Core Insights - The event "Investment Banking Journey" held by Industrial Bank in Kunming focused on capital market discussions, bringing together government representatives, entrepreneurs, and individual wealth clients [1] Group 1: Company Strategy and Achievements - Industrial Bank's Kunming branch has implemented a "commercial bank + investment bank" strategy over the past 20 years, successfully launching innovative products such as "two new" bonds in Yunnan and technology innovation bonds using a "parent-child" model [2] - The bank's investment banking department, led by General Manager Hu Bin, highlighted its ability to provide comprehensive financial services supported by diverse licensing resources and professional research institutions [2] Group 2: Key Themes and Expert Insights - Lu Zhengwei, Chief Economist and Chairman of the Academic Review Committee of Industrial Bank, presented on "Strengthening Financial Support for Innovation," offering deep macroeconomic analysis and forward-looking policy insights [2] - Wang Qing, Chairman of Shanghai Chongyang Investment Management Co., analyzed current opportunities for value reassessment in China's capital markets, providing strategic insights [2] - Experts from the investment banking department shared professional insights on exploring merger and acquisition pathways and comprehensive financial service solutions for capital markets [2]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Strong Buy" (maintained) [1][9][14] Core Views - The company has shown steady profit growth with a slight increase in net profit of 0.1% year-on-year for the first three quarters of 2025, despite a 1.8% decline in operating income [4][7] - The bank's asset quality remains stable, with a non-performing loan (NPL) ratio holding steady at 1.08% as of the end of the third quarter [7][9] - The report highlights a robust growth in deposits, which increased by 7.6% year-on-year, supporting the bank's overall stability [4][7] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of 2025, the company achieved operating income of 161.2 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 1.8%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 63.1 billion yuan, a slight increase of 0.1% [4][7] - The bank's net interest income saw a year-on-year decline of 0.6%, while non-interest income decreased by 4.5% [7][9] Asset Quality - The NPL ratio remained stable at 1.08%, with the coverage ratio at 228% and the loan-to-deposit ratio at 102.21% [7][11] - The bank's total assets grew by 3.5% year-on-year, with loans increasing by 4.3% and deposits by 7.6% [4][7] Future Projections - The report projects a modest growth in net profit for 2025-2027, with expected growth rates of 1.3%, 4.5%, and 5.3% respectively [9][12] - The price-to-book (P/B) ratios for 2025-2027 are estimated at 0.53x, 0.49x, and 0.46x, indicating a favorable valuation [9][12]

Core Insights - The event "Focusing on Capital Strategy, Smartly Mapping M&A Blueprint" organized by Industrial Bank in Chengdu aimed to discuss new paths for industry-finance collaboration and support the economic development of the Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle [1][2] Group 1: Event Overview - The event was led by the Chengdu branch of Industrial Bank and included participation from over 20 leading enterprises and investment institutions in the Sichuan-Chongqing region [1] - The welcome speech highlighted Chengdu's rapid development and the bank's commitment to supporting high-quality growth in the region [1] Group 2: Strategic Focus - Industrial Bank emphasized its "commercial bank + investment bank" strategy, leveraging its multi-licensing advantages to enhance market leadership and product completeness [2] - The bank plans to deepen cooperation with local quality enterprises through tailored strategies, aiming to boost the industrial upgrade and high-quality development in Sichuan [2] Group 3: Expert Insights - The research team presented on macroeconomic trends and the importance of shifting focus from GDP to Return on Equity (ROE) [2] - Discussions included comprehensive financial services for M&A financing, with case studies to support enterprises in strengthening their supply chains [2] - The event also covered alternative investment opportunities, enhancing enterprises' access to equity and alternative investment channels [2] Group 4: Future Plans - The Chengdu branch will continue to leverage the advantages of the head office's industry research and channel capabilities to enhance M&A financial products and services [3] - The initiative "Investment Banking Journey" will expand into more key regions and industries to effectively address enterprises' financial needs [3]

Core Viewpoint - The company emphasizes its commitment to high-quality development and strategic transformation, focusing on integrating various financial services and enhancing its competitive advantages in green finance, wealth management, and investment banking [1][3][14]. Financial Performance - For the first half of 2025, the company reported operating income of 110.46 billion RMB, a decrease of 2.29% compared to the same period in 2024 [10]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders was 43.14 billion RMB, showing a slight increase of 0.21% year-on-year [10][16]. - Total assets reached 10.61 trillion RMB, reflecting a growth of 1.01% from the end of 2024 [10][15]. Strategic Initiatives - The company is actively pursuing a "1234" strategic framework, focusing on "light assets, light capital, and high efficiency" to enhance its banking capabilities [6][19]. - It aims to strengthen its position in five new sectors: technology finance, inclusive finance, energy finance, automotive finance, and park finance [2][6]. - The company is committed to building a "value bank" by improving five core capabilities: strategic execution, customer service, investment trading, comprehensive risk control, and management promotion [14][19]. Risk Management - The company has implemented reforms in its risk management system to enhance its ability to identify and mitigate risks [17]. - As of June 30, 2025, the non-performing loan ratio was 1.08%, indicating stability in asset quality [11][17]. - The provision coverage ratio stood at 228.54%, ensuring a robust buffer against potential loan losses [11][18]. Market Position - The company ranked 14th globally in the "Banker" magazine's 2025 list of the top 1000 banks by Tier 1 capital [4]. - It maintains a leading position in green finance, with green loan balances reaching 1.08 trillion RMB, a growth of 15.61% from the previous year [18]. - The company has successfully expanded its customer base, with corporate clients increasing by 4.26% and retail clients by 1.63% compared to the previous year [17].

Core Viewpoint - The strategic cooperation agreement signed between Hualong Securities and Gansu Bank marks a significant step towards integrated financial services in the region, enhancing financial support for the modernization of Gansu's industrial system [1][3]. Group 1: Cooperation Details - The partnership aims to serve the regional economic and social development, indicating a new phase of collaboration between commercial banks and investment banks [1][3]. - Both institutions will focus on Gansu's major development strategies, enhancing strategic collaboration and detailing cooperative measures [3]. - The cooperation will leverage their respective resources in areas such as brokerage services, capital financing, financial markets, investment banking, and corporate finance [3]. Group 2: Expected Outcomes - The collaboration is expected to bridge the gap between banking funds and capital market tools, improving financing efficiency for major local projects and reducing overall financing costs [3]. - A mechanism for "resource sharing, channel interconnection, and product complementarity" will be established to create a synergistic effect, aiming for a "1+1>2" outcome [3]. - This partnership is positioned to set a new benchmark for mutual benefit among state-owned financial enterprises in Gansu [3].

Core Viewpoint - The successful implementation of the first green technology enterprise merger loan by Industrial Bank's Qingdao branch highlights the bank's commitment to supporting the development of strategic green energy industries and enhancing the capacity of nuclear power production through resource integration [1][2]. Group 1: Loan Details - Industrial Bank's Qingdao branch issued a merger loan of nearly 80 million yuan, accounting for 80% of the total merger transaction price [1]. - The merger involves a "specialized, refined, distinctive, and innovative" small and medium-sized enterprise in Qingdao, focusing on the production of chemical equipment and nuclear power equipment [1]. Group 2: Strategic Initiatives - The bank has established a green approval channel for technology enterprise merger loans and formed an efficient linkage mechanism among its operational, management, and project approval departments [1]. - As of now, the Qingdao branch has cumulatively issued 410 million yuan in merger loans for technology enterprises [1]. Group 3: Business Model and Future Plans - The successful launch of the green technology enterprise merger loan is part of the bank's exploration of innovative paths in technology finance and green finance [1]. - The Qingdao branch aims to deepen its "commercial bank + investment bank" dual-driven strategy, focusing on the development of Qingdao's characteristic industries and strategic emerging industries [2].

Report Summary 1) Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2) Core Viewpoints of the Report - The scarcity of Xingye Convertible Bonds is becoming more prominent, and there is potential to trigger a forced redemption. The bonds are a high - quality target for low - risk preference funds [1][5]. - With policy support, improved asset quality, and continuous decline in interest rates, the PB of Industrial Bank still has room for improvement [5]. 3) Summary by Relevant Catalogs Information of Xingye Convertible Bonds - The Xingye Convertible Bonds (113052.SH) are rated AAA. As of June 9, 2025, the bond balance is 41.353 billion yuan, the remaining term is 2.55 years, the closing price is 122.62 yuan, the conversion premium rate is 14.63%, and the pure bond premium rate is 13.73% [1]. Information of the Underlying Stock (Industrial Bank) - The latest total market capitalization of Industrial Bank (601166.SH) is 494.4 billion yuan, with a PE TTM of 6.45x and a PB LF of 0.63x. It was established in 1988 and is a core enterprise under the Fujian Provincial Department of Finance, being one of the first batch of joint - stock banks in China, with financial licenses such as trust, financial leasing, funds, and asset management [3]. - The bank has a flexible mechanism, focusing on the "commercial bank + investment bank" layout and building a comprehensive financial service system of "equity, debt, and loans". Its on - and off - balance - sheet businesses are balanced, and its ROE has always been among the top in the joint - stock banks. From the end of 2020 to the end of 2024, its total assets increased from 7.89 trillion yuan to 10.51 trillion yuan, with a CAGR of 7.41% [4]. - In Q1 2025, affected by the narrowing of the net interest margin and fluctuations in non - interest income, the operating income was 55.7 billion yuan, a year - on - year decrease of 3.58%; the net profit attributable to the parent company was 23.8 billion yuan, a year - on - year decrease of 2.22%. The net interest margin in Q1 2025 was 1.80%, a decrease of 7 bps compared to 2024, but significantly better than the industry average (the overall net interest margin of commercial banks was 1.43% during the same period). At the end of Q1 2025, the non - performing loan rate was 1.08%, and the provision coverage ratio was 233%, with overall stable asset quality [4]. Valuation of Xingye Convertible Bonds - Based on the Shanxi Securities convertible bond valuation model, assuming the stock price remains unchanged and without considering forced redemption and downward revision, the reasonable valuation of Xingye Convertible Bonds is between 127 - 129 yuan [6].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is maintained as "Buy" with a target price of RMB 25.60 [9]. Core Views - The company is focusing on optimizing its liability costs and adjusting its asset structure to support the real economy. It aims to reduce low-yield assets and increase general loan issuance, particularly in green, technology, and high-end manufacturing sectors [2][3]. - The company expects a year-on-year decline in new non-performing loans and impairment provisions for the current year [4]. - The establishment of a financial AIC (Asset Investment Company) is expected to enhance the company's bond trading capabilities and integrate group resources to provide comprehensive financial services [3]. Summary by Sections Liability Cost Optimization - The company is expected to continue optimizing its liability costs, with room for improvement in the proportion of time deposits. The replacement of high-cost liabilities with low-cost ones is anticipated to lead to an ongoing improvement in liability costs, countering the downward pressure on loan pricing. The estimated decline in net interest margin for the year is about 10 basis points [2]. Asset Quality - The asset quality remains stable, with a focus on potential pressures in retail. The company predicts a year-on-year decline in new non-performing loans and impairment provisions. As of Q1 2025, the non-performing loan ratio was 1.08%, with a coverage ratio of 233% [4]. Profit Forecast and Valuation - The company maintains its forecast for net profit attributable to shareholders for 2025-2027 at RMB 774 billion, RMB 782 billion, and RMB 801 billion, respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 0.2%, 1.1%, and 2.5% [5]. - The estimated book value per share (BVPS) for 2025 is RMB 39.39, corresponding to a price-to-book (PB) ratio of 0.60 times. The target PB for 2025 is set at 0.65 times, with a target price of RMB 25.60 [5].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is maintained as "Buy" with a target price of RMB 25.60 [9]. Core Views - The company is focusing on optimizing its liability costs and adjusting its asset structure to support the real economy. It aims to reduce low-yield assets and increase general loan issuance, particularly in green, technology, and high-end manufacturing sectors [2][3]. - The company expects a year-on-year decline in new non-performing loans and impairment provisions for the current year [4]. - The establishment of a financial AIC (Asset Investment Company) is expected to enhance the company's bond trading capabilities and integrate group resources to provide comprehensive financial services [3]. Summary by Sections Liability Cost Optimization - The company anticipates further optimization of its liability costs, particularly as higher-cost liabilities mature and are replaced with lower-cost ones. This is expected to improve the cost of liabilities and mitigate the downward pressure on loan pricing, with an estimated annual decline in net interest margin of about 10 basis points [2]. Asset Quality - The asset quality remains stable, with a focus on key areas such as corporate real estate, credit cards, and local government financing platforms. The company expects the peak of new non-performing loans in these areas to have passed, with ongoing monitoring of potential pressures in retail consumer loans and operating loans [4]. Profit Forecast and Valuation - The company maintains its forecast for net profit attributable to shareholders for 2025-2027 at RMB 774 billion, RMB 782 billion, and RMB 801 billion, respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 0.2%, 1.1%, and 2.5% [5]. - The estimated book value per share (BVPS) for 2025 is RMB 39.39, corresponding to a price-to-book (PB) ratio of 0.60 times. The target PB for 2025 is set at 0.65 times, reflecting a clear strategic goal and potential for valuation premium [5].

Core Viewpoint - Fujian province emphasizes the development of county-level economies, focusing on key industrial chains as a critical support for high-quality economic growth. Industrial Bank plays a significant role in providing comprehensive financial services to enhance these key industrial chains in Fujian [1][2]. Group 1: Financial Support for Key Industries - Industrial Bank has provided over 244.5 billion yuan in credit to key industrial chains in Fujian, with cumulative investments exceeding 127 billion yuan [3]. - The bank has established a close partnership with Ningde Sikeqi Intelligent Equipment Co., supporting its transition from manufacturing to intelligent manufacturing through various financial services, including a 60 million yuan credit line for equipment upgrades [2]. Group 2: Mergers and Acquisitions Financing - Industrial Bank successfully executed Fujian's first pilot merger loan for a technology enterprise, covering 80% of the total acquisition cost with a loan term of up to 10 years, demonstrating its commitment to supporting technological innovation [4]. - The bank integrates merger loans with various commercial and investment banking products to provide comprehensive financing support for private enterprises and state-owned enterprise transformations [4]. Group 3: Cross-Border Financial Services - Industrial Bank optimizes cross-border financial services to support Fujian enterprises in global market expansion, providing tailored services for companies like Sendike Group, which has seen significant international trade growth [5][6]. - The bank has implemented a streamlined process for cross-border trade settlements, reducing transaction times from 1-2 days to just a few minutes, significantly enhancing operational efficiency for clients [6]. Group 4: Talent Development and Support - Industrial Bank has introduced financial products aimed at supporting technology talent, providing 530 million yuan in credit to Fujian Yanan Electric Co. for research and development in fuel cells and generators [7]. - The bank plans to offer at least 100 billion yuan in financing for the housing rental market and comprehensive financial services for innovative talents, ensuring a conducive environment for talent retention and entrepreneurship in Fujian [8].