CCLM(SZ:000719)2025-05-16 10:20Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Accumulate" rating for the company [2] Core Views - The company's core business remains stable, with a focus on shareholder returns. In 2024, the company achieved operating revenue of 9.857 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.24%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.030 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 25.84% due to a one-time adjustment related to deferred tax assets [1][6] - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of 6.00 yuan per 10 shares, totaling 614 million yuan, which accounts for approximately 59.61% of the net profit attributable to shareholders [1][6] Summary by Relevant Sections Financial Performance - In 2024, the publishing business generated revenue of 3.269 billion yuan, up 3.37% year-on-year, while the distribution business brought in 8.056 billion yuan, a 0.68% increase. The materials sales business saw a revenue decline of 1.77% to 1.785 billion yuan, and the printing business grew by 2.80% to 594 million yuan [4][6] - For Q1 2025, the company reported operating revenue of 1.916 billion yuan, a 1.04% increase, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 110 million yuan, a significant year-on-year increase of 234.61% [1][6] Future Outlook - The company is expected to maintain stable growth in its core business over the next three years, with projected revenues of 10.122 billion yuan, 10.365 billion yuan, and 10.594 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively [6][7] - The net profit attributable to shareholders is forecasted to be 1.317 billion yuan in 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 27.86% [6][7] Strategic Initiatives - The company is actively pursuing digital transformation and enhancing its technological capabilities, including smart upgrades to printing equipment and the development of digital education platforms [4][6] - The company has been awarded a contract for the supply of free textbooks for compulsory education in Henan Province from 2024 to 2027, which is expected to contribute to stable growth in related business segments [4][6]