WANGNENG(SZ:002034)2025-05-13 11:30Revenue and Growth - In 2024, the revenue from kitchen waste treatment reached CNY 462 million, a year-on-year increase of 27.29%, primarily driven by projects in Huzhou, Suzhou, Luoyang, and Bengbu [1] - The revenue from municipal solid waste treatment was CNY 2.296 billion, accounting for 72.3% of total revenue, with an oil extraction rate of 3.84% [4] - The overseas business revenue amounted to CNY 394 million, representing a year-on-year growth of 120% [4] Cost Management and Efficiency - The company's expense ratio decreased by 1.8 percentage points in 2024, attributed to a 19.51% reduction in sales expenses, a 2.43% decrease in management expenses, and a 9.84% decline in financial expenses [1] - The South Taihu Phase V project increased power generation from 350 kWh to a theoretical value of 700 kWh per ton of waste, effectively doubling efficiency [3] Debt and Financial Management - The company has CNY 1.15766 billion of its CNY 1.4 billion convertible bonds remaining unconverted, with over a year until maturity, and is focused on balancing debt management with shareholder interests [2] - A shareholder return plan for 2024-2026 was announced, ensuring a minimum dividend payout ratio of 30% while allowing flexibility based on cash flow and capital expenditure [3] Research and Development - In 2024, the company invested CNY 135 million in R&D, a year-on-year increase of 31.39%, focusing on waste leachate treatment technologies [5] - The proportion of R&D personnel reached 18.7%, with a dedicated team for carbon neutrality technology [4] Accounts Receivable and Client Base - Accounts receivable stood at CNY 1.217 billion, a 10.2% increase from the previous year, with government projects constituting the majority of the client base [4] - The company indicated that the risk of default on government payments is low, as most projects are secured by contractual agreements [4] Patent and Innovation - In 2024, the company obtained 15 new patents, with ongoing research in anaerobic ammonia oxidation technology [5] - The company has not yet developed a "waste incineration carbon emission accounting system" [5]