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VNET Group (VNET) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 28, 2025 08:00 AM ET Company Participants Xinyuan Liu - GM, Board Secretary and Head - Investor Relations & ESGJu Ma - Rotating President and GM - AIDC Strategic Business GroupQiyu Wang - Chief Financial OfficerEdison Lee - Head - HK/China Tech, Telecom & Software Research Conference Call Participants Yue Tang - AnalystDaley Li - Vice President, Equity Research Analyst - China Software & Semis SectorLouis Tsang - AnalystXinyi Wang - Equity Research Analyst - Great ...

Group 1 - The equity market serves as a significant mechanism for wealth creation or destruction over the long term through daily price fluctuations [1] - Pacifica Yield focuses on long-term wealth creation by targeting undervalued high-growth companies, high-dividend stocks, REITs, and green energy firms [1]

Core Insights - The Chinese hotel market has entered an active investment phase, with a projected investment transaction volume of approximately 168.54 billion yuan from 2015 to 2024, averaging about 13.94 billion yuan annually [1] - There is a contrast between the active hotel asset transactions and the increasing operational pressures faced by hotels [3] Group 1: Investment Trends - The increase in hotel transactions is driven by optimistic long-term expectations, with international hotel groups expanding their presence in the mainland market [4] - In April, 313 new hotels opened in China, representing a month-on-month growth of 41.6%, with mid-to-high-end hotels making up the majority [4] - Major hotel brands like Marriott and Hilton are experiencing stable expansion, with Marriott signing multiple contracts in key urban areas [4] Group 2: Market Dynamics - Over 60% of hotel transactions in the past decade occurred in first-tier cities, with Shanghai accounting for one-third of the national transaction volume in 2023-2024 [6] - Due to macroeconomic fluctuations and real estate policies, many hotel asset holders are facing cash flow pressures, leading to the sale of non-core assets, which attracts domestic and foreign investors [7] - The market is transitioning to a focus on existing stock, particularly in first-tier cities, as new supply declines [7] Group 3: Emerging Opportunities - New first-tier cities are becoming a new investment hotspot, with their share of hotel investment transactions increasing by 6 percentage points from 2015-2019 to 2020-2024 [9] - First-time investors in Chinese hotel assets now account for over 50% of the market, indicating a rapid increase in new players [9] - High-net-worth individuals and state-owned enterprises are becoming the main investment entities, with high-net-worth individuals making up 76.4% of hotel investment buyers in Shanghai during 2023-2024 [9] Group 4: Investment Strategies - Investors are increasingly focused on the entire lifecycle of hotel operations, including investment, financing, construction, management, and exit strategies, with a high demand for financial innovation and secure transaction structures [12]

日前，华泰紫金苏州恒泰租赁住房封闭式基础设施证券投资基金（下称"苏州恒泰租赁住房REIT"，基 金代码：508085）正式上市，成为江苏首单租赁住房REIT、市场第八支保租房公募REIT。5月21日，该 基金开盘即上涨29.99%，触及公募REITs上市首日的涨幅上限。 需要注意的是，公租房的租赁合同一年一签，且苏州恒泰租赁住房REIT的底层资产"菁英公寓"住宅部 分租赁合同集中在2025年到期。 出租率方面，2020年—2023年，该底层资产的住宅出租率分别为91.10%、90.11%、90.97%及87.97%。 对此，苏州恒泰旗下公租房管理公司在招募说明书中解释说，2020—2023年出租率有所下降，系菁英公 寓运营满10年的内部修缮计划所致。本次修缮于2024年10月初结束后，出租率逐步恢复至内部修缮前的 租赁水平（2024年为93.33%）。 记者注意到，截至2024年末，基础设施项目住宅部分租赁合同主要集中到期时间为2025年，占比约 92.85%，2026年到期的租约占比约7.09%，存在租户集中到期的风险。对此，招募说明书表示，虽然租 约签订周期为1年期，但不影响租户续租；2022—2024年 ...

Core Viewpoint - The company is preparing for its 2024 Annual General Meeting, focusing on maintaining investor rights and ensuring efficient proceedings while presenting various proposals for shareholder approval. Group 1: Board and Supervisory Reports - The 2024 Board of Directors report highlights stable operational performance with a net profit of 185.20 million yuan and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 81.71 million yuan [5][6] - The Supervisory Board conducted three meetings, reviewing nine proposals, including the annual report and internal control evaluations [16][17] Group 2: Financial Performance - Total liabilities decreased by 1.28 billion yuan, an 8.17% reduction, while total equity increased by 102 million yuan, a 2.22% rise [21] - The company reported a total revenue of 3.01 billion yuan, a 9.93% decrease year-on-year, primarily due to reduced sales from real estate projects [24] Group 3: Profit Distribution - The proposed profit distribution plan suggests a cash dividend of 0.37 yuan per share, totaling approximately 24.92 million yuan, with a cash dividend ratio exceeding 30% of the average net profit over the last three years [25] Group 4: Financing and Investment Plans - For 2025, the company plans to apply for financing not exceeding 3.6 billion yuan to support operational and investment activities [26] - The company aims to initiate a special plan for rental housing asset-backed securities to enhance asset liquidity and operational management [27][29] Group 5: Governance and Compliance - The company emphasizes strengthening corporate governance and compliance with laws and regulations, including the establishment of independent director systems and auditing processes [9][10] - The Supervisory Board confirmed that the company operates within legal frameworks, with no violations reported during the year [19][20]

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与试点阶段政策相比，《通知》对REITs常态化发行后的申报规则进行了调整，但因为调整幅度较大， 也引发了市场的一些误读。比如，进入常态化发行阶段后，国家发展改革委将不再对REITs项目的未来 收益率提出要求。对此，有人担忧，这会不会给房地产项目融资变相开了口子？ REITs进入常态化发行，意味着长达4年多的基础设施REITs试点正式结束，具有中国特色的基础设施 REITs市场迈上了新征程。进一步深化投融资体制机制改革和多层次资本市场建设，将推动REITs市场 行稳致远。 在基础设施领域不动产投资信托基金（REITs）试点运行4年之际，国家发展改革委日前印发《关于全 面推动基础设施领域不动产投资信托基金（REITs）项目常态化发行的通知》，对推进REITs常态化发 行进行部署，引发市场广泛关注。 作为舶来品，REITs是西方房地产市场上一种成熟的投资信托基金。本质上看，它是通过发行收益凭证 来筹集资金、投资，并将综合收益分配给投资者的金融产品。我国自2020年4月引入REITs试点后，在 充分借鉴国外市场经验的基础上，结合我国实际进行了本土化创新，特别是将REITs发行范围从最初的 房地产市场拓展到基础设施领域 ...

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Core Insights - The real estate market in China is experiencing a prolonged downturn, with home prices in 70 cities declining for 18 consecutive months and the number of second-hand homes listed exceeding 12 million, leading to a strong wait-and-see sentiment among buyers [1] Group 1: Supply and Demand Imbalance - The cumulative area of residential land transactions over the past five years reached 6.8 billion square meters, enough to provide housing for 136 million people, while the urban population only increased by 82 million during the same period [3] - The new home absorption cycle in first-tier cities has extended from 9 months to 21 months, with third and fourth-tier cities experiencing "ghost town" phenomena [3] - The birth rate is declining, with the number of newborns in 2024 expected to fall below 9 million, resulting in a 37% reduction in the size of the marriage-age home-buying demographic compared to a decade ago [3] Group 2: Policy Regulation - Over 30 cities have lifted purchase restrictions in 2024, yet mortgage rates remain high at 4.1%, with less than 20% of cities reducing the down payment ratio for first-time homebuyers to 15% [4] - The household leverage ratio has reached 63.3%, nearing international warning levels, leading to stringent mortgage approval processes that scrutinize consumer spending habits [4] Group 3: Real Estate Companies' Innovations - Leading real estate companies are adopting self-rescue innovations, such as scenario-based marketing, where a top 10 developer in Chengdu transformed model homes into cafes and gyms to enhance community experience [4] - Data-driven customer acquisition strategies are being implemented, with AI algorithms improving ad targeting accuracy to 78% and tripling conversion rates compared to traditional methods [4] - Value-added services are being introduced, such as a combination of immediate property handover and three years of rental subsidies, achieving a 92% sales rate at launch [5] Group 4: Path to Recovery - The key to revitalizing the real estate market lies in addressing three core contradictions: 1. Supply-demand mismatch, necessitating the establishment of a "city housing demand forecasting model" to dynamically adjust land supply [7] 2. Financial barriers, exploring models like "shared ownership + REITs" to lower purchasing thresholds [7] 3. Trust issues, requiring real estate companies to implement "full-cycle service standards" for transparent service from contract signing to move-in [7] - Projects offering value-added services, such as "inspection accompaniment" and "renovation supervision," have seen a 40% increase in customer revisit rates, indicating a shift from scale competition to service depth [7] Group 5: Market Sentiment Shift - A change in consumer perception is noted, with buyers now prioritizing community growth over location, signaling a potential market recovery as homes are viewed as living spaces rather than investment assets [8] - The current downturn presents both challenges and opportunities for industry evolution, emphasizing the importance of understanding consumer needs for future success [8]