Capital Operations - Multiple central enterprises have outlined merger and restructuring plans focusing on strategic emerging industries and future industries, particularly in pharmaceuticals and new materials[7] - The China Securities Regulatory Commission has relaxed policies on major asset restructuring, encouraging quality enterprises to grow through mergers and acquisitions[7] - Central enterprises are accelerating the integration of group resources and divesting inefficient assets to enhance the industrial chain[7] Dividend Performance - The overall dividend payout ratio for central enterprises reached 50.7% in 2024, an increase of 2.9 percentage points year-on-year, driven significantly by the telecommunications and transportation sectors[9] - China Mobile's dividend amount for 2024 was 100.8 billion yuan, leading the A-share central enterprises in dividends, with a commitment to gradually increase its payout ratio to 75% starting in 2024[9] - In the transportation sector, China COSCO Shipping's dividend reached 25.1 billion yuan, with its payout ratio rising from 15.6% in 2021 to 50.0% in 2022, maintaining a high level thereafter[9] Industry Insights - Traditional sectors like oil, petrochemicals, and steel have seen a decline in overall dividend amounts due to industry cycle fluctuations, yet the median dividend payout ratio for listed central enterprises continues to rise[10] - Over 40% of listed central enterprises in agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and basic chemicals have not implemented dividends, indicating room for improvement in dividend policies[10]
央国企动态系列报告之39:多家央企制定并购重组规划,通信等央企带动分红提升