Research Flash | Huaguang Yuanhai Receives Due Diligence Visits from Multiple Institutions Including Xiangcai Securities; Credit Impairment Increased 81.92% Weighing on Q4 Performance

Basic Research Overview

On March 18, 2026, Huaguang Yuanhai International Logistics Group Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Huaguang Yuanhai”) hosted a research delegation at Changsha Port, composed of representatives from China Securities Depository and Clearing Co., Ltd., Hunan Securities Industry Association, Xiangcai Securities Investor Education Base, Xiangcai Securities North Exchange Investor Service e-Station, Panorama Investor Education Shanghai Base, and participating investors. Company Chairman Li Weihong, Secretary of the Board Tang Yujie, and securities affairs personnel participated in the reception, engaging in in-depth discussions on investor concerns such as performance fluctuations, shareholder returns, core competitiveness, and supply chain response strategies.

Key Issue Analysis

Slowing Performance Growth: Credit Impairment Losses Increase 81.92% Year-over-Year, Eroding Profits

Regarding the 2025 performance forecast showing a 9.28% year-over-year increase in net profit attributable to shareholders, but with a significant slowdown in Q4 compared to Q1-Q3 (which once exceeded 200%), the company explained that this was mainly due to extended receivable periods in highway transportation business. This segment accounts for about 15% of the company’s revenue, and the prolonged receivables from some clients led to a substantial increase in credit impairment losses—expected to be up 81.92% YoY—primarily recognized at year-end, directly impacting Q4 profits.

The company stated it has pursued overdue receivables through legal action and has restructured its third-party logistics highway transportation services, gradually shifting its customer base to bulk commodities such as grain and steel with better payment terms.

Shareholder Return Plan: Continuing Cash Dividends, No Repurchase Plan Yet

On shareholder returns, the company disclosed the “Announcement on the Public Offering of Shares to Unspecified Qualified Investors and the Three-Year Shareholder Dividend Plan upon Listing on Beijing Stock Exchange” (Announcement No.: 2022-042), which states: “When profitable and without major investment or cash outflows, annual cash dividends will not be less than 10% of the distributable profit (excluding undistributed profits at the beginning of the year); over three years post-listing, total cash dividends will be at least 30% of the average distributable profit of the past three years.” The company plans to continue this dividend policy.

Regarding share repurchases, the company indicated no specific plans at present, but its articles of association include principles that reserve the possibility of future repurchases. The company previously conducted a share buyback and cancellation in July 2023; details are available in relevant announcements.

Core Advantage: “Manufacturing Logistics Manager” Ties to Industrial Clusters

In a highly competitive industry, Huaguang Yuanhai emphasizes that its core advantage is not just capacity but its positioning as a “Manufacturing Logistics Manager” deeply integrated with regional manufacturing clusters. Specifically: first, it has cultivated long-term partnerships with leading enterprises in advantageous industries such as construction machinery, automotive manufacturing, and electronic information in Hunan and Hubei, resulting in higher customer stickiness than general retail clients; second, it adopts an “integrated transportation agency” model, seamlessly connecting its own fleet with international shipping lines to provide one-stop international freight forwarding services from inland Yangtze River routes to overseas shipping, meeting manufacturing firms’ high demands for logistics timeliness and stability.

Supply Chain Reconstruction: “Bidirectional” Layout + Digital Empowerment

In response to the global supply chain restructuring trend emphasizing “multi-channel, risk resistance,” the company upgrades its service capabilities through horizontal expansion, vertical deepening, and foundational support:

• Horizontal Expansion: Strengthening eastward waterway export advantages by deploying the Yangtze River’s largest container ship, “Huaguang Navigator,” reducing transit time by 10-15% and per-ton cost by 15-20%; expanding westward China-Europe trains and southward non-rail sea-rail intermodal routes connecting Hunan and Guangdong, forming a diversified product matrix including river-sea intermodal, road transport, China-Europe trains, air freight, and cross-border e-commerce logistics.
• Vertical Deepening: Gaining cross-border multimodal transport experience through major projects like Hungary-Serbia Railway, establishing dedicated teams serving companies such as Sany Heavy Industry, Zoomlion, and BYD, and acquiring Hanuo Logistics to enter bulk steel logistics, with digital platform freight volume surpassing 3 million tons in 2025.
• Foundation Support: Promoting the construction of a “Digital Logistics Integrated Platform,” with internal systems already online, aiming for full external deployment by 2027 to enable real-time data exchange with ports and shipping companies; implementing a “six-module” risk control system for business structure; and investing in low-altitude economy funds to explore future logistics scenarios.

Digital Upgrade: “Digital Logistics Integrated Platform” Fully Operational by 2027

The company elevates digitalization to a strategic level, focusing on building the “Digital Logistics Integrated Platform”:

• Internal Systems: Modules such as Yangtze River-Sea intermodal booking platform and e-commerce logistics order tracking are completed, covering core functions like international freight booking, vessel management, and financial settlement.
• External Planning: Fully operational by 2027, utilizing big data and AI to optimize customer service, achieve data interconnection with ports and shipping lines, and share internal business data.
• Resource Integration: Acquired 51% of Hanuo Logistics Technology to incorporate its “Ruziniu” digital logistics platform; invested 10 million yuan in Hunan Low-Altitude Economy Industry Development Fund to explore low-altitude logistics applications.

Service “New Three Items”: Upgrading Capacity + Dedicated Teams + Green Solutions

To meet the growing export demands of new energy vehicles, lithium batteries, and photovoltaics, the company has made targeted arrangements:

• Capacity Upgrades: Phased out old ships, launched new 1084 TEU “Huaguang Navigator” and 14,000 DWT LNG-powered vessels to enhance single-trip capacity and efficiency.
• Dedicated Teams: Formed specialized teams for equipment manufacturing and new energy vehicle projects, providing one-stop customized logistics services.
• Green Initiatives: Built LNG-powered ships and discussed new energy vehicle applications with steel companies.
• Customer Loyalty: Serving clients in Hunan and Hubei new energy vehicle sectors, Jiangxi new energy materials, Jiangsu photovoltaics, and signing long-term agreements with clients like JA Solar, including establishing overseas subsidiaries such as in Vietnam.

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