格力电器回应市场关切：格力钛完成“瘦身”

Core Viewpoint - The 2024 annual shareholder meeting of Gree Electric Appliances highlighted a shift towards empowering younger management, with less emphasis on the traditional leadership style of Chairwoman Dong Mingzhu [2][3] Group 1: Management Changes - Dong Mingzhu expressed her intention to speak less and provide more opportunities for younger leaders within the company [3] - Zhang Wei, the newly appointed president, emphasized Gree's commitment to diversification and technological advancement across its product lines, including home appliances and industrial equipment [3][4] - The management team is described as more vibrant and passionate, focusing on product quality, sales, and talent development [3] Group 2: Financial Performance - Gree Electric Appliances reported a total revenue of 190.04 billion yuan for 2024, a year-on-year decrease of 7.31%, while net profit attributable to shareholders was 32.185 billion yuan, an increase of 10.91% [3] - In the first quarter of 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 41.639 billion yuan and a net profit of 5.904 billion yuan, reflecting year-on-year growth of 13.78% and 26.29% respectively, indicating a strong recovery after the revenue decline in 2024 [3] Group 3: Strategic Focus - Gree Titanium has completed a restructuring process, focusing on three key areas: lithium carbonate batteries, energy storage, and new energy vehicles [4] - Dong Mingzhu highlighted the importance of aligning Gree Titanium's operations with the company's culture and future competitiveness, particularly in areas such as motors, capacitors, and power control [4][5] - The company maintains a commitment to integrity, stating that Gree Titanium's challenges have not affected shareholder dividends or overall profitability [5]