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Core Viewpoint - JinkoSolar, a leading company in the photovoltaic industry, reported a significant loss for the first time since returning to the A-share market in 2019, with a net loss of 4.66 billion yuan in 2024, marking a 166% decrease compared to a profit of 7.04 billion yuan in 2023 [1][3]. Financial Performance - In 2024, JinkoSolar achieved a revenue of 70.121 billion yuan, a year-on-year decline of 14% [1]. - The company experienced a massive quarterly loss of 4.17 billion yuan in Q4 2024, primarily due to asset impairment losses, which accounted for 71.49% of the total net loss [3]. - The gross margin in the domestic market plummeted by 20.09 percentage points to -7.98%, while in Europe, it fell by 17.19 percentage points to -3.51% [3]. - Despite a gross margin of 31.43% in the Americas, which is the highest among all regions, it still saw a decline of 4.63 percentage points [3]. Dividend Policy - Due to the financial losses, JinkoSolar announced it would not distribute cash dividends, issue bonus shares, or increase share capital from reserves [4]. Market Conditions - The global photovoltaic component market is facing severe overcapacity, with prices dropping to as low as 0.65 yuan/W, impacting the profitability of many manufacturers, including JinkoSolar, which saw its gross margin decrease by 12.96 percentage points to 4.82% [6]. - JinkoSolar's total shipment volume reached 79.447 GW in 2024, with overseas shipments accounting for approximately 49% [6]. R&D and Capacity Expansion - In 2024, JinkoSolar invested 3.711 billion yuan in R&D, representing 5.29% of its revenue, and holds 1,899 effective patents, including 1,031 invention patents [7]. - The company is accelerating its overseas capacity expansion, including a project in Oman with an annual capacity of 6 GW for batteries and 3 GW for components [7]. Management Changes - JinkoSolar experienced a management change with the resignation of its Vice President and Board Secretary, Wu Tingdong, and the appointment of Qin Shilong as his successor [8]. - Industry insiders suggest that frequent executive departures may be related to succession planning within the company [9].