Performance Overview - In Q1 2025, the company's subsidiaries achieved a total electricity generation of 452.18 billion kWh, a year-on-year increase of 14.06% [1] - Including the joint venture Hongyanhe Nuclear Power, total electricity generation reached 566.89 billion kWh, a year-on-year growth of 9.41% [1] - The company reported operating revenue of RMB 20.028 billion, an increase of 4.41% year-on-year [2] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was RMB 3.026 billion, a decrease of 16.07% year-on-year [2] - After excluding non-recurring gains and losses, the net profit attributable to shareholders was RMB 2.928 billion, down 15.94% year-on-year [2] Project Approvals and Management - As of April 27, 2025, the State Council approved five projects, including the Fangchenggang Units 5 and 6, and Taishan Units 3 and 4 [2] - The company currently manages 20 units under construction, including 8 units entrusted by the controlling shareholder, with overall project progress on track [2] Market and Pricing Insights - The market transaction ratio for nuclear power units managed by the company has increased, particularly in Guangdong, while units in Guangxi and Fujian have fully entered market transactions [3] - The average market transaction price for electricity in Guangdong province was RMB 0.37 per kWh, approximately 0.02 lower than the same period last year [3] - The market transaction price in Guangxi was around RMB 0.34 per kWh, while prices in Fujian and Liaoning remained stable compared to the previous year [3] Financial Challenges - The decline in net profit was attributed to increased market transaction ratios and a decrease in average market prices, which affected the gross profit from electricity sales [3] - The net cash flow from operating activities decreased year-on-year due to reduced payments received from projects and increased prepayments for nuclear fuel [3] Maintenance and Financing - In Q1 2025, the company conducted 6 major repairs, including 1 annual overhaul from 2024, completing 5 annual repairs and 1 ten-year overhaul, with a total of approximately 156 days of maintenance, a reduction of about 142 days compared to the previous year [3] - The average financing cost in Q1 2025 was 2.73%, down 30 basis points from the 3.03% recorded for the entire year of 2024 [3]

Core Insights - The company reported growth in revenue and net profit for the year 2024, but a significant decline in investment cash flow and a reduction in R&D expenses warrant investor attention [1] Revenue Growth - In 2024, the company achieved operating revenue of 783,434,345.21 yuan, a 16.54% increase from 672,241,095.67 yuan in 2023, attributed to the success of its major client strategy, enhanced brand influence post-IPO, and effective talent development [2] - Quarterly revenue remained stable, with the second quarter showing the highest revenue of 248,590,658.47 yuan, indicating strong business development potential [2] Net Profit Increase - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 268,572,695.24 yuan, up 22.39% from 219,445,895.05 yuan in 2023, primarily driven by increased operating revenue [3] - The net profit excluding non-recurring items was 241,020,845.05 yuan, reflecting a 12.15% year-on-year growth, indicating stable core business profitability [3] Earnings Per Share - Basic earnings per share rose to 2.27 yuan, a 22.04% increase from 1.86 yuan in 2023, while the basic earnings per share excluding non-recurring items increased to 2.04 yuan, up 12.09% from 1.82 yuan [4] Expense Analysis - Sales expenses for 2024 were 198,978,498.58 yuan, an 11.61% increase from 178,279,277.17 yuan in 2023, driven by higher employee compensation and marketing expenses [5] - Management expenses rose to 109,982,391.16 yuan, a 20.45% increase from 91,308,158.07 yuan, likely due to expanded business operations [5] - R&D expenses decreased by 25.55% to 21,652,300.89 yuan from 29,083,298.65 yuan in 2023, which may impact future innovation capabilities [5] Cash Flow Situation - The net cash flow from operating activities was 399,545,223.41 yuan, down 12.00% from 454,020,962.42 yuan in 2023, primarily due to increased cash payments for goods and services [7] - The net cash flow from investing activities plummeted by 526.80% to -241,470,255.32 yuan from 56,577,099.48 yuan in 2023, indicating a major shift in investment strategy [7][8] - The net cash flow from financing activities was -285,101,395.87 yuan, slightly improved from -344,573,401.04 yuan in 2023, reflecting stable cash outflows in financing [8] R&D Personnel - The company employed 47 R&D personnel, accounting for 5.25% of the total workforce, with a significant portion aged 30-40, which is crucial for maintaining technological innovation [6]