Meeting Overview - The annual general meeting of Aurite Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is scheduled for May 16, 2025, at 14:30 [1] - The meeting will be held at the company's administrative building in Taizhou, Zhejiang Province [1] - Shareholders can participate through both on-site and online voting [1][4] Agenda Items - The meeting will discuss the remuneration plans for the board of directors and senior management for 2025, as well as confirm the execution of 2024 remuneration [2][3] - The meeting will also address the remuneration plan for the supervisors for 2025 and confirm the execution of 2024 remuneration [2] Company Performance - In 2024, the company achieved a net profit of 355 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 22.59% [9] - The net profit attributable to the parent company, after deducting non-recurring gains and losses, was 351 million yuan, reflecting a growth of 34.25% compared to the previous year [9] - The total assets of the company reached 3.877 billion yuan, an increase of 50.60% from the beginning of the year [10] - The total liabilities amounted to 1.546 billion yuan, up 154.67% from the beginning of the year [10] Business Development - The company continues to focus on the research, production, and sales of specialty complex APIs and pharmaceutical intermediates, maintaining a competitive edge in the market [10] - Revenue from the API and intermediate business grew by 7.73% year-on-year, with improved gross margins [10] - The company has made significant progress in expanding its online sales channels, with notable growth in sales of its products [10][11] Research and Development - The company invested 146 million yuan in R&D during the reporting period, a 6.91% increase year-on-year [11] - A total of 45 projects are currently under research, covering small molecule APIs, peptides, and oligonucleotides [11] - The company has submitted 29 invention patent applications and received 13 new patent grants during the reporting period [12][13] Financial Management - The company successfully issued convertible bonds, which will support its development projects and enhance its product matrix [14] - The total planned investment for the projects funded by the convertible bonds is approximately 1.020 billion yuan [14] Governance and Compliance - The board of directors held seven meetings during the year, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements [16][21] - The supervisory board conducted six meetings, focusing on financial oversight and compliance with corporate governance standards [25][29] Future Plans - The company aims to enhance its product offerings and expand its market presence, particularly in the fields of oligonucleotide and peptide drugs [24] - Plans include the construction of new production lines and the continuous improvement of its governance and management systems [24][25]