Humon Share(SZ:002237) Ge Long Hui A P P·2025-03-26 11:35Core Viewpoint - Hengbang Co., Ltd. (002237.SZ) reported a net profit growth of 4.07% for 2024, with significant increases in revenue driven by gold sales, despite concerns raised by an independent director regarding the integrity of the annual report and audit process [1][2]. Financial Performance - The company achieved an operating revenue of 75,800.75 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 15.59% [1] - Operating costs amounted to 73,938.74 million yuan, reflecting a 15.90% increase compared to the previous year [1] - Operating profit reached 617.04 million yuan, up 8.98% year-on-year [1] - Total profit was reported at 596.51 million yuan, marking a 7.21% increase from the prior year [1] - Net profit attributable to shareholders was 536.72 million yuan, representing a growth of 4.07% year-on-year [1] Production Metrics - The company produced 95.98 tons of gold, an increase of 29.91% compared to the previous year [1] - Silver production decreased by 13.31% to 825.68 tons [1] - Electrolytic copper production fell by 4.39% to 194,100 tons [1] - Sulfuric acid production decreased by 14.00% to 1,136,900 tons [1] Dividend Distribution - The company declared a cash dividend of 1.41 yuan per 10 shares to all shareholders [1] Audit Concerns - Independent director Wang Yongmei voted against the annual report and did not sign a written confirmation, raising concerns about the report's reliability [2] - The accounting firm allegedly concealed the fact of changing the signing accountant and failed to communicate with the audit committee, which constitutes a violation [2] - The reasons for the resignation of the previous auditor remain unclear, and there are doubts about the competence of the new auditor, potentially affecting audit quality [2]