Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is upgraded to "Buy" due to the planned acquisition of thermal power assets, indicating a positive outlook on the company's configuration value [4]. Core Views - The report highlights the company's intention to acquire 100% equity of Nantai Lake Technology, which focuses on coal-fired combined heat and power generation, biomass, and solid waste disposal. The acquisition is expected to enhance the company's profitability and asset scale [5]. - The estimated value of the acquisition is approximately 1.457 billion RMB, based on a negotiated price after accounting for a cash dividend of 70 million RMB to be paid before the transfer [5]. - The company plans to maintain a cash dividend payout of no less than 40% of the net profit attributable to shareholders for the years 2024-2026, with a projected dividend payout ratio of 45.32% for 2024 [5]. Financial Summary - The company's revenue for 2023 is projected at 44.327 billion RMB, with a year-on-year decline of 19.70%. The revenue is expected to recover slightly in 2024 with a growth rate of 0.86% [4]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders is forecasted to be 1.059 billion RMB in 2023, decreasing by 0.31% year-on-year, and is expected to decline further to 739 million RMB in 2024 [4]. - The earnings per share (EPS) for 2023 is estimated at 1.90 RMB, with a projected decrease to 1.32 RMB in 2024 [4]. - The company's return on equity (ROE) is expected to decrease from 20.52% in 2023 to 13.40% in 2024, reflecting the impact of the acquisition and market conditions [4].