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湖北宜化:现金收购新疆地区优质资产,资产结构改善加速推进
000422HBYH(000422) 华安证券·2024-12-15 09:21

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The company is acquiring high-quality assets in the Xinjiang region, which will accelerate the improvement of its asset structure [1] - The transaction involves a cash payment of 3.208 billion yuan for 100% equity of Yichang Xinfa Investment, which will become a wholly-owned subsidiary post-transaction [1] - The acquisition is expected to enhance the company's production capacity in urea, PVC, and other chlor-alkali products, leading to significant scale and cost advantages [1] - The restructuring will help resolve the competition issue with Xinjiang Yihua and integrate high-quality assets from Yihua Group, thereby enhancing profitability and core competitiveness [1] Summary by Sections Event Description - The company announced a major asset purchase and related transaction report on December 11, 2024, involving the acquisition of Yichang Xinfa Investment [1] - The transaction price is set at 3.208 billion yuan, with Yichang Xinfa Investment holding a 39.403% stake in Xinjiang Yihua prior to the acquisition [1] Financial Performance - The net profit for Yichang Xinfa Investment for 2023 and the first seven months of 2024 is projected at 474 million yuan and 192 million yuan, respectively, corresponding to a PE ratio of 6.77 times for 2023, indicating a fair valuation for the transaction [1] - The company's revenue for 2024 is estimated at 17.042 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 6.2% [4] - The net profit attributable to the parent company is projected to be 453 million yuan in 2023, with significant growth expected in subsequent years, reaching 1.375 billion yuan by 2026 [4] Industry Outlook - The company is focusing on upgrading its phosphate chemical industry and addressing competition issues with Chuxing Company through investments in energy-saving projects [1] - The successful divestment of the biodegradable materials company is expected to optimize resource allocation and improve profitability [1]