Group 1: Company Capacity and Projects - The company's current production capacity is 1.08 million tons per year, with sufficient utilization rates [2] - A new 50,000 tons/year specialty malt production line is under construction, expected to be completed by the end of 2025 [2] - The specialty malt project is aligned with the company's strategy to enhance its manufacturing capabilities and cater to large beer group clients [2] Group 2: Specialty Malt Performance - Specialty malt sales and revenue currently represent a small proportion of the overall business, but the gross margin is higher than that of regular malt due to more complex processing [2] - The company is one of the early entrants in the specialty malt sector in China, leveraging long-term technical and market experience [2] - Future plans include enhancing product quality and expanding market reach for specialty malt products [2] Group 3: Market Trends and Company Strategy - The beer industry is shifting towards high-end and craft products, increasing demand for specialty and high-end malts [3] - The company aims to strengthen its technological innovation and product development to meet evolving customer needs [3] Group 4: Financial Performance - In 2024, the company reported an 11.53% decline in revenue, while net profit surged by 72.50% [3] - Revenue decline was attributed to lower selling prices outweighing the increase in malt sales volume, driven by a decrease in raw material costs [3] - Net profit growth resulted from effective procurement strategies and cost control measures, including a reduction in financial expenses by 37.08 million yuan [3] Group 5: Operational Status - As of the second quarter of 2025, the company's operations are stable and progressing steadily compared to the first quarter [3]

Group 1: Financial Performance - The company achieved a significant increase in gross profit margin in 2024 due to improved procurement coordination and cost control measures, resulting in a decrease in costs and financial expenses year-on-year [2] - The gross profit margin is influenced by fluctuations in raw material and product prices, which affect operating income [2] - In 2022, cash dividends amounted to 30.10 million CNY, accounting for 19.29% of net profit; in 2023, cash dividends increased to 52.68 million CNY, representing 30.35% of net profit; the proposed cash dividend for 2024 is 151 million CNY, which is 50.27% of net profit, indicating a yearly increase in dividend payout ratio [3] Group 2: Project Development - The new 50,000 tons/year specialty malt production line project received construction planning approval last year and is currently under construction, expected to be completed by the end of 2025 [2] - The production capacity release will depend on the qualification review process by major beer companies, which requires thorough testing and certification of the new production line [3] Group 3: Market and Risk Management - The recent U.S. tariff policy has limited impact on the company as its raw material procurement and product sales do not involve the U.S. market [2] - To mitigate foreign exchange risks due to the depreciation of the RMB against the USD, the company has increased its export ratio and implemented foreign exchange derivative trading to manage exposure [2] Group 4: Strategic Outlook - The company maintains a stable relationship with major beer groups, with over 20 years of cooperation, minimizing the impact of recent personnel changes in these companies [3] - The company is focusing on the development of whiskey malt, although current demand in this area is relatively low, indicating potential for future growth [3]