Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1][5][14] Core Views - The company achieved a revenue of 4.04 billion yuan in 2024, representing a year-on-year increase of 21.17%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 779 million yuan, up 178.40% year-on-year [5][6] - The first quarter of 2025 saw a revenue of 1.21 billion yuan, a 26.42% increase year-on-year, with a net profit of 401 million yuan, reflecting a 159.59% year-on-year growth [5][6] - The report anticipates continued growth in the refrigerant market, with profit forecasts for 2025-2027 being adjusted upwards, expecting net profits of 2.08 billion, 2.61 billion, and 2.97 billion yuan respectively [5][6] - The company plans to implement a mid-term dividend in 2025, with a cash dividend ratio of no more than 20% of the net profit attributable to shareholders for that period [7] Financial Performance Summary - In 2024, the company sold 125,400 tons of fluorinated refrigerants, generating a revenue of 3.27 billion yuan, with an average price of 26,056 yuan per ton [6] - The first quarter of 2025 showed a decline in sales volume for fluorinated refrigerants but a significant increase in average price, with a 43.5% rise compared to the average price in 2024 [6] - The company’s gross profit margin is projected to increase from 29.8% in 2024 to 48.9% in 2025, indicating improved profitability [9][11] Dividend and Employee Stock Plan - The company announced a cash dividend of 0.45 yuan per share for 2024, with a payout ratio of 35.07% [7] - An employee stock ownership plan was introduced, allowing for the purchase of up to 372,310 shares at a price of 20.47 yuan per share, aimed at enhancing employee confidence [7]