Group 1 - The company announced the suspension of its subsidiary, Jiaxing New Materials, due to the harsh reality of overcapacity in the photovoltaic industry and challenges faced by traditional chemical companies entering the new energy sector [1][2] - The decision to suspend operations is aimed at aligning with the company's strategic direction and reducing operational costs, as Jiaxing New Materials has been experiencing poor sales and continuous losses [2][3] - The photovoltaic film industry faced significant challenges in 2024, with prices plummeting to historical lows, leading to a gross margin of -15.53% for the company's photovoltaic film business, which is significantly lower than the 19.95% gross margin of its dye business [3] Group 2 - The company's traditional dye business is also under pressure, with a revenue of 965 million yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 5.3%, but a net profit of 22.02 million yuan, down 23.48% year-on-year, and a declining gross margin of 14.25% [4] - The company plans to evaluate the possibility of resuming operations at Jiaxing New Materials based on market conditions and is actively seeking external cooperation opportunities [5] - The high concentration in the photovoltaic film industry, with a CR4 of over 85% in 2022, suggests that the company's chances of re-entering this field may be low, while it is increasing R&D investment in environmentally friendly dyes and functional intermediates [5]
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