HLC(SH:600731)2025-04-15 08:25Financial Performance - The company achieved total operating revenue of RMB 247,083.91 million, an increase of 4.06% compared to the previous year[3] - The net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 3.06% to RMB 26,540.20 million, while the net profit excluding non-recurring gains and losses increased by 33.73% to RMB 24,665.12 million[6] - The basic earnings per share decreased by 4.47% to RMB 0.4750[3] - The weighted average return on net assets decreased by 1.13 percentage points to 8.61%[3] Assets and Equity - Total assets at the end of 2024 reached RMB 458,633.36 million, reflecting a growth of 4.18% from the beginning of the period[6] - Shareholders' equity attributable to the company increased by 5.15% to RMB 315,956.16 million[6] Operational Challenges - The company faced challenges from a fluctuating external environment and a generally sluggish agricultural chemical industry[6] - The significant increase in net profit excluding non-recurring gains and losses was attributed to improved operating conditions and a substantial decrease in non-recurring losses compared to the previous year[7] Financial Reporting - The financial data presented are preliminary and have not been audited, with potential discrepancies expected in the final annual report[8] Strategic Focus - The company emphasizes the importance of market expansion and technological innovation to stabilize operations amid challenges[6]