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Summary of the Conference Call for Unified Co., Ltd. Company Overview - The conference call was hosted by Unified Co., Ltd. to discuss the 2024 annual and 2025 Q1 performance reports [1] - The management team included General Manager Li Jia and Financial Officer Yue Peng [1] Key Financial Performance - 2024 Financial Results: - Revenue reached 2.314 billion CNY, a year-on-year increase of 3.35% [4] - Main business revenue was 2.305 billion CNY, also up by 3.4% [4] - Total profit was 415.87 million CNY, with net profit at 313.88 million CNY [4] - 2025 Q1 Financial Results: - Revenue was 747 million CNY, a slight decrease of 1.28% year-on-year [11] - Net profit for Q1 was 41.36 million CNY, up by 4.81% from the previous year [11] - Gross margin improved to 21.74%, an increase of 1.77 percentage points [19] Market and Product Highlights - Sales Growth: - Total sales volume exceeded 200 million liters, a growth of 4.7% year-on-year [4] - The company focused on expanding its market presence through innovative marketing and product optimization [4] - Low-Carbon and New Energy Products: - Unified Co. is committed to low-carbon solutions, launching various products for the new energy sector, including special oils for electric vehicles and energy storage [5] - The company achieved a leading position in global low-carbon lubricant sales [5] International Expansion - Unified Co. has successfully entered international markets, including countries like the UAE, Mexico, and Nigeria, aligning with national strategies for overseas expansion [6] Research and Development - R&D investment increased by 149.9% year-on-year, focusing on low-carbon and new energy technologies [6] - The T-Lab laboratory developed 27 new products related to low-carbon lubricants and energy storage, with 17 patents filed [7] Sustainability and ESG Initiatives - The company aims to reduce carbon emissions, achieving a 31.82% reduction in 2024 [10] - Unified Co. has received recognition for its ESG practices, improving its rating from BB to BBB and aiming for AA in 2024 [10] Future Strategy - Plans to deepen low-carbon initiatives and expand globally, with a focus on technological innovation and collaboration with industry standards organizations [12][13] - Continued commitment to using renewable energy, with expectations that solar power will cover 60% of the Beijing plant's electricity needs by 2025 [13] Operational Efficiency - Supply chain efficiency improved, with a response rate of 96.8% [9] - Inventory turnover rate optimized to 13.53 times per year, with a reduction in procurement costs by 2.7% [9] Conclusion - Unified Co. is positioned for growth through strategic market expansion, innovative product development, and a strong commitment to sustainability and ESG principles, aiming for high-quality development in the future [21]