Core Viewpoint - CICC reported strong mid-term performance for the period ending June 30, 2025, with significant growth in revenue and net profit, indicating robust business operations and market positioning [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - CICC achieved total operating revenue of RMB 12.83 billion, a year-on-year increase of 44% [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders reached RMB 4.33 billion, reflecting a 94% year-on-year growth [1] - The weighted average return on equity (ROE) stood at 4.2% [1] Group 2: Investment Banking Business - CICC's investment banking segment capitalized on market opportunities, leading in domestic and international equity financing [1] - The company completed notable projects including Ningde Times and Haitian Flavoring, maintaining the top position in both global IPOs and Hong Kong IPOs for Chinese enterprises [1] - CICC ranked second among Chinese brokers in overseas bond underwriting, with a significant increase in both domestic and international bond underwriting volumes [1] Group 3: Asset Management and Private Equity - The asset management division reported a business scale of approximately RMB 586.7 billion, managing 848 products [3] - CICC's public fund management scale reached RMB 220.2 billion, a 6.2% increase from the previous year [3] - The private equity business maintained a leading market position with assets under management reaching RMB 489.8 billion [3] Group 4: Wealth Management - Wealth management products and advisory services reached historical highs, with product scale growing to nearly RMB 400 billion [4] - The company managed 9.39 million clients, with total account assets valued at approximately RMB 3.4 trillion [4] - CICC introduced innovative product service models to meet diverse asset allocation needs [4] Group 5: Overall Company Growth - As of June 30, 2025, CICC's total assets amounted to RMB 699.8 billion, with net assets attributable to shareholders at RMB 118.8 billion [4] - The company emphasized its commitment to supporting the real economy and contributing to the development of a modern industrial system in China [4]

Core Viewpoint - The report highlights the financial performance and operational achievements of China International Capital Corporation (CICC) for the first half of 2025, showcasing significant growth in revenue, profit, and market positioning in various financial services [2][8]. Financial Performance - Total assets reached RMB 699.76 billion, an increase of 3.71% from the previous year [3]. - Total revenue was RMB 12.83 billion, representing a 43.96% increase year-on-year [3]. - Total profit amounted to RMB 5.16 billion, up 109.91% compared to the previous year [3]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders was RMB 4.33 billion, a 94.35% increase [3]. - The net cash flow from operating activities was RMB 31.59 billion, a significant rise of 212.36% [3]. - The weighted average return on equity increased to 4.16%, up by 2.03 percentage points [3]. Shareholder Information - The company plans to distribute a total cash dividend of RMB 434.45 million to shareholders, pending approval at the shareholders' meeting [2]. - As of the report date, there were 123,976 shareholders, with 123,620 being A-shareholders [3]. Market Positioning - CICC ranked first in the market for underwriting A-share refinancing projects, with a total underwriting amount of RMB 67.24 billion across 7 projects [8][10]. - The company also led in the Hong Kong IPO market, managing 20 projects with a total underwriting scale of USD 2.38 billion [8][10]. - In the bond underwriting sector, CICC's scale reached USD 2.57 billion, marking a 16.5% year-on-year increase [10]. Business Segments - The main business areas include investment banking, equity business, fixed income, asset management, private equity, wealth management, and research [8]. - CICC has been actively involved in innovative financial products, including green bonds and REITs, enhancing its service offerings in sustainable finance [11][12]. International Expansion - The company has strengthened its international presence, facilitating cross-border transactions and enhancing its global sales network [19][21]. - CICC has been involved in significant cross-border M&A transactions, with a total deal value of approximately USD 32.84 billion in the first half of 2025 [12][13]. Asset Management - As of June 30, 2025, the asset management department's business scale was RMB 586.71 billion, with a focus on various asset classes [22]. - The company launched 7 new public funds in the first half of 2025, maintaining a leading position in the public REITs management scale [22].

Group 1 - The company reported a total operating income of 12.83 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 44% [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders reached 4.33 billion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 94% [1] - The weighted average return on equity (ROE) was 4.2% [1] - As of June 30, 2025, total assets amounted to 699.8 billion yuan, and net assets attributable to shareholders were 118.8 billion yuan [1] Group 2 - The investment banking business capitalized on market opportunities, maintaining a leading position in domestic and international equity business, completing notable projects such as Ningde Times and Haitian Flavoring [1] - The company ranked first in both global IPOs and Hong Kong IPOs for Chinese enterprises [1] - In bond financing and asset securitization, the company saw a year-on-year increase in both domestic and international bond underwriting scale, ranking second among Chinese securities firms for overseas bond underwriting [1] Group 3 - The asset management business showed steady growth, with a business scale of approximately 586.7 billion yuan and 848 managed products [2] - The public fund scale of CICC Fund Management reached about 220.2 billion yuan, growing by 6.2% compared to the end of the previous year [2] - The company launched seven new public funds and issued CICC Yizhuang Industrial Park REIT and CICC China Green Development Commercial REIT, maintaining a leading position in public REITs management scale [2] Group 4 - The wealth management business achieved record-high product scale and buyer advisory scale, with product holdings growing to nearly 400 billion yuan and buyer advisory product holdings close to 100 billion yuan [3] - The company introduced an innovative fee model based on asset management scale with the "ETF50 Hengxiang" product [3] - By the end of the reporting period, the company managed 9.39 million clients with total account assets valued at approximately 3.4 trillion yuan [3]

Core Insights - The first two data center REITs were listed on August 8, achieving a 30% limit-up on their debut, reflecting strong market demand for REITs [1][2] - A total of 73 public REITs have been listed, with an average return of nearly 35% since their launch, indicating a significant profit effect [1][4] - The current public REITs market size is just over 200 billion yuan, which is insufficient to meet the large-scale capital allocation needs [1][7] Group 1: Market Performance - On August 8, the Southern Universal Data Center REIT and Southern Runze Technology Data Center REIT both achieved a 30% limit-up on their first trading day [2] - Among the 73 listed public REITs, 67 saw their prices rise on the first day, with 15 achieving a 30% limit-up, representing 20.55% of the total [3] - The average return of public REITs since listing is close to 35%, with 17 products yielding over 50% [4] Group 2: Demand and Supply Dynamics - There is a significant mismatch between the strong demand for REITs and the insufficient supply of quality assets [1][7] - The public REITs market currently has a scale of just over 200 billion yuan, which limits its capacity to accommodate large-scale capital [7] - Investors have shown a preference for high-quality assets, leading to concerns about liquidity risks in the market [7][8] Group 3: Future Recommendations - It is suggested to gradually allow investment institutions and Pre-REITs funds to act as original rights holders for public REITs to enhance the supply of quality assets [8] - Implementing these measures could potentially activate existing assets and stimulate investment, aligning with policy objectives [8]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint highlights the ongoing development of commercial real estate, particularly in retail, with various companies expanding their operations and enhancing consumer experiences through innovative strategies [3][5][8] - Multiple cities are implementing or enhancing tax refund policies to stimulate inbound consumption, with notable examples including Guangzhou and Dalian, which have introduced convenient tax refund services for foreign tourists [5][6] - Companies like China Resources and Poly are expanding their commercial footprints through strategic partnerships and new project developments, targeting both core cities and emerging markets [10][11] Group 2 - Alibaba is raising funds to support its international e-commerce and cloud computing businesses, while competitors like JD.com and Meituan are intensifying their efforts in instant retail [4][28] - The REITs market is experiencing significant activity, with several companies, including Cinda and China Overseas, pushing for the listing and expansion of quality assets, indicating a robust interest from investors [31][33] - High-end brands are innovating their retail experiences, as seen with LV's unique store concept in Shanghai, which has attracted considerable foot traffic and consumer interest [19][21] Group 3 - The retail landscape is evolving with brands like Ba Wang Cha Ji and Lao Xiang Ji expanding into Hong Kong, indicating a trend of brands using the city as a launchpad for global expansion [18][24] - Nike is facing challenges in the Chinese market, with a reported 13% decline in revenue, while luxury brands are leveraging experiential marketing to attract consumers [19][20] - Community-focused commercial projects are on the rise, with new concepts like DT-X aiming to enhance local shopping experiences and meet consumer demands for convenience [17][18]

Market Overview - The secondary market for publicly listed REITs in China experienced an overall price correction, with the weighted REITs index closing at 142.35 and a weekly return rate of -1.26%. Compared to other major asset classes, the return rates ranked as follows: convertible bonds > A-shares > crude oil > gold > US stocks > pure bonds > REITs [2] REITs Performance - Both property rights and franchise REITs showed a downward trend in the secondary market, with franchise REITs experiencing a smaller decline [3] - Energy REITs had the smallest decline among underlying asset types, with the top three performing asset types being energy, ecological environment, and warehousing logistics [4] Individual REITs Analysis - Among publicly offered REITs, there were 8 that increased in value while 60 decreased. The top three gainers were: - Harvest Jingdong Warehousing Infrastructure REIT - CICC China Green Development Commercial REIT - Southern SF Logistics REIT [5] Trading Volume and Turnover Rate - The total trading volume for publicly offered REITs was 2.75 billion, with ecological environment REITs leading in average daily turnover rate. The average daily turnover rate for all listed REITs was 0.71% [6] Individual REITs Trading Activity - The top three REITs by trading volume were: - Huaxia Hefei High-tech REIT - Huaxia Beijing Affordable Housing REIT - Harvest Jingdong Warehousing Infrastructure REIT - The top three REITs by trading amount were: - Huaxia Beijing Affordable Housing REIT - Huaxia China Resources Commercial REIT - CICC Anhui Transportation Control REIT [7] Net Inflow and Block Trading - The total net inflow for the week was 74.83 million, indicating a decrease in market trading enthusiasm. The top three asset types for net inflow were consumer infrastructure, energy infrastructure, and affordable rental housing. The top three REITs by net inflow were: - CICC China Green Development Commercial REIT - Huaxia China Resources Commercial REIT - CITIC Construction Investment National Electric Power New Energy REIT [8] - The total amount of block trading reached 628.09 million, with Thursday (July 10, 2025) seeing the highest single-day block trading amount of 201.42 million. The top three REITs by block trading amount were: - Huaxia China Resources Commercial REIT - Huaxia Beijing Affordable Housing REIT - Huaxia Deep International REIT [8] Primary Market - No new REIT products were launched during the week [9] - The status of the "Huaxia China Nuclear Clean Energy Closed-end Infrastructure Securities Investment Fund" project was updated to "feedback received" [10]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report indicates that Huaxia Fund's Huaxia China Resources Commercial REIT plans to initiate a second round of fundraising to acquire infrastructure projects, which include the Hangzhou Xiaoshan Mixc Project, Shenyang Changbai Mixc Project, and Zibo Mixc Project, effectively expanding the fund's coverage of consumer infrastructure across different cities [1][7] - The new acquisitions are expected to diversify the fund's asset portfolio, reduce risks, and enhance the growth potential while ensuring stable cash flow [1][7] Group 2 - In the market performance section, the report notes that during the week of July 7 to July 11, 2025, the CSI REITs total return index fell by 1.12%, with the total REITs index down by 1.68% [2][17] - The report highlights that the total REITs index underperformed compared to the CSI 300 index by 2.50 percentage points and the CSI All Bond index by 1.57 percentage points [2][17] - Individual REITs such as the Jiashi JD Warehouse Infrastructure REIT, CICC China Green Development Commercial REIT, and Southern SF Logistics REIT showed gains of 4.25%, 1.01%, and 0.79% respectively [2][17] Group 3 - The liquidity analysis reveals that the total trading volume of REITs decreased to 550 million yuan, a 17.4% decline from the previous week [3][39] - The report details that the trading volumes for property and operating rights REITs were 331 million yuan and 213 million yuan, reflecting decreases of 12.6% and 14.1% respectively [3][39] - Among various REIT categories, the traffic infrastructure REITs had the highest trading volume, accounting for 23.4% of the total [3][39] Group 4 - The report states that as of July 11, 2025, the total issuance scale of listed REITs reached 177.1 billion yuan, with 68 REITs issued [8][10] - It mentions that the issuance pace of C-REITs has slowed down in 2023 but is expected to accelerate in 2024, indicating a normalization in the issuance process [15][16] Group 5 - The valuation section provides insights into the bond yield and P/NAV ratios for various REITs, indicating that the Huaxia China Resources Commercial REIT has a bond yield of 2.95% and a P/NAV of 1.51, both in the 99th percentile historically [44] - The report includes a comparative analysis of different asset types, showing varying yields and historical percentiles for P/NAV across multiple REITs [44]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Views of the Report - This week, the China Securities REITs Index closed up. The performance of property - type REITs was weaker than that of franchise - type REITs, with average weekly price changes of +0.9% and +1.1% respectively. The weekly price change ranking of major indices is: CSI 300 > CSI Convertible Bond Index > CSI REITs Index > CSI Aggregate Bond Index. The average daily turnover rate of REITs throughout the week increased slightly compared to the previous week. REITs of different types in the entire market showed differentiated price changes, with ecological and environmental protection, consumption, and transportation - type REITs leading the gains [1]. - As of July 4, the average annualized cash distribution rate of public - offering REITs was 6.3%, significantly higher than the current static yields of mainstream fixed - income assets. Currently, the dividend yield of property - type REITs is 106 basis points lower than the average dividend yield of CSI Dividend stocks, and the spread between the average internal rate of return of franchise - type REITs and the ten - year Treasury bond yield is 206 basis points [1]. - The infrastructure REIT project of Qingcheng Mountain - Dujiangyan Scenic Area has determined its fund manager. AVIC Fund Management Co., Ltd. won the bid, which opens a market - based financing channel for high - quality cultural and tourism assets [1][4]. Summary by Related Catalogs Market Trends - As of July 4, 2025, the closing price of the CSI REITs (closing) Index was 887.01 points, with a weekly price change of +0.69%, performing weaker than the CSI Convertible Bond Index (+1.21%), the CSI 300 Index (+1.54%), and the CSI Aggregate Bond Index (+0.14%). Since the beginning of the year, the price change ranking of major indices is: CSI REITs (+12.3%) > CSI Convertible Bond (+7.9%) > CSI Aggregate Bond (+1.3%) > CSI 300 (+1.2%) [2][8]. - As of July 4, 2025, the one - year return rate of the CSI REITs Index was 12.7%, with a volatility of 7.0%. The return rate was lower than that of the CSI 300 Index and the CSI Convertible Bond Index but higher than that of the CSI Aggregate Bond Index. The volatility was lower than that of the CSI 300 Index and the CSI Convertible Bond Index but higher than that of the CSI Aggregate Bond Index. The total market capitalization of REITs increased to 207.9 billion yuan on July 4, an increase of 1.8 billion yuan from the previous week. The average daily turnover rate throughout the week was 0.74%, an increase of 0.12 percentage points from the previous week [2][14]. - Ecological and environmental protection, consumption, and transportation - type REITs led the gains. The average weekly price changes of property - type REITs and franchise - type REITs were +0.9% and +1.1% respectively. Among different project - type REITs, the three project types with the largest average price increases were ecological and environmental protection (+2.3%), consumption (+1.9%), and transportation (+1.3%). The top three REITs in terms of weekly price increases were CICC China Greentown Commercial REIT (+6.50%), E Fund Huayi Market REIT (+5.25%), and China Southern Asset Management Nanjing Expressway REIT (+3.91%) [1][3][19]. - Ecological and environmental protection - type REITs had the highest trading activity this week, while consumption - type REITs had the highest proportion of trading volume. The former had an average daily turnover rate of 2.2% during the period, and its trading volume accounted for 6.1% of the total REIT trading volume. The latter had an average daily turnover rate of 1.3%, and its trading volume accounted for 21.6% of the total REIT trading volume. In terms of the capital flow of different REIT products this week, the top three in terms of net inflow of main funds were CICC China Greentown Commercial REIT (56.27 million yuan), AVIC Shougang Green Energy REIT (36.34 million yuan), and CICC Yizhuang Industrial Park REIT (19.9 million yuan) [3][25][26]. Primary Market Issuance - As of July 4, 2025, there was 1 REIT product in the declared stage on the exchange, 3 in the accepted stage, 6 in the feedback - received stage, 7 that had passed the review and were waiting to be listed, and 5 first - issued products that had passed the review and were already listed [28]. Valuation Tracking - From the perspective of bond characteristics, as of July 4, the average annualized cash distribution rate of public - offering REITs was 6.3%, significantly higher than the current static yields of mainstream fixed - income assets. From the perspective of equity characteristics, the relative net - value premium rate, IRR, and P/FFO are used to judge the valuation of REITs [30]. - As of July 4, 2025, the dividend yield of property - type REITs was 106 basis points lower than the average dividend yield of CSI Dividend stocks, and the spread between the average internal rate of return of franchise - type REITs and the ten - year Treasury bond yield was 206 basis points [1][31]. Industry News - On June 30, the Shenzhen Stock Exchange showed that the Huaxia Anbo Warehouse Logistics Closed - end Infrastructure REIT was "accepted". The underlying assets of this project are 44 modern logistics centers in 24 core cities across the country, with an operating area of approximately 5.3 million square meters [37]. - On July 2, the book - building of the Southern Runze Technology Data Center REIT was completed, with a final subscription multiple of up to 167.06 times. It will be officially launched for public investors on July 14, with a price of 4.5 yuan per share and a total issuance scale of 1 billion shares, expected to raise approximately 4.5 billion yuan [37]. - On July 3, the evaluation results of the Qingcheng Mountain - Dujiangyan Scenic Area Infrastructure REIT project were announced. AVIC Fund Management Co., Ltd. won the bid to serve as the fund manager. The underlying assets of this project are the AAAAA - level national tourist scenic area Qingcheng Mountain - Dujiangyan, which received 11.7215 million tourists and achieved ticket revenue of 602 million yuan in 2024 [4][37].

Core Viewpoint - The recent adjustment in China's public REITs (C-REITs) market follows a period of sustained growth, primarily driven by profit-taking and a rebound in risk appetite in the equity market, rather than a deterioration in market fundamentals [1][2][3]. Market Performance - From late May to June 23, the China Securities REITs Total Return Index rose from 1090.07 to a peak of 1124.91, before experiencing a decline [2]. - Various REITs sectors saw approximately 2% pullback, with the consumer sector experiencing the largest decline, while energy and industrial park sectors showed relatively smaller declines [2]. - The average daily turnover in June was 5.50 billion yuan, reflecting a 7.6% increase compared to the previous month [3]. Regulatory Environment - The approval pace for new C-REITs has accelerated, with 68 listed products and a total market value of 206.07 billion yuan as of June 27, 2025 [4]. - There are currently 28 REITs awaiting listing, indicating a robust pipeline for future growth [4]. Policy Support - Recent policy initiatives have expanded the types of underlying assets eligible for REITs, including consumer infrastructure, cultural tourism, and healthcare [5][6]. - The approval of the first two public data center REITs marks a significant expansion in the asset types available for C-REITs [5]. Investment Opportunities - C-REITs are expected to remain attractive to long-term capital due to ongoing demand amid a low-interest-rate environment and an "asset shortage" [7]. - Analysts suggest that consumer infrastructure REITs are likely to perform well, particularly in core cities, due to their stable rental income and resilience to economic cycles [8].

Core Insights - The successful listing of CICC China Green Development Commercial REIT marks a significant milestone for the company, showcasing its commitment to national strategies and reform initiatives [3] - The REIT raised 1.58 billion yuan with a subscription multiple of 249 times, reflecting strong market interest [1][3] - The opening price on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange was 4.108 yuan per share, representing a 30% increase from the issue price of 3.16 yuan [1] Group 1: Brand and Operational Strategy - Continuous optimization of brand layout is crucial for maintaining commercial vitality, with the introduction of notable first-store brands in 2024 [5] - The shopping center has expanded its offerings with popular brands like M stand coffee and upgraded stores for Huawei and Xiaomi, enhancing its appeal [5] - Major stores such as Decathlon and BHG continue to attract significant customer traffic, contributing to a vibrant shopping environment [5] Group 2: Experience and Engagement - Creative events like retro coffee art festivals and youth music festivals are designed to attract younger consumers and enhance social engagement [6] - The upcoming summer shopping festival features seven major events aimed at driving consumer participation and cross-city traffic [6] - Collaborations with international art IPs and innovative activities are redefining the shopping experience and establishing a social hub for all age groups [6] Group 3: Technological Integration - The introduction of technology-driven experiences, such as AI technology fairs and VR experiences, is reshaping consumer perceptions and engagement [7] - Promotional strategies have been enhanced with various consumer incentives, effectively driving sales and customer loyalty [7] Group 4: Sustainability and Green Initiatives - The implementation of an AI marketing platform has led to over 800,000 online and offline members, promoting a green consumption model [8] - The project has achieved significant sustainability milestones, including a reduction of 1,000 tons of carbon emissions annually through solar energy [8] - Recognition as a "green consumption development model" underscores the project's commitment to ecological sustainability [8] Group 5: Financial Performance - The REIT's underlying assets have shown strong operational resilience, with projected revenue for 2024 reaching 2.331 billion yuan, a significant increase from 1.888 billion yuan in 2023 [9] - The average occupancy rate has remained stable above 95% over the past three years, indicating robust demand [9] Group 6: Investment Potential - The REIT is projected to distribute net cash flows of approximately 75.73 million yuan and 76.43 million yuan in 2025 and 2026, respectively, with a distribution rate of around 4.79% and 4.84% [10] - The strategic coverage of key urban areas enhances the REIT's competitive advantage and potential for future growth [10] - The project maintains a dominant market position within a five-kilometer radius, with no immediate competition, solidifying its status as a commercial leader [10]