CHALCO(601600)2025-03-26 09:25Dividend Distribution - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of CNY 0.082 per share for the 2024 interim dividend, totaling approximately CNY 1.407 billion[4]. - For the 2024 annual dividend, the company intends to distribute a total of approximately CNY 3.723 billion, which represents 30.02% of the net profit attributable to shareholders[5]. - The proposed cash dividend for the year-end distribution is CNY 0.135 per share, amounting to approximately CNY 2.316 billion, after deducting the interim dividend[5]. Financial Performance - The company's operating revenue for 2024 reached CNY 237,065,629, representing a 5.21% increase compared to CNY 225,319,044 in 2023[24]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders for 2024 was CNY 12,400,160, an 85.38% increase from CNY 6,689,067 in 2023[24]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was CNY 11,979,301, up 81.12% from CNY 6,614,183 in 2023[24]. - The net cash flow from operating activities for 2024 was CNY 32,807,186, a 21.37% increase from CNY 27,030,025 in 2023[24]. - The total assets at the end of 2024 were CNY 215,895,530, reflecting a 1.89% increase from CNY 211,896,104 at the end of 2023[24]. - The net assets attributable to shareholders at the end of 2024 were CNY 69,191,321, a 14.18% increase from CNY 60,598,030 at the end of 2023[24]. Production and Capacity - The company produced 1,687,000 tons of metallurgical-grade alumina in 2024, a 1.20% increase from 1,667,000 tons in 2023[32]. - The production of primary aluminum (including alloys) reached 761,000 tons in 2024, marking a 12.08% increase from 679,000 tons in 2023[32]. - The company imported approximately 159 million tons of bauxite in 2024, a 12.3% increase year-on-year[35]. - By the end of 2024, China's alumina production capacity was 10.435 million tons/year, a year-on-year increase of 600,000 tons/year, while the total alumina production was 8.581 million tons, up 4.3% year-on-year[39]. - China's electrolytic aluminum production capacity reached 44.62 million tons/year by the end of 2024, an increase of 190,000 tons/year, with a running capacity of 43.61 million tons/year, up 1.52 million tons/year[42]. Market Outlook and Strategy - The company plans to continue expanding its market presence and investing in new technologies to enhance production efficiency[24]. - The company is focusing on the development of new products to meet increasing market demand and improve profitability[24]. - Future guidance indicates a positive outlook for revenue growth driven by increased production capacity and market expansion efforts[24]. - The company is exploring potential mergers and acquisitions to strengthen its competitive position in the industry[24]. - The company aims to enhance its core competitiveness by focusing on technological innovation, green low-carbon initiatives, and digital empowerment as part of its strategic development plan[141]. Research and Development - The company has established a comprehensive technology innovation system, with 13 national-level research platforms and 51 provincial-level platforms, enhancing its technological leadership in the aluminum industry[64]. - In 2024, the company's R&D expenses amounted to 3.064 billion RMB, a decrease of 17.83% from 3.729 billion RMB in the same period last year[72]. - A total of 519 new patents were authorized in 2024, keeping the company at the forefront of the industry[48]. Risk Management and Governance - The company has established a comprehensive risk management framework to mitigate various trading risks associated with derivatives[133]. - The company’s risk management and internal control systems are designed to manage risks rather than eliminate them, providing reasonable assurance of achieving business objectives[182]. - The company conducted two annual reviews of its risk management and internal control systems, with no significant deficiencies reported in financial and non-financial reporting controls[185]. Corporate Governance - The company has established a governance structure that complies with relevant laws and regulations, ensuring the protection of shareholder rights[159]. - The management team ensured the achievement of operational goals and smooth business development, contributing to positive performance in 2024[171]. - The company emphasizes fair, complete, and timely information disclosure, having received an A-level rating for information disclosure from the Shanghai Stock Exchange for six consecutive years[180]. Environmental and Social Responsibility - The company is committed to high-quality development and aims to become a world-class aluminum company with global competitiveness[57]. - The domestic electrolytic aluminum green energy proportion exceeded 25% in 2024, reflecting the industry's shift towards sustainability[52]. - The company received the "Top 100" and "Top 50 Central Enterprises" awards at the Guoxin Cup ESG Golden Bull Awards, and was included in the CCTV "Pioneer 100" list for Chinese ESG-listed companies in 2024[188].