招商局港口(00144.HK)8月29日举行董事会会议批准中期业绩 大行评级｜瑞银：上调招商局港口目标价 至17.5港元 上调2025至27年纯利预测 相关事件 格隆汇8月13日丨招商局港口(00144.HK)宣布，公司将于2025年8月29日(星期五)在公司注册办事处举行 董事会会议，藉以(其中包括)批准公司及其附属公司截至2025年6月30日止六个月的中期业绩公告及考 虑派发中期股息(如有)。 ...

（根據公司條例於香港註冊成立之有限公司） 香港交易及結算所有限公司及香港聯合交易所有限公司對本公告的內容概不負責，對其準確性或完 整性亦不發表任何聲明，並明確表示，概不對因本公告全部或任何部份內容而產生或因倚賴該等內 容而引致的任何損失承擔任何責任。 港口控股有限公司 CHINA MERCHANTS PORT HOLDINGS COMPANY LIMITED 招商局港口控股有限公司 主席 馮波鳴 香港，2025年8月13日 於本公告日期，董事會成員包括非執行董事馮波鳴先生（主席）及嚴剛先生；執行董事徐頌先生、陸 永新先生及涂晓平先生；獨立非執行董事陳曉峰先生、陳遠秀女士、王志榮先生及黃珮華女士。 （股份代號：00144） 董事會會議召開日期 招商局港口控股有限公司（「本公司」）董事會（「董事會」）宣佈，本公司將於2025年 8月29日（星期五）在本公司註冊辦事處舉行董事會會議，藉以（其中包括）批准本公 司及其附屬公司截至2025年6月30日止六個月的中期業績公告及考慮派發中期股息 （如有）。 承董事會命 ...

FF301 第 1 頁 共 10 頁 v 1.1.1 FF301 股份發行人及根據《上市規則》第十九B章上市的香港預託證券發行人的證券變動月報表 | 截至月份: | 2025年7月31日 | 狀態: 新提交 | | --- | --- | --- | | 致：香港交易及結算所有限公司 | | | | 公司名稱: | 招商局港口控股有限公司 | | | 呈交日期: | 2025年8月1日 | | | I. 法定/註冊股本變動 | 不適用 | | II. 已發行股份及/或庫存股份變動 | 1. 股份分類 | 普通股 | | 股份類別 | 不適用 | | 於香港聯交所上市 (註1) | 是 | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 證券代號 (如上市) | 00144 | 說明 | | | | | | | | | | 已發行股份（不包括庫存股份）數目 | | | 庫存股份數目 | | 已發行股份總數 | | | 上月底結存 | | | | 4,198,009,186 | | 0 | | 4,198,009,186 | | 增加 / 減 ...

Core Viewpoint - UBS has raised the target price for China Merchants Port (00144) from HKD 16.9 to HKD 17.5, reflecting better-than-expected container volumes and a decrease in the weighted average cost of capital under the assumption of a risk-free interest rate [1] Group 1: Financial Forecasts - UBS has increased the net profit forecast for China Merchants Port for the years 2025 to 2027 by 1% to 3% [1] - The company is expected to see a 6% year-on-year increase in recurring net profit for the first half of the year, driven by healthy growth in container volumes and a 3-4% increase in port charges both domestically and internationally [1] Group 2: Profit Adjustments - Despite the expected growth in recurring net profit, UBS anticipates a 9% year-on-year decrease in the company's net profit for the first half of the year due to abnormal items, including a net change in the fair value of financial assets/liabilities amounting to HKD 298 million and a compensation of RMB 317 million from a shipping company related to investments in Togo last year [1]

Group 1 - UBS raised the target price for China Merchants Port (00144) from HKD 16.9 to HKD 17.5, reflecting better-than-expected container volumes and a decrease in the weighted average cost of capital under the assumption of a risk-free rate [1] - UBS expects China Merchants Port's recurring net profit for the first half of the year to increase by 6% year-on-year, driven by healthy growth in container volumes and a 3-4% increase in port charges both domestically and internationally [1] - Despite the positive outlook, UBS anticipates a 9% year-on-year decrease in the company's net profit for the first half due to abnormal items, including a net change in the fair value of financial assets/liabilities of HKD 298 million and compensation of RMB 317 million from a shipping company related to its investment in Togo last year [1]

Core Viewpoint - UBS forecasts that China Merchants Port's recurring net profit for the first half of the year will increase by 6% year-on-year, driven by healthy growth in container volumes and a 3-4% year-on-year increase in port fees both domestically and internationally [1] - However, considering abnormal items, including a net change in fair value of financial assets/liabilities of HKD 298 million, UBS believes the company's net profit for the first half will decrease by 9% year-on-year [1] - UBS has raised the target price for China Merchants Port from HKD 16.9 to HKD 17.5, reflecting better-than-expected container volumes, and has adjusted its net profit forecasts for 2025 to 2027 upwards by 1-3%, maintaining a "Buy" rating [1] Summary by Category - **Profit Forecasts** - Recurring net profit expected to increase by 6% year-on-year [1] - Net profit expected to decrease by 9% year-on-year due to abnormal items [1] - **Container Volume and Fees** - Healthy growth in container volumes contributing to profit increase [1] - Port fees expected to rise by 3-4% year-on-year [1] - **Target Price and Ratings** - Target price raised from HKD 16.9 to HKD 17.5 [1] - Net profit forecasts for 2025-2027 adjusted upwards by 1-3% [1] - "Buy" rating maintained [1]

Group 1 - The stock price of China Merchants Port (00144.HK) closed at HKD 15.020 on May 28, 2023, marking a 1.49% increase from the previous trading day, with an intraday high of HKD 15.080, the highest in nearly a year [1] - On the same day, the net capital inflow was HKD 22.173 million, with a total of HKD 37.94312 million inflow and HKD 15.76944 million outflow [1] Group 2 - China Merchants Port Holdings Company, listed in Hong Kong since 1992, is a key subsidiary of China Merchants Group and a leading global port developer, investor, and operator [2] - The company has established a comprehensive port network across major coastal hubs in China and has successfully expanded its operations internationally, investing in 46 ports across 26 countries and regions as of December 31, 2023 [2] - In 2023, the container terminal throughput reached 137.48 million TEUs, and the bulk cargo throughput was 557 million tons [2] - The strategic vision of China Merchants Port is to become a "high-quality world-class comprehensive port service provider," focusing on "internal growth" and "innovation upgrades" to enhance global container throughput, market share, and operational efficiency [2]

Core Points - The company announced the maturity and repayment of its third phase of ultra-short-term financing bonds for 2024, which occurred on May 25, 2025 [2] - The company issued the bonds on November 25, 2024, with a total scale of 2 billion yuan and a maturity period of 180 days at a coupon rate of 1.96% [1] Summary by Sections - **Bond Issuance**: The company received approval for debt financing tools from the China Interbank Market Dealers Association, with a registration validity of 2 years from the date of the notice [1] - **Repayment Details**: The company successfully repaid the principal and interest of the ultra-short-term financing bonds on the due date [2] - **Official Announcement**: The announcement was made by the company's board of directors on May 27, 2025 [4]

Core Viewpoint - The company has initiated a share repurchase program to enhance shareholder value and reduce registered capital by repurchasing shares through the Shenzhen Stock Exchange at a maximum price of 31.50 CNY per share [2]. Group 1: Share Repurchase Plan - The company approved a share repurchase plan with a total funding amount between 195 million CNY and 389 million CNY, with a duration of 12 months from the approval date [2]. - The repurchased shares will be used for cancellation and reduction of registered capital [2]. Group 2: Repurchase Progress - As of April 30, 2025, the company has repurchased a total of 14,347,174 shares, accounting for 0.574% of the total share capital, with a total expenditure of approximately 278 million CNY [3]. - The highest transaction price during the repurchase was 20.99 CNY per share, while the lowest was 17.95 CNY per share [3]. Group 3: Compliance and Regulations - The company has established a dedicated securities account for the share repurchase, in compliance with relevant regulations [3]. - The repurchase activities are conducted in accordance with the Shenzhen Stock Exchange's self-regulatory guidelines and do not occur during periods that could significantly impact the stock price [4][5].

Financial Performance - Total revenue for 2024 reached HKD 11,842 million, a 3.1% increase from HKD 11,482 million in 2023[3] - Profit attributable to equity holders increased by 27.0% to HKD 7,919 million, compared to HKD 6,233 million in the previous year[3] - Regular profit rose by 22.6% to HKD 7,550 million, up from HKD 6,159 million in 2023[3] - EBITDA for the total business was HKD 7,043 million, reflecting a 6.6% growth from HKD 6,607 million[4] - Net cash generated from operating activities increased by 18.1% to HKD 8,547 million, compared to HKD 7,238 million in 2023[3] - Total assets decreased by 1.6% to HKD 169,474 million from HKD 172,314 million[3] - The company’s net interest-bearing debt and lease liabilities decreased by 8.0% to HKD 23,138 million from HKD 25,159 million[3] - The profit attributable to equity holders was HKD 7.919 billion, up 27.0% year-on-year, with recurring profit at HKD 7.550 billion, a 22.6% increase[19] - The group's revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, was HKD 11.842 billion, an increase of 3.1% year-on-year, and a 9.0% increase when excluding the contribution from the sale of Ningbo Daxie in 2023[51] Market Expansion and Acquisitions - The company completed the acquisition of 51% stake in NPH in Indonesia, marking its entry into the Indonesian market[12] - The company completed the acquisition of 51% equity in the NPH project in Indonesia, marking its entry into the Southeast Asian market[18] - The company agreed to acquire a 70% stake in Vast in Brazil, which will become an indirect subsidiary, with its financial performance consolidated into the group's results[171] - The company is considering strategic acquisitions to bolster its logistics network, with potential targets identified in Southeast Asia[149] Container Throughput and Operations - The total container throughput for the company's global port projects was 145.75 million TEU, a growth of 6.0% compared to 2023[17] - The company's domestic and overseas port container business showed rapid growth, with domestic projects achieving a throughput of 108.91 million TEU, up 5.3% year-on-year[17] - The overseas port projects completed a total container throughput of 36.84 million TEU, reflecting an 8.1% increase year-on-year, with significant contributions from Sri Lanka's CICT and Brazil's TCP[47] - The Shenzhen western port area recorded a container throughput of 14.69 million TEU, marking a 19.3% increase year-on-year, benefiting from increased cargo volumes from emerging markets[41] ESG and Sustainability Initiatives - The company’s ESG rating was upgraded from BB to BBB by MSCI, the highest rating among port companies listed in mainland China and Hong Kong[13] - The company received an upgraded ESG rating to BBB from MSCI, the highest rating among port companies listed in mainland China and Hong Kong[38] - The group emphasizes sustainable development, integrating compliance management and operational practices to minimize environmental impact[68] - The company is focusing on green transformation by increasing the proportion of clean energy and exploring clean energy refueling business[76] - A new sustainability initiative is being implemented, aiming to reduce carbon emissions by 30% over the next five years[146] Strategic Focus and Future Outlook - The company aims to enhance core competitiveness and strengthen global layout through innovation and operational efficiency in the upcoming "15th Five-Year Plan" period[23] - The company is focusing on "global layout," "lean operations," and "innovation upgrades" as its strategic pillars for future growth[24] - The company aims to enhance its core competitiveness by optimizing its six strategic frameworks, including overseas strategy and innovation strategy[75] - The company will implement a "15th Five-Year Plan" focusing on reform, innovation, and development to ensure high-quality completion of its strategic goals[75] Governance and Board Structure - The board consists of 10 members, including 2 non-executive directors and 5 independent non-executive directors, ensuring strict oversight of management processes[108] - The company has a strong governance structure with multiple committees including audit, remuneration, and nomination committees[150][152][153][155] - The board has adopted a standard code of conduct for securities trading, confirming compliance by all directors during the year[100] - The company emphasizes the importance of independent directors in enhancing corporate governance and accountability[152][153] Employee and Community Engagement - The group has initiated the "Hundred Seedling Program" to innovate graduate recruitment and training models, and the "Living Water Program" to facilitate internal talent mobility[66] - The group is focused on enhancing employee welfare and recognition to foster a sense of belonging and shared interests with the organization[67] - The group is actively promoting community integration through various public welfare projects, enhancing communication and collaboration with local communities[71] Financial Management and Reporting - The company has engaged KPMG as the external auditor, with fees totaling HKD 13 million, including HKD 11 million for audit services and HKD 2 million for non-audit services[120] - The board is responsible for ensuring that the financial statements accurately reflect the group's financial position, performance, and cash flows for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024[119] - The audit committee is tasked with reviewing the integrity of the company's financial statements and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations[4] - The company has established a comprehensive internal control system to ensure effective risk management and safeguard shareholder investments[122]