Core Insights - The 2024 annual performance briefing of China Merchants Group's listed companies was held, focusing on innovation and strategic development [1] Group 1: China Merchants Jiyu - The company achieved a new contract amount of 3.693 billion yuan in 2024, with non-residential sectors contributing 3.396 billion yuan, indicating a strong market position [2] - Future strategies include enhancing service quality, leveraging group synergies, and utilizing technology for efficiency improvements [2] - The company aims to deepen digital transformation and establish smart management centers for urban services [2] Group 2: China Merchants Port - The company operates 51 ports across 26 countries, with overseas container throughput reaching 36.835 million TEU in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 8.1% [3] - Overseas business revenue now accounts for 34% of total revenue, highlighting its importance as a growth driver [3] - The Shenzhen Western Port Area achieved a container throughput of 15.991 million TEU in 2024, up 17.7% year-on-year [4][5] Group 3: China Merchants Shekou - The company is focusing on core cities and sectors, adhering to a strategy of "four no losses" to ensure cash flow safety and high-quality development [6] - Recent government policies have signaled a commitment to stabilize the real estate market, which the company plans to leverage for growth [6] - The company is enhancing its operational capabilities and developing a REITs platform to optimize resource management [6] Group 4: China Merchants Highway - The company reported total assets of 159.169 billion yuan and operating income of 12.711 billion yuan in 2024, with net profit reaching 5.322 billion yuan [7] - Over the past three years, the company has distributed a total of 9.026 billion yuan in cash dividends, reflecting strong shareholder returns [8] - The company is managing 26 highway projects with a total length of approximately 2,008 kilometers, focusing on strategic interventions for upgrades [8]