Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-06-06 13:00Core Viewpoint - The leadership change at China Dongfang Electric Corporation (CDEC) with Luo Qianyi appointed as the new chairman, while the chairman of its listed subsidiary, Dongfang Electric (SH600875), remains unchanged for now [1][2][5]. Group 1: Leadership Changes - Luo Qianyi has been appointed as the new chairman and party secretary of CDEC, replacing Yu Peigen, whose information has been removed from the company website [1][2]. - Yu Peigen's tenure as chairman began in May 2019 and was set to end in June 2027 [5]. Group 2: Company Overview - CDEC, founded in 1958, is a state-owned enterprise crucial for national energy security and is one of the largest energy equipment manufacturing groups globally [2]. - The group has a total asset value of 138.895 billion yuan as of the end of 2023, with a total operating revenue of 66.507 billion yuan and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.977 billion yuan for the same year [7]. Group 3: Financial Performance - Dongfang Electric's 2024 annual report indicates an operating revenue of 69.695 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 14.86%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 17.7% to 2.922 billion yuan [9]. - The decline in net profit is attributed to a decrease in gross margin and significant impairment losses [9]. Group 4: Strategic Direction - CDEC is focusing on expanding its overseas market presence, actively participating in the Belt and Road Initiative, and providing complete equipment and engineering contracting services to over 110 countries and regions [9]. - The company aims to leverage strategic opportunities for high-quality development amid increasing competition and signs of overcapacity in the domestic power equipment industry [9].