Zheng Quan Ri Bao·2025-06-12 16:41Core Viewpoint - Central enterprises are actively engaging in share buybacks and shareholder increases to enhance investor confidence and stabilize market value, with a total of 160.62 billion yuan in buybacks and increases reported as of June 12 [1][2]. Buyback and Shareholder Increase Overview - As of June 12, 65 central enterprise-controlled listed companies have conducted buybacks totaling 86.72 billion yuan, while 53 companies have seen shareholder increases amounting to 73.9 billion yuan [1]. - Among the buybacks, 15 companies have exceeded 1 billion yuan, with China COSCO Shipping Holdings and Hikvision each surpassing 10 billion yuan [2]. - The primary purposes of buybacks include equity incentive cancellations (40 companies), market value management (19 companies), and employee stock ownership plans (6 companies) [2]. Market Value Management - The increase in buybacks for market value management indicates a shift in strategy among central enterprises, moving from passive compliance to proactive market confidence maintenance [3]. - The China Securities Regulatory Commission and the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission have encouraged companies to adopt regular buyback mechanisms to reflect investment value accurately [3]. Shareholder Increases - In 2023, 25 central enterprise-controlled companies have seen shareholder increases exceeding 1 billion yuan, with China Jushi and its major shareholders contributing 16.09 billion yuan [4]. Implementation of Plans - A significant number of buyback and shareholder increase plans were announced in April, with 27 companies initiating buyback plans and 39 companies announcing 55 shareholder increase plans [5]. - The implementation of these plans is progressing, with some companies already completing their buyback and increase actions [6].