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以新质生产力重塑价值坐标
Zhong Guo Zheng Quan Bao·2025-08-29 22:26

Core Viewpoint - CITIC Group, one of China's largest comprehensive enterprise groups, is undergoing a transformation with a focus on integrating financial resources to support the real economy, achieving significant growth in both financial and industrial sectors [1][10]. Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, CITIC Group reported operating revenue of 368.76 billion RMB and a net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders of 31.23 billion RMB, with financial subsidiaries showing comprehensive profit improvements [1]. - The financial sector contributed over 90% of CITIC's profits, with net profit from the financial segment reaching 28.38 billion RMB, a year-on-year increase of 1.8% [5][10]. Strategic Initiatives - CITIC has established a "strong core" in finance, focusing on long-term partnerships with high-potential companies like CATL, providing over 100 billion RMB in comprehensive financing [2][3]. - The "Star Chain" initiative aims to build a new industrial ecosystem, with CITIC actively investing in low-altitude economy projects and advanced materials [6][7]. Innovation and Technology - CITIC is leveraging technology to enhance production efficiency, with initiatives in AI and advanced manufacturing, such as the development of a large eVTOL aircraft and breakthroughs in special steel production [6][9]. - The company emphasizes a "data-driven" approach to manufacturing, aiming to transform traditional industries through technological advancements [9][10]. Market Position and Valuation - Since its listing in 2014, CITIC's stock has seen a cumulative increase of over 180%, indicating a positive market reassessment of its value [10][11]. - The company is actively managing its market value through shareholder return plans and strategic reforms, including a proposed interim dividend of 0.20 RMB per share, up from the previous year [11][12]. Future Outlook - CITIC's chairman highlighted the need for innovation to navigate the current strategic opportunity period, focusing on developing new productive forces and comprehensive innovation as key strategic tasks [12].