China Unicom(SH:600050) Chang Jiang Shang Bao·2025-10-12 23:37Core Viewpoint - The State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) of China is planning to reduce its stake in China Unicom after eight years of investment, aiming to optimize the capital structure and meet its own development needs [1][2][8]. Summary by Sections Shareholding Changes - The Structural Adjustment Fund plans to reduce its holdings in China Unicom by up to 375 million shares, representing 1.20% of the total share capital, within three months from November 3, 2025, to February 3, 2026 [2][8]. - Currently, the Structural Adjustment Fund holds approximately 1.9 billion shares of China Unicom, accounting for 6.08% of the total share capital [2]. Financial Performance - Since the mixed-ownership reform in 2017, China Unicom has seen significant growth in its financial performance, with net profit increasing over sevenfold from 2017 to the first half of 2025 [10][11][12]. - In the first half of 2025, China Unicom reported a net profit of 6.349 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5.12% [10]. - The company has consistently improved its financial health, with a notable reduction in financial expenses from 38.55 billion yuan in 2016 to negative figures starting in 2020 [12]. Dividend Policy - China Unicom has increased its dividend payouts significantly since 2017, distributing a total of 206.74 billion yuan in dividends from 2018 to 2024, with a dividend of 3.477 billion yuan in the first half of 2025 [13][14]. - The dividend payout ratio has also improved, reaching 54.76% in the first half of 2025 [14]. Strategic Cooperation - Despite the planned reduction in shareholding, the Structural Adjustment Fund intends to continue deepening strategic cooperation with China Unicom across various fields [1][8].