2025 Interim Results Presentation August 2025 China Everbright Environment Group Limited Forward-looking Statement This presentation may contain forward-looking statements. Any such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions about the operations of China Everbright Environment (Group) Limited ("Everbright Environment" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries, collectively the "Group") and factors beyond the Company's control and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties ...

Core Viewpoint - Bank of America Securities reports that China Everbright International (00257) experienced a 10% year-on-year decline in net profit for the first half of the year, but when excluding one-off items, the profit before tax (PBT) increased by 23%, significantly exceeding expectations [1] Financial Performance - The interim dividend increased by 1 Hong Kong cent, with a payout ratio reaching 42%, up 7 percentage points year-on-year [1] - The bank maintains a "Buy" rating for China Everbright International, forecasting an attractive annual return of 6.5% and anticipating potential upside in dividends [1] Earnings Forecast - Earnings per share (EPS) forecasts for 2025 to 2027 have been raised by 23% to 38% to reflect improvements in gross margins from waste-to-energy, green technology, and wastewater treatment businesses, alongside reduced impairment losses and lower debt costs [1] - The target price has been adjusted from HKD 4.5 to HKD 5.3 [1]

Core Viewpoint - Bank of America Securities reports that China Everbright Environment (00257) experienced a 10% year-on-year decline in net profit for the first half of the year, but when excluding one-off items, the profit before tax (PBT) increased by 23%, significantly exceeding expectations [1] Financial Performance - Net profit decreased by 10% year-on-year [1] - Excluding one-off items, PBT increased by 23% [1] - Interim dividend increased by 1 Hong Kong cent, with a payout ratio of 42%, up 7 percentage points year-on-year [1] Investment Outlook - Bank of America maintains a "Buy" rating for China Everbright Environment, expecting an annual return of 6.5% [1] - Anticipation of upward potential in dividends [1] Earnings Forecast - Earnings per share (EPS) forecasts for 2025 to 2027 have been raised by 23% to 38% [1] - Adjustments reflect improvements in gross margins for waste-to-energy, green technology, and wastewater treatment businesses, along with reduced impairment losses and lower debt costs [1] Target Price Adjustment - Target price increased from HKD 4.5 to HKD 5.3 [1]

消息面上，光大环境发布中期业绩，该集团期内取得收益143.04亿港元，同比减少8%；公司权益持有 人应占盈利22.07亿港元，同比减少10%；每股基本盈利35.92港仙；拟派发中期股息每股15港仙。花旗 认为，上半年净利润10.1%的跌幅并不是大问题，主要受汇兑损失拖累；剔除该因素后，税前利润实际 按年增长11.2%。另外，公司的盈利质量持续改善，营运收入占比按年升9个百分点至70%。同时，中期 息按年增长7.1%，超出市场预期，自由现金流上半年按年倍增达20亿元，且下半年有望按季增长。 光大环境(00257)绩后涨超6%，截至发稿，涨5.14%，报4.5港元，成交额2.41亿港元。 美银证券则表示，光大环境上半年净利润同比跌10%。若剔除一次性项目，税前利润(PBT)按年增长 23%，大胜预期。中期息增加1仙，派息率达42%，按年升7个百分点。该行重申光大环境"买入"评级， 预期全年收益率达6.5%，具吸引力，预计料派息存在上行空间。将2025至27年每股盈利预测上调23至 38%，以反映垃圾发电、绿色科技及污水处理业务的毛利率提升、减值损失减少和债务成本下降。 ...

Core Viewpoint - Bank of America Securities reports that Everbright Environment (0257.HK) experienced a 10% year-on-year decline in net profit for the first half of the year, but when excluding one-off items, the profit before tax (PBT) increased by 23%, significantly exceeding expectations [1] Financial Performance - The interim dividend increased by 1 cent, with a payout ratio reaching 42%, up 7 percentage points year-on-year [1] - The company is expected to achieve an annual return of 6.5%, which is considered attractive, with potential for upward movement in dividends [1] Earnings Forecast - Earnings per share forecasts for 2025 to 2027 have been raised by 23% to 38% to reflect improvements in gross margins from waste-to-energy, green technology, and wastewater treatment businesses, as well as reduced impairment losses and lower debt costs [1] - The target price has been adjusted from HKD 4.5 to HKD 5.3 [1]

机构：国信证券 研究员：黄秀杰/刘汉轩/郑汉林/崔佳诚 营收利润双降但结构明显优化。2025H1 年公司实现营业收入143.04 亿港元，同比下滑8%，主要原因是 新建项目减少，导致建造收入下降；公司实现归母净利2.07 亿港元，同比下滑10%，主要系建造利润减 少和汇兑损失扩大所致。 报告期内，公司收入结构明显优化，毛利率较高的运营收入为99.43 亿港元，同比增长5%；毛利率相对 较低的建造收入为18.44 亿港币，同比下滑49%；公司运营/建造/财务收入占比为70%/13%/17%。 分板块来看，环保能源板块实现运营收入51.42 亿港元，同比增长5.8%；实现建造收入5.39 亿港元，同 比下降69.9%。绿色环保板块实现运营收入31.89亿港元，同比增长1%；实现建造收入0.46 亿港元，同 比下降74.3%。环保水务板块实现运营收入14.77 亿港元，同比增长13.5%；实现建造收入12.38亿港元， 同比下降16.7%。 加大投资者回报力度，中期派息比率提升至42%。随着有现金流流入的运营收入占比不断提升，公司的 分红能力和意愿均有增强。2025H1 公司每股派息15港仙，派息率由2023 年的 ...

机构：东吴证券 研究员：袁理/陈孜文 投资要点 事件：2025H1 公司实现主营业务收入143.04 亿港元，同比-8%，归母净利润22.07 亿港元，同比-10%。 2025H1 建造收入占比降至13%，危废减值&汇兑亏损致业绩承压。公司运营项目积累、经营提质增 效、财务费用节约共助经营性利润增长，归母净利润下滑主要受非现金性的建造收入下降、减值增加及 汇兑亏损等影响：1）建造下滑：2025H1 公司建造收入18.44 亿港元（同比-49%，下同），占主营收入 12.9%（-10.1pct），运营收入99.43 亿港元（+5%），占主营收入69.5%（+8.9pct），财务收入25.16 亿 港元（-2%），占主营收入17.6%（+1.1pct），盈利结构进一步优化。2）减值增加：25H1 应收账款、 其他应收款及合约资产减值计提2.08 亿港元（24H1 为0.34 亿港元），25H1 商誉、物业厂房及设备减值 1.78 亿港元（24H1 无）。3）汇兑亏损：25H1 汇兑亏损4.28 亿港元，24H1 汇兑收益为2.31 亿港元。 运营指标稳健增长，供热量同增32%。分板块看，①环保能源：25H1环保能 ...

Core Viewpoint - The company reported a decline in revenue and net profit for H1 2025, but continues to show operational growth and positive cash flow, indicating potential for value reassessment [1][2] Financial Performance - H1 2025 revenue was HKD 14.304 billion, down 8.4% year-on-year - Net profit attributable to shareholders was HKD 2.207 billion, a decrease of 10.1% year-on-year, slightly below expectations of HKD 2.258 billion [1] - The company declared an interim dividend of HKD 921 million, corresponding to a DPS of HKD 0.15, up from HKD 0.14 in H1 2024, with a payout ratio of 41.8% [1] Operational Highlights - Power generation and heating volumes increased by 9% and 32% year-on-year, respectively - Waste treatment volume reached nearly 29 million tons, a 2% increase year-on-year, with power generation of 14.8 billion kWh (up 9%) and heating volume of 3.8 million tons (up 32%) [1] - The company effectively reduced costs through precise management, with a decrease in the purchase price of biomass fuel by 8% year-on-year [1][2] Market Expansion - The company is expanding into Central Asia's solid waste and water markets, with two waste-to-energy projects in Uzbekistan, involving a total investment of approximately RMB 2.2 billion [2] - It has secured contracts for equipment supply in Thailand and Malaysia, indicating a strategic move towards light asset services in overseas markets [2] Cash Flow and Shareholder Returns - The company achieved a positive free cash flow of RMB 4.04 billion in 2024, marking the first time since 2003 that it has turned positive in its environmental business [2] - H1 2025 free cash flow was approximately RMB 2 billion, with expectations for continued improvement in shareholder returns [2] Earnings Forecast - The profit forecast for 2025-2027 has been adjusted, with expected net profits of HKD 3.392 billion, HKD 3.539 billion, and HKD 3.687 billion, reflecting a downward adjustment of 3%, 4%, and 2% respectively [2] - The target price has been set at HKD 5.34, based on a PE ratio of 9.7 for 2025, an increase from the previous target of HKD 4.79 [2]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [2][6][16] Core Views - The company's revenue for the first half of 2025 was HKD 14.304 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 8%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was HKD 2.207 billion, down 10% year-on-year, aligning with expectations [6][4] - The decline in performance was primarily due to a drop in construction revenue, increased administrative expenses, and higher impairment losses in hazardous waste [6][4] - The revenue structure continues to improve, with operational and financial income accounting for 87% of total revenue, and gross margin increasing from 39% in H1 2024 to 44% in H1 2025 [6][4] - Financial expenses have decreased, with further reduction potential due to lower financing costs and improved cash flow [6][4] - The company expects cash flow to improve, announcing an interim dividend of HKD 0.15 per share, with a payout ratio of 42%, reflecting a 7 percentage point increase year-on-year [6][4] - The forecast for net profit attributable to shareholders for 2025-2027 is HKD 3.589 billion, HKD 3.810 billion, and HKD 4.055 billion, respectively, with corresponding P/E ratios of 7.3, 6.9, and 6.5 [6][4] Financial Data and Profit Forecast - Revenue (in million HKD) for 2023 is projected at 32,090, decreasing to 29,976 in 2025E, with a year-on-year growth rate of -0.9% [3][7] - Net profit (in million HKD) for 2023 is projected at 4,429, with a forecast of 3,589 in 2025E, reflecting a year-on-year growth rate of 6.3% [3][7] - Earnings per share (in HKD) are expected to rise from 0.55 in 2024 to 0.58 in 2025E [3][7] - The company's market capitalization is approximately HKD 26.292 billion, with a closing price of HKD 4.28 [4][6]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company with a target price of HKD 5.34 [5][9]. Core Views - The company reported a decrease in revenue by 8.4% year-on-year to HKD 14.304 billion for H1 2025, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of HKD 2.207 billion, down 10.1% year-on-year [1][3]. - The company has shown operational resilience with a 9% increase in electricity generation and a 32% increase in heating supply for H1 2025 [1]. - The interim dividend has been increased to HKD 0.15 per share, up from HKD 0.14 per share in H1 2024, reflecting a stable growth in shareholder returns [3][9]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - The company achieved a revenue of HKD 14.304 billion in H1 2025, a decrease of 8.4% year-on-year, while the net profit was HKD 2.207 billion, down 10.1% year-on-year [1]. - The interim dividend payout was HKD 0.15 per share, with a dividend payout ratio of 41.8%, compared to 35.0% in H1 2024 [1][3]. Operational Highlights - The company processed nearly 29 million tons of waste, a 2% increase year-on-year, and generated 14.8 billion kWh of electricity, a 9% increase year-on-year [1]. - The heating supply increased by 32% year-on-year, indicating strong operational performance [1]. Market Expansion - The company is actively expanding into Central Asia with two new waste-to-energy projects in Uzbekistan, with a total investment of approximately RMB 2.2 billion [2]. - It has also secured equipment supply contracts in Thailand and Malaysia, indicating a strategic move towards international markets [2]. Cash Flow and Shareholder Returns - The company reported a free cash flow of RMB 4.04 billion for 2024, marking the first positive cash flow since its inception in 2003 [3]. - The stable cash flow and improved free cash flow position the company well for future shareholder returns [3]. Earnings Forecast - The report forecasts a net profit attributable to shareholders of HKD 3.392 billion for 2025, with a slight downward adjustment of 3% from previous estimates [4]. - The expected earnings per share (EPS) for 2025 is HKD 0.55, with a projected price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 9.7 times [4][8].