Financial Performance - Total revenue for Q1 2020 was ¥511,247,058.43, a decrease of 1.38% compared to ¥518,396,266.33 in the same period last year[9] - Net profit attributable to shareholders was ¥22,753,401.55, a significant increase of 141.13% from a loss of ¥55,320,787.19 in the previous year[9] - Net profit excluding non-recurring gains and losses was ¥22,159,397.98, up 138.90% from a loss of ¥56,967,690.24 year-on-year[9] - Basic earnings per share for Q1 2020 was ¥0.08, compared to a loss of ¥0.21 in the same period last year, reflecting a 138.10% improvement[9] - Operating profit for the current period is ¥28,278,846.79, compared to an operating loss of ¥78,367,381.20 in the previous period[68] - Net profit for the current period is ¥22,697,375.60, a significant recovery from a net loss of ¥55,459,959.79 in the previous period[68] - The total comprehensive income for the current period is ¥49,144,107.72, a significant improvement from a loss of ¥88,456,259.59 in the previous period[71] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets at the end of the reporting period were ¥3,511,116,193.15, a slight increase of 0.26% from ¥3,502,160,943.44 at the end of the previous year[9] - Total liabilities decreased to ¥1,658,939,921.13 from ¥1,725,334,630.72, a reduction of 3.84%[50] - Current liabilities totaled ¥1,125,341,493.96, down from ¥1,167,531,312.44, a decrease of 3.61%[50] - Non-current assets totaled ¥1,675,110,193.33, up from ¥1,488,640,405.44, representing an increase of 12.55%[47] - Long-term receivables increased to ¥66,574,467.72 from ¥65,551,199.24, a growth of 1.55%[47] Cash Flow - Cash flow from operating activities was ¥147,914,447.37, down 50.32% from ¥297,745,561.93 in the same period last year[9] - Cash inflow from sales of goods and services was 569,795,319.77, compared to 655,436,341.21 in the previous period, indicating a decrease of approximately 13.06%[79] - Cash outflow for purchasing goods and services was 379,480,575.01, an increase from 295,847,580.80 in the previous period, representing a rise of about 28.25%[82] - The company reported a cash and cash equivalents balance of 258,478,731.40 at the end of the period, up from 532,947,775.09 in the previous period, indicating a decrease in liquidity[85] - The company incurred a total of 132,000,000.00 in cash outflows for debt repayment, significantly higher than 409,305,401.27 in the previous period, reflecting a reduction in debt servicing[85] Investments and Projects - The company's intangible assets increased by 49.50% from 34.40 million RMB at the beginning of the year to 51.42 million RMB at the end of the period, due to the acquisition of land use rights by a subsidiary[22] - The construction in progress increased by 25.34% to 776.24 million RMB, primarily due to the investment in the "20,000 tons of electrolytic copper and 5,000 tons of electrolytic cobalt project"[22] - The company invested 17.644 million CNY in the cobalt powder production line technical transformation and expansion project, achieving 100% completion[28] - The company plans to expand its production capacity for cobalt hydroxide to better meet market demand[32] - The cumulative investment in projects reached 720.578 million CNY by the end of the reporting period[28] Shareholder Information - The total number of ordinary shareholders at the end of the reporting period was 40,121[13] - Owner's equity increased to ¥1,852,176,272.02 from ¥1,776,826,312.72, reflecting a growth of 4.23%[53] Research and Development - The company’s R&D expenses increased by 67.76% to 12.08 million RMB, reflecting new R&D activities by a subsidiary[22] - Research and development expenses increased to ¥12,080,597.75 from ¥7,201,036.34, marking a rise of approximately 67.5%[65] Compliance and Governance - The company reported no violations regarding external guarantees during the reporting period[40] - There were no non-operating fund occupations by controlling shareholders or related parties during the reporting period[40] - The company did not apply the new revenue and lease standards for the first quarter of 2020, indicating no adjustments to prior financial statements[90] - The first quarter report for 2020 was not audited, which may affect the reliability of the financial data presented[92]

Financial Performance - The company's operating revenue for 2019 was approximately ¥1.78 billion, a decrease of 36.06% compared to ¥2.78 billion in 2018[23]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders for 2019 was approximately ¥13.87 million, down 98.04% from ¥707.63 million in 2018[23]. - The net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was approximately ¥5.50 million, a decline of 99.22% compared to ¥701.68 million in 2018[23]. - The net cash flow from operating activities was approximately ¥205.95 million, a decrease of 29.18% from ¥290.80 million in 2018[23]. - The basic earnings per share for 2019 was ¥0.05, down 98.10% from ¥2.63 in 2018[23]. - The total revenue for the reporting period was approximately CNY 1.57 billion, showing a year-on-year increase of 3.04% compared to CNY 1.52 billion in the previous year[76]. - The net profit for the reporting period was CNY 13.59 million, with a significant difference from the cash flow generated from operating activities of CNY 20.60 million[91]. Assets and Liabilities - The total assets at the end of 2019 were approximately ¥3.50 billion, an increase of 1.50% from ¥3.45 billion at the end of 2018[23]. - The net assets attributable to shareholders at the end of 2019 were approximately ¥1.78 billion, a decrease of 6.42% from ¥1.90 billion at the end of 2018[23]. - The company's cash and cash equivalents decreased by 63.32% to CNY 274.32 million due to increased project investments and cash dividend distributions[46]. - The balance of construction in progress increased by 495.72% to CNY 619.31 million, primarily due to increased investments in the "20,000 tons of copper electrolysis and 5,000 tons of cobalt electrolysis project"[46]. - The balance of long-term receivables increased by 30.44% to CNY 65.55 million, attributed to advances made by the subsidiary for power distribution projects[46]. - The balance of other receivables increased by 355.96% to CNY 8.36 million, mainly due to an increase in receivables for export tax refunds[46]. Revenue Breakdown - Cobalt products accounted for 76.64% of total revenue, generating CNY 1,363,444,778.29, down 44.59% from CNY 2,460,510,378.80 in 2018[68]. - Copper products saw a revenue increase of 29.41%, totaling CNY 413,902,889.30, compared to CNY 319,847,715.90 in 2018[68]. - Domestic revenue decreased by 38.45% to CNY 961,622,419.58, while foreign revenue decreased by 33.01% to CNY 817,416,234.37[68]. Research and Development - The company has a strong focus on R&D and innovation in cobalt products, maintaining a competitive edge in both domestic and international markets[39]. - Research and development expenses totaled CNY 41.34 million, representing 2.32% of total revenue, an increase from 1.47% in the previous year[87]. - The company added 4 new patents in 2019, including 2 invention patents and 2 utility model patents, to strengthen innovation capabilities[62]. Market and Sales Strategy - The company has expanded its marketing network internationally, covering markets in Japan, South Korea, Switzerland, Israel, India, and the United States[41]. - The company aims to enhance product performance and expand its product range over the next three years, focusing on the growth of the hard alloy and battery materials industries[155]. - The company intends to strengthen its core competitiveness by improving production efficiency and reducing costs while expanding capacity[157]. Risk Management - The company faces risks from price fluctuations in cobalt and copper, which could significantly impact revenue and gross profit[166]. - The company recognizes the risk of continuous product innovation and is committed to enhancing its R&D capabilities to meet market demands[167]. - The company is enhancing risk control by optimizing process management and improving data analysis capabilities to respond to uncertainties[164]. Profit Distribution - The company has a profit distribution policy that considers long-term shareholder interests and sustainable development[172]. - The company plans to distribute cash dividends amounting to 2,957,297.72 CNY, which is 0.11 CNY per share (before tax) for every 10 shares[177]. - The total distributable profit for the year is 13,865,703.02 CNY, with cash dividends representing 21.33% of the total profit distribution[180]. Project Management and Investments - The company is focused on project management and has detailed project schedules to ensure timely production and achievement of annual goals[161]. - The company is constructing a 3,000-ton annual capacity cobalt powder production line and technology center, with an investment of approximately 17,393.56 million RMB, achieving 84.52% completion by August 31, 2019[135]. - The company is also investing in a project in Kolwezi to produce 20,000 tons of copper and 5,000 tons of cobalt hydroxide, with a total investment of 29,880.07 million RMB, achieving 92.73% completion by June 30, 2020[135].

Financial Performance - Operating revenue for the reporting period was CNY 321,344,131.56, a decline of 51.08% year-on-year[9]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company was CNY 36,228,699.68, a decrease of 79.00% compared to the same period last year[9]. - Basic earnings per share for the reporting period were CNY 0.13, down 79.69% year-on-year[9]. - Total revenue for the period was CNY 1,243,479,571.17, a decrease of 42.41% compared to CNY 2,159,256,696.52 in the same period last year, primarily due to falling product prices[28]. - Total operating revenue for the third quarter was CNY 321,344,131.56, a decrease of 51% compared to CNY 656,815,492.86 in the same period last year[61]. - The company's net profit for the period was CNY 2,661,258.42, compared to a loss in the previous year, indicating a turnaround in profitability[61]. - The company's operating revenue for the current period is ¥179,716,346.09, a decrease of 53.7% compared to ¥388,260,346.16 in the previous period[71]. - The net profit for the current period is ¥188,171,729.94, compared to a net loss of ¥28,243,685.81 in the previous period[74]. - The total comprehensive income for the current period is ¥188,171,729.94, a recovery from a loss of ¥28,243,685.81 in the previous period[74]. - The total comprehensive income amounted to CNY 288,596,388.96, a decrease of 84.1% compared to the previous period's CNY 45,767,275.50[90]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets at the end of the reporting period were CNY 3,200,081,411.67, a decrease of 7.26% compared to the end of the previous year[9]. - The company reported a total asset value of RMB 3,200,081,411.67, down from RMB 3,450,553,253.70[44]. - The total assets decreased to CNY 2,107,528,030.03 from CNY 2,296,317,269.55, indicating a strategic divestment of non-core assets[60]. - The company's total liabilities decreased by 39.53% in deferred tax liabilities, from CNY 335,005,379.28 to CNY 202,584,966.22, due to dividends from overseas subsidiaries[28]. - Total liabilities decreased to RMB 1,470,202,802.93 from RMB 1,551,338,376.55, indicating a reduction of approximately 5.2%[47]. - The total liabilities decreased to CNY 1,087,664,999.21 from CNY 1,378,166,639.20, showing improved financial stability[57]. - The total liabilities amounted to ¥1,378,166,639.20, with total equity at ¥918,150,630.35, resulting in total assets of ¥2,296,317,269.55[127]. Cash Flow - The net cash flow from operating activities for the year-to-date was CNY 174,703,360.33, an increase of 911.45%[9]. - The company reported a significant increase in cash flow from operating activities, indicating improved liquidity despite declining revenues[9]. - Cash inflow from operating activities was CNY 1,495,739,558.76, down from CNY 1,968,076,861.12 in the previous period, representing a decline of 24%[91]. - Cash outflow for purchasing goods and services was CNY 1,054,594,573.45, compared to CNY 1,673,445,443.49 in the previous period, indicating a decrease of 37%[91]. - The net cash flow from operating activities was CNY 174,703,360.33, a significant increase from CNY 17,272,500.63 in the previous period[91]. - Cash inflow from investment activities totaled CNY 368,378,200.28, a substantial increase from CNY 51,138,084.77 in the previous period[94]. - Cash outflow for investment activities was CNY 711,427,759.96, compared to CNY 351,808,649.38 in the previous period, reflecting an increase of 102%[97]. - The net cash flow from financing activities was CNY -295,802,469.30, compared to CNY 140,206,972.60 in the previous period[97]. Shareholder Information - Net assets attributable to shareholders of the listed company were CNY 1,731,294,182.40, down 8.89% from the previous year[9]. - The top ten shareholders held a total of 58,989,952 shares, representing 21.94% of the total shares[14]. - The company did not engage in any repurchase transactions during the reporting period[20]. - The company distributed cash dividends of RMB 10.00 per 10 shares, totaling RMB 192 million, based on a total share capital of 192,000,000 shares as of December 31, 2018[33]. - The total share capital increased to 192,000,281 shares after the conversion of 281 shares from convertible bonds prior to the dividend distribution[34]. Research and Development - The company’s research and development expenses decreased by 33.85% from CNY 34,732,599.18 to CNY 22,974,483.55, attributed to lower material costs[28]. - Research and development expenses were CNY 9,513,369.96, slightly down from CNY 9,973,893.70, indicating a focus on cost management[61]. - Research and development expenses for the current period amount to ¥6,820,152.85, down from ¥9,973,893.70 in the previous period, indicating a 31.5% reduction[71]. - Research and development expenses decreased to approximately ¥22.97 million, down 33.9% from ¥34.73 million in the previous period[77]. Financial Management - The weighted average return on net assets was 2.15%, a decrease of 8.16% compared to the previous year[9]. - The company reported a significant reduction in accounts payable, which decreased to CNY 124,640,552.74 from CNY 423,585,124.44, suggesting improved cash flow management[57]. - The company's financial expenses decreased to ¥15,888,776.49 from ¥26,534,389.15, reflecting a 40.4% reduction[71]. - Financial expenses decreased significantly to approximately ¥22.73 million, down 65.1% from ¥65.20 million in the previous period[77]. Compliance and Governance - The company had no violations regarding external guarantees during the reporting period[37]. - There were no non-operating fund occupations by controlling shareholders or related parties during the reporting period[39]. - The company has not undergone an audit for the third quarter report, indicating that the figures are unaudited[131].

南京寒锐钴业股份有限公司 2019 年半年度报告全文 南京寒锐钴业股份有限公司 2019 年半年度报告 公告编号：2019-091 2019 年 08 月 1 南京寒锐钴业股份有限公司 2019 年半年度报告全文 第一节 重要提示、目录和释义 公司董事会、监事会及董事、监事、高级管理人员保证半年度报告内容的 真实、准确、完整，不存在虚假记载、误导性陈述或者重大遗漏，并承担个别 和连带的法律责任。 公司负责人梁建坤、主管会计工作负责人韩厚坤及会计机构负责人(会计主 管人员)韩厚坤声明：保证本半年度报告中财务报告的真实、准确、完整。 所有董事均已出席了审议本报告的董事会会议。 本报告所涉及的发展战略及未来计划等前瞻性陈述，不构成公司对投资者 的实质承诺。投资者及相关人士均应当对此保持足够的风险认识，并且应当理 解计划、预测与承诺之间的差异。 公司在本报告第四节"经营情况讨论与分析"中"十、公司面临的风险和应对 措施"部分，详细描述了公司经营中可能存在的风险及应对措施，敬请投资者关 注相关内容。 公司计划不派发现金红利，不送红股，不以公积金转增股本。 2 南京寒锐钴业股份有限公司 2019 年半年度报告全文 目录 ...

南京寒锐钴业股份有限公司 2019 年第一季度报告全文 南京寒锐钴业股份有限公司 2019 年第一季度报告 公告编号：2019-050 2019 年 04 月 1 南京寒锐钴业股份有限公司 2019 年第一季度报告全文 第一节 重要提示 公司董事会、监事会及董事、监事、高级管理人员保证季度报告内容的真 实、准确、完整，不存在虚假记载、误导性陈述或者重大遗漏，并承担个别和 连带的法律责任。 所有董事均已出席了审议本次季报的董事会会议。 公司负责人梁建坤、主管会计工作负责人韩厚坤及会计机构负责人(会计主 管人员)韩厚坤声明：保证季度报告中财务报表的真实、准确、完整。 2 南京寒锐钴业股份有限公司 2019 年第一季度报告全文 第二节 公司基本情况 一、主要会计数据和财务指标 公司是否需追溯调整或重述以前年度会计数据 | --- | --- | --- | --- | |-----------------------------------------------------|------------------|------------------|-----------------------------| | ...

南京寒锐钴业股份有限公司 2018 年年度报告全文 南京寒锐钴业股份有限公司 2018 年年度报告 公告编号：2019-048 2019 年 04 月 1 南京寒锐钴业股份有限公司 2018 年年度报告全文 第一节 重要提示、目录和释义 公司董事会、监事会及董事、监事、高级管理人员保证年度报告内容的真 实、准确、完整，不存在虚假记载、误导性陈述或重大遗漏，并承担个别和连 带的法律责任。 公司负责人梁建坤、主管会计工作负责人韩厚坤及会计机构负责人(会计主 管人员)韩厚坤声明：保证年度报告中财务报告的真实、准确、完整。 所有董事均已出席了审议本报告的董事会会议。 本报告所涉及的发展战略及未来计划等前瞻性陈述，不构成公司对投资者 的实质承诺。投资者及相关人士均应当对此保持足够的风险认识，并且应当理 解计划、预测与承诺之间的差异。 公司在本报告第四节"经营情况讨论与分析"中"十、公司面临的风险与和应 对措施"部分，详细描述了公司经营中可能存在的风险及应对措施，敬请投资者 关注相关内容。 公司经本次董事会审议通过的利润分配预案为：以 192,000,000 股为基数， 向全体股东每 10 股派发现金红利 10.00 元 ...

Financial Performance - Operating revenue for the current period reached CNY 656,815,492.86, a 42.92% increase year-on-year[8] - Net profit attributable to shareholders was CNY 172,554,461.39, a slight decrease of 1.87% compared to the same period last year[8] - Basic earnings per share decreased by 10.00% to CNY 0.90[8] - The weighted average return on equity was 10.31%, down 8.89% from the previous year[8] - The company reported a significant year-on-year revenue growth of 126.54% for the year-to-date[8] - Total operating revenue increased by 126.54% to CNY 2,159,256,696.52 compared to the same period last year, driven by higher sales volume and prices[18] - The company reported a net profit margin improvement, with net profit increasing significantly due to higher revenue and controlled costs[37] - Net profit for the third quarter was CNY 171,366,140.80, slightly down from CNY 175,843,702.71 in the same period last year, indicating a decrease of about 2.7%[39] - The company reported a comprehensive income total of CNY 225,594,178.71, compared to CNY 163,291,828.06 in the previous year, reflecting an increase of approximately 38.2%[40] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets increased by 52.54% to CNY 3,316,046,997.68 compared to the end of the previous year[8] - Net assets attributable to shareholders increased by 60.51% to CNY 1,787,723,200.35 compared to the end of the previous year[8] - The company's total liabilities increased to CNY 1.53 billion, up from CNY 1.06 billion, indicating a growth of 44%[32] - Non-current assets totaled CNY 745.45 million, significantly up from CNY 304.25 million, marking an increase of 144%[31] - Short-term borrowings rose to CNY 736.58 million, an increase of 27% from CNY 581.55 million[32] - The equity attributable to shareholders of the parent company increased to CNY 1.79 billion from CNY 1.11 billion, a rise of 60%[32] Cash Flow - Cash flow from operating activities for the year-to-date increased by 113.68% to CNY 17,272,500.63[8] - Cash flow from operating activities improved by 113.68% to CNY 17,272,500.63, resulting from increased cash collections from sales[19] - The net cash flow from operating activities for the period was -46,845,089.20 RMB, compared to -99,274,472.78 RMB in the previous period, indicating an improvement[54] - Total cash inflow from financing activities was 928,031,021.30 RMB, up from 589,194,098.22 RMB in the previous period[56] - The total cash outflow for operating activities was 1,064,773,154.10 RMB, compared to 566,044,284.24 RMB in the previous period, indicating increased operational costs[54] Research and Development - Research and development expenses surged by 103.02% to CNY 34,732,599.18, reflecting increased investment in R&D[18] - Research and development expenses for Q3 2018 were CNY 9.97 million, compared to CNY 7.69 million in the previous year, reflecting a 30% increase[37] - Research and development expenses for the quarter amounted to CNY 9,973,893.70, up from CNY 7,691,448.11, marking an increase of about 29.7%[42] - Research and development expenses for the quarter were ¥34,732,599.18, which is an increase from ¥17,108,162.08 in the previous year, showing a growth of approximately 103.5%[50] Financial Expenses - Financial expenses skyrocketed by 540.92% to CNY 65,199,324.74, mainly due to increased interest expenses and foreign exchange losses[18] - The company incurred financial expenses of CNY 26,534,389.15, a significant rise from CNY 1,403,474.97, indicating an increase of approximately 1,789.5%[42] - The company's financial expenses increased to ¥60,182,126.30 from ¥4,722,098.53 in the previous year, primarily due to higher interest expenses[50] Other Comprehensive Income - Other comprehensive income improved by 570.89% to CNY 76,385,728.25, mainly due to foreign currency translation differences from overseas subsidiaries[30] - The company recorded a foreign exchange gain of ¥92,607,191.32, compared to a loss of ¥22,590,615.00 in the previous year, reflecting a positive change in foreign exchange impact[48] Shareholder Information - The total number of shareholders at the end of the reporting period was 29,641[12] - The company plans to issue convertible bonds, which has been approved by the China Securities Regulatory Commission, pending formal approval[21]

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公告编号：2018-059 南京寒锐钴业股份有限公司 2018年第一季度报告 南京寒锐钴业股份有限公司2018年第一季度报告全文 2018年04月 1 南京寒锐钴业股份有限公司2018年第一季度报告全文 第一节 重要提示 公司董事会、监事会及董事、监事、高级管理人员保证季度报告内容的真 实、准确、完整，不存在虚假记载、误导性陈述或者重大遗漏，并承担个别和 连带的法律责任。 所有董事均已出席了审议本次季报的董事会会议。 公司负责人梁建坤、主管会计工作负责人崔岩及会计机构负责人(会计主 管人员)崔岩声明：保证季度报告中财务报表的真实、准确、完整。 2 南京寒锐钴业股份有限公司2018年第一季度报告全文 第二节 公司基本情况 一、主要会计数据和财务指标 公司是否需追溯调整或重述以前年度会计数据 □ 是 √ 否 | | 本报告期 | 上年同期 | 本报告期比上年同期增减 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 营业总收入（元） | 737,340,525.04 | 231,383,680.90 | 218.67% | | 归属于上市公司股东的净利润（元） | 254,834,952.85 | 49 ...

Financial Performance - The company's operating revenue for 2017 was CNY 1,464,896,612.27, representing a 97.16% increase compared to CNY 743,013,522.60 in 2016[15] - The net profit attributable to shareholders for 2017 was CNY 449,404,770.84, a significant increase of 575.04% from CNY 66,574,962.55 in 2016[15] - The net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was CNY 449,297,471.64, up 591.35% from CNY 64,987,996.53 in the previous year[15] - The total assets at the end of 2017 reached CNY 2,173,866,309.79, a 170.56% increase from CNY 803,455,089.26 at the end of 2016[15] - The net assets attributable to shareholders increased by 198.02% to CNY 1,113,782,340.54 from CNY 373,726,705.14 in 2016[15] - The basic earnings per share for 2017 was CNY 3.91, reflecting an increase of 428.38% compared to CNY 0.74 in 2016[15] - The weighted average return on equity for 2017 was 52.67%, up from 20.75% in 2016, indicating improved profitability[15] - The net cash flow from operating activities for 2017 was negative CNY 94,110,657.74, a decrease of 163.36% compared to positive CNY 148,538,164.82 in 2016[15] Revenue and Sales Growth - The company's revenue increased by 97.16% year-on-year, leading to a rise in accounts receivable by 84.15%[29] - Cobalt products accounted for 86.47% of total revenue, with sales amounting to ¥1,266,664,029.59, reflecting a 107.38% year-over-year growth[44] - Domestic sales contributed ¥809,578,925.29 (55.27% of total revenue), while international sales surged to ¥655,317,686.98 (44.73%), marking a 174.51% increase[42] - Cobalt powder sales revenue increased by 110.42%, while sales revenue from cobalt concentrate products grew by 123.64%[36] Production and Capacity Expansion - The company produced 5,921.36 tons of cobalt in 2017, a 2.00% increase from 5,805.05 tons in 2016, while sales volume decreased by 5.92% to 3,959 tons[45] - The company is expanding its production capacity with a project to build a 3,000-ton annual cobalt powder production line and a technical center[39] - The company has successfully completed a 5,000-ton annual electrolytic cobalt production line project, which is now operational[39] - The company plans to invest in a project for 20,000 tons of copper and 5,000 tons of cobalt hydroxide in Kolwezi, Congo, with a total investment of CNY 5,853.97 million[77] Research and Development - The company added 6 new utility model patents in 2017, bringing the total to 6 authorized invention patents and 8 utility model patents[36] - The company has increased its research and development investment, focusing on achieving world-class product standards in its field[37] - The company has established a research and development center focused on superhard materials and new energy battery products[71] - The company aims to achieve a revenue growth target of 20% for the fiscal year 2018[194] Market Expansion and Strategy - The company has established a marketing network in countries including Japan, South Korea, Switzerland, Israel, India, and the United States[27] - The demand for cobalt has significantly increased due to the booming development of the new energy battery industry, particularly in the ternary lithium battery market[28] - The company plans to expand its market presence by increasing production capacity and exploring new markets in 2018[194] - The company is actively pursuing strategic acquisitions to enhance its supply chain and market reach[194] Profit Distribution and Shareholder Returns - The profit distribution plan for 2017 includes a cash dividend of RMB 10.00 per 10 shares (totaling RMB 120,000,000.00) and a capital reserve conversion of 6 shares for every 10 shares held[113][115] - The cash dividend accounted for 100% of the total profit distribution amount, reflecting a strong commitment to returning value to shareholders[113] - The company aims to conduct profit distributions at least once a year, contingent on having distributable profits[110] - The company has maintained a minimum cash dividend ratio of 20% during significant capital expenditure phases[114] Risk Management and Compliance - The company emphasizes the importance of risk awareness regarding future operational challenges as outlined in the report[4] - The company has implemented a risk control system to ensure effective management of various risks throughout its operations[38] - The company is committed to compliance with regulatory requirements in its financial management practices[192] - The company has not encountered any violations of commitments regarding immediate returns since the IPO[151] Sustainability and Innovation - The company is engaged in the recycling and regeneration of waste batteries, indicating a commitment to sustainability[72] - The company is focused on compliance with regulatory requirements to maintain operational integrity and investor confidence[194] - The company emphasizes continuous product innovation to meet customer demands, which is critical for maintaining its competitive edge in the cobalt powder market[103] - The company plans to implement a new marketing strategy aimed at increasing brand awareness by 25% in the next year[143]