Financial Performance - In 2024, the company's net profit attributable to shareholders was 407 million yuan, a decrease of 12.60% year-on-year, primarily due to a decline in gross margin and increased R&D investment [3][5] - The gross margin decreased by 2.66 percentage points, resulting in a reduction of gross profit by 90.63 million yuan compared to the previous year [5] - R&D expenses increased by 77.52 million yuan, a year-on-year growth of 8.16% [5] - In the second half of 2024, net profit increased by 190.4% compared to the first half, with Q4 net profit showing a year-on-year growth of 282.76% and a quarter-on-quarter growth of 436.76% [3][5] Revenue Breakdown - The smart automotive business generated revenue of 2.416 billion yuan, a growth of 3.42% year-on-year [2][6] - The smart IoT business achieved revenue of 1.545 billion yuan, with a growth of 3.73% year-on-year [2] - The smart software business reported revenue of 1.422 billion yuan, reflecting a modest growth of 0.49% year-on-year [2] Market Expansion and Strategy - The company plans to continue expanding its global market presence, with R&D centers established in 16 countries [5][6] - Future growth strategies include enhancing the smart cockpit and intelligent driving platforms while promoting the core operating system "Drip OS" [6][7] - The company aims to leverage the opportunities presented by the AI industry and edge intelligence to drive innovation in its product offerings [4][6] Product Development and Innovation - The latest version of the "Drip OS" was launched at the Beijing Auto Show, marking a significant technological leap into a fully AI-driven era [3][6] - The company is focusing on integrating AI technologies into its product lines, including mobile robots and smart automotive systems [4][7] - Continuous investment in R&D is planned to meet the evolving demands of the market and to solidify the company's competitive edge [5][6] Dividend Policy - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of 0.58 yuan per 10 shares to all shareholders in 2024, maintaining a consistent cash dividend policy since its listing [4]
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