Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating a projected stock price increase of over 15% within the next six months [6]. Core Insights - The company reported Q2 2025 total revenue of $2.79 billion, a 4% increase excluding currency effects, which aligns with market expectations. Adjusted operating profit reached $304 million, up 14% compared to market expectations of $288 million [1][2]. - Same-store sales growth turned positive for the first time since Q1 2024, with system sales growth of 4% in Q2, driven by KFC and Pizza Hut's respective growth rates of 5% and 3% [2]. - The company opened a net of 336 new stores in Q2, with a total of 16,978 stores as of Q2 2025, and aims to open 1,600 to 1,800 stores by the end of the year [3]. Financial Summary - The company committed to returning at least $1.2 billion to shareholders this year, with a shareholder return rate of approximately 7%. In H1 2025, the company returned $536 million to shareholders, including $180 million in cash dividends and $356 million in share buybacks [3]. - Revenue projections for 2025-2027 are $11.68 billion, $12.20 billion, and $12.73 billion, respectively, with corresponding net profits of $946 million, $984 million, and $1.03 billion [5][14]. - The company’s net profit margin is projected to remain stable at around 8.1% for the next few years, with a return on equity (ROE) forecasted to decline from 15.9% in 2024 to 11.8% in 2027 [14][15]. Store Expansion and Strategy - The company is focusing on expanding its store network, particularly in lower-tier markets, with a strong performance in same-store sales indicating a recovery trend in the restaurant industry [4]. - The strategy includes leveraging delivery services, which accounted for approximately 45% of revenue in Q2, showing a year-on-year growth of 22% [3][4]. Valuation Metrics - The projected price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 18.5, 17.7, and 17.0, respectively, indicating a favorable valuation compared to historical performance [4][5].

Investment Rating - The report initiates coverage with a "Buy" rating for the company [12]. Core Views - The company experienced a decline in revenue and net profit in the first half of 2025, with revenue at 42.854 billion HKD, down 2.79% year-on-year, and net profit at 5.624 billion HKD, down 5.49% year-on-year [1][2]. - Despite short-term performance pressures, the company maintains growth in Hong Kong, with related business profits increasing by 6% to 45.68 billion HKD [2]. - The company is focusing on long-term investment value through stable cash flow from core businesses and exploring opportunities in the rapidly evolving energy transition market [4]. Financial Summary - The company reported a cash inflow of 7.1 billion HKD in the first half of 2025, a decrease of 9 billion HKD year-on-year, primarily due to a decline in EBITDAF and unfavorable working capital changes [3]. - Non-maintenance capital expenditures reached 7 billion HKD, mainly for projects in Hong Kong and renewable energy initiatives in mainland China [3]. - The company plans to allocate capital based on risk-return principles and geographic selectivity, with a five-year development plan in Hong Kong valued at 52.9 billion HKD [4]. Earnings Forecast - Projected revenues for 2025-2027 are 90.202 billion HKD, 91.221 billion HKD, and 92.144 billion HKD, respectively, with corresponding net profits of 11.194 billion HKD, 11.610 billion HKD, and 11.985 billion HKD [4][5]. - The expected price-to-earnings ratios for 2025-2027 are 15.12, 14.58, and 14.12, respectively [4].

- The report references the Fama-MacBeth method to simulate macro risk factors, transforming the logic of configuring macro risks through asset allocation into a logic of configuring macro risks by configuring assets[1][12][18] - Real macro factor data uses forecast values of relevant monthly macro indicators or asset monthly returns (interest rates/credit), performing univariate time series regression with each asset to obtain risk loadings, and applying a half-life weighting to historical loadings to smooth out instability caused by asset volatility[1][18][22] - The macro factor risk is decomposed into underlying asset portfolios to construct a macro factor risk parity portfolio[1][18][22] - The optimization results of risk parity for macro factors show certain economic growth elasticity, with both returns and volatility higher than those based on asset risk parity[2][39] - The report also discusses the factors influencing stock-bond correlation, referencing AQR's approach, which decomposes stock-bond correlation into economic growth volatility, inflation volatility, and the correlation between economic growth and inflation[3][42][43] - The study finds that economic growth volatility negatively contributes to stock-bond correlation, while interest rate volatility positively contributes, and the correlation between economic growth and interest rates is a positive contributing variable in domestic asset research[3][42][48] - Adding the inflation level factor further improves the explanatory power, with domestic data showing that the inflation level is a significant positive variable for stock-bond correlation[3][48][51] - Using a three-year historical window to calculate the coefficients of each variable, the study combines real values and consensus forecast data to calculate the change in stock-bond correlation for the next month, showing that the estimated and predicted values have the same trend and consistent signs with the real values[3][48][54] Quantitative Models and Construction Methods 1. **Model Name**: Macro-Factor Mimicking - **Construction Idea**: Transform the logic of configuring macro risks through asset allocation into configuring macro risks by configuring assets[1][12][18] - **Construction Process**: - Use forecast values of relevant monthly macro indicators or asset monthly returns (interest rates/credit) - Perform univariate time series regression with each asset to obtain risk loadings - Apply a half-life weighting to historical loadings to smooth out instability caused by asset volatility - Decompose macro factor risk into underlying asset portfolios to construct a macro factor risk parity portfolio[1][18][22] - **Formula**: $$ r_{t}=\alpha_{t}+B\cdot f_{t}+\varepsilon_{t} $$ $$ \Sigma=B\cdot F\cdot B^{T}+E $$ $$ \sigma_{P}{}^{2}\ =\ w^{T}\cdot\Sigma\ \cdot w=\ (w^{T}\cdot B)\cdot F\cdot(B^{T}\cdot w)+w^{T}\cdot E\cdot w $$ $$ \%\text{RC}\ =(w^{T}\cdot B)_{i}\cdot\frac{\partial\sigma_{P}}{\partial(w^{T}\cdot B)_{i}}/\sigma_{P}=\frac{(w^{T}\cdot B)_{i}\cdot(F\cdot(B^{T}\cdot w))_{i}}{w^{T}\cdot\Sigma\ \cdot w} $$ where B is the time-series calculated risk loadings, f is the factor returns, Σ is the asset risk matrix, and F is the macro factor return risk matrix[23][24] - **Evaluation**: The optimization results of risk parity for macro factors show certain economic growth elasticity, with both returns and volatility higher than those based on asset risk parity[2][39] Model Backtest Results 1. **Macro-Factor Mimicking Model**: - **Annualized Return**: 9.86% (12-month half-life), 9.46% (no half-life)[29] - **Annualized Volatility**: 9.55% (12-month half-life), 9.44% (no half-life)[29] - **Maximum Drawdown**: -14.30% (12-month half-life), -15.20% (no half-life)[29] - **2016 Return**: 37.24% (12-month half-life), 18.65% (no half-life)[29] - **2017 Return**: 2.17% (12-month half-life), 7.29% (no half-life)[29] - **2018 Return**: -5.02% (12-month half-life), -7.45% (no half-life)[29] - **2019 Return**: 14.61% (12-month half-life), 14.23% (no half-life)[29] - **2020 Return**: 12.20% (12-month half-life), 7.57% (no half-life)[29] - **2021 Return**: 14.63% (12-month half-life), 10.27% (no half-life)[29] - **2022 Return**: 0.36% (12-month half-life), 8.15% (no half-life)[29] - **2023 Return**: 5.41% (12-month half-life), 3.68% (no half-life)[29] - **2024 Return**: 6.83% (12-month half-life), 15.40% (no half-life)[29] - **2025.07.31 Return**: 7.44% (12-month half-life), 11.53% (no half-life)[29]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [4][6]. Core Views - The core education business is showing a recovery in profitability, with a significant increase in Non-GAAP operating profit and net profit for FY2025Q4. The company is also implementing a three-year shareholder return plan, committing to distribute at least 50% of the previous fiscal year's net profit to shareholders through dividends and/or share buybacks [3][4]. - The company is expected to achieve steady growth in its core education business despite challenges in overseas-related services and tourism business. The forecasted net profit for FY2026 is projected to be between $492 million and $544 million, with Non-GAAP net profit expected to be between $550 million and $660 million for FY2026 [4][5]. Financial Summary - For FY2025Q4, the company reported a net revenue of $1.24 billion, a year-on-year increase of 9.4%. The operating loss was $8.67 million, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was $7.10 million, a decrease of 73.7%. Non-GAAP operating profit was $81.68 million, an increase of 116.3%, and Non-GAAP net profit was $98.08 million, an increase of 59.4% [1][2]. - The gross margin for FY2025Q4 was 54.2%, up by 2 percentage points, while the Non-GAAP operating margin was 6.6%, an increase of 3 percentage points [3]. - The company expects FY2026Q1 net revenue to be between $1.464 billion and $1.507 billion, representing a growth of 2% to 5% [1][4]. Business Segments - Excluding self-operated products and live e-commerce, the net revenue for FY2025Q4 grew by 18.7%. The overseas examination and consultation services grew by 14.6% and 8.2%, respectively, while domestic examination services for adults and college students increased by 17.0%. New educational businesses saw a growth of 32.5% [2][3]. - The number of registrations for non-subject tutoring reached 918,000, an increase of 4.9%, and the active paid users of the intelligent learning system and devices reached 255,000, a growth of 36% [2].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core View of the Report - The target price of Weidao Convertible Bond on the first day of listing is expected to be between 127 - 130 yuan, and investors are advised to actively subscribe. The expected conversion premium rate on the first - day of listing is in the range of 26% - 29% [3][22]. - The expected first - day new - bond subscription winning rate is around 0.0029% - 0.0057% [4][23]. - The issuance of convertible bonds by Weidao Nano is a necessary choice to conform to the industry development trend, enhance the company's market competitiveness, optimize the company's capital structure, and provide guarantee for the company's development [3][21]. 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1 Micro - guide Convertible Bond New - bond Analysis and Investment Suggestions 3.1.1 Convertible Bond Basic Terms Analysis - The issuance method of Weidao Convertible Bond is priority placement and online issuance, with a bond and issuer rating of AA. The issuance scale is 1.17 billion yuan, the initial conversion price is 33.57 yuan, the bond parity on August 4, 2025, is 100.63 yuan, the pure bond value is 99.1 yuan. The game terms (down - revision, redemption, and put - back clauses) are normal. The bond has a relatively high issuance scale, good liquidity, acceptable rating, and good bond floor protection. It is easy for institutions to include it in their portfolios, and there is no objection to primary participation [2][18]. 3.1.2 New - bond Initial Price Analysis - The company's main business is the R & D, production, and sales of advanced micron - and nano - scale thin - film deposition equipment, providing cutting - edge thin - film deposition equipment, supporting products, and services to downstream customers. The funds raised from this issuance are mainly used for the "Intelligent Factory Construction Project of Semiconductor Thin - film Deposition Equipment", the "R & D Laboratory Expansion Project", and supplementing working capital [3][21]. - Based on the valuation of similar convertible bonds and considering the current market environment and parity level, the conversion premium rate of Weidao Convertible Bond on the first day of listing is expected to be in the range of 26% - 29%, corresponding to a first - day target price of around 127 - 130 yuan [3][22]. 3.1.3 Convertible Bond New - bond Subscription Winning Rate Analysis - Assuming the old shareholders' placement ratio is 60% - 80%, the scale of Weidao Convertible Bond available to the market is 234 million - 468 million yuan. Assuming the online effective subscription volume is 8.2 million households, the winning rate is around 0.0029% - 0.0057% [4][23]. 3.2 Underlying Stock Fundamental Analysis 3.2.1 Company's Main Business and Industry Up - and Downstream Situation - The company's main business is the R & D, production, and sales of advanced micron - and nano - scale thin - film deposition equipment, providing related equipment, products, and services to downstream customers. The upstream includes component suppliers and外协加工商, and the company has a stable supply relationship. The downstream customers are mainly semiconductor chip manufacturers and photovoltaic cell manufacturers. The thin - film deposition equipment is crucial for the downstream's technology implementation and iteration [24][26]. 3.2.2 Company's Operating Conditions - The company's operating income has grown rapidly in recent years. From 2022 to Q1 2025, the operating income was 685 million yuan, 1.68 billion yuan, 2.7 billion yuan, and 510 million yuan respectively, with year - on - year growth rates of 59.96%, 145.39%, 60.74%, and 198.95% [28]. - The company's comprehensive gross profit margin has shown a slight fluctuation. From 2022 to Q1 2025, it was 42.31%, 43.64%, 39.99%, and 36.14% respectively, and the net profit margins were 7.91%, 16.1%, 8.4%, and 16.48% respectively. The fluctuation is mainly due to changes in product structure [30]. - The company's period expenses have been rising in recent years. From 2022 to Q1 2025, the total of sales, management, and financial expenses was 95 million yuan, 247 million yuan, 282 million yuan, and 57 million yuan respectively, and the period expense ratios were 13.83%, 14.7%, 10.45%, and 11.07% respectively. The R & D expenses have also increased year by year [37]. - The company's accounts receivable have been on the rise. From 2022 to Q1 2025, they were 449 million yuan, 809 million yuan, 1.05 billion yuan, and 1.06 billion yuan respectively. The accounts receivable turnover rate has fluctuated but remained at a good level [41][42]. - The company's net profit attributable to the parent has fluctuated greatly. From 2022 to Q1 2025, it was 54 million yuan, 270 million yuan, 227 million yuan, and 84 million yuan respectively, with year - on - year growth rates of 17.43%, 399.33%, - 16.16%, and 2253.57% respectively. The weighted ROE from 2022 to Q1 2025 was 5.95%, 12.6%, 9.1%, and 3.17% respectively [46]. 3.2.3 Company's Equity Structure and Major Subsidiaries - As of the end of 2024, the company's equity structure was relatively concentrated. The top two shareholders, Wanhaiying Investment and LI WEI MIN, held 233 million and 43 million shares respectively, with a combined shareholding ratio of 60.18%. The top ten shareholders held a combined ratio of 80.66%. The company has no wholly - owned subsidiaries but has two affiliated companies [48]. 3.2.4 Company's Business Characteristics and Advantages - The company has advantages in advanced technology routes, with ALD technology as the core. It also has an excellent R & D team, a complete industrial application center platform, strong technology accumulation and R & D innovation capabilities, a platform - based product matrix layout, high - quality customer resources, and efficient customer service [52][53][54]. 3.2.5 Allocation of Funds Raised in this Issuance - The company plans to issue convertible bonds to raise up to 1.17 billion yuan. Among them, 643 million yuan is planned for the "Intelligent Factory Construction Project of Semiconductor Thin - film Deposition Equipment", 227 million yuan for the "R & D Laboratory Expansion Project", and 300 million yuan for supplementing working capital [16][56].

Report Summary 1) Report Industry Investment Rating The provided content does not mention the industry investment rating. 2) Core Viewpoints The report presents the top ten convertible bonds for August 2025, including their ratings, closing prices at the end of July, conversion premium rates, and P/E ratios of the underlying stocks. It also provides an overview of each issuing company, including business scope, financial performance, and key points [14][29]. 3) Summary by Company Zhongte Convertible Bond (AAA) - Company is a global leader in specialty steel manufacturing with a production capacity of about 20 million tons. It has a complete industrial chain and coastal - river production bases [14][15]. - In 2024, revenue was 109.203 billion yuan (down 4.22% year - on - year), and net profit was 5.126 billion yuan (down 10.41% year - on - year). In Q1 2025, revenue was 26.84 billion yuan (down 5.59% year - on - year), and net profit was 1.384 billion yuan (up 1.76% year - on - year) [14]. - Key points: It is one of the companies with the most complete product specifications in the global special steel industry, has leading cost - control capabilities, and has opportunities for external expansion [15]. Shanlu Convertible Bond (AAA) - Company focuses on road and bridge construction and maintenance, and has expanded into other fields. It has a comprehensive business and management system [29]. - In 2024, revenue was 71.348 billion yuan (down 2.3% year - on - year), and net profit was 2.322 billion yuan (up 1.47% year - on - year). In Q1 2025, revenue was 9.764 billion yuan (up 1.95% year - on - year), and net profit was 249 million yuan (up 1.89% year - on - year) [29]. - Key points: It has the concept of "China - specific valuation" due to state - owned control, has potential for improvement in its balance sheet and order volume, can benefit from infrastructure construction in Shandong Province, and is exploring the Belt and Road Initiative markets [30]. Hebang Convertible Bond (AA) - Company has advantages in resource reserves and has diversified into the chemical, agricultural, and photovoltaic industries, with a four - sector business layout [42]. - In 2024, revenue was 8.547 billion yuan (down 3.13% year - on - year), and net profit was 31 million yuan (down 97.55% year - on - year). In Q1 2025, revenue was 1.726 billion yuan (down 13.68% year - on - year), and net profit was 13 million yuan (down 57.99% year - on - year) [42]. - Key points: Its phosphate mines and salt mines are profitable, and its liquid methionine production is a major profit contributor [43]. Aima Convertible Bond (AA) - Company is a leading enterprise in the electric two - wheeler industry, with self - developed products sold through dealers [59]. - In 2024, revenue was 21.606 billion yuan (up 2.71% year - on - year), and net profit was 1.988 billion yuan (up 5.68% year - on - year). In Q1 2025, revenue was 6.232 billion yuan (up 25.82% year - on - year), and net profit was 605 million yuan (up 25.12% year - on - year) [59]. - Key points: The "trade - in" subsidy may continue, the implementation of the new national standard may bring policy dividends, and there is room for improvement in gross margin [60]. Xingye Convertible Bond (AAA) - Company is one of the first joint - stock commercial banks in China and has evolved into a modern financial service group [73]. - In 2024, revenue was 212.226 billion yuan (up 0.66% year - on - year), and net profit was 77.205 billion yuan (up 0.12% year - on - year). In Q1 2025, revenue was 55.683 billion yuan (down 3.58% year - on - year), and net profit was 23.796 billion yuan (down 2.22% year - on - year) [73]. - Key points: Net interest income is growing steadily, asset quality is stable, and the company's scale and customer base are expanding [74]. Youfa Convertible Bond (AA) - Company is the largest welded steel pipe enterprise in China, with a wide range of products used in multiple fields [87]. - In 2024, revenue was 54.822 billion yuan (down 10.01% year - on - year), and net profit was 425 million yuan (down 25.46% year - on - year). In Q1 2025, revenue was 11.402 billion yuan (up 6.06% year - on - year), and net profit was 133 million yuan (up 9680.17% year - on - year) [87]. - Key points: It has a national layout, is expanding overseas, and maintains a high dividend rate [88]. Chongyin Convertible Bond (AAA) - Company is a local joint - stock commercial bank in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River and Southwest China, with a wide range of business operations [102]. - In 2024, revenue was 13.679 billion yuan (up 3.54% year - on - year), and net profit was 5.117 billion yuan (up 3.8% year - on - year). In Q1 2025, revenue was 3.581 billion yuan (up 5.3% year - on - year), and net profit was 1.624 billion yuan (up 5.33% year - on - year) [102]. - Key points: It can benefit from the development of the Chengdu - Chongqing economic circle, its asset scale is growing, and it is actively marketing key industries [103]. Tianye Convertible Bond (AA+) - Company is a leading enterprise in the chlor - alkali chemical industry in Xinjiang, with an integrated circular economy industrial chain [116]. - In 2024, revenue was 11.156 billion yuan (down 2.7% year - on - year), and net profit was 68 million yuan (up 108.83% year - on - year). In Q1 2025, revenue was 2.417 billion yuan (up 8.17% year - on - year), and net profit was - 17 million yuan (up 89.97% year - on - year) [116]. - Key points: The cost of caustic soda production is relatively fixed, and the company plans to increase dividend frequency and has coal mine projects in progress [117]. Huayuan Convertible Bond (AA -) - Company focuses on building a complete vitamin D3 industrial chain and has expanded into other vitamin products [131]. - In 2024, revenue was 1.243 billion yuan (up 13.58% year - on - year), and net profit was 309 million yuan (up 60.76% year - on - year). In Q1 2025, revenue was 326 million yuan (down 1.18% year - on - year), and net profit was 97 million yuan (up 5.5% year - on - year) [131]. - Key points: Its NF - grade cholesterol and 25 - hydroxyvitamin D3 products are industry leaders, and it is expanding its product portfolio and has achievements in the pharmaceutical field [132]. Yushui Convertible Bond (AAA) - Company is the largest water supply and drainage enterprise in Chongqing, with a monopoly position in the local market [147]. - In 2024, revenue was 6.999 billion yuan (down 3.52% year - on - year), and net profit was 785 million yuan (down 27.88% year - on - year). In Q1 2025, revenue was 1.652 billion yuan (up 8.66% year - on - year), and net profit was 237 million yuan (up 28.91% year - on - year) [147]. - Key points: It has a high market share, is expanding its business outside Chongqing, and has achieved cost control through intelligent applications [148].

Report Summary - The report lists the top ten convertible bonds for August 2025, providing detailed information about each bond, including issuer profiles, financial data, and company highlights [16][25][37] Company Highlights 1. Zhongte Convertible Bond - The company is a globally leading specialized special steel material manufacturer with a production capacity of approximately 20 million tons of special steel materials per year. It has a comprehensive strategic layout along the coastal and riverside areas [16]. - In 2024, its operating income was 109.203 billion yuan (YoY -4.22%), and the net profit attributable to the parent company was 5.126 billion yuan (YoY -10.41%). In Q1 2025, the operating income was 26.84 billion yuan (YoY -5.59%), and the net profit attributable to the parent company was 1.384 billion yuan (YoY +1.76%) [16]. - Company highlights include being one of the world's most comprehensive special steel enterprises in terms of variety and specifications, having a complete industrial chain, and actively seeking external expansion opportunities [17]. 2. Shanlu Convertible Bond - The company's main business is road and bridge engineering construction and maintenance, and it actively expands into other fields. It has a complete business and management system and can provide one - stop comprehensive services [25]. - In 2024, its operating income was 71.348 billion yuan (YoY -2.3%), and the net profit attributable to the parent company was 2.322 billion yuan (YoY +1.47%). In Q1 2025, the operating income was 9.764 billion yuan (YoY +1.95%), and the net profit attributable to the parent company was 249 million yuan (YoY +1.89%) [25]. - Company highlights include having the concept of "China - Special Valuation," potential improvements in the balance sheet and order volume in the context of debt resolution, expected benefits from regional infrastructure plans, and seizing opportunities under the Belt and Road Initiative [26]. 3. Hebang Convertible Bond - The company has advantages in resource reserves and product diversification, covering the chemical, agricultural, and photovoltaic industries [37]. - In 2024, its operating income was 8.547 billion yuan (YoY -3.13%), and the net profit attributable to the parent company was 31 million yuan (YoY -97.55%). In Q1 2025, the operating income was 1.726 billion yuan (YoY -13.68%), and the net profit attributable to the parent company was 13 million yuan (YoY -57.99%) [37]. - Company highlights include significant contributions from phosphate mines and stable profitability of salt mines, as well as high - margin liquid methionine production [38]. 4. Aima Convertible Bond - The company is a leading enterprise in the electric two - wheeler industry, with self - developed and produced products sold through dealers [47]. - In 2024, its operating income was 21.606 billion yuan (YoY +2.71%), and the net profit attributable to the parent company was 1.988 billion yuan (YoY +5.68%). In Q1 2025, the operating income was 6.232 billion yuan (YoY +25.82%), and the net profit attributable to the parent company was 605 million yuan (YoY +25.12%) [47]. - Company highlights include potential benefits from government subsidies, expected policy support after the implementation of new national standards, and room for improvement in gross margin [48]. 5. Industrial Convertible Bond - The company is one of the first joint - stock commercial banks in China and has evolved into a modern financial service group [57]. - In 2024, its operating income was 212.226 billion yuan (YoY +0.66%), and the net profit attributable to the parent company was 77.205 billion yuan (YoY +0.12%). In Q1 2025, the operating income was 55.683 billion yuan (YoY -3.58%), and the net profit attributable to the parent company was 23.796 billion yuan (YoY -2.22%) [57]. - Company highlights include stable growth in net interest income, stable asset quality, and continuous expansion of scale and customer base [58]. 6. Youfa Convertible Bond - The company is the largest welded steel pipe R & D, production, and sales enterprise in China, with a wide range of products used in multiple fields [70]. - In 2024, its operating income was 54.822 billion yuan (YoY -10.01%), and the net profit attributable to the parent company was 425 million yuan (YoY -25.46%). In Q1 2025, the operating income was 11.402 billion yuan (YoY +6.06%), and the net profit attributable to the parent company was 133 million yuan (YoY +9680.17%) [70]. - Company highlights include national layout and leading position in the industry, active exploration of overseas markets, and high - dividend distribution [71]. 7. Chongqing Bank Convertible Bond - The company is an early local joint - stock commercial bank in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River and Southwest China, with a wide range of business scopes [82]. - In 2024, its operating income was 13.679 billion yuan (YoY +3.54%), and the net profit attributable to the parent company was 5.117 billion yuan (YoY +3.8%). In Q1 2025, the operating income was 3.581 billion yuan (YoY +5.3%), and the net profit attributable to the parent company was 1.624 billion yuan (YoY +5.33%) [82]. - Company highlights include the development opportunities brought by the Chengdu - Chongqing Twin - City Economic Circle strategy, stable growth of asset scale, and active adjustment of credit strategies according to national policies [83]. 8. Tianye Convertible Bond - The company is a leading enterprise in the chlor - alkali chemical industry in China, with an integrated circular economy industrial chain [94]. - In 2024, its operating income was 11.156 billion yuan (YoY -2.7%), and the net profit attributable to the parent company was 68 million yuan (YoY +108.83%). In Q1 2025, the operating income was 2.417 billion yuan (YoY +8.17%), and the net profit attributable to the parent company was - 17 million yuan (YoY +89.97%) [94]. - Company highlights include relatively stable production costs of caustic soda flakes and plans to increase dividend frequency and advance coal mine projects [95]. 9. Huayuan Convertible Bond - The company focuses on building a complete vitamin D3 upstream - downstream industrial chain and aims to become a world - leading producer of related products [105]. - In 2024, its operating income was 1.243 billion yuan (YoY +13.58%), and the net profit attributable to the parent company was 309 million yuan (YoY +60.76%). In Q1 2025, the operating income was 326 million yuan (YoY -1.18%), and the net profit attributable to the parent company was 97 million yuan (YoY +5.5%) [105]. - Company highlights include leading products in the market, smooth progress of project construction, and expansion into other vitamin product categories [106]. 10. Yushui Convertible Bond - The company is the largest integrated water supply and drainage enterprise in Chongqing, with a stable monopoly position in the local market [116]. - In 2024, its operating income was 6.999 billion yuan (YoY -3.52%), and the net profit attributable to the parent company was 785 million yuan (YoY -27.88%). In Q1 2025, the operating income was 1.652 billion yuan (YoY +8.66%), and the net profit attributable to the parent company was 237 million yuan (YoY +28.91%) [116]. - Company highlights include high market share, continuous expansion of business scope, and effective cost control through intelligent applications [117].

Investment Rating - The report initiates coverage with a "Buy" rating for the company [3][5]. Core Views - The company focuses on the overseas automotive aftermarket shock absorber business, with revenue growth driven by capacity expansion. The company has developed comprehensive manufacturing and service capabilities for suspension strut assemblies and has strong vehicle matching capabilities [1]. - The company is expected to achieve significant revenue growth in 2024, with projected revenues of 1.64 billion yuan for shock absorbers, 425 million yuan for engine sealing parts, and 205 million yuan for rubber shock absorbers, reflecting year-on-year growth rates of 32.09%, 20.24%, and 50.4% respectively [1]. - The company has announced a fundraising plan to raise up to 450 million yuan, primarily for expanding domestic shock absorber production capacity [2]. - The company has established a smart manufacturing base in Thailand, which is expected to enhance its competitiveness and market share in the international market [2]. - The company has developed a lean information management system to adapt to the characteristics of the aftermarket, allowing for efficient production management and strong negotiation capabilities [2]. Financial Summary - The company’s projected revenues for 2024 are 2.30 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 30.98%. The net profit attributable to the parent company is expected to be 71 million yuan, reflecting a growth of 21.39% [4][14]. - The forecasted net profits for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 161 million yuan, 201 million yuan, and 256 million yuan respectively, with corresponding P/E ratios of 22.16, 17.77, and 13.95 [3][4]. - The company’s gross margin is projected to be 23.38% in 2024, with a slight decrease of 1.25 percentage points year-on-year [1]. Market Data - As of August 1, 2025, the company's closing price was 14.89 yuan, with a target price of 21 yuan for the next six months [5]. - The company has a total market capitalization of approximately 3.57 billion yuan [5]. Growth Indicators - The company is expected to maintain strong revenue growth rates, with projected growth rates of 31.0% in 2024, 24.3% in 2025, 18.0% in 2026, and 13.0% in 2027 [14]. - The net profit growth rates are forecasted at 21.4% for 2024, 125.7% for 2025, 24.8% for 2026, and 27.4% for 2027 [14].

Investment Rating - The report rates the defense and military industry as "Outperforming the Market" [4] Core Insights - The global military trade industry is entering a new growth phase due to rising military expenditures driven by international tensions, particularly following the Russia-Ukraine conflict [1][14] - The export share of military trade is increasing for both the US and China, while Ukraine and Middle Eastern countries are seeing a rise in import shares [1][26] - China's military trade is expected to grow, supported by strong military enterprises and improved relations with Arab countries, alongside the disruption of global supply chains due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict [2][3] Summary by Sections 1. Global Military Trade Growth - The military trade industry is experiencing a new growth phase, influenced by geopolitical tensions and increased military spending by various countries [1][14] - The global military trade index has shown a cyclical pattern, with significant growth observed since 2002, reaching 289.4 billion TIVs in 2024, a 63% increase from 2002 [16][18] 2. China's Military Trade Export Potential - China's military exports are subject to strict licensing and approval processes, which are crucial for maintaining control over military trade [37] - In 2023, China's military exports reached a peak of 10.05% of global military trade, recovering from a low of 2.74% in 2020 [38][39] - The report highlights that nine Chinese companies made it to the global top 100 military enterprises list in 2023, with a total weapon sales amount of 102.89 billion USD, accounting for 16.3% of the total sales of the top 100 [44][47] 3. Focus Areas for Investment - The report suggests focusing on military aircraft, drones, precision-guided munitions, and radar systems as key areas for investment, given their increasing demand in modern warfare [3][30] - The military trade projects are seen as a significant revenue source for military enterprises, enhancing both revenue scale and profitability [2][3] 4. Global Military Trade Import Dynamics - The import share of military trade is rising for countries like Ukraine, India, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, while China's import share has decreased significantly [26][28] - The report indicates that the military equipment demand is highest for aircraft, followed by missiles, ships, and armored vehicles, with aircraft accounting for nearly half of the military trade market [30][32]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [4][6]. Core Views - The company reported a 3.9% year-on-year decline in revenue for the first half of 2025, totaling 17.336 billion yuan, while net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 3.8% to 2.164 billion yuan [1]. - The financial and consulting business remains a key revenue driver, with a revenue increase of 2.1% year-on-year, while equipment and industrial operations saw declines of 10.7% and 15.5%, respectively [1][17]. - The company has focused on the development of inclusive finance, achieving a 28.7% growth in the asset scale of this business, with revenue soaring by 124.1% year-on-year [3][38]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, the average return on equity was 8.66%, an increase of 0.17 percentage points year-on-year [1]. - The company’s interest-earning assets stood at 266.626 billion yuan, reflecting a 2.3% increase from the end of the previous year [2]. - The average yield on interest-earning assets rose to 8.08%, while the cost of interest-bearing liabilities decreased to 4.02%, leading to a net interest margin of 4.51% [2][25]. Business Segments - The financial and consulting segment generated 110.90 billion yuan in revenue, accounting for 64.0% of total revenue, with a gross margin of 57.5% [1][19]. - The inclusive finance business achieved a revenue of 14.51 billion yuan, significantly contributing to overall growth [3][38]. Asset Quality - The company reported a non-performing loan ratio of 1.05% and a watchlist ratio of 5.51%, both showing a decline from the previous year [3][36]. - The provision coverage ratio remained stable at 227.33%, indicating solid asset quality [3]. Future Outlook - The company is expected to maintain a high cash dividend payout ratio, with projections for net profit attributable to shareholders of 4.01 billion yuan, 4.23 billion yuan, and 4.48 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively [4][5].