Core Insights - Hangzhou is recognized as the "Digital Economy Capital" and is rapidly evolving into a global innovation hub, with significant contributions from major companies like Alibaba and Hikvision [1][2] - The city's GDP is projected to reach nearly 2.2 trillion yuan in 2024, with the tertiary sector accounting for 73% of the GDP, marking a substantial increase from 55% in 2014 [1] Group 1: Economic Growth and Structure - Hangzhou's GDP surpassed 2 trillion yuan in 2023 and is expected to grow to approximately 2.2 trillion yuan in 2024, ranking 8th among Chinese cities and contributing over 24% to Zhejiang's economy [1] - The proportion of the tertiary sector in Hangzhou's GDP has increased from around 55% in 2014 to 73% in 2024, exceeding the provincial average by over 14 percentage points [1] Group 2: Capital Market Expansion - The number of listed companies in Hangzhou has surged, with over 30% of Zhejiang's listed firms based in the city, ranking 4th nationwide, and a 1.5-fold increase in A-share listings since 2015 [2] - The total market capitalization of listed companies in Hangzhou exceeds 6 trillion yuan, with major firms like Alibaba and Hikvision contributing approximately 60% of this value [2] Group 3: Technological Empowerment - The "Three New" economy, characterized by new industries, new business formats, and new models, is projected to account for 40% of Hangzhou's GDP in 2024, surpassing the provincial level by over 10 percentage points [3] - In 2024, Hangzhou is expected to authorize 38,000 new invention patents, with a total of 183,000 effective invention patents by year-end, and over 16,200 high-tech enterprises [3] Group 4: Innovation and R&D - The R&D intensity in Hangzhou is approaching 4% in 2024, higher than the provincial average, with A-share companies achieving a record R&D intensity of 2.78% [4] - Strategic emerging industry A-share companies have surpassed a 7% R&D intensity, with firms like Hikvision and Dahua maintaining R&D intensities above 10% over the past five years [4] Group 5: Private Sector Contribution - The private economy in Hangzhou accounts for 61.5% of the GDP in 2024, with the number of private listed companies increasing from around 70 in 2014 to over 230 currently [5] - Private companies contribute over 80% of the city's listed firms and more than 70% of the market capitalization [5] Group 6: Industry Ecosystems - Hangzhou is developing five major industry ecosystems, including smart IoT, biomedicine, high-end equipment, new materials, and green energy, with total revenue from these sectors reaching 1.9025 trillion yuan in 2024, a 2.6% increase [6] Group 7: Digital Economy Leadership - The core industries of the digital economy in Hangzhou are expected to generate an added value of 630.5 billion yuan in 2024, accounting for 28.8% of the GDP, an increase of 0.5 percentage points from the previous year [7] - By 2027, Hangzhou aims for its digital economy core industries to exceed 2.2 trillion yuan in revenue, with a GDP contribution of over 30% and more than 240,000 digital economy enterprises [7] Group 8: Active Financing Environment - Hangzhou's private equity investments reached 238.99 billion yuan in 2024, ranking 5th among Chinese cities, with A-share companies raising over 580 billion yuan [8] - The city has introduced new economic policies, increasing municipal fiscal funds from 49 billion yuan to 50.2 billion yuan, supporting a vibrant financing landscape [8]

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese stock market is witnessing a significant increase in share buybacks and dividends, indicating a strong commitment from listed companies to return value to investors, with record highs in both dividends and share repurchases in 2024 [1][3]. Group 1: Share Buybacks and Dividends - In 2024, A-share listed companies implemented dividends totaling 2.4 trillion yuan and repurchased shares worth 147.6 billion yuan, both reaching historical highs [1]. - The dividend yield of the CSI 300 index is approximately 3.6%, reflecting enhanced stability and predictability in returns for investors [1]. - As of May 19, 622 listed companies or significant shareholders have engaged in share buyback activities, with a total amount of approximately 120.76 billion yuan [1]. Group 2: Market Confidence and Valuation - The collective action of companies engaging in buybacks and increases in shareholdings is expected to boost market confidence in the short term, signaling recognition of their own value and future prospects [2][3]. - The current valuation level of A-shares remains relatively low, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.6 for the CSI 300 index, which is significantly lower than major overseas market indices, highlighting the investment value [1]. Group 3: Policy Support and Mechanisms - The introduction of stock buyback and repurchase loan tools serves as a micro-level counter-cyclical adjustment mechanism, with initial quotas set at 500 billion yuan and 300 billion yuan respectively [3]. - Over 300 listed companies have publicly disclosed buyback plans since April, with total amounts exceeding 100 billion yuan, including both private and state-owned enterprises [3]. - The State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission has expressed strong support for central enterprises to actively engage in buybacks and increases in shareholdings to maintain market confidence [5]. Group 4: Challenges and Future Outlook - There are concerns regarding the effectiveness of some companies' buyback efforts, with some perceived as insufficient, potentially undermining the intended positive signal to the market [6]. - The market is also facing challenges from the upcoming release of shares worth nearly 190 billion yuan, which may counteract the effects of buybacks [6]. - The China Securities Regulatory Commission is expected to continue guiding companies to enhance investment value through cash dividends, buybacks, and mergers and acquisitions [6].

Core Viewpoint - Rongsheng Petrochemical Co., Ltd. has approved a cash dividend distribution plan for the year 2024, proposing a distribution of 1 RMB per 10 shares to shareholders, excluding repurchased shares [1][2]. Summary by Sections Dividend Distribution Plan - The total share capital of Rongsheng Petrochemical is 10,125,525,000 shares, from which 553,232,858 shares that have been repurchased are excluded, resulting in a base of 9,572,292,142 shares for the dividend distribution [1][2]. - The actual cash dividend amount totals 957,229,214.20 RMB, calculated as 9,572,292,142 shares multiplied by the distribution ratio of 0.1 RMB per share [1][5]. Dividend Payment Details - The cash dividend will be distributed to all shareholders, with no stock dividends or capital reserves being converted into shares [2]. - The cash dividend per share is calculated as 0.0945362 RMB, derived from the total cash dividend divided by the total share capital, including repurchased shares [5]. Key Dates - The record date for the dividend distribution is set for May 27, 2025, and the ex-dividend date is May 28, 2025 [3]. Eligibility and Taxation - The dividend distribution applies to all shareholders registered with the China Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation Limited, Shenzhen Branch, as of the record date [3]. - Different tax rates will apply based on the type of shares held, with specific provisions for Hong Kong investors and domestic investors [2].

荣盛石化本次实际现金分红的总金额=实际参与分配的总股本×分配比例，即 957,229,214.20 元=9,572,292,142 股×0.1 元/股；每股现金红利=现金分红总额÷总 股本（包含已回购股份），即 0.0945362 元/股=957,229,214.20 元÷10,125,525,000 股 （结果取小数点后七位，最后一位直接截取，不四舍五入）。在保证本次权益分派 方案不变的前提下，2024 年年度权益分派实施后的除权除息价格=股权登记日收 盘价-0.0945362 元/股。 证券代码：002493 证券简称：荣盛石化 公告编号：2025-036 荣盛石化股份有限公司 2024 年年度权益分派实施公告 本公司及董事会全体成员保证信息披露内容的真实、准确和完整，没有虚 假记载、误导性陈述或重大遗漏。 特别提示： 荣盛石化股份有限公司（以下简称"荣盛石化"）第六届董事会第二十三次会 议及 2024 年年度股东大会先后审议通过了关于 2024 年年度利润分配的预案，即 以现有总股本 10,125,525,000 股剔除已回购股份 553,232,858 股后的 9,572,292,142 股为基数，向 ...

Core Viewpoint - The chemical industry is currently at the bottom of its cycle, with prices and spreads still stabilizing, while demand is expected to improve with government policies aimed at economic recovery [1] Group 1: Industry Overview - The chemical industry is experiencing a bottoming phase, with most chemical prices and spreads still in a stabilization process [1] - Domestic capacity is gradually being released, leading to a significant slowdown in supply growth [1] - The report suggests focusing on sectors with relatively certain demand, such as agricultural chemicals and the civil explosives industry benefiting from western development [1] Group 2: Key Recommendations - Emphasis on long-term value of leading companies in the chemical sector, as core assets are expected to see profit and valuation recovery [1] - Recommended leading companies include Wanhua Chemical, Hualu Hengsheng, Huafeng Chemical, Longbai Group, Yangnong Chemical, New Hecheng, Satellite Chemical, Baofeng Energy, Hengli Petrochemical, and Rongsheng Petrochemical [1] Group 3: Subsector Insights - Agricultural chemicals show rigid demand, with steady growth in grain planting area and recovery in compound fertilizer volume and profit [2] - The civil explosives industry is driven by domestic demand, particularly in regions like Xinjiang and Tibet, with increasing concentration benefiting leading companies [2] Group 4: New Material Opportunities - The domestic replacement of chemical new materials is accelerating due to trade tariffs and anti-monopoly pressures [3] - Key areas include adsorption separation materials, lubricating oil components, OLED materials, and high-end photoresists, with specific companies recommended for investment [3] Group 5: Price Recovery Potential - Certain sectors may see profit improvements as supply growth slows and policy constraints are anticipated, particularly in organic silicon and spandex industries [4] - The petrochemical sector may present strategic opportunities following a potential bottoming of oil prices, with recommendations for strategic layouts in refining and downstream polyester filament industries [4]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No industry investment rating is provided in the given content. 2. Report's Core View The report presents a weekly overview of the large refining and chemical industry, including price, profit, inventory, and开工率 data for various sectors such as refining, polyester, and chemicals, as well as performance data for related listed companies [2][8][9]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Big Refining Weekly Data Briefing - **Six Private Big Refining Companies' Performance**: The table shows the stock price changes of six private big refining companies in the past week, month, three months, and one year, as well as profit forecasts and market capitalization data [8]. - **Oil Price and Refining Spread**: Brent crude oil was at $65.4 per barrel, up $3.8 (6.2%) week - on - week; WTI was at $62.4 per barrel, up $3.9 (6.6%) week - on - week. The domestic refining project spread was 2667 yuan/ton, up 10.5 yuan/ton (0.4%); the foreign refining project spread was 1144 yuan/ton, up 80.2 yuan/ton (7.5%) [8]. - **Polyester Sector**: PX average price was $852.2/ton, up $95.6 week - on - week; POY/FDY/DTY average prices were 6807/6986/7986 yuan/ton, up 357/389/304 yuan/ton respectively. POY/FDY/DTY weekly average profits were - 84/- 231/- 164 yuan/ton, down 53/32/89 yuan/ton respectively. POY/FDY/DTY inventories were 8.9/16.8/24.0 days, down 8.2/5.4/3.8 days respectively. The filament开工率 was 91.9%, down 0.3 pct. The downstream loom开工率 was 63.4%, up 2.6 pct [2][9]. - **Refining Sector**: In China, gasoline prices fell, while diesel and jet fuel prices rose. In the US, gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel prices all rose [2][9]. - **Chemical Sector**: PX average price was $852.2/ton, up $95.6 week - on - week, with a spread of $375.1/ton over crude oil, up $67.7 week - on - week. The PX开工率 was 78.2%, up 0.9 pct [2][9]. 3.2 Big Refining Weekly Report - **2.1 Big Refining Index and Project Spread Trends**: It likely analyzes the trends of the big refining index and project spreads, including the market performance of six private big refining companies and the changes in domestic and foreign refining project spreads [8][11][15]. - **2.2 Polyester Sector**: This section may cover the price, profit, inventory, and开工率 of products in the polyester industry chain, such as crude oil, PX, PTA, and polyester filaments, as well as the relationship between them [2][9][22]. - **2.3 Refining Sector**: It includes the price and spread of domestic and foreign refined oil products (gasoline, diesel, jet fuel) and their relationship with crude oil prices [2][9][78]. - **2.4 Chemical Sector**: This part presents the price and spread of various chemical products (EVA, benzene, styrene, etc.) and their relationship with crude oil prices [9][126][127].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the chemical industry [1]. Core Insights - The report highlights the potential revaluation of phosphate rock value due to ongoing supply-demand tensions, with increasing demand for phosphate fertilizers and lithium iron phosphate batteries [6][4]. - The chemical industry is expected to enter a restocking cycle in 2025, driven by low inventory levels and improving profitability among leading chemical companies [5][27]. - The report emphasizes the expansion of phosphate production capacity by Batian Co., which is set to increase its phosphate rock extraction capacity to 2 million tons per year [4][6]. Summary by Sections Core Target Tracking - The report tracks key companies in the chemical sector, including Batian Co., which is expanding its phosphate production capacity significantly [4][6]. - It also notes the performance of various chemical products, with a focus on price increases for butadiene and polyester filament due to favorable market conditions [10][14]. Market Observation - The chemical sector has shown a relative performance of 6.7% over the past month, outperforming the CSI 300 index [2]. - The report indicates that the chemical industry is experiencing a recovery phase, with several companies poised for growth due to favorable market dynamics [5][27]. Data Tracking - The report provides detailed tracking of price movements for key chemical products, including butadiene, polyester filament, and various fertilizers, indicating a general upward trend in prices [10][12][17]. - It also highlights the current chemical industry sentiment index at 93.10, reflecting a positive outlook for the sector [6][33]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies with low-cost expansion capabilities, such as Wanhua Chemical and various tire manufacturers, as well as those benefiting from rising product prices [5][7]. - It emphasizes the importance of high dividend yield companies in the chemical sector, particularly state-owned enterprises with stable financials [8][29].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the petrochemical industry, suggesting investment opportunities in key companies [3][5]. Core Insights - The EIA has continuously revised down its oil price forecasts for 2025 and 2026, now predicting an average of $66 and $59 per barrel respectively. The forecast for US natural gas prices is $4.1 and $4.8 per million British thermal units for the same years [6][7]. - Global oil demand growth is expected to remain stable, with IEA projecting increases of 740,000 and 760,000 barrels per day for 2025 and 2026 respectively. OPEC forecasts a demand increase of 1.3 million and 1.28 million barrels per day for the same years [10][11]. - On the supply side, OPEC is expected to contribute additional production, with EIA forecasting a global oil production increase of 1.38 million and 1.3 million barrels per day for 2025 and 2026 respectively [15][18]. Summary by Sections Upstream Sector - Brent crude oil futures closed at $65.41 per barrel, a 2.35% increase week-on-week. WTI futures rose by 2.41% to $62.49 per barrel [25]. - The US oil rig count decreased to 576, down by 2 from the previous week and down 28 year-on-year [38][41]. Refining Sector - The Singapore refining margin increased to $12.72 per barrel, while the US gasoline crack spread rose to $27.41 per barrel [6][19]. - The report anticipates improved refining profitability as oil prices adjust, with a gradual recovery expected as economic conditions improve [6][19]. Polyester Sector - PTA prices have risen, while PTA profitability has declined. The report notes that the overall performance of the polyester industry is average, with a potential improvement expected as new capacities come online [6][19]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on high-quality refining companies such as Hengli Petrochemical, Rongsheng Petrochemical, and Dongfang Shenghong. It also suggests investing in companies with high dividend yields like China National Petroleum and CNOOC [21][22]. - For the downstream polyester sector, companies like Tongkun Co. and Wankai New Materials are highlighted as potential investment opportunities [21][22].

Group 1 - The core point of the announcement is the election and appointment of key management personnel and the establishment of specialized committees within the company [1][2][3] - Li Shui Rong was elected as the chairman of the board for a term of three years [1][2] - The board approved the formation of various specialized committees, with Li Shui Rong as the chairman of one of them [2] - Xiang Jiong Jiong was appointed as the general manager for a term of three years [2][3] - Zhou Xian He was appointed as the deputy general manager for a term of three years [2][3] - Quan Wei Ying was appointed as the board secretary, meeting the qualifications required by relevant regulations [2][3] - Wang Ya Fang was appointed as the financial director for a term of three years [3] - Li Jin Fang was appointed as the internal audit manager for a term of three years [3] - Hu Yang Yang was appointed as the securities affairs representative for a term of three years [3] Group 2 - The board meeting was held on May 16, 2025, with all nine directors present, and the meeting complied with legal and regulatory requirements [1] - All resolutions passed during the meeting received unanimous approval with 9 votes in favor, and no votes against or abstentions [2][3] - The qualifications of the appointed personnel were reviewed and approved by the board's nomination committee [4]

Core Points - The company held a staff representative meeting on May 16, 2025, to elect Yu Fengdi as the employee director and Xu Yongming as the employee supervisor for the seventh board and supervisory committee [1] - The newly elected employee director and supervisor will serve alongside the members elected at the 2024 annual general meeting, with their terms aligned [1] - Both Yu Fengdi and Xu Yongming meet the qualifications and conditions set forth by the Company Law and the Articles of Association, with no disqualifying circumstances [1][4] Summary by Sections Board and Supervisory Committee - The seventh board of directors and supervisory committee will consist of the newly elected employee representatives and those elected at the previous annual general meeting, ensuring compliance with the stipulated ratios of employee representation [1] - The number of employee representatives on the board does not exceed half of the total board members, and the proportion of employee representatives in the supervisory committee is no less than one-third [1] Qualifications of Elected Members - Yu Fengdi has a history of recognition as a labor model in Hangzhou and has held various positions within the company, currently serving as the vice president of Zhejiang Rongsheng Holding Group [4] - Xu Yongming holds a bachelor's degree and is a senior economist, with previous roles including manager of the spinning department and assistant general manager at Rongsheng Chemical Fiber Group [4] - Both individuals have no significant relationships with major shareholders or other board members, ensuring independence in their roles [4]