JSST(002609)2025-05-13 08:48Group 1: Company Performance - In 2024, the company's innovative business new signed orders accounted for 53.64% of total new signed orders, indicating a successful transition from a traditional parking equipment provider to a smart parking operator [2][7] - The total new signed orders for innovative businesses reached 1.279 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 44.1% [2][7] - The company's operating revenue decreased by 4.01%, and net profit dropped by 72.04% due to several factors, including a decline in traditional hardware sales and reduced non-operating income [3][4] Group 2: Innovation and R&D - R&D investment in 2024 amounted to 154 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5.38%, accounting for 9.77% of operating revenue [3][4] - The company focuses its R&D on AI analysis technology, fee evasion recognition, and smart management platforms, enhancing the intelligence of the parking industry [3][4] - The innovative business is expected to maintain high growth rates over the next three years, driven by expanding market opportunities [2][7] Group 3: Market Strategy and Future Plans - The company is shifting from new project demands to existing market opportunities, having largely completed its de-real estate strategy [4][6] - Future growth in innovative business will be driven by a focus on "AI + parking operations," aiming to create an open industry platform [4][6] - The company plans to expand its renewable energy business, targeting existing parking customers with services like destination charging and energy-saving solutions [6][7] Group 4: Challenges and Responses - The traditional smart hardware business saw an 18% decline in revenue in 2024, prompting the company to adapt its strategy to focus on existing market needs [4][6] - The company is actively recruiting and training talent in technology and operations to enhance its competitive edge in the smart parking sector [8][9] - AI technology is being integrated into the parking business to improve customer experience and operational efficiency [8][9]