CPEC(SH:600339) Tianfeng Securities·2025-09-03 03:15Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" with a maintained rating for the next six months [6][5]. Core Views - The company plans to raise 5.913 billion RMB through a private placement to its controlling shareholder, China National Petroleum Corporation, to strengthen its foundation in the Middle East market [1][4]. - The raised funds will be primarily used for project construction and to supplement working capital, including significant projects in Iraq and the UAE [2][4]. - The Iraq seawater pipeline project is expected to enhance the company's position in the Middle East, with a contract value of approximately 25.24 billion USD (about 180.32 billion RMB) [3][4]. - The fundraising is anticipated to improve the company's international competitiveness and support high-quality development, aligning with the Belt and Road Initiative [4]. Financial Data and Forecast - The company forecasts net profits attributable to shareholders of 658.46 million RMB, 739.12 million RMB, and 800.75 million RMB for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively [5]. - Revenue projections for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 89.81 billion RMB, 93.53 billion RMB, and 97.18 billion RMB, reflecting growth rates of 4.54%, 4.13%, and 3.91% respectively [5][12]. - The company's earnings per share (EPS) is projected to be 0.12 RMB, 0.13 RMB, and 0.14 RMB for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027 [5][12].