Nanhua Futures(SH:603093) Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-11-02 06:31Core Viewpoint - Nanhua Futures Co., Ltd. has submitted a listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with CITIC Securities as the exclusive sponsor, marking its second attempt to list [1] Company Overview - Nanhua Futures is a leading futures company in China, ranked second in terms of ROE among all Chinese futures companies for 2024 and first in terms of overseas income [4] - The company focuses on providing futures and derivatives services in both domestic and international markets [4] Market Opportunity - The Chinese futures market, after 30 years of development, is experiencing significant opportunities driven by policy and market demand [4] - According to Frost & Sullivan, the Chinese futures market is the largest commodity market globally, covering over 140 products across 41 industries, including agriculture, energy, and metals [4] - The correlation between futures and spot prices exceeds 90%, making it an important pricing benchmark [4] - China operates six futures exchanges, offering a variety of futures and options, with 146 listed products expected by the end of 2024 [4] Financial Performance - Nanhua Futures' annual profit increased significantly from RMB 245.9 million in 2022 to RMB 458.0 million in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate of 36.5% [5] - The company's profit remained stable, with RMB 230.5 million for the six months ending June 30, 2024, and RMB 231.3 million for the six months ending June 30, 2025 [5] Revenue Breakdown - The net income from commissions and fees increased from RMB 272.3 million to RMB 611.7 million over the reported periods [8] - Net interest income rose from RMB 253.3 million to RMB 681.8 million, while interest expenses increased from RMB 19.9 million to RMB 59.8 million [8] - Operating income grew from RMB 593.1 million to RMB 1.354 billion, reflecting the company's strong performance in the market [8]