Market Overview - The market experienced a downward trend in early trading on September 2, with the ChiNext Index leading the decline [1] - By midday, the Shanghai Composite Index fell by 0.79%, the Shenzhen Component Index decreased by 2.21%, and the ChiNext Index dropped by 2.9% [1][2] - The total trading volume in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets reached 1.91 trillion yuan, an increase of 80.5 billion yuan compared to the previous trading day [1] Index Performance - Shanghai Composite Index: 3844.84, down 0.79% (-30.69 points) [2] - Shenzhen Component Index: 12545.82, down 2.21% (-283.13 points) [2] - ChiNext Index: 2870.72, down 2.90% (-85.65 points) [2] - North Star 50 Index: 1548.54, down 1.28% (-20.09 points) [2] Sector Performance - The market showed a mixed performance with over 4400 stocks declining [2] - Gold concept stocks remained strong, with companies like Western Gold hitting the daily limit [2] - Power stocks were active, with Shanghai Electric also reaching the daily limit [2] - Financial stocks saw a late rally, with Pacific Securities hitting the daily limit [2] - On the downside, computing hardware stocks collectively adjusted, with Cambridge Technology hitting the daily limit [2] - Digital currency concept stocks experienced volatility, with China National Petroleum Capital hitting the daily limit [2][3] Sector Trends - Precious metals and banking sectors saw some gains, while digital currency, consumer electronics, CPO, and semiconductor sectors faced significant declines [3]

Financial Performance - The consolidated net profit for the first half of 2025 is over RON 420 million, four times higher than the previous year, with EBITDA exceeding RON 1 billion for the first time [1][11] - The EBITDA margin improved significantly, with a RON 1 billion EBITDA representing a RON 400 million increase compared to the first half of 2024 [10][13] - The net result for the first half of 2025 is RON 319 million higher than the same period in 2024, driven by improved energy margins and cost control [12][19] Business Line Performance - The distribution segment saw a revenue increase of approximately RON 300 million, driven by a 12.5% increase in distribution tariffs and a 3% growth in distributed energy [8][9] - The supply segment also contributed to revenue growth, with an increase in volumes delivered and higher acquisition prices impacting revenues positively [9][10] - The EBITDA for the distribution segment increased by RON 123 million, primarily due to a RON 171 million increase in energy margin [18][19] Market and Competitive Landscape - The company is focused on maintaining performance in a competitive energy market, with Fitch Ratings improving its outlook from negative to stable [2] - The company aims to leverage the liberalization of the Romanian energy market and the ongoing energy transition to enhance its competitive position [2][3] - The company ranks second in total market share among suppliers and first in terms of consumption places [26] Strategic Direction - The company launched its inaugural green bond issuance of EUR 500 million to finance strategic investments in renewable energy projects [3][4] - The company has a pipeline of approximately 307 MW of green production capacity and is actively involved in securing non-reversible funds to support its strategic objectives [4][5] - Future investments will focus on network infrastructure, digitalization, and renewable energy production [7] Management Commentary - Management expressed a positive outlook for 2025, emphasizing the importance of operational discipline and long-term vision in delivering sustainable value [7] - The management acknowledged the challenges of transitioning from a subsidy scheme and indicated a cautious approach to future performance [42] - The company is committed to maintaining a robust financial position to support future growth and investment [44] Other Important Information - The company has received RON 430 million in subsidies this year and expects to collect up to RON 1 billion by the end of the year [64] - The company is focused on optimizing its internal financing structures and has successfully accessed syndicated loans to improve financial costs [11][12] Q&A Session Summary Question: Guidance on subsidy receivables and cash collection - Management indicated that they expect to collect up to RON 1 billion in subsidies this year, with ongoing discussions with authorities [35][64] Question: Average price for network losses and expense increases - The average acquisition cost for the first half of the year is approximately RON 600 per megawatt, with increased financial expenses impacting the bottom line [36] Question: Cyclicality of Electrica's activity - Management confirmed that there is cyclicality in energy consumption, affecting both distribution and supply segments [41][43] Question: Robustness of Electrica's treasury for future loans - Management affirmed that the treasury is strong enough to contract new loans, having proven resilience through recent bond issuances [44][52] Question: Synergies from renewable energy production - The company aims to integrate renewable energy production within its ecosystem to enhance operational synergies [45][46] Question: Excess profits realization in H1 - Management stated that there are no excess profits in the supply segment that need to be returned [53] Question: Dividend policy and future distributions - Management indicated that the dividend policy will depend on recovering state subsidies and improving cash flow [58][67]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The consolidated net profit for the first half of 2025 is over RON 420 million, which is four times higher than the same period last year [1] - EBITDA exceeded RON 1 billion for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the company's performance [1][10] - The net result for the first half of 2025 is RON 319 million higher compared to the same period in 2024 [14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Distribution revenues increased by approximately RON 300 million, driven by a 12.5% increase in distribution tariffs and a 3% growth in distributed energy [7][8] - The supply segment also saw revenue growth, attributed to increased volumes delivered in the retail market and higher acquisition prices of energy [9][22] - EBITDA for the distribution segment increased by RON 123 million, primarily due to a RON 171 million increase in energy margin [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company ranks second in total market share among suppliers and first in terms of the number of consumption places [24] - The average price for network losses during the first half of 2025 reached approximately RON 600/MW [35] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on investments in renewable energy projects, with a pipeline of approximately 307 MW of green production capacity [4] - The inaugural green bond issuance of EUR 500 million aims to finance strategic investments in sustainable energy infrastructure [3] - The company is committed to maintaining performance in a competitive energy market while adapting to the ongoing energy transition [2] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management holds a positive outlook for 2025, emphasizing the importance of investments in network infrastructure, digitalization, and renewable energy production [6] - The company aims to exceed expectations regarding results and investment objectives, despite the challenges posed by market liberalization [2][6] Other Important Information - The company has consolidated its debt structure and improved its financial position, as recognized by Fitch Ratings [2] - The company is actively involved in securing non-reversible funds to support strategic objectives and enhance sustainability [4] Q&A Session Summary Question: Guidance on subsidy receivables and cash collection - Management indicated that they expect to collect up to RON 1 billion in subsidies this year, with ongoing discussions with authorities regarding future collections [64] Question: Average price for network losses and expense increases - The average price for network losses in the first half of 2025 was approximately RON 600/MW, with increased financial expenses and personnel costs impacting the bottom line [35][36] Question: Cyclicality of Electrica's activity - Management confirmed that there is cyclicality in energy consumption, which affects both distribution and supply segments [42][44] Question: Robustness of Electrica's treasury for future loans - Management affirmed that the treasury is robust enough to contract new loans, having demonstrated resilience through recent bond issuances and syndications [45] Question: Synergies from renewable energy production - The CEO highlighted that integrating production within the group creates a unique ecosystem, enhancing synergies between supply and distribution [47] Question: Use of proceeds from the green bond - Proceeds from the green bond will strictly be used for building renewable energy projects, such as PV parks and wind farms [48][62] Question: Excess profits in H1 and future corrections - Management expressed confidence in the distribution subsidiary's performance, indicating no expected corrections for H2 based on current results [51] Question: Dividend policy and future payouts - The CEO stated that the dividend policy will depend on recovering state subsidies and improving cash flow, with plans to return to a more generous payout once financial conditions stabilize [59][70]

Bucharest, 1 September 2025 Presentation of Electrica H1 2025 Financial Results (Acc. IFRS-EU) The results presented are based on the consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS-EU). This document was prepared by Electrica for the presentation of H1 2025 financial results and has an informative nature. This presentation is not an offer, an invitation or recommendation to trade the securities issued by Electrica. Content Electrica Group' ...

Group 1 - iREIT+HOYA Capital focuses on income-producing asset classes that provide sustainable portfolio income, diversification, and inflation hedging [1] - NVIDIA reported earnings that exceeded both top and bottom line estimates, yet the stock price declined, indicating market limitations even for high-growth stocks [2] Group 2 - The article emphasizes the importance of due diligence and encourages readers to draw their own conclusions before making investment decisions [3] - Seeking Alpha clarifies that past performance does not guarantee future results and that the views expressed may not reflect the opinions of the platform as a whole [4]

Group 1: Core Insights - The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is generating significant interest on Wall Street, but the technology is still evolving, making it difficult to predict which companies will benefit the most [1][4][5] - Dominion Energy is well-positioned to capitalize on the increasing demand for electricity driven by AI, particularly due to its operations in Virginia, a major data center market [2][7][8] Group 2: Market Dynamics - U.S. electricity demand from AI is projected to increase by 300% over the next decade, with overall electricity demand expected to grow from 9% between 2000 and 2020 to 55% between 2020 and 2040 [7] - Dominion Energy's demand from data centers grew by 88% in the second half of 2024, but the company faces challenges in expanding its generating capacity and infrastructure to meet this demand [8][9] Group 3: Investment Perspective - Dominion Energy offers a dividend yield of 4.4%, significantly higher than the average utility yield of 2.7%, making it an attractive option for investors seeking income [10] - The company is viewed as a low-risk turnaround story in the utility sector, with potential for growth as it benefits from the AI revolution while providing steady dividends [12][14]

Group 1: Investment Thesis for Utility Stocks - The utility sector is outperforming the S&P 500, driven by advancements in AI and energy transition [1][4][8] - The Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) offers diversification across the U.S. utility sector, primarily in electric and multi-utilities [2][3] - The fund has a low expense ratio of 0.09% and provides a yield of 2.7% with a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.4, making it an attractive option for passive income [3] Group 2: Performance Metrics - The S&P Utilities Select Sector Index has increased by 13.10% year-to-date, outperforming the S&P 500's 9.95% increase [5] - Other sectors outperforming the S&P 500 include industrials (16.02%), communication services (14.69%), technology (12.79%), and financials (10.63%) [5] Group 3: AI and Electricity Demand - AI is significantly driving electricity demand, with major tech companies investing heavily in cloud infrastructure [9][10] - The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects a 2.2% annual increase in nationwide electricity sales for 2025 and 2026, with higher growth in areas with data centers [11] - Specific regions like ERCOT are expected to see a 7% increase in electricity demand in 2025 and 14% in 2026 due to data centers and cryptocurrency mining [12] Group 4: Renewable Energy and Sustainability - Utilities are investing in renewable energy to meet sustainability goals, driven by demand from cloud computing companies [14][15] - Amazon has achieved 100% renewable electricity for its operations, while Microsoft and Google are also making significant investments in clean energy [18] - AI-related demand is leading companies to sign power purchase agreements (PPAs) for renewable energy projects, influencing EIA's forecasts [17][19] Group 5: Investment Opportunities - The utility sector is positioned to benefit from increasing energy demand due to population and economic growth, with AI further straining the energy grid [19] - The Vanguard Utilities ETF provides a way for investors to gain exposure to AI-driven growth without the volatility of high-growth stocks [20]

Core Viewpoint - Entergy Corporation has shown improvement in its Q2 2025 earnings, with a notable increase in revenues and operating income, despite a recent decline in share price compared to the S&P 500 [1][2][3]. Financial Performance - Q2 2025 earnings were reported at $1.05 per share, a 9.4% increase from $0.96 in the same quarter last year, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.91 [2]. - Revenues for Q2 2025 reached $3.33 billion, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.22 billion by 3.4%, and reflecting a 12.7% year-over-year increase [3]. - Operating income rose to $837.4 million, marking a 35.6% increase from $617.6 million in the previous year [5]. Segment Performance - The utility segment's earnings improved to $1.34 per share from $1.03 in Q2 2024, while the Parent & Other segment reduced its loss to $0.29 per share from a loss of $0.91 [4]. Operating Expenses and Customer Base - Operating expenses increased to $2.49 billion, a 6.7% rise from $2.34 billion in the prior-year quarter [5]. - As of June 30, 2025, Entergy served 3.04 million retail customers, reflecting a 0.5% increase [5]. Financial Position - Cash and cash equivalents stood at $1.18 billion as of June 30, 2025, up from $0.86 billion at the end of 2024 [6]. - Long-term debt increased to $28.11 billion from $26.61 billion at the end of 2024 [6]. - Cash generated from operating activities in the first half of 2025 was $1.26 billion, compared to $1.03 billion in the same period of 2024 [6]. Guidance and Estimates - Entergy reaffirmed its 2025 financial guidance, expecting adjusted earnings in the range of $3.75 to $3.95 per share [7]. - The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is $3.89 per share, above the midpoint of the guided range [8]. Market Sentiment - Following the earnings release, there has been a downward trend in earnings estimates for Entergy [9]. - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expectations for an in-line return in the coming months [11].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the electricity purchasing prices for September 2025 across various regions in China, highlighting the changes in peak and valley pricing, and the impact of time-of-use pricing policies on energy storage profitability [2][4]. Summary by Sections Electricity Purchasing Prices Overview - As of September 2025, most regions have released their electricity purchasing prices, with the exception of Inner Mongolia West, Jilin, and Xinjiang [2]. - No new time-of-use pricing policies have been announced for this month [4]. Peak and Valley Pricing - In September, 18 regions have a peak-valley price difference exceeding 0.6 yuan/kWh, while 16 regions have a peak segment price difference exceeding 0.3 yuan/kWh [4]. - Guangdong has the highest peak-valley price difference at 1.3136 yuan/kWh, followed by Hainan at 1.043 yuan/kWh and Shandong at 0.854 yuan/kWh [4]. Year-on-Year Comparison - Compared to the same period last year, the maximum price differences have generally decreased, with only 9 regions experiencing an increase [4]. - Notable decreases in price differences were observed in Heilongjiang (-57.4%), Jiangsu (-40.6%), and Liaoning (-35.2%) due to adjustments in time-of-use pricing policies [4]. Regional Pricing Details - The article provides detailed tables of electricity prices for various regions, including peak, flat, and valley pricing for different voltage levels [5][6][10][19]. - For example, in Guangdong, the non-time-of-use price for 1-10 kV is 0.6893 yuan/kWh, while the peak price is significantly higher during peak hours [5][10]. Impact on Energy Storage - The changes in time-of-use pricing policies significantly affect the profitability of user-side energy storage systems, with ongoing monitoring by CNESA [4]. Future Data Availability - CNESA will continue to track electricity price trends, with detailed summaries and data analysis available in their global energy storage database [4].

Core Points - FirstEnergy Corp. subsidiaries are promoting the Home Energy Assistance (HEAP) Summer Crisis Program to help residential customers manage energy costs during hot summer months [1][2] - Eligible customers can receive up to $500 in one-time assistance through the HEAP Summer Crisis Program until September 30 [2] - FirstEnergy's Ohio electric companies offer various year-round assistance programs to support customers with energy bills and other needs [3] Company Overview - Ohio Edison serves over 1 million customers across 34 counties in Ohio [4] - The Illuminating Company serves more than 750,000 customers in specific counties [4] - Toledo Edison serves nearly 315,000 customers in northwest Ohio [5] - FirstEnergy operates one of the largest investor-owned electric systems in the U.S., serving over 6 million customers across multiple states [6] Assistance Programs - Percentage of Income Payment Plan Plus (PIPP Plus) allows customers to pay a percentage of their income toward their electric bill [9] - Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) provides cash grants for home heating bills and emergencies [9] - Project REACH offers support for Ohio Edison customers facing financial hardship [9] - Community Outreach Opportunity Program (CO-OP) assists Illuminating Co. customers needing temporary support [9] - Ohio Fuel Fund provides cash grants to help Illuminating Co. customers pay their electric bills [9] - Neighbors Helping Neighbors program supports Toledo Edison customers experiencing financial challenges [9]