Core Viewpoint - Western Cement (02233) has seen a significant stock price increase of over 4%, currently trading at 2.73 HKD, with a transaction volume of 97.76 million HKD following the release of its interim results [1] Financial Performance - For the first half of the year, the company reported revenue of 5.418 billion RMB, representing a year-on-year increase of 46.4% [1] - The profit attributable to the owners of the company was 748 million RMB, showing a substantial year-on-year increase of 93.4% [1] - Cement and clinker sales volume increased by 23.6% to 10.82 million tons during the reporting period [1] Market Dynamics - Sales in the Chinese market decreased by 8.3% to 6.65 million tons, while overseas sales surged by 178% to 4.17 million tons [1] Strategic Expansion - The company is expected to complete the acquisition of the Cimenteriede Lukala (CILU) plant in Kinshasa, Congo, by the second half of 2025, which will extend its market presence in Western Congo [1] - Additionally, the company plans to complete its cement and grinding capacity construction in Uganda by the first half of 2026, enhancing its position as a major cement producer in East Africa south of the Sahara [1]
西部水泥再涨超4% 上半年纯利同比增超93% 公司海外产能继续扩大