Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-07-26 19:48Core Viewpoint - Wanan Expressway (皖通高速) has announced a cash dividend of RMB 0.604 per share and has successfully won a bid for a highway project, which is expected to enhance its operational scale and competitive position in the market [2][3]. Group 1: Financial Performance - As of July 25, 2025, Wanan Expressway's stock closed at RMB 17.12, a decrease of 0.17% from the previous week [1]. - The company's total market capitalization is RMB 29.251 billion, ranking 6th out of 33 in the railway and highway sector and 558th out of 5148 in the A-share market [1]. Group 2: Dividend Announcement - The company announced a cash dividend of RMB 0.604 per share, with a total cash distribution of approximately RMB 1.032 billion based on a total share capital of 1,708,591,889 shares [2]. - The record date for the dividend is July 29, 2025, and the payment date is July 30, 2025 [2]. Group 3: Project Bid and Strategic Development - Wanan Expressway has joined a consortium led by Anhui Provincial Transportation Holding Group to undertake the S98 Qianjiao to Lukou Highway project, with a concession period of 356 months [3]. - The total estimated investment for the project is approximately RMB 5.05 billion, with the company contributing around RMB 202 million in capital [3]. - The project will be developed under a BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer) model, covering a length of 22.46 km with a design speed of 120 km/h, expected to start construction by the end of 2025 and be completed by the end of 2028 [3].