Core Viewpoint - The company's revenue and net profit attributable to shareholders for the first half of 2025 have decreased year-on-year, primarily due to weakened downstream demand. The company has increased its dividend payout ratio for 2024 and initiated a share buyback plan to boost market confidence [1][2]. Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, the company achieved revenue of 2.02 billion yuan, a year-on-year decline of 13.84%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 58 million yuan, down 42.36% year-on-year, attributed to weakened demand in the oil and gas, and water transmission sectors [2]. - The overall gross margin for the first half of 2025 was 10.63%, a decrease of 1.16 percentage points year-on-year. The gross margin for civil steel pipes was 11.77%, while for industrial steel pipes it was 9.75%. The gross margin for waste and other businesses was -1.25%, negatively impacting overall profitability [3]. - The company's expense ratio increased to 7.03%, up 0.32 percentage points year-on-year, with sales expenses rising by 0.20 percentage points, management expenses by 0.48 percentage points, and financial expenses by 0.26 percentage points. R&D expenses decreased by 0.63 percentage points [3]. Shareholder Returns - The company has increased its dividend payout ratio significantly, with a cash dividend of 0.20 yuan per share (before tax) for 2024, totaling approximately 102 million yuan. The payout ratio stands at 50.90%, an increase of 39.89 percentage points compared to 2023, reflecting the company's commitment to shareholder returns [4]. Share Buyback Plan - The company announced a share buyback plan on August 29, 2024, and completed the buyback on August 21, 2025, acquiring a total of 15.115 million shares, representing 2.9% of its total share capital, with a total transaction amount of approximately 100 million yuan. The repurchased shares will primarily be used for equity incentives or employee stock ownership plans, which are expected to enhance management efficiency and boost market confidence [3].