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Summary of the Conference Call for Jingjin Equipment Co., Ltd. Company Overview - Jingjin Equipment Co., Ltd. was established in 1988 and is a specialized manufacturer of complete filtration equipment, recognized as a single-item champion in China's manufacturing industry and the world's largest producer of pressure machines [2][3]. Financial Performance - The company has shown steady growth in recent years, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.36% in revenue and 25.12% in net profit over the past three years [3]. - In 2023, Jingjin Equipment achieved a revenue of 6.249 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 9.98% [3]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 1.008 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 20.89% [3]. - The net profit excluding non-recurring gains and losses was 987 million yuan, up 19.72% year-on-year [3]. - The net cash flow from operating activities decreased by 73.79% to 268 million yuan, primarily due to reduced cash from product sales and increased cash payments for employee salaries [4]. - The gross profit margin increased to 31.75% due to lower prices of key raw materials like polypropylene and steel [4]. - The return on equity (ROE) reached 23.53% in 2023, with earnings per share (EPS) of 1.78 yuan, a year-on-year increase of 19.46% [4]. Innovation and Market Expansion - The company has focused on technological innovation, with a growing number of patents, totaling 874 domestic patents and 29 international patents by the end of 2023 [6]. - The filtration equipment produced is widely used in various sectors, including mineral processing, environmental protection, new energy, new materials, chemicals, and food [6]. - In 2023, the downstream application sectors for the company's filtration equipment included mineral processing (26.62%), environmental protection (25.76%), and new energy (24.63%) [6]. Future Outlook - For the first quarter of 2024, the company reported a revenue of 1.507 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 2.66%, and a net profit of 229 million yuan, up 6.70% [7]. - The strategic focus for the future includes: 1. Continuing to specialize in filtration equipment and expanding product categories [8]. 2. Enhancing innovation capabilities and driving development through new technology [8]. 3. Promoting the industrialization of complete equipment projects to increase production capacity [8]. 4. Strengthening sales and service networks to enhance global brand recognition [8]. 5. Improving internal controls and management levels to protect shareholder rights [8]. Profit Distribution - The company proposed a profit distribution plan for 2023, which includes a cash dividend of 1.06 yuan per share, totaling 610 million yuan, representing 60.64% of the net profit attributable to shareholders [9][10]. - Since its listing, Jingjin Equipment has distributed a total of 2.283 billion yuan in cash dividends, demonstrating a commitment to returning value to shareholders [10].