Group 1 - The core point of the announcement is the approval of the 2024 profit distribution plan by the board of directors, which includes a cash dividend of 2.0 yuan per share, totaling approximately 89.41 million yuan, and a total cash dividend for the year of 164.71 million yuan, accounting for 32.50% of the net profit attributable to shareholders [12][14][19] - The company reported a net profit of 481.37 million yuan for 2024, with an undistributed profit at the beginning of the year of 1,262.95 million yuan [12][13] - The board meeting held on April 25, 2025, was attended by all 12 directors, and the profit distribution plan will be submitted for approval at the 2024 annual shareholders' meeting [12][22] Group 2 - The company will allocate 10% of the net profit to statutory surplus reserves, amounting to 8.32 million yuan, which meets the requirement of reaching 50% of the registered capital [14][26] - The general risk reserve will be increased by 82.69 million yuan, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements [14][26] - The total cash dividends for 2024, including interim dividends already distributed, will be 164.71 million yuan, which is in line with the company's shareholder return policy [19][27] Group 3 - The company has confirmed that the financial data in the annual report is accurate and complete, audited by Ernst & Young Huaming [2][6] - The report includes a detailed description of the company's main business activities, which encompass a wide range of banking services [4] - The company has no major events to disclose other than those already reported [11]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Suzhou Bank [1] Core Views - Suzhou Bank achieved a revenue of 12.2 billion in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 3%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 5.1 billion, up 10.2% year-on-year [3] - The bank's credit maintains double-digit growth, with loans increasing by 12.7% year-on-year as of Q1 2025, and a steady expansion of its asset scale [5] - The bank's non-interest income growth has slowed but remains stable at around 35% of total revenue [9] - The bank's asset quality remains strong, with a non-performing loan ratio of 0.83% at the end of 2024 [10] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 2024, Suzhou Bank's operating income was 12.2 billion, with a net profit of 5.1 billion, reflecting a 3% and 10.2% increase year-on-year respectively [3] - For Q1 2025, the bank reported operating income of 3.25 billion, a 0.8% increase year-on-year, and a net profit of 1.55 billion, up 6.8% year-on-year [3] Revenue and Profitability - The bank's net interest income decreased by 6.8% in 2024, while non-interest income grew by 27.6% [4] - The bank's cost-to-income ratio was 36.4% in 2024, with credit impairment losses at 9.2% of revenue [4] Asset Quality - The non-performing loan ratio was 0.83% at the end of 2024, with a coverage ratio of 447% [10][11] - The bank's credit risk management remains robust, with a significant reduction in new non-performing loans [10] Capital Adequacy - As of Q1 2025, the bank's core tier 1 capital ratio was 9.8%, indicating a solid capital base for future growth [11] - The bank's capital adequacy ratios are well above regulatory requirements, providing a strong buffer for potential risks [11] Future Outlook - The bank is expected to continue its expansion in both corporate and retail lending, with a focus on manufacturing and small micro-enterprises [5] - The report anticipates stable growth in non-interest income and improvements in asset quality, supporting sustainable development [12][13]

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for Suzhou Bank, indicating a positive outlook for the stock over the next six months [14]. Core Insights - Suzhou Bank's 2024 annual report shows steady performance with total operating income of 12.224 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.01%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 5.068 billion yuan, up 10.16% year-on-year [1][2]. - The bank's investment business significantly supported its performance, with investment income and fair value changes rising by 50.12% to 3.049 billion yuan, accounting for 24.95% of total income [2]. - The loan portfolio expanded, with total loans reaching 333.36 billion yuan, a 13.62% increase year-on-year, and corporate loans growing by 23.21% to 241.48 billion yuan, representing 72.44% of total loans [3]. Financial Performance Summary - The bank's net interest margin decreased to 1.38%, down 0.30 percentage points year-on-year, while the net interest spread was 1.45%, down 0.28 percentage points [4]. - The non-performing loan ratio improved to 0.83%, a decrease of 0.01 percentage points year-on-year, with corporate loans showing a non-performing rate of 0.51% [4][19]. - Total deposits increased by 14.61% year-on-year to 416.97 billion yuan, with corporate deposits growing by 8.57% and personal deposits by 20.41% [3]. Future Projections - The report forecasts net profits for 2025, 2026, and 2027 to be 5.355 billion yuan, 5.843 billion yuan, and 6.388 billion yuan, respectively, reflecting year-on-year growth rates of 5.66%, 9.12%, and 9.33% [4][25].

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Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommend" rating for Suzhou Bank, with a target price of 9.07 CNY, compared to the current price of 8.11 CNY [1]. Core Views - Suzhou Bank has achieved balanced growth in both volume and price, with stable asset quality. The bank reported a revenue of 12.224 billion CNY for 2024, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 3.01%, and a net profit of 5.068 billion CNY, up 10.16% year-on-year. The non-performing loan (NPL) ratio remained stable at 0.83% in Q1 2025, while the provision coverage ratio decreased by 36 percentage points to 447% [1][6]. Financial Performance Summary - **Revenue and Profit Growth**: In Q1 2025, the bank's revenue was 3.25 billion CNY, a 0.76% increase year-on-year. The net profit for the same period was 1.554 billion CNY, up 6.8% year-on-year. The annual revenue growth for 2025-2027 is projected at 1.6%, 8.2%, and 9.4% respectively, while net profit growth is expected to be 7.4%, 10.4%, and 10.8% [1][7]. - **Asset Quality**: The NPL ratio remained stable at 0.83% in Q1 2025, with a slight increase in the annualized NPL generation rate to 0.84%. The bank's provision coverage ratio, although decreased, remains high at 447% [6][9]. - **Loan and Deposit Growth**: Loan growth in Q1 2025 was 12.7%, while deposit growth was 12.6%. The bank is focusing on maintaining a balance between price and volume, with a slight slowdown in growth rates [6][8]. Financial Indicators - **Key Financial Metrics**: For 2024, the total revenue is projected at 12.224 billion CNY, with a net profit of 5.068 billion CNY. The bank's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 6.13, and the price-to-book (P/B) ratio is 0.71 [7][11]. - **Capital Adequacy**: The core capital adequacy ratio is expected to be 9.77% in 2024, increasing to 10.45% in 2025. The bank's leverage ratio is projected to be 12.55 in 2024 [10][11].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for Suzhou Bank is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The report highlights steady growth in performance and continued excellent asset quality for Suzhou Bank [1] - The bank's total operating income for 2024 is projected to be 12.224 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 3.01% [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders for 2024 is expected to reach 5.068 billion yuan, a year-on-year growth of 10.16% [1] - The report anticipates a slight adjustment in net profit forecasts for 2025-2027, now projected at 5.444 billion yuan, 5.323 billion yuan, and 5.910 billion yuan respectively [1] Financial Performance Summary - Total operating income (in million yuan) for 2023A, 2024A, 2025E, 2026E, and 2027E is 11,866, 12,224, 12,987, 14,192, and 15,832 respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 0.88%, 3.01%, 6.24%, 9.28%, and 11.56% [1] - Net profit attributable to shareholders (in million yuan) for the same years is 4,600, 5,068, 5,444, 5,323, and 5,910, with year-on-year growth rates of 17.41%, 10.16%, 7.41%, -2.22%, and 11.02% [1] - The latest diluted EPS for 2023A, 2024A, 2025E, 2026E, and 2027E is 1.00, 1.08, 1.15, 1.12, and 1.25 respectively [1] - The P/B ratio for the current price and latest diluted EPS is 0.92, 0.83, 0.70, 0.66, and 0.62 for the respective years [1] Asset Quality and Income Sources - The report notes that the non-interest income for 2024 is expected to grow significantly, with a year-on-year increase of 27.6% [8] - The bank's non-performing loan ratio remains stable at 0.83% as of Q1 2025 [8] - The report indicates that the bank's loan growth rates for 2024 and Q1 2025 are 13.6% and 8.9% respectively, with a loan-to-total asset ratio of 49.9% [8]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for Suzhou Bank is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The report highlights steady growth in performance and continued excellent asset quality for Suzhou Bank [1] - The bank's total operating income for 2024 is projected to be 12.224 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 3.01% [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders for 2024 is expected to reach 5.068 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 10.16% [1] - The report anticipates a slight adjustment in net profit forecasts for 2025-2027, now projected at 5.444 billion yuan, 5.323 billion yuan, and 5.910 billion yuan respectively [1] Financial Performance Summary - Total operating income (in million yuan): - 2023A: 11,866 - 2024A: 12,224 (3.01% YoY) - 2025E: 12,987 (6.24% YoY) - 2026E: 14,192 (9.28% YoY) - 2027E: 15,832 (11.56% YoY) [1] - Net profit attributable to shareholders (in million yuan): - 2023A: 4,600 - 2024A: 5,068 (10.16% YoY) - 2025E: 5,444 (7.41% YoY) - 2026E: 5,323 (-2.22% YoY) - 2027E: 5,910 (11.02% YoY) [1] - Latest diluted EPS (in yuan/share): - 2023A: 1.00 - 2024A: 1.08 - 2025E: 1.15 - 2026E: 1.12 - 2027E: 1.25 [1] - P/B (current price & latest diluted): - 2023A: 0.92 - 2024A: 0.83 - 2025E: 0.70 - 2026E: 0.66 - 2027E: 0.62 [1] Asset Quality and Risk Management - The non-performing loan (NPL) ratio for Q1 2025 remains stable at 0.83% [1] - The provision coverage ratio for Q1 2025 decreased to 447% due to a rapid increase in non-performing loan balances [1] - The report indicates a slight increase in the non-performing loan generation rate to 0.20% in Q1 2025 [1] Market Data - Closing price: 8.11 yuan - Market capitalization: 36.257 billion yuan [5] - Price-to-book ratio: 0.74 [5] Conclusion - The report maintains a positive outlook on Suzhou Bank, emphasizing its robust performance and asset quality, while also noting the potential for further growth in the coming years [1]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is upgraded to "Outperform the Market" [6] Core Views - The company maintains good growth in performance, with operating income for 2024 and Q1 2025 reaching 12.22 billion and 3.25 billion respectively, representing year-on-year growth of 3.0% and 0.8% [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders for 2024 and Q1 2025 is 5.07 billion and 1.55 billion respectively, with year-on-year growth of 10.2% and 6.8% [1] - Non-interest income significantly contributed to revenue growth, with a 27.6% increase in 2024, while Q1 2025 saw a decline in non-interest income growth to 3.3% [1][2] - The net interest margin decline has narrowed, with average net interest margins for 2024 and Q1 2025 at 1.38% and 1.34%, down 30bps and 18bps year-on-year [2] - The company shows strong asset quality with a non-performing loan ratio of 0.83% as of March 2025, remaining stable compared to the beginning of the year [3] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - Operating income for 2024 is projected at 12.22 billion, with a growth rate of 3.0% [5] - Net profit for 2024 is estimated at 5.07 billion, reflecting a 10.2% increase [5] - The company expects net profits for 2025-2027 to be 5.42 billion, 5.96 billion, and 6.59 billion respectively, with growth rates of 6.9%, 10.0%, and 10.7% [4][5] Asset Quality - The company maintains a high provision coverage ratio, which decreased to 484% at the end of 2024 and further to 447% by March 2025 [3] - The non-performing loan generation rate for 2024 is 0.60%, which is still below the industry average [3] Market Position - The company benefits from a clear geographical advantage and has shown a gradual stabilization in net interest margins [4] - The current stock price corresponds to a price-to-book ratio of 0.76x for 2025, with a dividend yield of 4.93% [4]

Core Viewpoint - Suzhou Bank demonstrates robust growth and strong financial performance, with key operational indicators maintaining regional leadership and a focus on serving the real economy [1][2][3][6]. Financial Performance - As of the end of 2024, Suzhou Bank's total assets reached 6937.14 billion, an increase of 918.73 billion, representing a growth rate of 15.27% [2]. - The bank's total deposits amounted to 4169.65 billion, up by 531.44 billion, with a growth rate of 14.61% [2]. - Total loans reached 3333.59 billion, increasing by 399.58 billion, reflecting a growth rate of 13.62% [2]. - For Q1 2025, total assets surpassed 7000 billion, reaching 7271.54 billion, with a quarterly increase of 334.40 billion, or 4.82% [3]. - The bank achieved a net profit of 16.10 billion in Q1 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 6.95% [3]. Asset Quality - Suzhou Bank's non-performing loan (NPL) ratio fell to 0.83% by the end of 2024, the lowest since its listing, achieving six consecutive years of decline [5]. - The bank's provision coverage ratio stood at 483.50%, indicating strong risk mitigation capabilities [5]. - As of Q1 2025, the NPL ratio remained stable at 0.83%, with a provision coverage ratio of 447.20% [5]. Service to the Real Economy - The bank has significantly increased its support for the real economy, with corporate loans reaching 2414.83 billion by the end of 2024, up by 454.82 billion, a growth of 23.21% [6]. - Suzhou Bank has issued over 1200 billion in credit to more than 12000 technology enterprises [7]. - In cross-border finance, the bank's international settlement volume reached 168 billion, doubling year-on-year [7]. Technological Innovation - Suzhou Bank is leveraging digital transformation to enhance financial services, including the implementation of a new comprehensive credit system and the development of a knowledge graph platform [8][9]. - The bank has promoted online trade financing services, significantly improving operational efficiency [8]. - The "Su Xin Ke Chuang Li" evaluation model has been developed to better assess the value and risks of technology enterprises, showcasing the integration of technology and finance [9].

2025 年 04 月 29 日 苏州银行 (002966) ——稳业绩、提分红，更稳定可期的成长回报 报告原因：有业绩公布需要点评 买入（维持） | 市场数据： | 2025 年 04 月 28 日 | | --- | --- | | 收盘价（元） | 8.11 | | 一年内最高/最低（元） | 8.87/6.60 | | 市净率 | 0.9 | | 股息率%（分红/股价） | 7.27 | | 流通 A 股市值（百万元） | 35,594 | | 上证指数/深证成指 | 3,288.41/9,855.20 | | 注："股息率"以最近一年已公布分红计算 | | | 基础数据: | 2025 年 03 月 31 日 | | --- | --- | | 每股净资产（元） | 10.90 | | 资产负债率% | 91.73 | | 总股本/流通 A 股(百万) | 4,471/4,389 | | 流通 B 股/H 股（百万） | -/- | 一年内股价与大盘对比走势： 上 市 公 司 银行 04-29 05-29 06-29 07-29 08-29 09-29 10-29 11-29 12-29 01-29 ...