Core Viewpoint - The performance of 14 out of 17 listed city commercial banks in China for 2024 shows resilience and growth despite challenges in the banking sector, with many banks leveraging regional advantages and differentiated business strategies to achieve notable results [1][2]. Revenue and Profit Growth - The average revenue growth rate for the 14 listed city commercial banks reached 5.31% year-on-year, with Nanjing Bank leading at 11.32% growth [2][3]. - Jiangsu Bank and Ningbo Bank achieved over 8% revenue growth despite a high base, supported by quality credit resources in the Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions [2][3]. Performance Summary of Listed City Commercial Banks - Jiangsu Bank: Revenue of 808.15 billion, up 8.78%; Net profit of 318.43 billion, up 10.76% [3]. - Beijing Bank: Revenue of 699.17 billion, up 4.81%; Net profit of 258.31 billion, up 0.81% [3]. - Ningbo Bank: Revenue of 666.31 billion, up 8.19%; Net profit of 271.27 billion, up 6.23% [3]. - Nanjing Bank: Revenue of 502.71 billion, up 11.32%; Net profit of 201.77 billion, up 9.05% [3]. - Zhengzhou Bank: Revenue decreased by 5.78% to 128.77 billion, attributed to weak corporate loan growth [3][4]. Asset Quality and Risk Management - Zhengzhou Bank reported a non-performing loan (NPL) ratio of 1.79%, higher than the average for city commercial banks, indicating a need for improvement in asset quality management [7]. - All 14 listed city commercial banks maintained a provision coverage ratio above the regulatory minimum of 150%, with Hangzhou Bank and Ningbo Bank showing exceptional performance [8][9]. Differentiated Business Strategies - City commercial banks are encouraged to adopt differentiated development strategies based on regional characteristics to enhance their business models [10]. - Ningbo Bank focuses on risk management in exchange rate and interest rate, achieving a 20.15% increase in institutional deposits [11]. - Beijing Bank plans to leverage digital products and services to enhance its business model in a low-interest environment [11].

Core Viewpoint - Haidilao reported a relatively stable performance in a competitive restaurant industry, with a net profit growth of 4.6% year-on-year for 2024, driven by improved operational efficiency and increased table turnover rates [1][2]. Financial Performance - Total revenue for 2024 increased by 3.1% to RMB 42.75 billion, while core operating profit surged by 18.7% to RMB 6.23 billion [2][3]. - Net profit for the year rose by 4.6% to RMB 4.7 billion [2][3]. Operational Highlights - The average table turnover rate improved from 3.8 times per day in 2023 to 4.1 times in 2024, with total customer visits reaching 415 million, a 4.5% increase year-on-year [1][2][5]. - The company operated 1,355 self-owned restaurants and 13 franchise restaurants by the end of 2024, with over 70% of franchise applications coming from third-tier cities and below [3][8]. Diversification Strategy - The "Pomegranate Plan" has successfully incubated 11 sub-brands, covering various dining scenarios, contributing to a 39.6% increase in other restaurant revenue to RMB 483 million [2][4][8]. - The takeaway business saw a revenue growth of 20.4% to RMB 1.25 billion [4]. Cost Management - Raw material and consumables costs decreased by 4.3% to RMB 16.21 billion, reducing the cost-to-revenue ratio from 40.9% to 37.9% [7]. - Employee costs increased by 8.2% to RMB 14.11 billion, reflecting higher wages and improved employee benefits [7]. - Depreciation and amortization expenses dropped by 13.1% to RMB 2.56 billion, positively impacting overall gross margin [7].