Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-08-06 02:01Core Viewpoint - China Shenhua (01088) has seen its stock price rise over 4%, reaching a historical high of 37.24 HKD, driven by news of a significant asset acquisition plan from its controlling shareholder, China Energy Group [1] Group 1: Company Announcement - On August 1, China Shenhua announced it received a notification from its controlling shareholder regarding a major asset acquisition plan, which includes purchasing coal, coal power, and coal chemical assets from China Energy Group [1] - The transaction involves 13 assets, which are part of a commitment to avoid competition, excluding assets from Ningxia Coal Industry [1] Group 2: Impact on Production Capacity - The acquisition is expected to enhance the company's coal production capacity by 74.5% and increase the construction capacity by 125% [1] Group 3: Management Communication - On August 3, China Shenhua's management held a conference call to address investor concerns, emphasizing that the transaction aims to fulfill commitments to avoid competition and reduce related party transactions [1] - The company reiterated its goal to increase EPS rather than dilute it and confirmed its commitment to a high return and sustainable dividend policy, with plans to raise the minimum dividend payout from 60% to 65% for the years 2025-2027 [1]