIC Bank and Agricultural Bank of China, as well as regional banks benefiting from recovering demand from small and micro enterprises [14]. - **Future Outlook for Real Estate**: The real estate sector is expected to see a recovery in demand, particularly in first-tier and strong second-tier cities, with a focus on companies like Binjiang Group and China Merchants Shekou [18].

Group 1 - The company will suspend the conversion of "Changyin Convertible Bonds" during the rights distribution period from May 27, 2025, until the first trading day after the rights registration date [1][2] - The rights distribution plan includes a cash dividend of 2.50 yuan (including tax) for every 10 shares and a capital reserve increase of 1 share for every 10 shares held [1][2] - The company will announce the adjustment of the conversion price for "Changyin Convertible Bonds" in accordance with the relevant regulations after the rights distribution [2]

| 证券代码：601128 | 证券简称：常熟银行 | 公告编号：2025-020 | | --- | --- | --- | | 转债代码：113062 | 转债简称：常银转债 | | | 证券代码 | 证券简称 | 停复牌类型 | 停牌起始日 | 停牌期间 | 停牌终止日 | 复牌日 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 113062 | 常银转债 | 可转债转股停牌 | 2025/5/27 | | | | 江苏常熟农村商业银行股份有限公司 关于实施 2024 年度权益分派时"常银转债" 停止转股的提示性公告 一、2024 年度权益分派方案的基本情况 江苏常熟农村商业银行股份有限公司（以下简称"本行"）董事会及全体董事 保证本公告内容不存在任何虚假记载、误导性陈述或者重大遗漏，并对其内容的 真实性、准确性和完整性承担个别及连带责任。 2025 年 4 月 25 日，本行 2024 年度股东大会审议通过了本行 2024 年度利润分 配方案，决定以实施权益分派股权登记日普通股总股本为基数，向登记在册的全 体普通股股东每 10 股派发现金股利 2.50 ...

Industry Investment Rating - The investment rating for the banking industry is "Outperform the Market" and is maintained [1] Core Viewpoints - The recent round of deposit rate cuts is expected to have a positive impact on net interest margins for listed banks, with a static assessment indicating that a 10 basis point (BP) reduction in the Loan Prime Rate (LPR) and deposit rate cuts would affect net interest margins by -6.15 BP and +8.33 BP respectively [4][15][19] - The report emphasizes the importance of maintaining reasonable net interest margins to better serve the real economy, suggesting that a reasonable margin could be around 1.45% if the provision coverage ratio is lowered to 150% [5][24][26] - Future regulatory measures may include self-discipline mechanisms to standardize deposit and loan pricing, and to control the average repricing cycle of deposits [6][27] Summary by Sections 1. Impact of New Deposit Rate Cuts - The new round of deposit rate adjustments began on May 20, with various rates reduced by 5 to 25 BP across different terms [14][16] - The expected positive impact on net interest margins is based on the assumption that 80% of term deposits are within a 2-year period [15] 2. Importance of Protecting Bank Interest Margins - Protecting interest margins is crucial for banks to maintain stable operations and support the real economy [5][24] - The report calculates that if the provision coverage ratio is adjusted to 150%, the reasonable interest margin would be approximately 1.45% [26] 3. Future Regulatory and Asset-Liability Management Outlook - The report outlines potential future actions, including self-regulation to avoid excessive competition in deposit and loan pricing [6][27] - It highlights the importance of matching the repricing cycles of loans and deposits to stabilize interest rates [27] 4. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on state-owned banks like Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, China Construction Bank, and Bank of Communications due to their expected performance in a declining interest rate environment [36] - It also recommends regional banks such as Chongqing Bank and Chengdu Bank, which may benefit from fiscal policy support [36]