Zheng Quan Shi Bao·2025-09-29 22:14Core Viewpoint - The awareness of market value management among listed companies has increased, leading to a growing preference for employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs), which align employee interests with company development, enhance employee cohesion and motivation, and support long-term sustainable growth [1][3]. Group 1: Implementation of Employee Stock Ownership Plans - As of September 29, 2023, 167 listed companies have implemented ESOPs this year, with 144 companies disclosing a total funding scale of 15.399 billion yuan, surpassing last year's total of 12.699 billion yuan [3]. - The mechanical equipment, electronics, and computer industries have the highest number of companies implementing ESOPs, with 21, 16, and 14 companies respectively [3]. - The automotive industry leads in funding scale for ESOPs at 4.277 billion yuan, followed by home appliances at 2.165 billion yuan, non-ferrous metals at 1.948 billion yuan, and mechanical equipment at 1.349 billion yuan [3]. Group 2: Company-Specific Funding and Performance - 24 companies have implemented ESOPs with funding exceeding 100 million yuan, with BYD leading at 3.988 billion yuan, followed by Midea Group at 1.331 billion yuan, Zhongfu Industrial at 1.056 billion yuan, and Haier Smart Home at 0.756 billion yuan [4]. - BYD's ESOP involved purchasing 10.715 million shares at an average price of 372.18 yuan per share, marking the highest investment in its history [4]. - 18 companies have a significant actual shareholding ratio of over 2%, with Zhongfu Industrial at 8.21%, Bohui Paper at 7.48%, and Diou Water at 3.62% [4]. Group 3: Performance Targets and Employee Incentives - Some companies have set performance targets within their ESOPs to better align employee interests with company growth, enhancing corporate governance [6]. - BYD's ESOP requires a minimum annual revenue growth rate of 10% from 2025 to 2027, with historical growth rates exceeding this target [6]. - Midea Group's ESOP includes performance indicators requiring a weighted average return on equity of no less than 18% from 2025 to 2027 [6]. Group 4: Profit Growth and ESOP Adoption - Companies with strong profit growth are more likely to announce ESOPs, with 74.31% of the 144 companies reporting year-on-year growth in net profit attributable to shareholders [7]. - Among those with profit growth, Jin Chun Co., Cheng Tian Wei Ye, and Chuang Yuan Xin Ke reported increases exceeding 300% [7].