附调研内容：一、2024年年报以及2025年一季度报告情况介绍 二、问答环节 (一)目前泰国公司的经营 情况如何?泰国二期将何时建成投产? 答:泰国公司是公司根据"一带一路""走出去"战略建成并投产的第 一个海外工厂,有效缩短与客户的距离,降低包装、运输成本,降低物流国际风险,更好地服务客户,减少汇 率波动风险,降低因可能存在国际贸易摩擦而带来的经营风险,提高自身的抗风险能力,是公司国际供应链 体系的重要组成部分。2022年生产逐步正常化以来,产能利用率稳步提高,不断满足公司重要客户在全球 各地工厂的需求,国际市场市占率得到巩固和加强。泰国公司目前产能利用率较高,2024年度贡献净利润 超过人民币六千万元,是公司重要的生产基地。 泰国二期目前正在建设中,预计2025年底建成试生产。 (二)美国"对等关税"政策对公司经营有影响吗? 答:近期美国政府宣布实施"对等关税"政策,对全球贸易伙 伴加征关税,尽管公司出口美国的产品占总营收的比例很少,公司仍将密切关注相关政策变化,坚定不移实 施"一带一路"、"走出去"全球化发展战略,不断提高产品核心竞争力,完善国际供应链体系建设,不断满足 境内外客户的需求。 (三)公司公 ...

Core Viewpoint - The company has shown steady growth in revenue and net profit for 2024, driven by increased demand for silica in the domestic tire industry, with significant improvements in profitability metrics [1][3]. Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved revenue of 2.197 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 21.38%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 541 million yuan, up 31.10% year-on-year [1][3]. - The fourth quarter of 2024 saw revenue of 563 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 15.46%, and a net profit of 161 million yuan, up 50.31% year-on-year [1][3]. - For Q1 2025, the company reported revenue of 540 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.25%, and a net profit of 138 million yuan, up 12.57% year-on-year [2][4]. Profitability Metrics - The weighted average return on equity (ROE) for 2024 was 17.13%, an increase of 2.49 percentage points year-on-year [1][3]. - The gross profit margin for 2024 was 33.95%, up 4.51 percentage points year-on-year, while the net profit margin was 24.60%, an increase of 1.82 percentage points year-on-year [1][3]. - In Q1 2025, the gross profit margin was 34.58%, an increase of 3.56 percentage points year-on-year [2][4]. Sales and Production - In 2024, the company produced and sold 363,000 tons and 361,000 tons of silica, respectively, representing year-on-year increases of 21.8% and 21.1% [3]. - In Q1 2025, silica sales reached 89,600 tons, a year-on-year increase of 2,700 tons [4]. Market Dynamics - The domestic tire industry has experienced rapid growth, significantly driving the demand for silica [3]. - The average price of precipitated silica in 2024 was 5,439 yuan per ton, an increase of 93 yuan per ton compared to 2023 [3]. Cost Structure - In 2024, selling expenses increased by 38.30% year-on-year, primarily due to higher employee compensation and market development costs [3]. - Management and R&D expenses also saw increases of 18.75% and 19.47% year-on-year, respectively [3]. Capacity Expansion and Innovation - The company ranks third globally in silica production capacity and is actively seeking opportunities for capacity expansion, with 50,000 tons of silica capacity under construction [5]. - The company has invested in R&D to produce high-dispersion silica using rice husk ash, significantly reducing carbon emissions [5]. - A project for 3,044 tons/year of silica microspheres is underway, targeting applications in cosmetics and biomedicine, expected to be completed by the end of 2025 [5]. Earnings Forecast - The company has adjusted its earnings expectations, forecasting revenues of 2.395 billion, 2.593 billion, and 2.862 billion yuan for 2025-2027, with net profits of 593 million, 675 million, and 716 million yuan, respectively [6][7].