Financial Performance - In 2024, the company's operating revenue reached CNY 2,414,669,703.26, representing a year-on-year increase of 55.29%[26]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders was CNY 175,269,478.21, up 28.11% compared to the previous year[26]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders after deducting non-recurring gains and losses increased by 32.21% to CNY 163,364,533.92[26]. - The net cash flow from operating activities was CNY 57,161,761.54, a decrease of 65.18% year-on-year[27]. - Total assets grew by 26.56% to CNY 4,321,263,951.75, while net assets attributable to shareholders increased by 7.82% to CNY 2,095,392,838.27[29]. - Basic earnings per share for 2024 were CNY 1.11, reflecting a 29.07% increase from the previous year[28]. - The company's gross profit margin for main business was 21.79%, down 2.75 percentage points compared to the same period last year[135]. Dividend and Capital Structure - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of 3.5 RMB per 10 shares (including tax), totaling approximately 55.13 million RMB, which accounts for 31.45% of the net profit attributable to shareholders for 2024[10]. - The proposed capital reserve transfer will increase the total share capital to 205,674,335 shares, with an additional 47,254,462 shares to be distributed[10]. - The total share capital as of December 31, 2024, is 158,419,873 shares, after deducting 905,000 shares held in the repurchase account[10]. Audit and Compliance - The company has received a standard unqualified audit report from Rongcheng Accounting Firm[9]. - The company has confirmed that all board members attended the board meeting, ensuring governance compliance[8]. - The company has not reported any non-operating fund occupation by controlling shareholders or related parties[12]. - The company has not experienced any violations of decision-making procedures regarding external guarantees[12]. - The company has not reported any instances where more than half of the directors could not guarantee the accuracy and completeness of the annual report[12]. Research and Development - The R&D investment as a percentage of operating revenue was 6.09%, down 1.36 percentage points from the previous year[28]. - The company achieved a 26.91% increase in R&D investment, totaling 147.0079 million yuan in 2024[47]. - The company applied for 120 new patents and received 54 new authorizations, including 3 invention patents and 49 utility model patents during the reporting period[47]. - The company has established multiple provincial-level R&D institutions and a national-level certified laboratory, enhancing its capabilities in product development and testing[125]. - The company has a comprehensive R&D approach, integrating market-driven innovation with advanced manufacturing capabilities[63]. Market Expansion and Strategy - The company is focusing on expanding its overseas market presence, particularly in emerging industries such as robotics, medical, AI, and automotive high-speed sectors[29]. - The company is actively expanding into new industries such as AI, humanoid robots, medical technology, and low-altitude aircraft, achieving product and technological breakthroughs[43]. - The company is focusing on diversifying its product development and market expansion to reduce reliance on the new energy vehicle sector[131]. - The company aims to maintain stable gross profit margins through cost control measures and the introduction of high-margin new products[136]. - The company plans to enhance talent acquisition and retention strategies to mitigate the risk of core technical personnel turnover[130]. Operational Challenges - The decline in cash flow was attributed to increased procurement costs and high-level R&D investments to enhance technical capabilities[29]. - The company is facing challenges such as increased R&D investment, intensified industry competition, and rising commodity prices, impacting the synchronization of net profit growth with sales revenue[41]. - The company faces risks related to rising raw material costs, including copper and precious metals, which could impact profitability[139]. Product Development and Innovation - The company has developed and launched a new oil-cooled high-power DC charging station, enhancing support for heavy trucks, ships, and construction machinery[46]. - The company completed the development of various connector products for the automotive sector, including the TSOK series for new energy vehicles, and successfully initiated mass supply[45]. - The company has developed multiple core technologies in the connector industry, including high-voltage and high-current connectors, and 5G board-to-board RF connectors, which are at the forefront domestically and internationally[102]. - The company is actively involved in the development of products for AI, data centers, autonomous driving, and 6G communication, indicating a strong focus on future technologies[60]. Governance and Shareholder Relations - The governance structure complies with relevant laws and regulations, ensuring effective decision-making processes and protecting shareholder rights[194]. - The company has revised 21 governance documents and established 2 new governance systems to enhance compliance and risk control[196]. - The company held its first extraordinary shareholders' meeting on January 29, 2024, approving a comprehensive credit facility application for 2024[197]. - The total pre-tax remuneration for the chairman, Wu Shijun, was reported at 909,800 CNY for the reporting period[199]. Industry Trends and Market Outlook - The global connector market size increased from $48.9 billion in 2011 to $84.1 billion in 2022, with an expected growth to over $114.7 billion by 2030[73]. - The demand for automotive connectors is expected to increase due to the rapid iteration and demand growth in the new energy vehicle sector[74]. - The implementation of the "5G + Industrial Internet" initiative and related policies is expected to indirectly support the growth of connector product demand in the telecommunications and automotive sectors[74]. - The global communication connector market is projected to reach $21.5 billion by 2025, with China's market expected to grow from $6.267 billion in 2019 to $9.5 billion by 2025[84].
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