Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenues increased by 16.6%, significantly outpacing passenger traffic growth of 9.3% [12] - Adjusted EBITDA rose 34% to $194 million, marking a new record for the company [5][15] - Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded by 5.2 percentage points to 41.2% [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Aeronautical revenues increased by 15.2%, driven primarily by Argentina, with a notable 22.1% increase in aeronautical revenues from Argentina [12][13] - Commercial revenues grew by 18%, supported by strong performance in cargo, VIP lounges, and other passenger-related services [12][13] - Cargo revenues were up 20% year-over-year, with Argentina seeing a 23% increase [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Passenger traffic across the airport network increased by over 9%, with Argentina showing a 13% increase in total passenger traffic [4][6] - Domestic traffic in Argentina grew nearly 11%, while international traffic increased by 16% [6] - Brazil and Italy also reported strong traffic growth, with Brazil's total traffic up over 8% [8][9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is advancing its investment plans, with CAPEX program approvals underway in Armenia and Italy [5][20] - Strategic initiatives include enhancing passenger experience and expanding commercial offerings, such as new rental hubs and duty-free stores [19][20] - The company is pursuing inorganic expansion opportunities, including a recent award agreement for Baghdad Airport [20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management anticipates continued positive traffic trends into the fourth quarter, albeit with a more moderate pace of domestic traffic growth in Argentina [20] - The company remains focused on maintaining a competitive cost structure while enhancing cargo capabilities [11] - Overall, management expressed confidence in the resilience of the business model and the quality of assets [21] Other Important Information - The company ended the quarter with a total liquidity position of $661 million, up 26% from the previous year [17] - Total debt at quarter-end was $1.1 billion, with net debt decreasing to $579 million [17] Q&A Session Summary Question: Update on the rebalance in Argentina and commercial revenues outlook - Management confirmed progress in discussions regarding the rebalance of the concession agreement but could not provide a specific timetable [23][24] - Commercial revenues were reported to be up 8% versus last year, with expectations of continued positive trends [24] Question: Investment opportunities in Armenia and Italy - In Italy, the environmental assessment approval has been obtained, with the next steps expected to commence towards the end of the first quarter [27][28] - Discussions regarding investment opportunities in Armenia are ongoing, with no specific timeline provided [28] Question: Size of the opportunity at Baghdad Airport - Management indicated a constructive view on potential traffic growth in the region, with further details to be provided once the concession agreement is finalized [33][34]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core View The expectation of US fiscal and investment expansion, combined with factors such as the weakening US employment market, the ongoing shutdown crisis of the US federal government, the expansion of fiscal deficits in multiple countries, and geopolitical risks, will support precious metal prices in the medium to long term [1]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Market Data - **Gold**: Shanghai gold's closing price was 897.74 yuan/g, with a trading volume of 63,730. The inventory was 70,728 kilograms. International gold's COMEX futures active - contract closing price was 3,912.10 dollars/ounce, with a trading volume of 296,956 and a position of 379,094. The London gold spot price was 4,095.95 dollars/ounce [1]. - **Silver**: Shanghai silver's closing price was 11,531 yuan/ten - grams, with a trading volume of 1,701,266. International silver's COMEX futures active - contract closing price was 47.52 dollars/ounce, with a trading volume of 132,137 and a position of 131,902. The London silver spot price was 51.24 dollars/ounce [1]. - **Other Commodities**: INE crude oil was 479.70 yuan/barrel, ICE Brent oil was 63.39 dollars/barrel, NYMEX crude oil was 58.24 dollars/barrel, Shanghai copper futures were 85,120 yuan/ton, and LME spot copper was 10,802 dollars/ton [1]. - **Stock Indexes**: The Shanghai Composite Index was 3,862.5317, the S&P 500 was 6,654.7200, the UK FTSE 100 was 9,442.8700, and the French CAC40 was 7,934.2600 [1]. Important Information - The US Treasury Secretary plans to adjust the payment order to ensure the military payroll during the government shutdown [1]. - The US Department of Defense plans to spend 1 billion dollars to accelerate the purchase of critical minerals, and JPMorgan Chase announced a 1.5 - trillion - dollar US investment plan over ten years [1]. Trading Strategy Investors are advised to mainly build long positions after price corrections. For London gold, pay attention to the support level around 3,400 - 3,500 and the resistance level around 4,065 - 4,381; for Shanghai gold, the support level is around 790 - 810 and the resistance level is around 940 - 1,010. For London silver, the support level is around 30 - 37 and the resistance level is around 50 - 57; for Shanghai silver, the support level is around 7,200 - 8,500 and the resistance level is around 13,000 - 14,800 [1].

Core Viewpoint - The company is focusing on value management and innovation to enhance investor understanding and recognition of its value while maintaining high cash dividend rates for long-term investors [1] Group 1: Company Strategy - The company is actively transforming its elevator business during the industry transition period by implementing innovative marketing strategies and exploring high-margin opportunities in niche markets such as cultural tourism [1] - The company is expanding its export business and developing a "new elevator + service" business model to strengthen its value creation capabilities [1] - The investment segment of the company is continuously advancing, with investments in various enterprises to support business, product, technology, and service upgrades [1] Group 2: Financial Performance - In the first half of the year, the company achieved a revenue of 1.858 billion yuan and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 180 million yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 2.29% [1] - The company's earnings per share increased by 2.27% to 0.2254 yuan, indicating ongoing improvement in profitability [1]

Group 1 - US stock index futures are maintaining an upward trend, with Dow futures up 0.67%, S&P 500 futures up 0.74%, and Nasdaq 100 futures up 1.02% [1] - European stock markets are collectively rising, with Germany's DAX index up 1.83%, France's CAC index up 1.26%, and the UK's FTSE index up 0.36% [1] - Apple has introduced support for national subsidies on its official website, with selected products eligible for subsidies up to 2000 yuan [1] - Tesla's Robotaxi made its debut in Austin, Texas, on June 22, but has been reported to have driving flaws such as wrong-way driving and sudden braking; UBS raised Tesla's target price to $215 and increased its autonomous taxi valuation to $350 billion [1] Group 2 - Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang sold 100,000 shares of the company stock for nearly $14.5 million as part of a planned reduction, with a total expected reduction of 6 million shares this year, amounting to approximately $865 million [2] - Google has cut the budget for its Google TV and Android TV teams by 10%, potentially affecting about a quarter of the 300 employees in that team [2] Group 3 - Circle, the first stablecoin company, saw a pre-market increase of 5%, with a cumulative rise of approximately 750% since its listing [3] - Amazon announced plans to invest £40 billion (approximately $54 billion) in the UK over the next three years, which is expected to create thousands of jobs [3] - Starbucks clarified that it is not currently considering a full sale of its China business [3]

Core Viewpoint - Tencent is shifting from a phase of divestment ("拆") to a new phase of investment and consolidation ("合"), as evidenced by its recent acquisitions of Himalaya and Wanda Plaza, indicating a strategic expansion of its business footprint [4][12][46]. Group 1: Recent Acquisitions - In mid-June, Tencent Music announced a full acquisition of the online audio platform Himalaya for approximately 20.5 billion RMB, consisting of $1.26 billion in cash and up to 5.1986% of Tencent Music's stock [5][6]. - Earlier, Tencent participated in a joint venture to acquire 48 Wanda Plaza projects across major cities, further solidifying its investment in traditional retail [8][9]. - These acquisitions mark a significant shift in Tencent's strategy, moving from divesting stakes in companies like JD.com and Meituan to actively pursuing new investments [10][12]. Group 2: Historical Context - From 2021 to 2022, Tencent focused on divesting its stakes in major companies, reducing its holdings in JD.com from 17% to 2.3% and in Meituan from 17% to less than 2% [10][13]. - The company faced a challenging regulatory environment and declining stock prices, prompting it to distribute shares of JD.com and Meituan to shareholders as a means to reassure investors [28][30]. - By 2023, Tencent's stock price began to recover, leading to a renewed focus on investment rather than divestment [30][34]. Group 3: Strategic Shift - Tencent's recent investments reflect a broader strategy to enhance its ecosystem and combat competition, particularly in the AI and gaming sectors [46]. - The acquisition of Himalaya, despite its modest financial performance, is seen as a move to tap into new user bases and bolster Tencent Music's growth [39][41]. - Tencent's approach now emphasizes acquiring third-party platforms to drive user engagement and reduce customer acquisition costs, contrasting with its previous divestment strategy [42][43]. Group 4: Market Dynamics - The podcast industry, represented by Himalaya, faces challenges such as slow growth and limited commercial viability, yet Tencent's acquisition suggests a strategic bet on diversifying its content offerings [39][40]. - Tencent's user growth has stagnated, making external acquisitions a necessary strategy to maintain its competitive edge in a rapidly evolving market [40][46]. - The competitive landscape in the tech industry has intensified, necessitating a shift in Tencent's strategy from divestment to consolidation to enhance its operational capabilities [45][46].