Company and Industry Summary Company Overview - The company is a large enterprise established in March 2011, with a registered capital of 418.97 million yuan and covering an area of approximately 1,600 acres. It was listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in March 2023. The company specializes in chemical research and development, production, sales, and technical trade, and is a major producer in the global market for various chemical products [1] Key Financial Metrics - For the fiscal year 2024, the company reported total assets of 3.398 billion yuan, an increase of 5.32% year-over-year. Operating revenue reached 1.504 billion yuan, up 6.11% year-over-year, with main business revenue at 1.496 billion yuan, reflecting a 6.30% increase [2] - The company's main business costs were 1.293 billion yuan, which increased by 13%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 39.36 million yuan, a significant decline of 47.59% year-over-year. The profit excluding non-recurring gains and losses was 22.11 million yuan, down 65.17% [2] Market Performance - Domestic sales in China amounted to 748.08 million yuan, a rise of 15.89% year-over-year, while international sales were 748.28 million yuan, showing a decline of 1.75% [3] - The chemical industry segment saw a decrease in sales by 7.82%, while the equipment industry experienced a substantial increase in revenue by 221.68% [3] Product Performance - The sales volume of the main product, the hindered amine light stabilizer, increased by 17.87%, but the selling price decreased by 8.69% due to intense market competition, leading to a decline in gross margin by 4.95 percentage points [4] - The company has optimized production processes to improve efficiency, but the increase in raw material costs (up 5.94% and 10.71% year-over-year) has affected the overall cost structure [3] Recent Developments - In the first quarter of 2025, the company reported operating revenue of 304.65 million yuan, a decrease of 3.09% year-over-year, with a net profit of 781,600 yuan, down 28.72% [4] - The company initiated a share buyback program, repurchasing 3.5267 million shares, representing 0.84% of the total share capital, with a total transaction amount of approximately 25.01 million yuan [5] Dividend Distribution - For the fiscal year 2024, the company declared a cash dividend totaling approximately 54.11 million yuan, with a distribution of 1.00 yuan per ten shares [6]