Core Viewpoint - Zheshang Securities reports that Xtep International's brand matrix is clearly positioned, with the Xtep brand being a leader in the mass running sector, favored by consumers for its professionalism and high cost-performance ratio [1] Group 1: Brand Performance - The Xtep brand's star running shoes, represented by the 160X series, and its extensive resources in running events and athletes continue to enhance brand visibility [1] - Saucony and Merrell, as high-end and trail running brands, are expanding their customer base [1] Group 2: Financial Projections - The company is expected to maintain a steady growth trend in the medium to long term, with a projected dividend payout ratio of 50% by 2025, corresponding to a dividend yield of 4.6% [1] - For the fiscal year 2025, the company reported a low single-digit growth in the main brand's revenue, while Saucony's revenue increased by over 20% year-on-year, with offline sales continuing to grow rapidly [1] - The company anticipates net profits attributable to shareholders for 2025, 2026, and 2027 to grow by 10.6%, 11.0%, and 11.0% respectively, reaching 1.37 billion, 1.52 billion, and 1.69 billion yuan, with corresponding PE ratios of 11, 10, and 9 times [1]