Financial Performance - The company's operating revenue for Q1 2024 was RMB 27,343 million, a decrease of 11.35% compared to RMB 30,844 million in the same period last year[3]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company was a loss of RMB 1,657 million, compared to a loss of RMB 149 million in the previous year, representing a decrease of 1,012.08%[3]. - Basic earnings per share were RMB -0.177, compared to RMB -0.016 in the previous year, reflecting a decrease of 1,006.25%[3]. - Net profit for Q1 2024 was a loss of RMB 1,650 million, compared to a loss of RMB 145 million in Q1 2023, indicating a significant decline in profitability[18]. - Net profit for Q1 2024 was a loss of RMB 1,519 million, compared to a loss of RMB 305 million in Q1 2023, indicating a significant decline in profitability[24]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - The net cash flow from operating activities was RMB 751 million, down 70.62% from RMB 2,556 million in the same period last year[3]. - The net cash inflow from operating activities decreased by RMB 1,805 million, primarily due to a reduction in cash received from sales of goods and services[7]. - The net increase in cash and cash equivalents decreased by RMB 1,539 million compared to the same period last year, influenced by reduced cash inflows from operating activities[8]. - Cash flow from operating activities generated RMB 751 million in Q1 2024, a decrease of 70.7% from RMB 2,556 million in Q1 2023[19]. - The company reported a decrease in cash and cash equivalents to RMB 1,372 million at the end of Q1 2024, down from RMB 4,308 million at the end of Q1 2023[25]. Assets and Liabilities - The total assets at the end of the reporting period were RMB 98,241 million, an increase of 1.26% from RMB 97,014 million at the end of the previous year[3]. - The company's total liabilities increased to RMB 44,497 million as of March 31, 2024, compared to RMB 41,623 million at the end of 2023, representing a rise of 6.73%[16]. - Total liabilities increased to RMB 42,625 million as of March 31, 2024, up from RMB 39,528 million at the end of 2023, representing an increase of 5.3%[23]. - The company's total assets increased to RMB 93,365 million as of March 31, 2024, compared to RMB 91,858 million at the end of 2023, an increase of 1.6%[23]. Shareholder Information - The company reported a total of 105,940 shareholders, with the largest shareholder, Anshan Iron and Steel Group, holding 53.45% of the shares[10]. - The company has a total of 5,016,111,529 shares held by its largest shareholder, Anshan Iron and Steel Group[10]. Research and Development - Research and development expenses decreased by RMB 54 million compared to the same period last year, primarily due to reduced costs for new product trials[6]. - Research and development expenses for Q1 2024 were RMB 66 million, significantly lower than RMB 112 million in Q1 2023, a reduction of 41.1%[24]. Other Income and Expenses - Other income increased by RMB 5 million year-on-year, mainly due to an increase in government subsidies received[6]. - The company’s financial expenses decreased to RMB 56 million in Q1 2024 from RMB 72 million in Q1 2023, a reduction of 22.2%[18]. - The company’s financial expenses for Q1 2024 were RMB 68 million, down from RMB 92 million in Q1 2023, a decrease of 26.1%[24]. Inventory and Receivables - Accounts receivable increased significantly to RMB 2,479 million, up from RMB 1,693 million, marking a growth of 46.36%[15]. - Inventory levels decreased to RMB 15,467 million from RMB 16,565 million, a reduction of 6.61%[15]. - Inventory levels decreased to RMB 11,988 million in Q1 2024 from RMB 13,210 million in Q4 2023, a reduction of 9.2%[21].

Financial Performance - The company's operating revenue for the first quarter of 2024 was RMB 27,343 million, a decrease of 11.35% compared to RMB 30,844 million in the same period last year[2]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company was a loss of RMB 1,657 million, representing a significant decline of 1,012.08% from a loss of RMB 149 million in the previous year[2]. - The basic earnings per share were RMB -0.177, a decrease of 1,006.25% compared to RMB -0.016 in the previous year[2]. - Net loss for Q1 2024 was RMB 1,650 million, compared to a net loss of RMB 145 million in Q1 2023, indicating a significant decline in profitability[17]. - Net loss attributable to the parent company for Q1 2024 was RMB 1,519 million, compared to a net loss of RMB 305 million in Q1 2023[27]. Cash Flow - The net cash flow from operating activities was RMB 751 million, down 70.62% from RMB 2,556 million in the same period last year[2]. - The net cash inflow from operating activities decreased by RMB 1,805 million compared to the same period last year, primarily due to a decrease in cash received from sales of goods and services by RMB 5,628 million[7]. - Operating cash flow for Q1 2024 was RMB 751 million, a decrease of 70.7% from RMB 2,556 million in Q1 2023[20]. - Total cash inflow from financing activities in Q1 2024 was RMB 1,170 million, down 66.8% from RMB 3,530 million in Q1 2023[30]. - Cash received from operating activities in Q1 2024 was RMB 22,567 million, down 18.2% from RMB 27,593 million in Q1 2023[29]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets at the end of the reporting period were RMB 98,241 million, an increase of 1.26% from RMB 97,014 million at the end of the previous year[2]. - Current assets totaled RMB 28,087 million as of March 31, 2024, an increase of 3.6% from RMB 27,119 million on December 31, 2023[13]. - Total liabilities increased to RMB 44,497 million as of March 31, 2024, up from RMB 41,623 million on December 31, 2023, representing a rise of 6.7%[14]. - Total equity attributable to shareholders decreased to RMB 53,049 million from RMB 54,704 million, a decline of 3.0%[15]. - The company’s total equity decreased to RMB 50,740 million as of March 31, 2024, down from RMB 52,330 million at the end of 2023[25]. Research and Development - The company's R&D expenses decreased by RMB 54 million compared to the same period last year, primarily due to reduced trial production costs[5]. - The company incurred research and development expenses of RMB 80 million in Q1 2024, down from RMB 134 million in Q1 2023, a reduction of 40.3%[16]. - The company reported a decrease in R&D expenses to RMB 66 million in Q1 2024 from RMB 112 million in Q1 2023, a reduction of 41.1%[26]. Shareholder Information - The total number of ordinary shareholders at the end of the reporting period was 105,940, with 455 H-share shareholders[8]. - The largest shareholder, Anshan Iron and Steel Group Co., Ltd., holds 53.45% of the shares, amounting to 5,016,111,529 shares[9]. - Hong Kong Central Clearing Limited holds 14.91% of the shares, amounting to 1,398,802,324 shares[9]. - China National Petroleum Corporation holds 9.00% of the shares, amounting to 845,000,000 shares[9]. - The top ten shareholders include several state-owned enterprises, indicating a significant concentration of ownership[10]. Market Conditions - The company experienced a decrease in operating profit, total profit, and net profit due to the downward trend in the steel market, which affected steel prices[6].

Share Capital and Structure - The company reported a net asset value of RMB 2,028,817,600 at its establishment in 1997, with 1,319,000,000 domestic shares issued at a par value of RMB 1 each[5]. - In 2023, the total number of shares decreased to 9,383,851,972 after the cancellation of 19,168,479 restricted A-shares and 408,623 remaining treasury shares[8]. - The company issued 890,000,000 H-shares at HKD 1.63 per share in 1997, which were listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange[5]. - The company completed a capital reserve conversion in June 2019, increasing its share capital by 2,170,442,354 shares, resulting in a total of 9,405,250,201 shares[8]. - The company’s A-shares were publicly issued at RMB 3.90 per share in November 1997, with 285,505,400 shares listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange[5]. - The company’s total share count after the 2005 equity division reform was 5,932,985,697 shares[6]. - The company’s stock is traded on both the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (A-shares) and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (H-shares) under the ticker codes 000898 and 00347, respectively[9]. - The company reported a total of 9,384 million shares outstanding as of the end of 2023[13]. Financial Performance - The company's operating revenue for 2023 was RMB 113,502 million, a decrease of 13.40% compared to RMB 131,072 million in 2022[12]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders for 2023 was RMB -3,257 million, a significant decline from RMB 156 million in 2022, representing a decrease of 3,115.74%[12]. - The total assets at the end of 2023 were RMB 97,014 million, showing a slight increase of 0.02% from RMB 96,935 million at the end of 2022[13]. - The total liabilities increased by 8.60% to RMB 41,623 million in 2023, up from RMB 38,138 million in 2022[13]. - The company's cash flow from operating activities for 2023 was RMB 1,579 million, a decrease of 74.28% compared to RMB 6,139 million in 2022[12]. - The basic earnings per share for 2023 was RMB -0.347, a drastic drop from RMB 0.017 in 2022, reflecting a decline of 3,254.55%[12]. - The weighted average return on equity for 2023 was -5.78%, a decrease of 5.96 percentage points from 0.26% in 2022[12]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2023 was RMB -1,142 million, with a total operating revenue of RMB 29,214 million[17]. - Non-recurring gains and losses totaled RMB 58 million in 2023, down from RMB 145 million in 2022[18]. - For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, the company reported a net profit attributable to shareholders of RMB -3,257 million, with a basic earnings per share of RMB -0.347, compared to an adjusted net profit of RMB 108 million and adjusted earnings per share of RMB 0.011 for the previous year[21][22]. - The company plans not to distribute cash dividends or issue bonus shares for the fiscal year 2023 due to the reported loss[22]. Market and Production - In 2023, the apparent consumption of crude steel in China was 933 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 3.4%, while domestic crude steel production remained stable at 1.019 billion tons[23]. - The company achieved steel production of 26.63 million tons and sales of 24.85 million tons in 2023, with a sales rate of 101.03%[26]. - The company introduced 52 new product varieties in 2023, exceeding the planned target by 4.05 percentage points, and the sales volume of automotive steel increased by 12.2% year-on-year[27]. - The company reported a 33.85% year-on-year increase in export order volume, marking a significant breakthrough in specialty steel exports[27]. - The average value of the China Steel Price Index (CSPI) decreased by 9.1% year-on-year, reflecting a challenging pricing environment in the steel industry[23]. - The company has optimized its production organization and resource allocation, resulting in a 20% year-on-year increase in the production of high magnetic permeability silicon steel[26]. Cost Management and Efficiency - The procurement costs were effectively controlled through expanded procurement channels and optimized strategies, contributing to overall cost reduction[27]. - The company achieved a gross profit margin for the steel rolling processing industry of -0.50%, a decrease of 2.83 percentage points year-on-year[38]. - Operating costs decreased by 10.92% to RMB 114,037 million from RMB 128,022 million in the previous year[71]. - Management expenses rose by 30.12% to RMB 1,689 million, primarily due to organizational restructuring and increased personnel costs[71]. - Financial expenses decreased by 47.02% to RMB 258 million, down from RMB 487 million in the previous year, attributed to lower average financing costs[73]. Research and Development - The company has invested 106 million yuan in 21 energy-saving projects in 2023[30]. - R&D investment amounted to RMB 2,852 million in 2023, an increase of 8.81% from RMB 2,621 million in 2022[105]. - R&D investment accounted for 2.51% of operating revenue in 2023, up from 2.0% in 2022, representing an increase of 0.51 percentage points[105]. - The number of R&D personnel increased by 4.26% from 2,185 in 2022 to 2,278 in 2023, with a higher proportion of personnel holding bachelor's and master's degrees[104]. - The company is focused on developing advanced production technologies for cold-rolled high-strength steel and high-grade surface cold-rolled steel[103]. Environmental and Sustainability Initiatives - The company is focusing on digital transformation and green initiatives, enhancing its innovation capabilities and environmental performance[25]. - The company completed 152 ultra-low emission transformation projects, with emissions of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, COD, and ammonia nitrogen decreasing by 28.2%, 21.9%, 2.2%, and 60% respectively compared to planned levels[30]. - The company aims to achieve a 30% reduction in carbon emissions by developing green low-carbon automotive steel products for demonstration applications[100]. - The company has completed the production process for green low-carbon automotive steel, increasing the scrap steel ratio to reduce carbon emissions[101]. Risk Management and Compliance - The company has established a comprehensive risk management framework to improve financial efficiency and compliance[34]. - The company has undergone structural changes, including the establishment of new subsidiaries and the cancellation of others, with no significant impact on overall operations[40]. - The company has established a comprehensive management framework for foreign exchange derivatives, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and internal controls to mitigate operational risks[134]. - The company has conducted legal risk assessments related to its derivative investments, ensuring compliance with national futures trading laws[126]. Corporate Governance - The company has established a comprehensive corporate governance system in compliance with relevant laws and regulations, ensuring independence from its controlling shareholder[146]. - The company held its first extraordinary shareholders' meeting in 2023 with a participation rate of 57.95%, where key resolutions included the election of new directors[150]. - The company reported a significant change in its board of directors, with Wang Yidong resigning as chairman and executive director on September 22, 2023, due to work changes[159]. - The company has a total of 8 board members, with various roles including legal compliance and engineering management[172]. Employee and Management Changes - The total number of employees at the end of the reporting period was 26,964, including 23,246 at the parent company and 3,718 at major subsidiaries[199]. - The company experienced changes in its management team, with Zhang Peng resigning as vice general manager on August 28, 2023, due to work changes[159]. - The total pre-tax compensation for the current directors and senior management amounts to RMB 309.65 million, with the highest being RMB 114.41 million for the General Manager[177]. Future Outlook - In 2024, the global economy is expected to remain in a slow recovery phase, with the steel industry facing a new adjustment cycle, leading to overall weak demand and high supply levels[145]. - The company anticipates a slight decline in overall steel demand, with the situation of oversupply unlikely to fundamentally improve[145]. - The company plans to innovate marketing models and implement cost reduction strategies to improve efficiency[145].

证券代码：000898 证券简称：鞍钢股份 公告编号：2024-018 鞍钢股份有限公司 关于董事、高管辞任的公告 鞍钢股份有限公司 董事会 2024 年 4 月 26 日 | 本公司及董事会全体成员保证信息披露的内容真实、准确、完整，没有 | | --- | | 虚假记载、误导性陈述或重大遗漏。 | 因工作变动，田勇先生于 2024 年 4 月 26 日向鞍钢股份有限公 司（以下简称公司）董事会提交了书面辞职报告，申请辞去公司董事、 副总经理及董事会提名委员会委员职务。根据相关法律、法规、规范 性文件和《公司章程》的规定，田勇先生的辞任自其辞职报告送达公 司董事会时生效。 辞任后，田勇先生将不在公司及公司控股子公司担任职务。截 至本公告日，田勇先生持有公司 A 股股票 20.1 万股。田勇先生已承 诺离任后六个月内不主动转让其所持公司股份。田勇先生已确认，其 与公司、公司董事会及监事会之间无任何意见分歧，亦不存在任何与 其辞任有关的其他需要通知交易所和公司股东注意之事项。 公司董事会谨此向田勇先生在任职期间为公司做出的贡献表示 衷心地感谢。 特此公告。 ...

证券代码：000898 证券简称：鞍钢股份 公告编号：2024-017 鞍钢股份有限公司 关于 2020 年限制性股票激励计划预留授予部分 第一个解除限售期解除限售股份上市流通的提示性公告 公司及董事会全体成员保证信息披露的内容真实、准确、完整，没有虚假记 载、误导性陈述或重大遗漏。 特别提示 1. 鞍钢股份有限公司（以下简称公司）2020年限制性股票激励 计划（以下简称本次激励计划）预留授予部分第一个解除限售期解除 限售条件已经成就，符合解除限售条件的激励对象共计36名，可解除 限售的限制性股票数量为164.2030万股，占公司目前总股本的0.02%； 2. 本次解除限售的限制性股票上市流通日为2024年4月18日。 公司于2024年3月28日召开第九届第二十七次董事会、第九届第 十一次监事会，审议通过了《关于2020年限制性股票激励计划预留授 予部分第一个解除限售期解除限售条件成就的议案》。根据《上市公 司股权激励管理办法》（以下简称《管理办法》）及公司《2020年限 制性股票激励计划（草案）》（以下简称《激励计划（草案）》）的 相关规定及公司2020年第三次临时股东大会授权，公司办理了2020 年限制性 ...

1st Proof • (\\172.16.111.6\dtp2\01. Ann\A2024-04-059_Angang\A2024-04-059_C_Angang) • (22:43 10/04/2024) • (tedlee) • (AFP: E>C) • P.1 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的內 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。 （股份編號：0347） 董事會會議通告 本公告乃根據香港聯合交易所有限公司證券上市規則第13.43條 而 作 出。 鞍 鋼 股 份 有 限 公 司（「本公司」）董 事 會（「董事會」）謹 此 宣 佈，董 事 會 會 議 將 於 二 零 二 四 年 四 月 二 十 九 日（星 期 一）舉 行，藉 以（其 中 包 括）考 慮 及 酌 情批准本公司及其子公司截至二零二四年三月三十一日止三個月的業績。 承董事會命 鞍鋼股份有限公司 王 軍 執行董事兼董事長 中國遼寧省鞍山市 二零 ...

HKE 股份發行人及根據《上市規則》第十九B章上市的香港預託證券發行人的證券變動月報表 狀態: 新提交 截至月份: 2024年3月31日 致:香港交易及結算所有限公司 公司名稱: 鞍鋼股份有限公司(備註1) 呈交日期: 2024年4月3日 l. 法定/註冊股本變動 □ 不適用 是 股份類別 1. 股份分類 |普通股 H 於香港聯交所上市 (註1) + 00347 H股 證券代號 說明 增加多櫃檯證券代號 □ 手動填寫 法定/註冊股份數目 面值 法定/註冊股本 1,411,540,000 |RMB 1 RMB 1,411,540,000 上月底結存 增加 / 減少 (-) RMB 本月底結存 1,411,540,000 RMB |RMB 1,411,540,000 2. 股份分類 普通股 股份類別 A 於香港聯交所上市 (註1) KI A股（深圳證券交易所） 證券代號 000898 說明 增加多櫃檯證券代號 法定/註冊股份數目 面值 法定/註冊股本 □ 手動填寫 | 增加 / 減少 (-) | | RMB | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 上月底結存 本月底結存 | 7,972,3 ...

本所仅就与公司本次激励计划相关的法律问题发表意见，且仅根据中华人民 共和国境内（为本法律意见书之目的，不包括中国香港特别行政区、中国澳门特别 行政区和中国台湾地区，以下简称中国境内）现行法律法规发表法律意见，并不依 据任何中国境外法律发表法律意见。本所不对公司本次激励计划所涉及的标的股 票价值、考核标准等问题的合理性以及会计、财务等非法律专业事项发表意见。在 本法律意见书中对有关财务数据或结论进行引述时，本所已履行了必要的注意义 务，但该等引述不应视为本所对这些数据、结论的真实性和准确性作出任何明示或 默示的保证。 北京市金杜律师事务所 关于鞍钢股份有限公司 2020 年限制性股票激励计划 预留授予部分第一个解除限售期解除限售及回购注销部分限制性股票 的法律意见书 致：鞍钢股份有限公司 北京市金杜律师事务所（以下简称本所）接受鞍钢股份有限公司（以下简称鞍 钢股份或公司）委托，根据《中华人民共和国公司法》（以下简称《公司法》）、《中 华人民共和国证券法》（以下简称《证券法》）、中国证券监督管理委员会（以下简 称中国证监会）《上市公司股权激励管理办法》（以下简称《管理办法》）、《国有控 股上市公司（境内）实施股权 ...

Financial Performance - In 2023, the company's operating revenue was RMB 113,502 million, a decrease of 13.40% compared to RMB 131,072 million in 2022[23]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders was RMB -3,257 million in 2023, a significant decline from RMB 156 million in 2022, representing a decrease of 3,115.74%[23]. - The company's cash flow from operating activities was RMB 1,579 million, down 74.28% from RMB 6,139 million in 2022[23]. - Total assets at the end of 2023 were RMB 97,014 million, a slight increase of 0.02% from RMB 96,935 million at the end of 2022[23]. - The total liabilities increased by 8.60% to RMB 41,623 million at the end of 2023, compared to RMB 38,138 million at the end of 2022[23]. - The company's equity attributable to shareholders decreased by 5.69% to RMB 54,704 million at the end of 2023, down from RMB 58,140 million at the end of 2022[23]. - The total profit for the period was RMB -4,142 million, a significant decline of 1,439.78% from RMB -269 million in the previous year[52][53]. - The domestic market revenue decreased by 14.94% to RMB 106,342 million, while export revenue increased by 18.17% to RMB 7,160 million[54][55]. Operational Highlights - The company produced 25.46 million tons of iron, 26.63 million tons of steel, and 24.60 million tons of steel products, with year-on-year changes of -2.97%, +0.15%, and -1.93% respectively[34]. - The company achieved a steel sales volume of 24.85 million tons, a decrease of 3.72% year-on-year, with a steel production and sales rate of 101.03%[34]. - The production of non-oriented silicon steel for electric vehicles increased by 20% year-on-year, achieving historical highs in both output and yield[35]. - The company launched 52 new product varieties in 2023, with a 12.2% increase in automotive steel sales and a 14.85% increase in heavy rail sales year-on-year[36]. - Export order volume increased by 33.85% year-on-year, with breakthroughs in the export of specialty steel products[36]. Research and Development - The company’s R&D capabilities are ranked among the top in the steel industry, with significant advancements in clean steel smelting and high-strength thick-walled pipeline steel technology[43]. - The company maintained a total of 3,811 valid patents, with 2,515 being invention patents, reflecting a 4.0% increase year-on-year[46]. - The company reported a decrease in R&D expenses to RMB 492 million, down 32.32% from RMB 727 million in the previous year, primarily due to reduced new product trial costs[52][53]. - The company is advancing several R&D projects, including domestic production of steel for high-speed train components, aiming for significant market impact in the future[67]. - The company has developed corrosion-resistant steel plates with a corrosion resistance capacity increased by over 2.6 times compared to traditional steel plates, addressing key technical challenges in marine construction[68]. Environmental Initiatives - The company has implemented 152 ultra-low emission projects with a total investment of RMB 3.21 billion, ensuring stable operation of pollution control facilities[193]. - In 2023, the company traded 2.46 billion kWh of clean energy, reducing electricity costs by RMB 160 million and cutting carbon emissions by 1.4 million tons[194]. - The company plans to complete four waste gas comprehensive utilization high-efficiency power generation units by 2024, expected to generate an additional 480 million kWh of electricity and reduce carbon emissions by 200,000 tons[194]. - The company achieved a carbon emission reduction of 0.03 tons per RMB 10,000 of output, reaching 5.54 tons per RMB 10,000 of output in 2023[193]. - The company has completed research on a carbon reduction plan for automotive steel, achieving a 30% reduction in carbon emissions for several products[195]. Governance and Management - The company has established a comprehensive corporate governance system in compliance with relevant laws and regulations, ensuring effective internal control[104]. - The company maintains complete independence from its controlling shareholder in terms of business, personnel, assets, and finances, aligning with legal requirements[104]. - The board consists of 8 members, including 4 independent non-executive directors, with plans to add at least one female director by the end of 2024[186]. - The company has implemented a diversity policy for board members, considering factors such as gender, age, culture, and professional experience[167]. - The board is responsible for significant corporate actions, including mergers, acquisitions, and capital structure changes, ensuring strategic alignment with shareholder interests[161]. Shareholder Engagement - The first temporary shareholders' meeting in 2023 had an investor participation rate of 57.95%[106]. - The second temporary shareholders' meeting in 2023 had an investor participation rate of 57.69%[107]. - The third temporary shareholders' meeting in 2023 had an investor participation rate of 67.01%[107]. - The company has conducted 16 investor relations activities to enhance communication with investors[179]. - The company responded to 62 investor inquiries through the Shenzhen Stock Exchange's interactive platform during the reporting period[180]. Future Outlook - The global economy is expected to continue its slow recovery in 2024, with the steel industry entering a new adjustment cycle, leading to a projected slight decline in overall steel demand[97]. - The company anticipates facing significant operational pressure due to raw material price fluctuations, environmental protection, and safety management risks in 2024[97]. - The company plans to invest 4.205 billion yuan in fixed assets and external investments in 2024, primarily funded by self-owned funds, with bank loans and bond issuance as supplementary sources[95]. - The company aims to strengthen capital management and accelerate ultra-low emission transformation to improve risk prevention capabilities[97]. - The company is actively pursuing strategic initiatives, including potential mergers and acquisitions, as part of its market expansion strategy[130].

Financial Performance - Operating revenue for the year 2023 was RMB 113,502 million, a decrease of 13.40% compared to RMB 131,072 million in 2022[7]. - Total profit for 2023 was RMB -4,142 million, a significant decline from a profit of RMB -269 million in 2022, representing a decrease of 1,439.78%[7]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders for 2023 was RMB -3,257 million, compared to a profit of RMB 156 million in 2022, marking a decrease of 3,115.74%[7]. - Basic earnings per share for 2023 were RMB -0.347, a sharp decline from RMB 0.017 in 2022[7]. - Cash flow from operating activities for 2023 was RMB 1,579 million, a decrease of 74.28% from RMB 6,139 million in 2022[7]. - The total operating revenue for the year was RMB 113,502 million, with a quarterly breakdown showing Q1 at RMB 30,844 million, Q2 at RMB 27,981 million, Q3 at RMB 25,463 million, and Q4 at RMB 29,214 million[9]. - The total operating revenue for 2023 was RMB 113,502 million, a decrease of 13.40% compared to RMB 131,072 million in 2022[28]. - The steel processing industry accounted for RMB 113,311 million of the total revenue, down 13.35% from RMB 130,769 million in the previous year[29]. - Domestic sales in China were RMB 106,342 million, representing a decline of 14.94% from RMB 125,013 million in 2022[28]. - The company reported a net cash decrease of RMB 1,872 million, a significant drop of 513.77% compared to a decrease of RMB 305 million in the same period last year[27]. - The gross profit margin for the steel processing industry decreased by 2.83 percentage points to -0.50% in 2023[29]. - The sales volume of steel processing products was 2,485.49 million tons, down 3.72% from 2,581.65 million tons in 2022[30]. - The company reported a net profit of RMB (4,142) million for the year, resulting in a basic and diluted earnings per share of RMB (0.347)[142]. Assets and Liabilities - The total assets as of the end of 2023 were RMB 97,014 million, a slight increase of 0.02% from RMB 96,935 million at the end of 2022[8]. - Total liabilities increased to RMB 41,623 million in 2023, up 8.60% from RMB 38,138 million in 2022[8]. - The equity attributable to shareholders decreased by 5.69% to RMB 54,704 million in 2023 from RMB 58,140 million in 2022[8]. - The asset-liability ratio rose to 42.90% in 2023, an increase of 3.38 percentage points from 39.34% in 2022[8]. - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to RMB 3,221 million as of December 31, 2023, from RMB 5,093 million a year earlier, a decline of approximately 36.8%[118]. - Total current assets amounted to RMB 27,119 million, down from RMB 29,232 million in 2022, representing a decrease of about 7.2%[118]. - Total liabilities increased to RMB 41,623 million in 2023, compared to RMB 38,328 million in 2022, marking an increase of approximately 6.0%[119]. - The company's total assets as of December 31, 2023, were RMB 97,014 million, slightly up from RMB 96,991 million in 2022[121]. - The company’s net current liabilities increased to RMB (8,069) million in 2023 from RMB (6,922) million in 2022, indicating a decline in liquidity[144]. Operational Efficiency - The company achieved a production and material rate increase in new energy vehicle silicon steel, reaching historical highs in both production and material rates[15]. - The company reported a significant improvement in logistics efficiency and cost control, with major logistics indicators showing new breakthroughs[15]. - The company has implemented continuous cost reduction strategies, optimizing procurement and logistics to enhance operational efficiency[15]. - Operating costs also fell by 10.92% year-on-year to RMB 114.037 billion[24]. - Management expenses increased by 30.12% year-on-year to RMB 1.689 billion, primarily due to organizational reforms and enhanced labor productivity[24]. - Financial expenses decreased significantly by 47.02% year-on-year to RMB 258 million, attributed to a reduction in average indirect financing costs and lower exchange losses[25]. - R&D expenses dropped by 32.32% year-on-year to RMB 492 million, mainly due to reduced costs in new product trials[25]. - The company reported a 5% decrease in operational costs due to efficiency improvements[146]. Research and Development - The company launched 52 new product varieties, exceeding the planned flagship product ratio by 4.05 percentage points and direct supply ratio by 9 percentage points[16]. - The R&D investment for 2023 is RMB 2,852 million, representing an increase of 8.81% from RMB 2,621 million in 2022[52]. - R&D personnel count increased to 2,278 in 2023, a growth of 4.26% from 2,185 in 2022, with the proportion of R&D personnel rising to 8.45%[51]. - The company has developed advanced high-strength steel with laser welding technology, improving production efficiency and stability[49]. - The company has completed the development of corrosion-resistant steel plates, achieving a corrosion resistance improvement of 3 times compared to traditional steel plates[45]. - The company has developed a new line for low-carbon automotive steel, aiming to achieve a 30% reduction in carbon emissions[47]. - The company is investing $50 million in R&D for new technologies aimed at enhancing user experience[146]. Market and Sales Performance - The sales volume of automotive steel increased by 12.2% year-on-year, while heavy rail sales grew by 14.85% year-on-year[16]. - The company achieved a 33.85% year-on-year increase in export order volume, with significant breakthroughs in exporting container steel and 50-meter long heavy rails[16]. - The company is focusing on expanding its market presence through new product development and technological advancements in various sectors[40]. - Market expansion efforts have led to a 30% increase in market share in the Asia-Pacific region[146]. - New product launches contributed to a 25% increase in sales, with the latest product generating $300 million in its first month[146]. Strategic Initiatives - The company aims to enhance its core competitiveness and become a leading enterprise in the steel industry through its "11361" development strategy[19]. - The company plans to focus on reform and innovation in 2024, enhancing development quality and promoting world-class enterprise construction[20]. - The company plans to invest RMB 42.05 billion in fixed assets and external investments in 2024, primarily funded by internal resources[23]. - The company is focusing on digital empowerment to enhance core competitiveness and drive transformation[22]. - The company aims to improve its sustainable development capabilities by advancing low-carbon production technologies and enhancing energy efficiency[22]. Related Party Transactions - The approved transaction amount for related party transactions was RMB 3,702 million, which did not exceed the approved limit[99]. - The company engaged in related party transactions for the procurement of steel products, totaling RMB 1,377 million[97]. - The total amount of related party transactions for auxiliary materials was RMB 2,712 million[99]. - The company has established relationships with several related party suppliers, including Anshan Iron and Steel Group[99]. - The pricing principles for related party transactions were based on market principles[99]. - The company has engaged in joint investments with related parties, including a registered capital of RMB 180 million for a joint venture in chemical technology[107]. Compliance and Governance - The company has appointed Lixin Certified Public Accountants as the auditor for the 2023 fiscal year, with a fee of RMB 5 million[83]. - The company has engaged Lixin Certified Public Accountants for internal control audit services for 2023, with a fee of RMB 700,000[86]. - There were no significant lawsuits or penalties reported during the reporting period[88]. - The company has not faced any bankruptcy restructuring issues during the reporting period[88]. - The company has not violated any commitments related to avoiding competition with its controlling shareholder since the commitment was made[71].