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Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, with a target price set to achieve a relative return of over 20% within six months [4][13]. Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 3.7 billion in Q3 2024, representing a 2% year-on-year increase, while the net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 13% to 210 million [1]. - For the first three quarters of 2024, the company achieved a total revenue of 10.9 billion, a 1.4% increase year-on-year, and a net profit of 760 million, which is an 8% increase [1]. - The acquisition of COFCO Packaging is expected to strengthen the company's core business and expand its strategic customer base, enhancing long-term sustainable development [2]. Financial Performance Summary - The company's gross margin for the first three quarters of 2024 was 17.3%, an increase of 1.22 percentage points year-on-year, while the net profit margin was 6.95%, up by 0.52 percentage points [1]. - The adjusted earnings per share (EPS) forecasts for 2024, 2025, and 2026 are 0.34, 0.38, and 0.43 respectively, with corresponding price-to-earnings (PE) ratios of 16X, 14X, and 13X [3][6]. - The total revenue for 2024 is projected to be 14.19 billion, with a growth rate of 2.5%, and the net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to reach 867.95 million, reflecting a growth rate of 10.76% [6][9]. Business Development - The acquisition of COFCO Packaging will allow the company to solidify its main business in two-piece and three-piece beverage and milk powder cans, while also expanding its product lines in steel barrels, aerosol cans, and plastic packaging [2]. - The company aims to reduce dependency on single customers by diversifying its client base through this acquisition, which will also enhance its capabilities in technology, marketing, production capacity, and supply chain [2].