Group 1 - Rio Tinto reported a 13% increase in iron ore shipments from the Pilbara region, totaling 79.9 million tons for the quarter ending June 30, but this was below the expected 81.98 million tons [1] - The company expects its copper production for the fiscal year 2025 to reach the upper end of its guidance range, with unit costs anticipated to approach the lower end of the range [1] - Rio Tinto reaffirmed its annual iron ore shipment forecast, maintaining a range of 323 million to 338 million tons [1] Group 2 - Simon Trott has been appointed as the new CEO, succeeding Jakob Stausholm, who announced his departure after a four-and-a-half-year tenure [1] - The company is planning several asset expansion initiatives, including a $13 billion investment in iron ore, new lithium projects, and continued growth in its copper mining business [1] - Earlier this year, Rio Tinto completed a significant acquisition of Arcadum Lithium Ltd., marking a return to mergers and acquisitions after years of avoidance [2]

Performance Review - Ningbo Bank's 1Q25 performance met expectations with revenue growth of 6% year-on-year, pre-tax profit growth of 2%, and net profit growth of 6% [1] Development Trends - The pace of scale expansion accelerated, with total assets, loans, and deposits growing by 18%, 20%, and 20% year-on-year, respectively, faster than previously expected [2] - In 1Q25, new loans comprised 86% corporate loans, 17% bill discounts, and -3% personal loans, while new deposits were 84% corporate deposits [2] - Net interest margin narrowed to 1.80%, down 10 basis points year-on-year and 9 basis points quarter-on-quarter, with asset yield declining by 48 basis points year-on-year to 3.62% [2] - Non-interest income decreased, with net fee income down 1% and other non-interest income down 7% due to losses from trading financial assets [2] Cost Control - Operating expenses decreased by 3% year-on-year, with the cost-to-income ratio dropping to 29% [3] - The non-performing loan (NPL) ratio remained stable at 0.76%, with an estimated NPL generation rate of 1.14%, slightly up by 6 basis points quarter-on-quarter [3] - Tax expenses decreased year-on-year, enhancing net profit growth to 6% despite a lower pre-tax profit growth rate [3] Tax and Trade Impact - The increase in the tax rate for 2024 is attributed to the bank's strategy of writing off bad loans before disposal [4] - The impact of tariff increases is manageable, with minimal exposure to businesses directly affected, and potential effects mainly on future credit demand and client transaction income [4] Profit Forecast and Valuation - The profit forecast for 2025E/2026E remains largely unchanged, with the current stock price corresponding to 0.72x/0.65x 2025E/2026E P/B [5] - The target price is maintained at 30.73 yuan, corresponding to 0.88x/0.80x 2025E/2026E P/B, indicating a potential upside of 23.1% from the current stock price [5]