Group 1 - The 9th Silk Road International Expo and China East-West Cooperation and Investment Trade Fair was held in Xi'an, showcasing the collaboration between Eastern Airlines Logistics and Eastern Airlines Northwest Branch to enhance trade along the "Belt and Road" initiative [1] - Eastern Airlines Logistics has participated in the Silk Road Expo for two consecutive years, highlighting its business capabilities and corporate image through the exhibition of three core business segments: air express, ground integrated services, and comprehensive logistics solutions [2] - The company introduced innovative "air-rail intermodal" solutions in 2024, leveraging the synergy between air freight and the Xi'an China-Europe Railway Express, which operates 498 trains annually, to enhance logistics efficiency [2] Group 2 - Eastern Airlines Logistics is actively contributing to the construction of modern logistics infrastructure in Shaanxi, expanding its diversified business ecosystem, and developing a smart service system to support the region's open economic framework [3] - The company aims to play a significant role in the high-quality development of the "Belt and Road" initiative by collaborating with various stakeholders to create a new blueprint for Silk Road logistics [3]

Core Viewpoint - Insurance capital is actively entering the market, with China Post Life Insurance acquiring a 5% stake in Eastern Airlines Logistics, reflecting a broader trend of insurance companies increasing their market presence due to supportive policies [1][5]. Company Overview - Eastern Airlines Logistics is a key player in the aviation logistics sector under the Eastern Airlines Group, benefiting from the growth of cross-border e-commerce and increasing international air logistics demand [1][8]. - In 2024, Eastern Airlines Logistics reported a revenue of 24.056 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 16.66%, and a net profit of 2.688 billion yuan, up 8.01% [1][9]. Business Performance - The cross-border e-commerce solutions segment generated a revenue of 5.920 billion yuan in 2024, representing a 26.01% increase and accounting for 24.58% of the company's total revenue [2][9]. - The total volume of cross-border e-commerce imports and exports reached 75.39 million orders, a 40.94% increase year-on-year, with a cargo volume of 16.22 million tons, up 47.52% [2][9]. Shareholder Activity - China Post Life Insurance announced its acquisition of 79.42 million shares of Eastern Airlines Logistics at a price of 10.944 yuan per share, totaling 869 million yuan [4][5]. - Following this transaction, China Post Life Insurance holds a 5% stake in Eastern Airlines Logistics, marking a significant investment move [3][4]. Industry Context - The insurance sector has seen increased activity, with seven insurance companies making 13 stake acquisitions in listed companies this year, driven by policy encouragement [5][6]. - The global air cargo demand grew by 11.3% in 2024, with China's air cargo transport volume increasing by 22.1%, indicating a robust market environment for logistics companies [8]. Dividend Policy - Eastern Airlines Logistics announced a cash dividend plan of 1.88 yuan per share, totaling 457 million yuan, which represents 40% of the company's net profit for 2024 [10].