国泰君安公告，公司董事长朱健于2025年4月7日提议，公司通过集中竞价交易方式回购部分公司A股股 份，回购股份将用于维护公司价值及股东权益。回购股份种类为人民币普通股(A股)股票，价格上限不 高于董事会审议通过回购股份方案决议前30个交易日公司股票交易均价的150%，资金总额为10亿元-20 亿元，资金来源为公司自有资金，回购期限为自董事会审议通过方案之日起3个月内。 东方证券：拟以2.5亿元-5亿元回购股份 A股市场剧烈波动关键时刻，上市公司回购潮再起！据不完全统计，从昨日收盘到今晨，A股超20家上 市公司发布回购计划或提速回购计划。 "招商系"7家上市公司：坚定信心提速回购 招商局集团旗下7家上市公司招商蛇口（001979）、招商港口（001872）、招商轮船（601872）、招商 公路（001965）、中国外运（601598）、辽港股份（601880）、招商积余（001914），4月8日盘前集体 发布公告，基于对公司未来发展前景的坚定信心及内在价值的高度认可，计划提速实施股份回购计划， 切实维护上市公司全体股东权益，持续巩固市场对上市公司的信心，提升上市公司投资价值。 国泰君安：董事长提议以10亿元-2 ...

招商局公路网络科技控股股份有限公司 关于加快回购公司股份的公告 招商局公路网络科技控股股份有限公司（以下简称"公司"或"招商公路"） 于 2024 年 10 月 17 日在《中国证券报》《证券时报》《上海证券报》及巨潮资 讯网（http://www.cninfo.com.cn）披露了《招商公路关于公司以集中竞价交易 方式回购公司股份方案的公告》（公告编号 2024-82），公司拟以自有资金或自 筹资金通过深圳证券交易所以集中竞价交易方式回购公司股份，回购的股份全部 用于注销并减少注册资本。 招商局公路网络科技控股股份有限公司董事会 证券代码：001965 证券简称：招商公路 公告编号：2025-18 基于对公司未来持续发展的信心和对公司价值的认可，后续，公司将加快实 施回购公司股份，以维护广大投资者的利益，增强投资者对公司的投资信心，稳 定及提升公司价值。 公司将严格按照《上市公司股份回购规则》《深圳证券交易所上市公司自律 监管指引第 9 号——回购股份》等相关规定，在回购期限内根据市场情况择机做 出回购决策并予以实施，并根据回购股份事项进展情况及时履行信息披露义务， 敬请广大投资者注意投资风险。 特此公告。 ...

Summary of the Conference Call for China Merchants Highway (招商公路) Company Overview - **Company**: China Merchants Highway - **Year**: 2024 - **Revenue**: 12.7 billion (127亿元), slightly below the planned 13.2 billion (132亿元), but still a year-on-year growth of 30% [3][4] - **Profit**: 5.3 billion (53亿元), a year-on-year decline of 20% [3] Key Points and Arguments Financial Performance - **Revenue Growth**: Despite a slight miss on revenue targets, the company achieved a significant year-on-year revenue increase of 30% [3] - **Profit Decline**: The profit drop is attributed to: - A decrease in non-operating income from 1.6 billion (16亿元) in 2023 to approximately 560-570 million (5.6-5.7亿元) in 2024 [3] - Adverse weather conditions and road construction affecting traffic volume and revenue [3] Traffic and Revenue Insights - **Traffic Volume**: - Yonglan Expressway saw an increase in traffic volume to 5.69 million vehicles, up 8.5% year-on-year [9] - New consolidated assets showed better growth compared to existing roads, although potential impacts from trade wars were noted [10] - **Highway Performance**: - Yingtaiwen and Beilun Port expressways experienced a decline in toll revenue due to construction and adverse weather [3][5] - Jingtian-Tang Expressway benefited from delayed expansion, resulting in a 6% increase in toll revenue [3][7] Strategic Developments - **Smart Traffic Sector**: - The smart traffic segment faced intense competition, leading to fragmented project profits and significant revenue declines [12] - The company is advancing smart tolling, operations, and safety initiatives, including the development of the Zhaolutong 3.0 version [13] - **Asset Impairment**: - The company reported asset impairment primarily from educational contracts, amounting to approximately 170 million (1.7亿元) [14] Future Plans - **REITs Platform**: - The company remains optimistic about the REITs platform and is exploring strategies for potential issuance, although specific projects for 2025 are uncertain [15] - **M&A Strategy**: - The company plans to continue its acquisition strategy during the 14th Five-Year Plan and into the 15th, focusing on high-quality road assets [16] - **Financing Costs**: - The current financing cost is approximately 3%, with ongoing efforts to reduce costs [19] Regulatory and Market Considerations - **Highway Management Regulations**: - Revisions to toll road management regulations are anticipated, focusing on toll duration, optimization of toll standards, and transfer mechanisms [25] - **Market Dynamics**: - The company is monitoring the impact of economic conditions on traffic volume and revenue, particularly in light of the challenges faced in 2025 [23][24] Operational Innovations - **Smart Tolling Robots**: - The deployment of smart tolling robots has shown significant cost-saving effects, with plans for broader implementation across 22 provinces [22] Additional Important Insights - **Customer Composition**: The ratio of passenger vehicles to freight vehicles is approximately 3:7, with a gradual increase in passenger vehicle traffic [21] - **Impact of Construction**: Ongoing construction projects are affecting traffic volumes and toll revenues across various expressways, necessitating close monitoring [8][10] This summary encapsulates the key insights and developments discussed during the conference call, providing a comprehensive overview of China Merchants Highway's performance, strategic direction, and market challenges.

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and is maintained [8]. Core Views - The company reported a significant increase in revenue for 2024, achieving an operating income of 12.71 billion yuan, a year-on-year growth of 30.6%. However, the net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 21.4% to 5.32 billion yuan, and the non-recurring net profit fell by 4.7% to 4.86 billion yuan [2][6][11]. - In Q4 2024, the company generated an operating income of 3.63 billion yuan, reflecting a 15.2% increase year-on-year, but the net profit attributable to shareholders dropped by 51.7% to 1.16 billion yuan [2][6]. - The increase in revenue was primarily driven by acquisitions, with the company benefiting from the consolidation of assets from招商中铁 and路劲中国, which contributed to a rapid growth in gross profit [11]. - The company faced challenges with increased impairment losses, particularly in its intelligent transportation and traffic technology segments, which negatively impacted overall profitability [11]. - The company plans to maintain a stable dividend policy, with a proposed dividend of 0.417 yuan per share, corresponding to a payout ratio of 53.44% [11]. - The company is positioned as a leading highway operator with strong growth potential, supported by its background in招商局 and a young asset portfolio [11]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - For the full year 2024, the company achieved total revenue of 12.71 billion yuan, with a gross profit margin of 34% [11]. - The company recorded a significant one-time non-operating gain of 1.646 billion yuan from the revaluation of its stake in招商中铁, but overall investment income decreased by approximately 1 billion yuan to 4.998 billion yuan [11]. - The company’s total assets reached 159.169 billion yuan, with a debt-to-asset ratio of 44.2% [16]. Business Segments - Revenue from highway investment operations increased by 52.85%, while traffic technology and smart transportation segments saw declines of 1.15% and 46.97%, respectively [11]. - The company’s acquisition strategy is expected to continue driving growth, with plans to increase operational mileage by 276 kilometers through recent acquisitions [11]. Future Outlook - The company forecasts net profits of 6 billion yuan, 6.3 billion yuan, and 6.6 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively, with corresponding PE ratios of 14.7, 14.1, and 13.4 [11].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" [1] Core Views - The company experienced a revenue increase of 30.62% year-on-year in 2024, reaching 12.711 billion yuan, but the net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 21.35% to 5.322 billion yuan, with a non-recurring net profit decline of 4.66% to 4.858 billion yuan [1][2] - The investment operation segment saw significant revenue growth of 52.85% year-on-year, contributing 96.86 billion yuan, which accounted for 76.20% of total revenue [2] - The smart transportation segment faced challenges, leading to a revenue drop of 46.97% to 4.37 billion yuan, negatively impacting overall performance [3] - The company’s overall gross margin decreased to 34.09%, down 2.87 percentage points year-on-year, primarily due to increased expenses from the consolidation of China Merchants Railway [4] - The company plans to distribute cash dividends amounting to 28.44 billion yuan, with a dividend payout ratio of approximately 53.44% [6] - The company is positioned as a leading highway operation platform, with a focus on both core highway assets and the development of the transportation industry chain [7] - Profit forecasts for 2025-2027 estimate net profits of 5.886 billion yuan, 6.311 billion yuan, and 6.646 billion yuan, respectively, with corresponding P/E ratios of 15.0, 14.0, and 13.3 [8] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved total revenue of 12.711 billion yuan, a 30.6% increase from 2023, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was 5.322 billion yuan, reflecting a 21.3% decrease [9] - The gross margin for 2024 was 34.1%, down from 37.0% in 2023 [9] Segment Analysis - The investment operation segment generated 96.86 billion yuan in revenue, with a gross profit of approximately 40.56 billion yuan, despite a decline in gross margin due to adverse weather and increased free passage days [2] - The smart transportation segment's revenue fell to 4.37 billion yuan, with a gross loss of 0.48 billion yuan, significantly impacting overall performance [3] Dividend Policy - The company has maintained a high dividend payout, with a proposed cash dividend of 4.17 yuan per 10 shares, resulting in a total distribution of 28.44 billion yuan [6] Future Outlook - The company is expected to continue its growth trajectory, with a focus on expanding its highway assets and enhancing its transportation technology capabilities [7] - The projected net profits for the next three years indicate a steady growth pattern, reinforcing the positive outlook for the company's financial health [8]

Core Viewpoint - As of April 3, 2025, China Merchants Highway (招商公路) reported a closing price of 12.93 yuan, down 3.58%, with a trading volume of 441,900 shares and a transaction value of 560 million yuan [1] Trading Information Summary - On April 3, 2025, the net inflow of main funds into China Merchants Highway was 24.21 million yuan, accounting for 4.32% of the total transaction value; the net inflow of speculative funds was 23.91 million yuan, accounting for 4.27%; while retail investors experienced a net outflow of 48.12 million yuan, accounting for 8.58% [2][7] Shareholder Changes - As of March 31, 2025, the number of shareholders of China Merchants Highway increased to 31,600, an increase of 791 from December 31, 2024, representing a growth rate of 2.57%. The average number of shares held per account decreased from 221,500 shares to 215,900 shares, with an average market value of 2.8591 million yuan [3][7] Performance Disclosure Highlights - The 2024 annual report of China Merchants Highway indicated that the total revenue reached 12.711 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 30.62%. However, the net profit attributable to the parent company was 5.322 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 21.35%. The net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was 4.858 billion yuan, down 4.66% year-on-year. In Q4 2024, the quarterly revenue was 3.634 billion yuan, up 15.15% year-on-year, while the quarterly net profit attributable to the parent company was 1.162 billion yuan, down 51.67% year-on-year. The company's debt ratio stood at 44.22%, with investment income of 4.998 billion yuan, financial expenses of 1.72 billion yuan, and a gross profit margin of 34.09% [4][7] Company Announcement Summary - China Merchants Highway announced a profit distribution plan for 2024, proposing a cash dividend of 4.17 yuan per 10 shares (including tax) based on a total share capital of 6,820,337,394 shares as of March 31, 2025. The total dividend amount is 2.844 billion yuan, accounting for 53.44% of the net profit attributable to the parent company for 2024. This plan has been approved by the board and supervisory committee and is subject to shareholder meeting approval [5][7]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the company [2][6][7] Core Insights - The company's 2024 performance showed total revenue of 12.71 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 30.62%, while net profit attributable to the parent company was 5.32 billion yuan, a decline of 21.35% [6][7] - The decline in net profit is attributed to several factors, including a high base from the previous year, adverse weather conditions, and macroeconomic influences [6][7] - The company continues to maintain a high dividend policy, distributing 4.17 yuan per 10 shares, totaling 2.844 billion yuan in cash dividends [6][7] - The company is advancing in smart transportation and expanding its traffic ecosystem, with traffic technology revenue reaching 2.169 billion yuan and a gross margin of 10.72% [6][7] - The profit forecast for 2025-2027 has been adjusted downwards, with expected net profits of 6.645 billion, 6.758 billion, and 7.255 billion yuan respectively, reflecting a growth of 24.8%, 1.7%, and 7.4% [6][7] Financial Data and Profit Forecast - Total revenue projections for 2023 to 2027 are as follows: 9.731 billion (2023), 12.711 billion (2024), 14.841 billion (2025E), 14.276 billion (2026E), and 15.157 billion (2027E) [5][7] - Net profit attributable to the parent company is projected to be 6.767 billion (2023), 5.322 billion (2024), 6.645 billion (2025E), 6.758 billion (2026E), and 7.255 billion (2027E) [5][7] - The company's gross margin is expected to be around 35.9% in 2025, with a return on equity (ROE) of 9.3% [5][7]

Financial Performance - The company's revenue increased by 30.62% in 2024, primarily due to the consolidation of招商中铁 [2] - Net profit decreased by 21% year-on-year, attributed to asset optimization impacts, adverse weather, and an increase in free passage days [2] Project Updates - The completion of the 京津塘高速 expansion is now expected to be delayed beyond the end of 2026, with current project progress at only 3% [2] - During the construction period, there will be no lane closures or restrictions on freight vehicles [2] ESG Initiatives - The company maintained a leading position in ESG ratings, achieving AAA from 中证 and AA from 国证 and Wind, with Wind ESG score at 8.77, ranking first in the transportation sector [3] - In 2025, the company plans to enhance its ESG organizational and rating systems, integrating ESG into all business processes [3] Shareholder Returns - Since its listing, the company has returned nearly 170 billion CNY to shareholders through cash dividends, with a payout ratio exceeding 50% from 2022 to 2024 [4] - A share buyback plan was proposed for the second half of 2024 to enhance investor confidence [4] Growth Strategies - The investment operations sector aims to strengthen its core highway business and enhance internal growth momentum [5] - The technology sector will focus on building core competencies in innovation, while the smart transportation sector will deepen digital strategies [5] - The company is committed to high-quality development and effective value communication to improve market perception [5]

Core Viewpoint - The China Securities Central Enterprises New Momentum Theme Index has experienced a decline, reflecting the overall performance of selected central enterprise listed companies in manufacturing, technology, and modern services sectors [1][2] Group 1: Index Performance - The index opened lower and fluctuated, closing down 0.23% at 1593.32 points with a trading volume of 17.177 billion yuan [1] - Over the past month, the index has decreased by 0.93%, and it has fallen by 2.38% over the last three months and year-to-date [1] Group 2: Index Composition - The index comprises 45 representative listed companies from central enterprises under the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, focusing on R&D investment, profitability, and industry cross-integration [1] - The top ten weighted stocks in the index are Hikvision (10.25%), Guodian NARI (9.28%), Changan Automobile (8.8%), AVIC Optoelectronics (7.12%), China Merchants Highway (3.75%), AVIC On-board (3.65%), Shenzhen South Road (3.58%), China Software (3.51%), Baoxin Software (3.4%), and AVIC High-Tech (2.74%) [1] Group 3: Market Distribution - The index's holdings are primarily listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (58.81%), followed by the Shanghai Stock Exchange (40.91%) and the Beijing Stock Exchange (0.28%) [1] - The industry distribution of the index holdings shows that industrials account for 47.74%, information technology for 34.27%, consumer discretionary for 9.20%, financials for 4.14%, communication services for 3.83%, and materials for 0.83% [2] Group 4: Index Adjustment Mechanism - The index samples are adjusted semi-annually, with adjustments occurring on the next trading day after the second Friday of June and December each year [2] - Weight factors are generally fixed until the next scheduled adjustment, with special circumstances allowing for temporary adjustments [2]

Core Viewpoint - The company has announced a profit distribution plan for the year 2024, proposing a cash dividend of 4.17 yuan per 10 shares, based on a total share capital of 6,820,337,394 shares as of March 31, 2025 [1][2]. Summary by Sections Profit Distribution Plan - The profit distribution plan for 2024 includes a cash dividend of 4.17 yuan per 10 shares, with no stock dividends or capital reserve transfers [1][2]. - The total cash dividend amount to be distributed is 2,844,080,693.30 yuan, which is a decrease from the previous year's distribution of 3,621,599,091.78 yuan [2][3]. - The remaining undistributed profit is 20,014,922,943.76 yuan, which will be carried forward to the next fiscal year [2]. Approval Process - The profit distribution plan was approved during the 31st meeting of the third board of directors and the 13th meeting of the third supervisory board on April 1, 2025, and will be submitted for approval at the 2024 annual general meeting [1][3]. Financial Performance - For the fiscal year 2024, the company reported a net profit attributable to shareholders of 5,322,235,002.26 yuan [1]. - The company has set aside 10% of the net profit as statutory surplus reserve, amounting to 584,128,951.65 yuan [1].