Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-08-26 12:09Core Viewpoint - The company, Shen High-Speed (深高速), reported a year-on-year increase in revenue and net profit for the first half of 2025, driven by reduced financing costs and improved performance in its environmental protection segment [1][2]. Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, Shen High-Speed achieved approximately 3.919 billion yuan in revenue, a year-on-year increase of 4.3% [1]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders was around 960 million yuan, reflecting a growth of 24.04% compared to the same period last year [1]. - Toll revenue reached approximately 2.449 billion yuan, with a slight increase of 0.64%. Excluding the impact of a project no longer included in the consolidation, the toll revenue grew by 4.31% year-on-year [1]. Business Segments - The toll road business accounted for about 63% of the company's total revenue, while the environmental protection segment was the second-largest business area [1]. - The environmental protection segment showed a reduction in losses, with the company managing over 6,300 tons per day of organic waste treatment and operating 18 projects commercially [2][3]. Operational Developments - The company has initiated major projects, including the Shenzhen Outer Ring Phase III, which is 20% complete and expected to be operational by the end of 2028 [2]. - The company is also advancing the expansion of the Ji-Hu Expressway, which has completed 12% of its construction [2]. Cost Management and Financing - The company reported a decrease in financing costs, with the overall borrowing cost dropping to 2.57% in the first half of 2025 from 3.19% in 2024 [3]. - New borrowings of approximately 11.5 billion yuan were made at an average cost of 2.07%, which is 0.44 percentage points lower than in 2024 [3]. - The company successfully replaced high-interest foreign currency debt with low-cost RMB funds, reducing financial expenses by 30% year-on-year [4].