Core Viewpoint - S Jiatong's performance in 2024 was relatively stable, but a significant decline in net profit of 48.92% was reported in Q1 2025, primarily due to fluctuations in raw material prices [1][4]. Financial Performance - In 2024, S Jiatong achieved operating revenue of 4.668 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 12.11%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 174 million yuan, down 4.76% year-on-year [1]. - For Q1 2025, the company reported operating revenue of 1.126 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.8%, but net profit dropped to 23.66 million yuan, a decline of 48.92% [4]. Dividend Distribution - S Jiatong distributed a cash dividend of 0.32 yuan per share (including tax) to all shareholders in the first three quarters of 2024 and plans to distribute an additional 0.59 yuan per share, totaling 309 million yuan in dividends, which accounts for 177.52% of the net profit for the year [1]. Production and Sales - The company primarily produces and sells automotive tires, with a total production and sales volume of 17.4965 million and 17.5218 million tires in 2024, respectively [2]. - Sales volume for semi-steel radial tires increased by 16.5%, while sales of all-steel radial tires rose by 3.9% in 2024 [2]. Raw Material Impact - The fluctuation in raw material prices, particularly natural rubber, significantly affects the profit margins of tire manufacturers. The price of natural rubber has increased from 11,000 yuan/ton in April 2023 to 19,000 yuan/ton in October 2024, before dropping back to around 14,000 yuan/ton [5][7]. - S Jiatong's gross margin decreased from 20.09% in 2023 to 18.46% in 2024, and further to 14.03% in Q1 2025 due to rising raw material costs [5]. Shareholder Dynamics - S Jiatong remains one of the few companies in A-shares that has not completed its share reform, with no approved reform plan as of now [8][10]. - The company has made three attempts at share reform since 2005, all of which were rejected by shareholders [11][14][16]. Market Position and Strategy - S Jiatong has a foreign sales business that accounts for approximately 35% of its revenue, leveraging a multi-brand strategy and partnerships with major automotive manufacturers [2]. - The company is exploring further expansion plans despite the ongoing challenges related to its share reform status [25].