与此同时，公司董事会决定终止此前拟使用闲置自有资金人民币15亿元设立子公司开展证券投资的计 划。公司强调，此举是基于"进一步聚焦主业、谨慎投资、提高投资者分红回报"的综合考虑。公司及合 并范围内子公司前期的证券投资系公司前期基于战略规划，长期持有与公司主营业务相关的上市公司股 票，并非以短期买卖股票套利为目的。未来，公司将逐步择机退出前期证券投资，资金将更聚焦于主业 经营和股东回报。 业内人士认为，江苏国泰此次同步推出分红规划修订与证券投资终止的举措，体现了公司积极回应资本 市场关切和稳健治理的态度。一方面，公司通过明确分红比例和频次，传递出稳定股东回报、增强投资 者信心的决心；另一方面，通过主动终止证券投资计划，公司进一步表明将集中资源投向主营业务，以 稳健经营支撑长期价值提升。 在监管层倡导"质量回报双提升"的大背景下，江苏国泰的系列举措不仅呼应了政策导向，也体现出公司 在治理思路上的调整与升级。通过优化资产配置、完善分红机制、蓄力主业发展，公司正在寻求兼顾股 东回报与企业长远价值的路径。可以预见，未来江苏国泰将继续走稳健发展的道路，把更多经营成果回 馈给投资者，并在推动自身持续成长的同时，强化市场信心。 ...

证券日报网讯 爱美客（300896）8月15日在互动平台回答投资者提问时表示，公司在经营过程中始终秉 持稳健发展的理念，通过提升产品性能、产品差异化、服务水平和品牌影响力来提高市场竞争能力，从 长远看更有利于公司的可持续发展。 ...

Core Viewpoint - The recent high-level urban work conference has set a new direction for the real estate industry, emphasizing "new paths, high quality, and risk control," which reflects the necessary transformation journey for the liquor industry [2][8]. Group 1: Historical Context and Interconnection - From 2004 to 2013, real estate investment grew over 520%, while the liquor industry experienced a golden decade with production increasing by 293%, revenue rising by 719%, and profits soaring by 1272% [3]. - The real estate sector has significantly influenced high-end liquor consumption through various business events and celebrations, establishing a strong foundation for the liquor market [3]. Group 2: Quality Revolution - The urban work conference has shifted the focus of housing demand from mere availability to quality, paralleling the upgrade in liquor consumption where consumers now seek superior quality rather than just availability [5]. - The liquor industry must prioritize product quality, unique flavors, and cultural heritage, similar to the emphasis on green technology and building quality in real estate [5]. Group 3: Scene Renewal - The conference has elevated "urban renewal" to a strategic level, indicating a transformation in lifestyle that will affect social dining venues [6]. - The liquor sales network should adapt to urban renewal opportunities by transitioning from broad distribution to targeted strategies, focusing on community boutique stores and cultural dining areas [6]. Group 4: Stable Development Path - The conference stressed the importance of "guarding the bottom line and controlling risks," which is also relevant for the liquor industry facing challenges in inventory management and pricing stability [7]. - The liquor industry should adopt a balanced supply-demand approach, establish inventory alerts, and maintain a stable pricing system to avoid unhealthy competition [7]. Group 5: Future Outlook - The transformation roadmap for real estate—focusing on quality, reducing scale, and controlling risks—serves as a guide for the liquor industry [8]. - Liquor companies need to understand the essence of "new paths, high quality, and risk control," focusing on quality over scale, adapting to changing scenes, and building a robust channel foundation for sustainable growth [8].

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese liquor industry is currently in a period of adjustment, with leading companies focusing on "steady development" as their primary strategy amidst challenges such as slowing consumer demand and intensified competition [2][3][6]. Group 1: Financial Performance and Dividends - Major liquor companies like Moutai, Wuliangye, and Yanghe are showing a trend of increasing dividend amounts and ratios, reflecting their strong financial performance and commitment to shareholder returns [7][8]. - Moutai plans to distribute a total cash dividend of 646.72 billion yuan for 2024, with a distribution rate of around 80% [7]. - Wuliangye announced a record high total dividend of 223 billion yuan for 2024, with a dividend yield of 4.9%, and committed to maintaining a dividend ratio of no less than 70% from 2024 to 2026 [7][8]. - Luzhou Laojiao has also set a three-year cash dividend plan, with rates increasing from 65% to 75% over the next three years [8]. Group 2: Strategic Focus and Market Positioning - The keyword for the liquor industry in 2025 is "stability," as companies prioritize maintaining market share and quality over rapid growth [3][6]. - Wuliangye reported a revenue growth of 7.09% and a net profit growth of 5.44% for 2024, continuing its trend of steady growth for ten consecutive years [5]. - Shanxi Fenjiu emphasized the shift in competition from speed to quality, focusing on stabilizing markets, channels, and prices [5]. Group 3: International Expansion - Moutai's international revenue reached 5.189 billion yuan in 2024, marking a significant milestone in its global strategy, which includes transitioning from product export to brand and cultural promotion [9]. - Wuliangye has successfully opened 21 new overseas markets and established 29 new distributors, enhancing its international presence [10]. - Fenjiu is implementing a differentiated international strategy, successfully filling market gaps in 11 countries and increasing its overseas revenue by over 50% [10]. Group 4: Product Innovation and Market Trends - The trend towards lower alcohol content beverages is gaining traction, with several leading companies, including Moutai and Wuliangye, planning to launch low-alcohol products to cater to younger consumers [13][16]. - Moutai has introduced a blueberry sparkling wine and is actively recruiting distributors to capture more market share in the low-alcohol segment [16]. - The industry is recognizing the need to adapt to changing consumer preferences, with companies exploring new product lines to meet diverse market demands [16].

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the profound transformation in the liquor industry, highlighting trends such as younger consumer demographics, daily consumption scenarios, quality-driven preferences, digital channels, and emotional value. Companies must adapt to these changes and focus on their core strengths to navigate uncertainties in the external environment [1]. Industry Overview - The liquor industry has entered a deep adjustment phase in 2024, testing the operational resilience of companies. Despite this, Wuliangye has maintained steady growth in revenue and net profit for ten consecutive years, with continued positive growth in Q1 2025 [2][3]. - Wuliangye's management has committed to a "steady development" strategy, focusing on qualitative improvements and reasonable growth in revenue, aligning with macroeconomic indicators [2]. Strategic Initiatives - Wuliangye aims to center its strategy around customers and the market, implementing tailored approaches for different products, regions, and channels to reconstruct the "people, goods, and market" logic in liquor consumption [2]. - The company has introduced a marketing system reform, establishing a sales company and implementing a regional responsibility system to enhance market responsiveness [7]. Financial Performance and Shareholder Returns - Wuliangye has committed to a minimum dividend payout ratio of 70% and a cash dividend of no less than 20 billion yuan annually. The 2024 dividend plan includes a cash distribution of 31.69 yuan per 10 shares, totaling 22.3 billion yuan for the year [3][13][14]. - The company has consistently increased its dividend payout ratio over the years, reflecting a commitment to enhancing shareholder returns [14]. Market Position and Growth Strategies - Wuliangye's core product, the eighth generation of Wuliangye, has achieved a balance of volume and price, maintaining its leading position in the premium price segment. The company has also expanded its product matrix with new offerings [4]. - The company is actively exploring new market channels, including e-commerce, which has seen over 20% growth this year [10]. Consumer Engagement and Innovation - Wuliangye is focusing on younger consumers by launching new products that cater to their preferences for lower alcohol content and smoother flavors. The company has opened a trendy experience store to attract younger demographics [11][12]. - The company is also enhancing its brand culture and key personnel operations to strengthen market segmentation and channel expansion [8]. Investor Confidence - Wuliangye's stock price rose nearly 2% following the shareholder meeting, indicating strong investor confidence in the company's stable operations and future growth potential [16].