SIPG(SH:600018) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-19 18:04Core Viewpoint - The company is facing investor concerns regarding its financial performance and investments in the football club, with questions about the economic benefits of these investments and the distribution of profits [2][3][4]. Financial Performance - As of August 19, 2025, the company reported a closing price of 5.69 yuan, a decrease of 0.52%, with a trading volume of 303,200 shares and a total transaction amount of 173 million yuan [1]. - For the year 2024, the company achieved a net profit of 83.38 billion yuan, with a distributable profit of 75.04 billion yuan after a 10% legal reserve deduction [3][4]. - The total cash dividend for 2024 is 45.40 billion yuan (including tax), which represents 60.5% of the distributable profit [4]. Investment and Shareholder Concerns - Investors have raised questions about the company's investment in the Shanghai Port Football Club, specifically regarding the financial impact and whether it harms the interests of small shareholders [2][3][4]. - The company has not disclosed specific figures regarding the expenses related to the football club, leading to dissatisfaction among investors [2][4]. - On August 19, the main capital inflow was 26.26 million yuan, accounting for 15.19% of the total transaction amount, while retail investors experienced a net outflow of 36.29 million yuan, representing 20.99% of the total [5][6].