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JinkoSolar(JKS) - 2024 Q4 - Annual Report

Financial Performance - The company recognized an impairment loss of RMB 1,242.2 million for long-lived assets, reflecting the excess of carrying values over fair value [657]. - The company recorded net foreign exchange gains of RMB 1.03 billion, RMB 0.94 billion, and RMB 484.4 million (US66.4million)in2022,2023,and2024,respectively[806].InflationinChinawasreportedat2.066.4 million) in 2022, 2023, and 2024, respectively [806]. - Inflation in China was reported at 2.0%, 0.2%, and 0.2% for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024, respectively, with no material impact on the company's operations [803]. Cash and Borrowings - As of December 31, 2024, the company held RMB 25.05 billion (US3.43 billion) in cash and cash equivalents, with RMB 5.83 billion (US799.2million)denominatedinU.S.dollars[807].ThecompanyhasshorttermborrowingsofRMB6.93billion(US799.2 million) denominated in U.S. dollars [807]. - The company has short-term borrowings of RMB 6.93 billion (US949.9 million) and long-term borrowings of RMB 20.64 billion (US2.83billion)asofDecember31,2024,withaverageinterestratesof2.72.83 billion) as of December 31, 2024, with average interest rates of 2.7% [809]. - The company has a credit agreement with Wells Fargo, with a total credit facility of US75.0 million under negotiation for renewal [810]. Risk Management - The company has entered into foreign exchange forward contracts with notional values of US$940.0 million and €330.0 million, maturing within 12 months [805]. - The company estimates a 1% expected failure rate for solar modules over the warranty period, with significant judgments applied in estimating warranty costs [653]. - The company’s allowance for credit losses is assessed quarterly, with estimates based on past collection experience and current economic conditions [647]. - The company’s accrued warranty liability would increase by RMB 38.4 million if the expected failure rate and replacement cost assumptions increased by 5% [656].