Summary of Conference Call for Haile Cement Q3 2024 Performance Industry Overview - The overall water conservancy market in China showed signs of weak demand, low prices, and significant efficiency declines in Q3 2024 - Real estate demand has sharply decreased, with a 10.1% year-on-year decline in real estate development investment from January to September, and new construction area down by 22.2% [1] - Infrastructure investment grew by 4.1% year-on-year, but the growth rate has slowed, reducing the support for cement demand [1] Company Performance - Haile Cement's sales volume for cement and plastic products reached 19.5 million tons in Q3, a decrease of 4.2% year-on-year [2] - The average selling price of cement and plastic products fell by 16.2% year-on-year, with a smaller decline of 3.9% in Q3 compared to previous quarters [2] - The company reported a total revenue of 68.15 billion yuan in Q3, a decline of 31.3% year-on-year, with Q3 revenue at 22.58 billion yuan, down 32.9% [3] - Net profit attributable to shareholders was 5.2 billion yuan, a decrease of 40% year-on-year, with earnings per share at 0.99 yuan [3] Cost Management and Investment - The company has focused on cost reduction, achieving a 26 million USD decrease in production costs, a reduction of 12% year-on-year [3] - Capital expenditure reached approximately 10.35 billion yuan, completing 68.1% of the annual investment plan [4] Future Outlook - Q4 is traditionally a peak season for water conservancy demand, with positive signals emerging from recent government meetings aimed at accelerating project starts [4] - The real estate sector is expected to see a revival due to new policies, which may improve water conservancy demand [4] - The company plans to enhance market analysis and improve operational management to stabilize contributions from its dual-material industry [5] - There is a collective industry call to resist excessive competition and support price recovery [5] Additional Insights - The company has expanded its production capacity with two new plastic production lines, adding 3.2 million tons of capacity [5] - Many companies in the water conservancy sector are experiencing significant operational pressure, with some facing losses, indicating a need for price increases and improved profitability [5]

香港交易及結算所有限公司及香港聯合交易所有限公司對本公告之內容概不負責，對其準確性或完 整性亦不發表任何聲明，並明確表示，概不就因本公告全部或任何部份內容而產生或因倚賴該等內 容而引致的任何損失承擔任何責任。 安徽海螺水泥股份有限公司 ANHUI CONCH CEMENT COMPANY LIMITED （在中華人民共和國註冊成立之股份有限公司） （股份代號：00914） 持續關連交易：修訂接受供應鏈物流運輸服務年度上限之補充合同 修訂《供應鏈物流運輸服務合同》年度上限 茲提述二零二三年十二月公告有關本公司（為其自身及代表其相關附屬公司）與海慧 公司於二零二三年十二月二十九日訂立的《供應鏈物流運輸服務合同》，根據該合同， 海慧公司同意在合同有效期（即二零二四年一月一日至二零二四年十二月三十一日） 期間，為本集團之水泥、熟料、骨料、煤炭等產品提供供應鏈物流運輸服務。 於二零二四年十一月十三日，本公司（為其自身及代表其相關附屬公司）與海慧公司 訂立《補充合同》，將現有年度上限修訂為經修訂年度上限，除此之外，《供應鏈物 流運輸服務合同》的所有其他條款和條件保持不變並具有完全效力。 上市規則之涵義 海慧公司為本公司的 ...

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Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating an expected relative performance increase of over 15% compared to the benchmark index within the next 6 to 12 months [2][9]. Core Views - The cement prices are expected to stabilize and improve, leading to accelerated profit recovery in Q4. The company is positioned as a market leader, which may mitigate the impact of overall market declines [1][2]. - The company has shown resilience in profitability despite a challenging market environment, with a focus on optimizing supply-side factors [1][2]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In Q3 2024, the company achieved a gross margin of 20.8%, an increase of 4.6 percentage points year-on-year and 0.8 percentage points quarter-on-quarter, primarily due to lower costs of coal and other materials [1]. - The net profit margin for Q3 2024 was 8.2%, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 1.5 percentage points and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 0.4 percentage points [1]. - The company reported a net cash flow from operating activities of 10.35 billion, a year-on-year increase of 650 million [1]. Revenue and Profit Forecast - The company’s revenue for 2024-2026 is projected to be 131.82 billion, 136.67 billion, and 139.14 billion respectively, with corresponding net profits of 8.67 billion, 9.88 billion, and 10.68 billion [2][8]. - The expected earnings per share for 2024-2026 are 1.64, 1.86, and 2.02 respectively [2][8]. Market Position and Valuation - The company is recognized as a leading player in the cement industry, benefiting from strong cash flow and a commitment to shareholder returns, with a dividend payout ratio of around 50% in recent years [1][2]. - The current price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios for 2024-2026 are projected at 16.4, 14.4, and 13.3, while the price-to-book (P/B) ratios are expected to be 0.8 for 2024 and 0.7 for 2025 and 2026 [2][8].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Add" rating for the company [2] Core Views - The company's Q3 earnings show a recovery in profitability, with expectations for continued improvement in Q4 [2][3] - The report highlights a significant decline in revenue and net profit for the first three quarters, but a positive trend in Q3 with a year-on-year revenue increase of 32.80% [2][3] - Anticipated improvements in supply and demand dynamics in Q4, with expectations for a rebound in cement prices due to seasonal production adjustments and increased infrastructure activity [3] Financial Summary - For the first three quarters, the company reported revenue of 681.50 billion, down 31.19% year-on-year, and a net profit of 51.98 billion, down 40.06% year-on-year [2] - Q3 results showed revenue of 225.85 billion, with a net profit of 18.73 billion, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 15.01% [2] - The company is projected to achieve revenues of 1024 billion and 1037 billion for 2024 and 2025, respectively, with corresponding net profits of 79 billion and 83 billion [4][5] - The report indicates a projected PE ratio of 18X for 2024 and 17X for 2025 [4] Industry Outlook - The cement industry is expected to face ongoing supply-demand challenges, but measures to promote production discipline and prevent excessive competition are seen as crucial for maintaining profitability [3] - Long-term expectations include the introduction of carbon emission policies and stricter regulation of capacity replacement, which may benefit the industry [3]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Accumulate" (maintained) [3] Core Views - The company's profitability has rebounded, and a continued recovery is expected in the fourth quarter. The revenue for the first three quarters of 2024 was 681.50 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 31.27%, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of 51.98 billion yuan, down 40.05% year-on-year. The revenue for the third quarter alone was 225.85 billion yuan, down 32.89% year-on-year, and the net profit was 18.73 billion yuan, down 15.13% year-on-year [3][4] - The decline in revenue is primarily attributed to a decrease in sales volume, with the national average price of PO42.5 cement rising by 22 yuan to 385 yuan/ton year-on-year, while national cement production fell by 11.85% to 480 million tons [3][4] - The company is expected to see a bottoming out of performance in Q3, with reasonable prospects for recovery driven by improved demand expectations due to positive statements regarding "debt reduction + real estate" [4] Financial Summary - The gross profit margin for the first three quarters was 19.54%, up 1.21 percentage points year-on-year, with a third-quarter gross profit margin of 20.78%, up 4.60 percentage points year-on-year and 0.8 percentage points quarter-on-quarter [3] - The operating income forecast for 2024-2026 is 139.89 billion yuan, 148.16 billion yuan, and 156.73 billion yuan, respectively, with corresponding net profits of 81.63 billion yuan, 90.49 billion yuan, and 101.27 billion yuan [4] - The company's current market capitalization is approximately 138.74 billion yuan, with a total share capital of 5,299.30 million shares and a debt-to-asset ratio of 21.46% [2][4]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the company [5] Core Views - The company's Q3 performance aligns with expectations, showing a marginal improvement in demand and supply dynamics in the cement industry. The company achieved a revenue of 681.50 billion yuan for the first three quarters of 2024, a year-on-year decrease of 31.19%, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of 51.98 billion yuan, down 40.06% year-on-year [1][3] - The report highlights that the cement demand continues to decline due to the downturn in the real estate sector, with a 10.1% year-on-year drop in real estate development investment for the first three quarters of 2024. However, there are signs of seasonal demand recovery in October, supported by production adjustments and industry self-discipline measures [2][3] Financial Performance Summary - For Q3 2024, the company reported a revenue of 225.85 billion yuan, a decrease of 32.80% year-on-year, and a net profit of 18.73 billion yuan, down 15.01% year-on-year. The gross profit margin for Q3 was 20.78%, an increase of 4.60 percentage points year-on-year [1][3] - The company’s expense ratio for Q3 2024 was 10.73%, up 2.75 percentage points year-on-year, primarily due to a significant drop in revenue. The absolute sales expenses were 769 million yuan, down 15.2% year-on-year, while management expenses increased by 14.0% year-on-year to 1.587 billion yuan [3] - The report projects the company's net profit attributable to shareholders for 2024-2026 to be 85.57 billion yuan, 105.49 billion yuan, and 108.79 billion yuan respectively, with corresponding price-to-earnings ratios of 17x, 13x, and 13x [3][4]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Outperform the Market" [4][11] Core Views - The company is expected to benefit from a recovery in profitability, supported by its leading position in the industry. The recent price increases in cement are anticipated to enhance short-term profitability, while medium-term improvements in supply-side policies may further benefit the company [2][11]. - The company has experienced a significant decline in revenue and profit due to falling cement prices and demand, with a year-on-year revenue drop of 31.27% and a net profit decline of 40.05% for the first nine months of 2024 [5][11]. - Despite the challenges, the company has shown signs of recovery in profitability, with a gross margin of 19.5% for the first nine months of 2024, an increase of 1.21 percentage points year-on-year [6][11]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - For the first nine months of 2024, the company reported revenue of 681.5 billion yuan, down 31.27% year-on-year, and a net profit of 51.98 billion yuan, down 40.05% year-on-year. The earnings per share (EPS) was 0.99 yuan [5][11]. - The third quarter of 2024 saw a revenue of 225.85 billion yuan, a decrease of 32.89% year-on-year, but the profit decline was significantly narrowed compared to the first two quarters [5][11]. Profitability Metrics - The company achieved a gross margin of 19.5% for the first nine months of 2024, with quarterly gross margins showing improvement: 17.7% in Q1, 20.0% in Q2, and 20.8% in Q3 [6][11]. - The net profit margin for the first nine months was 7.7%, with a notable recovery in Q3, where the net profit margin reached 8.3% [6][11]. Cash Flow and Balance Sheet - The company maintained a strong cash flow position, with a net cash flow from operating activities of 103.48 billion yuan, up 6.7% year-on-year [9][11]. - As of the end of September 2024, the company had cash and cash equivalents totaling 769.06 billion yuan, indicating a solid liquidity position [9][11]. Earnings Forecast - The earnings per share (EPS) forecast for 2024-2026 has been adjusted to 1.59, 1.67, and 1.80 yuan, respectively, reflecting the impact of previous volume and price pressures [2][11].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for the company [1] Core Views - The company reported a revenue of 68.15 billion yuan and a net profit of 5.198 billion yuan for the first three quarters of 2024, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 31.3% and 40.1% respectively [1] - In Q3, domestic demand remained weak, leading to continued bottoming of cement profitability. The national cement production decreased by 10.7% year-on-year from January to September, with the decline in Q3 being more pronounced due to extreme weather and tight funding in downstream sectors [1] - The company's gross margin in Q3 was 20.8%, an increase of 4.6 percentage points year-on-year, attributed mainly to a reduction in the proportion of low-margin trading business [1] - The company effectively controlled its operating expenses, which decreased by 9.6% year-on-year in Q3, resulting in a net profit margin of 8.2%, significantly outperforming the industry average [1] - The report anticipates significant improvement in profitability in Q4, supported by enhanced industry self-discipline and potential policy measures to stabilize demand [1] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - For 2024E, the company is projected to achieve total revenue of 144.464 billion yuan and a net profit of 8.354 billion yuan, with corresponding P/E ratios of 16.61 [1] - The company's operating cash flow for the first three quarters was 10.348 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 7.2%, indicating effective management of receivables [1] Industry Outlook - The report highlights that the cement industry is experiencing a downturn, but self-discipline measures are beginning to show results, with expectations for price rebounds in Q4 [1] - The report suggests that the cement sector's valuation is at historical lows, and with improved self-discipline, leading companies are likely to see valuation recovery [1] Investment Forecast - The report maintains profit forecasts for the company at 83.5 billion yuan, 97.4 billion yuan, and 112.1 billion yuan for 2024-2026, corresponding to P/E ratios of 17, 14, and 12 respectively [1]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company with a target price of 32.47 CNY, reflecting a 0.9 times PB for 2024 [4][6]. Core Views - The company reported a net profit of 1.873 billion CNY in Q3, a year-on-year decline of 15.13%. For the first three quarters, the revenue and net profit attributable to the parent company were 6.815 billion CNY and 5.198 billion CNY, respectively, representing declines of 31.27% and 40.05% year-on-year [1]. - The report indicates that the gross margin has shown growth both year-on-year and quarter-on-quarter, suggesting a potential bottoming out of the industry and highlighting the value advantage of leading companies in the new cycle [3]. - The company is expected to see improved performance in Q4 and next year due to rising cement prices and a favorable cost structure, with a projected increase in net profit for 2024-2026 [2][4]. Financial Performance Summary - The overall gross margin for the first three quarters was 19.54%, with a Q3 gross margin of 20.78%, reflecting increases of 1.21 percentage points and 4.60 percentage points year-on-year, respectively [3]. - The company’s operating cash flow for the first three quarters was 10.348 billion CNY, an increase of 6.47 billion CNY year-on-year, with a cash collection ratio of 118.58% [3][11]. - The company’s total assets as of Q3 2023 were 246.189 billion CNY, with a debt ratio of 21.46% [3][10]. Market Position and Outlook - The company has significant production capacity, including 27.4 million tons of clinker and 39.9 million tons of cement, which provides a competitive edge in the market [4]. - The report anticipates a strong willingness from the company to raise prices in the current cycle, supported by recent government initiatives to boost infrastructure spending, which may enhance cement demand [2][4].