Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-12-22 01:00Core Viewpoint - China Shenhua Energy Co., Ltd. announced a significant acquisition plan to purchase equity in 12 core energy companies under the State Energy Group for a total transaction price of 133.598 billion yuan, marking a record in A-share mergers and acquisitions and symbolizing a key move in the professional integration of state-owned enterprises [1][2]. Transaction Overview - The transaction will be executed through a combination of issuing A-shares and cash, with cash accounting for 70% and shares for 30% of the payment [1]. - The specific assets to be acquired include 100% equity in Guoyuan Power, Xinjiang Energy, and a chemical company, among others, along with a cash purchase of 100% equity in Inner Mongolia Construction Investment [2]. Asset and Profitability Enhancement - The acquisition will significantly enhance China Shenhua's asset scale and profitability, with total assets projected to increase from 635.909 billion yuan to 896.587 billion yuan [3]. - Coal reserves will rise from 4.158 billion tons to 6.849 billion tons, a 64.72% increase, while the recoverable coal reserves will grow by 97.71% [4]. - The annual coal production is expected to increase by 56.57%, and power generation capacity will grow by 27.82% [4]. Financial Projections - Post-transaction, total operating revenue is expected to rise from 162.266 billion yuan to 206.509 billion yuan, with net profit attributable to shareholders increasing from 29.255 billion yuan to 32.637 billion yuan [4]. - Earnings per share are projected to increase by 6.10% in 2024 and 4.40% in the first seven months of 2025 [4]. Industry Integration - The merger aims to resolve long-standing competition issues between China Shenhua and the State Energy Group, effectively integrating the "coal-electricity-transportation-port-navigation" supply chain [5]. - The transaction is expected to enhance emergency response capabilities during critical energy supply periods [5]. Market Impact and Future Outlook - China Shenhua has committed to a shareholder return plan, ensuring a cash dividend ratio of no less than 65% of net profit from 2025 to 2027 [7]. - The company’s market capitalization is approximately 790.9 billion yuan, and the merger is anticipated to serve as a model for future mergers and acquisitions in the industry [7]. - This integration aligns with national energy security goals and demonstrates the capital market's role in supporting the real economy and the high-quality development of state-owned enterprises [7].