Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The underlying NPAT A for FY 2025 was $279 million, a 33% increase from FY 2024, while statutory NPAT increased by 82% to $149 million [5] - Underlying EBITDA rose to $474 million, a 25% increase from FY 2024, with a cash conversion rate of 98% [5][25] - The pro forma revenue for FY 2025 was $10.6 billion, reflecting a 2.5% decline adjusted for divested businesses [20][21] - The net debt to EBITDA ratio improved to 0.9 times, down from 1.4 times in FY 2024 [5][25] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Transport segment saw earnings increase by 11.1% to $278 million, with an EBITDA margin of 5.2% [9] - Energy and Utilities earnings increased by 43.9% to $122 million, despite a revenue decrease of 7.7% to $3 billion [12] - Facilities revenue remained stable at $2.2 billion, with earnings increasing to $151 million and a 7% EBITDA margin [14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The government allocated funding increased by almost 6% in 2025, supporting infrastructure projects [3] - The energy sector is experiencing growth driven by decarbonization and network resilience needs, particularly in New South Wales, Queensland, and Western Australia [13] - The transport sector in New Zealand is expected to benefit from significant infrastructure programs, with $6 billion in projects announced [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on portfolio simplification and enhancing revenue quality, targeting a 4.5% average EBITDA margin for FY 2025 and 2026 [4][21] - The strategic focus is shifting from turnaround to sustainable growth, with an emphasis on organic growth within core markets [34] - The company plans to invest in modernizing work practices and technology to enhance productivity and customer experience [38] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving ongoing improvement across key metrics and maintaining balance sheet flexibility for growth [4] - The outlook for FY 2026 anticipates flat to slightly lower underlying revenue, with a focus on quality revenue and margin improvement [42] - Management highlighted the importance of being selective in pursuing opportunities to ensure quality revenue [46] Other Important Information - The company announced an on-market share buyback of up to $230 million and increased its dividend payout ratio to 60%-70% of underlying NPATA [36][37] - Safety metrics improved, with a 20% reduction in injury frequency rates [5][18] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you elaborate on the flat to down revenue guidance for next year? - Management emphasized the focus on quality revenue and being selective about opportunities, leading to a comfortable assessment of flat to slightly down revenue for FY 2026 [46][47] Question: What is the confidence level for achieving greater than 4.5% average margin? - Management expressed confidence in achieving the 4.5% target, citing progress in price, cost, productivity, and quality improvements [48][50] Question: Will there be a cleaner year in terms of significant items next year? - Management indicated that while some legal matters may continue, the nature of significant items is expected to decrease, transitioning towards sustainable growth [51][52] Question: What are the expectations for road activity in Australia? - Management noted that road maintenance spending needs to increase, with expectations for gradual improvement in volumes [57][58] Question: How does the $4.5 billion preferred business status influence revenue guidance? - Management confirmed that the preferred bidder status typically indicates a high likelihood of contract awards, which are expected to be multi-year projects [62][68] Question: What portion of FY 2026 revenue guidance is already secured? - Management stated that typically around 75% of revenue would be secured at this stage, incorporating expectations for contract awards [75] Question: What earnings benefit is expected from the cost-out program in 2026? - Management indicated that approximately two-thirds of the gross annualized cost benefits would contribute to FY 2026 results, helping to offset cost escalation pressures [79] Question: Will there be any net cash impact from divestment activity in 2026? - Management expects proceeds from the sale of the Keolis Downer business to impact FY 2026, estimating cash inflows between $60 million to $65 million [81][83] Question: What types of M&A opportunities are being considered? - Management clarified that any potential M&A would focus on complementary businesses that enhance current capabilities, particularly in transport and energy sectors [85]

Group 1 - The provincial government emphasizes the need to unify thoughts and actions with the central government's scientific judgment and decision-making regarding the economic situation, focusing on achieving annual goals and planning for the 14th Five-Year Plan [1] - The government is committed to enhancing economic quality and stability by leveraging comparative advantages in location, resources, and costs, while implementing extraordinary measures to stabilize employment, enterprises, and market expectations [1][2] - There is a strong focus on accelerating the development of key industries through technological innovation, enhancing collaboration between enterprises and research institutions, and improving the development levels of industries such as new energy, electronic information, and oil and gas [2] Group 2 - The government aims to boost consumer confidence and stimulate consumption by optimizing the distribution of consumption vouchers and promoting sectors like automotive and home appliances [2] - Efforts are being made to stabilize the real estate market through urban renewal initiatives and innovative housing solutions, which will help activate existing housing stock and improve urban infrastructure [2] - The government is also focused on enhancing public services in education, healthcare, and elderly care, while ensuring that resources are expanded and optimized to meet the changing population demands [2]

Group 1: Event Overview - The 2025 China International Service Trade Fair (CIFTIS) will be held from September 10 to 14 in Beijing, focusing on supply chain and business services [1] - The supply chain transportation service theme is "People Enjoy Their Travel, Goods Flow Smoothly," emphasizing smart transportation and logistics [1] - The business service theme is "Digital Intelligence Leading, Beijing's Colorful Business," showcasing innovations in high-end business services [1] Group 2: Supply Chain Transportation Services - The transportation service section will adopt a "trinity" cooperation model (government-led, enterprise-operated, association-supported) to promote deep integration of technology and industry innovation [2] - Over 100 leading global enterprises will participate, with a 100% completion rate for exhibitors; 60% of the exhibitors are from Fortune 500 companies [2] - The international participation rate is 24%, with notable companies like COSCO Shipping Group and Beijing Investment Yijia presenting [2] Group 3: Smart Public Transportation - The smart public transportation exhibition will showcase Beijing's innovative practices in public transport services, including smart stations and maintenance robots [3] - New service models such as "face recognition entry" and "smart carriages" will be highlighted, transitioning from efficient transport to quality service [3] - The exhibition will also feature a near-zero carbon service area project and a smart logistics platform [3] Group 4: Smart Logistics Services - The smart logistics service section will demonstrate technology-driven global supply chain upgrades, including blockchain delivery orders and automated port technologies [4] - Companies like Meituan and SF Express will present their innovations in drone delivery and cross-border e-commerce services [4] - A transportation forum will be held to discuss new paradigms in urban transportation services [4] Group 5: Business Services - The business service exhibition will cover 2,400 square meters, showcasing "Beijing Service" cases and AI big data innovations [5] - Major global companies like Walmart and KPMG will present their service innovations and insights on ESG and digital transformation [6] - The exhibition aims to enhance the internationalization and professionalism of business services [5][6] Group 6: Human Resources Services - The human resources service sector will present innovative practices through interactive experiences and results releases [8] - New solutions for talent management will be introduced, including a comprehensive management platform and a job matching service [9] - AI-driven recruitment solutions will be showcased, enhancing service efficiency and precision in talent selection [9]

Group 1: Report's Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the report Group 2: Core Views of the Report - The CSI Dividend Index has long - term investment value, with a better Sharpe ratio and smaller maximum drawdown compared to other broad - based indices, and it shows both defensive and offensive characteristics [1] - Dividend assets still have medium - to - long - term allocation value due to policy promotion of corporate dividends and the low - valuation and high - dividend features of the CSI Dividend Index [22][29] - Morgan Dividend Select Fund has investment value, achieving excess returns since its establishment, and its sector selection can contribute to excess returns [1][38] Group 3: Summary by Directory 1. CSI Dividend Index: Focus on High Dividend Yield, with Dual Advantages of Return and Safety Cushion - **Index Composition and Features**: Composed of 100 stocks with high cash dividend yields, stable dividends, and good scale and liquidity in the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets, it is an important representative index of the dividend strategy. The index uses dividend - yield weighting, with a relatively dispersed portfolio. As of July 31, 2025, the combined weight of the top ten stocks was 16.43% [6][7][9] - **Industry and Market - Value Distribution**: The industry distribution shows "high - dividend + traditional cycle" characteristics, with the top three weighted industries being banking, coal, and transportation. The market - value distribution of the 100 constituent stocks is wide, including large - cap leading companies and small - and medium - cap companies, presenting a combination feature of "stable returns from core leaders + elastic supplementation from small - and medium - cap stocks" [11] - **Long - and Medium - Term Performance**: In the nearly 15 - year back - testing period from January 1, 2011, to August 15, 2025, the annualized return of the CSI Dividend Total Return Index was 8.34%, the Sharpe ratio was 0.41, and the maximum drawdown was - 45.66%. It outperformed other indices in terms of Sharpe ratio and maximum drawdown. It has defensive properties in falling markets and can also keep up with the market in some rising years [14][15] 2. Dividend Assets Still Have Medium - to - Long - Term Allocation Value at the Current Time - **Policy - Driven Corporate Dividends**: Since the end of 2022, regulatory authorities have continuously strengthened policies related to listed - company cash dividends. The dividend - policy system has entered a stage of rigid implementation, increasing the attractiveness of high - dividend assets and creating a medium - to - long - term allocation window for high - dividend strategies [22][23] - **Low Valuation and High Dividend**: The current price - to - book ratio (PB_LF) of the CSI Dividend Index is still below the historical average, and the price - to - earnings ratio (PE_TTM) has rebounded to near the long - term average, showing a pattern of "low PB + stabilizing and rising PE". The current dividend yield remains high, with an average of 4.67% over the past ten years, which is significantly higher than the overall level of the A - share market [29][33] 3. Analysis of the Investment Value of Morgan Dividend Select - **Fund Overview**: It is an active quantitative product under Morgan Fund, established on July 30, 2024, with a performance benchmark of 90% of the CSI Dividend Index return + 10% of the after - tax bank current deposit interest rate. The fund aims to achieve excess returns through a quantitative stock - selection model [35][38] - **Performance**: As of August 8, 2025, the cumulative return of Morgan Dividend Select A since its establishment was 17.37%, and the excess return compared to the performance benchmark was 7.47%. The maximum drawdown was comparable to the benchmark. Through sector selection, it can contribute to excess returns [38][40][41] 4. Information on the Fund Manager and Fund Managers - **Fund Manager**: Morgan Asset Management is affiliated with JPMorgan Chase & Co. It offers a diverse and complete fund product line. Its China Index and Quantitative Business provides diversified solutions for both Beta and Alpha investments [45] - **Investment Team**: The China Index and Quantitative Investment Team at Morgan Asset Management has an average of nearly 10 years of work experience. They are currently managing 6 active quantitative products, with a total scale of 1.869 billion yuan [50]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the development of transportation infrastructure in Dazhou, Sichuan, aimed at enhancing tourism and connectivity to major scenic areas, particularly the Ba Mountain Grand Canyon and other attractions [7][9][10]. Transportation Infrastructure Development - The reconstruction of Provincial Road 201, a 22.5 km long road, is underway to improve access to the Ba Mountain Grand Canyon, enhancing both internal and external connectivity [7]. - The Chengxuan-Dalin Expressway is a key project that will provide a fast route to Dazhou, linking major tourist sites along the way [9]. - Dazhou is focusing on integrating transportation with tourism, with plans for multiple highways and expressways that cater to both travel efficiency and tourist access [9][10]. Tourism Enhancement Initiatives - Dazhou aims to create a "fast travel, slow tourism" network, promoting a seamless experience for visitors through improved road networks and services [7]. - The city is planning to develop customized transportation services, including direct buses to scenic spots and tourist charter services [10]. - The Ba Mountain Grand Canyon and Batai Mountain are identified as key tourist attractions, with plans for a rapid road connecting them to enhance visitor experience [9]. Scenic Route Development - The article highlights the creation of scenic routes that integrate travel with sightseeing, such as the 11.6 km Phoenix Mountain rural revitalization route, which has been recognized as a beautiful road [11][12]. - Dazhou is working on a comprehensive plan to enhance road tourism, including the addition of viewing platforms and rest areas along major routes [12][13]. Cultural and Historical Integration - Dazhou is also focusing on the integration of cultural heritage into tourism, with plans to develop historical routes like the Lychee Ancient Road, enhancing the cultural tourism experience [13]. - The Ba Mountain Grand Canyon is undergoing significant upgrades to meet national 5A scenic area standards, with improvements in infrastructure and visitor services [14].

证券时报·数据宝统计，截至下午13:58，今日沪指涨0.35%，A股成交量1241.74亿股，成交金额19151.22 亿元，比上一个交易日减少11.53%。个股方面，2491只个股上涨，其中涨停86只，2734只个股下跌， 其中跌停13只。从申万行业来看，石油石化、汽车、美容护理等涨幅最大，涨幅分别为1.34%、 1.33%、1.15%；医药生物、房地产、通信等跌幅最大，跌幅分别为0.87%、0.71%、0.62%。（数据宝） | 电力设备 | | | | 中恒电气 | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 通信 | -0.62 | 1020.79 | -12.65 | 光库科技 | -7.46 | | 房地产 | -0.71 | 214.59 | -18.58 | 衢州发展 | -9.75 | | 医药生物 | -0.87 | 1412.08 | -21.02 | 诚意药业 | -9.99 | 注：本文系新闻报道，不构成投资建议，股市有风险，投资需谨慎。 （文章来源：证券时报网） 今日各行业表现（截至下午13:58） | 申万行业 | 行业涨跌（%） | 成交 ...

Group 1: Core Insights - The article discusses various dividend ETFs, including E Fund's dividend ETF, which tracks the China Securities Dividend Index composed of 100 high cash dividend yield stocks, primarily from the banking, coal, and transportation sectors, accounting for over 55% of the index [2] - The E Fund's low volatility dividend ETF tracks the China Securities Low Volatility Dividend Index, consisting of 50 stocks with good liquidity and stable dividend payments, with a sector concentration of over 70% in banking, transportation, and construction [2] - The Hang Seng Low Volatility Dividend ETF tracks the Hang Seng High Dividend Low Volatility Index, made up of 50 stocks within the Hong Kong Stock Connect that have low volatility and stable dividends, with significant representation from the financial and industrial sectors [2] Group 2: Performance Metrics - As of the latest trading session, the China Securities Dividend Index showed a change of 0.3% with a rolling P/E ratio of 8.2 times and a valuation percentile of 67.9% since its inception in 2013 [2] - The China Securities Low Volatility Dividend Index experienced a change of 0.5% with a rolling P/E ratio of 8.2 times and a valuation percentile of 76.1% since its launch in 2013 [2] - The Hang Seng High Dividend Low Volatility Index reported a change of -0.6% with a rolling P/E ratio of 7.2 times and a valuation percentile of 84.2% since its introduction in 2017 [2]

Group 1: Domestic Economic Indicators - In July, the national general public budget revenue increased by 2.6% year-on-year, with central and local revenues growing by 2.2% and 3.1% respectively, marking the highest monthly growth rate of the year [2] - For the first seven months of the year, the national general public budget revenue totaled 135839 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.1%, with a growth rate improvement of 0.4 percentage points compared to the first half of the year [2] - Tax revenue in July grew by 5%, the highest this year, contributing to a significant narrowing of the revenue decline for the first seven months [2] Group 2: Monetary Policy and Financial Support - The central bank has added a new 100 billion yuan quota for agricultural and small business re-loans to support disaster recovery efforts in affected regions [3] - The central bank conducted a 5803 billion yuan reverse repurchase operation at a fixed rate of 1.40%, resulting in a net fund injection of 4657 billion yuan for the day [6] - Major repo rates continued to rise, with DR001 increasing by 2.26 basis points to 1.472% and DR007 rising by 3.08 basis points to 1.545% [7] Group 3: Bond Market Dynamics - The bond market showed signs of recovery, with the yield on the 10-year government bond falling by 0.40 basis points to 1.7660% [8] - The secondary market for credit bonds experienced significant price deviations, with "H1碧地02" dropping over 75% and "H1碧地03" rising over 50% [9] - Several companies, including 中南建设 and 融创中国, announced uncertainties regarding debt repayment and restructuring plans, indicating potential risks in the credit market [10][11] Group 4: International Trade and Tariffs - The U.S. Department of Commerce announced the inclusion of 407 product categories, including wind turbines and machinery, into the steel and aluminum tariff list, with a tax rate of 50% [4] - This strategic change in tariff regulation is expected to impact various sectors, including logistics and manufacturing [4] Group 5: Commodity Prices - International crude oil prices fell, with WTI September futures down 1.69% to $62.35 per barrel and Brent October futures down 1.21% to $65.79 per barrel [5] - Natural gas prices also continued to decline, with NYMEX natural gas down 5.09% to $2.758 per million British thermal units [5]

格隆汇8月19日丨龙江交通(601188.SH)公布，公司于2025年8月19日收到持股5%以上股东穗甬控股发来 的《关于权益变动触及5%刻度的告知函》和《简式权益变动报告书（穗甬控股、广州辰崧）》，获悉 其于2025年8月14日—2025年8月18日期间，通过大宗交易方式减持其持有的1156.3万股公司股份，占公 司总股本比例0.88%。 ...

Group 1 - The completion of the Hanjiang Grand Bridge marks the finishing of the main bridge and tunnel works for the Xi'an to Shiyan high-speed railway, which is approximately 255.7 kilometers long and will reduce travel time from Xi'an to Wuhan from 5 hours to about 2.5 hours upon opening next year [1] - The expansion and renovation of the Jianbi Ship Lock on the Suzhou section of the Grand Canal will allow for a maximum annual cargo throughput of 170 million tons, which is 2.5 times that of the old lock, enabling 2,000-ton vessels to navigate the waterway [3] - The successful completion of the main bridge of the Fuhua Railway, which spans 142.5 kilometers, will reduce travel time from Fuyang to Huaibei from 2 hours to half an hour when it opens in 2026 [5] Group 2 - The Liaoyang irrigation district in Liaoning has been fully completed, providing irrigation for over 100,000 acres of farmland and increasing annual water-saving capacity by over 9 million cubic meters, which is an improvement of over 10% compared to before implementation [7] - The Dashi Gorge Water Conservancy Hub project in the Aksu region of Xinjiang, part of 172 major water-saving supply projects, is nearing 90% completion and is in the final stages of construction, with plans to store water by the end of September [7]