Financial Performance - As of June 2025, the total assets of Lanzhou Bank reached 5097.42 billion CNY, marking a 4.82% increase from the beginning of the year, officially entering the medium-sized bank category [2] - The liquidity ratio stood at 72.61% as of June 2025, slightly improved from the end of 2024, reflecting a stable operational strategy [2] - The bank's deposit interest rate decreased by 25 basis points (BP) compared to the beginning of the year, and the cost of interest-bearing liabilities dropped by 27 BP [3] Support for Private Enterprises - Lanzhou Bank implemented a series of initiatives to support private enterprises, resulting in a loan balance of 745.17 billion CNY, with a net increase of 35.03 billion CNY (4.93%) since the beginning of the year [4] Capital Management - The bank plans to issue up to 20 billion CNY in subordinated debt within regulatory approval timelines to strengthen capital [5] - Cumulative dividends since listing reached 23.98 billion CNY, with an average cash dividend ratio of 33.49% [5] Asset Quality Management - As of June 2025, the non-performing loan (NPL) ratio was 1.81%, a slight decrease of 0.02 percentage points from the beginning of the year, with a provision coverage ratio of 207.89% [6] - The bank employs a comprehensive risk management strategy, including enhanced credit approval processes and advanced risk identification technologies [6] Green Finance Initiatives - By June 2025, Lanzhou Bank issued 3.16 billion CNY in carbon reduction loans, contributing to a reduction of 96,000 tons of CO2 equivalent [7] - The balance of green loans reached 165.59 billion CNY, with a net increase of 21.07 billion CNY (14.58%) since the beginning of the year [7] Strategic Development - The bank is advancing its "1363" strategic plan, focusing on becoming a respected boutique bank through customer development, retail transformation, and asset quality improvement [9] - The bank's asset scale surpassing 5000 billion CNY is seen as a significant milestone, enhancing its market position and service capabilities [9]