Investment Rating - The investment rating for the industry is "Outperform the Market" (maintained) [1][29] Core Viewpoints - The report highlights the competitive landscape of China's non-performing asset management industry, which consists of "5 national AMCs + 59 provincial AMCs + non-licensed institutions" [2][8] - The overall diluted ROE for the AMC industry in 2024 is projected to be 3.4%, indicating general profitability issues [2][9] - The report notes that while provincial AMCs have shown stable growth, the net profit for these institutions has declined, reflecting a trend of "increment without profit" [16] Summary by Sections Industry Overview - The non-performing asset management industry in China has evolved over two decades, establishing a competitive structure with national and provincial AMCs [2][10] - The report discusses the different types of non-performing asset management businesses, including acquisition and disposal, restructuring, and debt-to-equity swaps [3][5] Financial Performance - The financial overview indicates that the largest four AMCs have total assets exceeding 500 billion, while provincial AMCs generally have total assets under 100 billion [9] - The report provides detailed financial data for major AMCs, showing that most have a diluted ROE below 10% [11][9] Market Trends - The report identifies a trend where provincial AMCs are experiencing stable asset growth at approximately 5% annually, while the four major AMCs are facing asset contraction [16] - The profitability of provincial AMCs is declining, with a noted decrease in ROE over the years [16][21] Specific Company Analysis - Hebei Asset Management Co., Ltd. is highlighted as the only provincial AMC in Hebei, with a market share of 24.4% in the province [24] - The financial data for Hebei Asset shows total assets increasing from 67.9 billion in 2022 to 75.6 billion in 2024, with a net profit recovery in 2024 [26]

Core Viewpoint - Hebei Asset Management Co., Ltd. has officially submitted its listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, marking a significant step as the first local Asset Management Company (AMC) aiming for a public listing in Hong Kong [2][4]. Company Overview - Hebei Asset was established on November 24, 2015, as a state-owned enterprise approved by the Hebei provincial government, and it became the first local AMC in Hebei with qualifications for bulk acquisition and disposal of financial non-performing assets [4][5]. - The company is primarily engaged in the acquisition and disposal of non-performing assets, restructuring, custody services, and related consulting services [4]. Financial Performance - As of the end of 2024, Hebei Asset's total assets reached 7.556 billion yuan, with non-performing asset operating income of 512 million yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 130% [4][5]. - The revenue from non-performing asset operations has consistently accounted for over 99% of total revenue in the past three years, with the income from disposal and restructuring of non-performing assets showing significant fluctuations [4]. Market Position - In the context of China's AMC landscape, Hebei Asset holds a market share of 24.4% in the acquisition of non-performing assets within Hebei province, ranking second in terms of original value of newly acquired non-performing assets in 2024 [2][4]. - The current market structure includes 59 local AMCs, with Hebei Asset positioned in the middle to lower tier in terms of asset scale [5]. Listing Context - The listing application was submitted on June 27, 2024, with joint sponsors being Jianyin International and Shanzheng International [4]. - The local AMCs face stringent regulatory restrictions for listing on the A-share market, making the Hong Kong market a crucial avenue for expanding financing channels and enhancing corporate credibility [2][6]. Industry Trends - The non-performing asset management industry in China has seen rapid growth, with the original book balance increasing from 4.9 trillion yuan in 2020 to 5.8 trillion yuan in 2024, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 4.4% [9]. - The local AMC sector is experiencing a trend of differentiation, with the top five local AMCs accounting for over 40% of the total asset scale, while smaller institutions are facing marginalization [9].