Group 1 - The company has announced a three-year shareholder dividend return plan (2024-2026), committing to an annual cash dividend of no less than 40% of the distributable profit for the year [1] - This commitment is seen as a revision of the dividend proposal approved at the 2023 shareholder meeting, aiming to exceed the average dividend payout ratio in the A-share market, reflecting the company's confidence in sustainable profitability and cash flow management [1][2] - The dividend commitment is rigid, with a minimum cash dividend ratio of 40% as long as the annual distributable profit is positive and the audit report is unqualified, with no upper limit on the payout [1] Group 2 - Since its listing in 2021, the company has implemented four cash dividends, distributing a total of 1.5 billion yuan, equating to 1 yuan per share, significantly exceeding its peers [2] - In 2024, the company has already conducted two dividend distributions, raising the payout ratio to nearly 60%, resulting in a current dividend yield of 3.3% [2] - The company has also been actively repurchasing shares, spending 270 million yuan in 2023 and planning an additional 200 million to 400 million yuan for share buybacks in 2025, which has positively impacted investor confidence [2] Group 3 - With the decline in lithium carbonate prices, the company’s commitment to dividends serves as a hedge against industry valuation fluctuations, enhancing its reputation as a "cash cow" and building investor trust [3] - The company is expected to become a core investment target for long-term funds as the lithium battery industry emerges from its cyclical low, leveraging its high-quality lithium resources and substantial dividend commitments [3] - The company plans to focus on its iron ore business while expanding its lithium mining projects in Hunan and Sichuan, aiming to convert resources into production and enhance profitability [3]
大中矿业修订现金分红比例 40%现金分红底线为股东创造可持续回报