Industry Overview - The steel industry is currently in a downward cycle that began in mid-2022, with a loss ratio of 26.14% among large and medium-sized steel enterprises, although this has narrowed year-on-year [2][3] - Demand for steel is expected to decline slowly in the long term, but there are structural opportunities in manufacturing, shipbuilding, wind power, silicon steel, and new energy vehicles [2][3] - The cost of raw materials like coking coal has decreased by 32% in the first half of the year, improving the supply-demand balance and leading to a downward shift in price levels [2][3] Government Policies - The government has emphasized the need to regulate the steel industry to combat "involution" and has proposed continuous control of crude steel production [3] - The new 2025 version of the "Steel Industry Normative Conditions" aims to promote high-quality development through optimization and elimination of outdated capacity [3] VAMA's Market Position - VAMA focuses on the high-end automotive steel market, having developed 137 steel grades since its inception in 2014, including advanced high-strength steel (AHSS) and ultra-high-strength steel (UHSS) [5][6] - VAMA's sales to new energy vehicle manufacturers have been increasing, with both Phase I and II of production nearly at full capacity [5][6] Future Developments - VAMA plans to introduce 24 advanced steel grades, including Ductibor®1500 and Fortiform® series, to enhance its competitive edge [8][9] - The third phase of VAMA's project is progressing, with plans to incorporate advanced vacuum coating technology (JVD technology) to improve production capabilities [10][11] Financial Performance - The company has maintained a leading profitability level in the industry, despite fluctuations due to transitional factors and maintenance schedules [12][13] - The cash dividend for 2024 is set at 1.00 yuan per 10 shares, with a payout ratio of 34%, which is an increase of 2.7 percentage points from the previous year [19] R&D Investment - The company has significantly increased R&D investment to support the development of new products and maintain competitiveness in high-end steel markets [16][17] - R&D expenses typically exceed 3% of revenue for large and medium-sized steel enterprises, reflecting the industry's commitment to innovation [17]

汽车产业变革浪潮下，新能源化、智能化技术加速演进，也对车身材料提出全新要求。在此背景下，汽车用钢材料正向更高强度、更轻量化和更低碳环 保迭代升级。 作为汽车用钢综合解决方案提供商，VAMA紧跟行业发展趋势，通过生产本地化以及在新钢种研发领域的创新升级，持续助力汽车制造迭代升级。今年 上海车展期间，VAMA&GONVVAMA联合展出多款汽车用钢前沿技术和产品，并发布了驭简™多零件集成解决方案，引领汽车用钢技术迈向新高度。 除了提供车身轻量化钢材解决方案，VAMA还大力推广热成形钢在电池包上的应用。此次展出的全新钢制电池包解决方案，则是其与电池及电池壳体企 业协同研发而来，相较传统铝制电池包设计，可在有效控制重量、大幅提升强度的同时，实现降本40%以上。 从铝硅镀层热成形钢产品，到多零件集成解决方案，再到钢制电池包，一系列汽车用钢前沿技术和创新解决方案的展出，无不体现 VAMA&GONVVAMA对当下汽车产业智电转型的深度赋能，更勾勒出未来汽车制造在材料、工艺与安全标准上的革新路径。更值得关注的是，VAMA的母 公司安赛乐米塔尔将向其转让24个先进钢种，更将使全球最前沿的汽车用钢技术与中国市场需求深度融合。 杨峥 ...