NOVEL OPTICS(603297) 证券时报网·2025-04-27 15:55Core Viewpoint - Yongxin Optical has announced a record-high cash dividend distribution for 2024, reflecting strong confidence in future operations and a commitment to shareholder value [1] Financial Performance - In 2024, Yongxin Optical achieved a revenue of 892 million RMB, marking a year-on-year increase of 4.41%, setting a new historical high for revenue [4] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 209 million RMB, a decrease of 11.37% year-on-year, while the net profit excluding non-recurring items increased by 14.25% to 185 million RMB [4] - In Q1 2025, the company reported a revenue growth of 1.77% and a net profit increase of 22.16% year-on-year, indicating a positive trend in performance [4] Dividend Distribution - The total proposed cash dividend for 2024 is 94.2962 million RMB (including tax), which accounts for 45.21% of the net profit attributable to shareholders, the highest dividend payout ratio since the company went public [1] Business Segments - The core business includes scientific instruments and optical components, with a focus on high-end microscopes and LiDAR optical components as key growth areas [1] - Sales revenue from optical microscopes reached 356 million RMB, a year-on-year decline of 13.92%, primarily due to weak industry demand; however, the sales proportion of high-end microscopes increased to 40% [1] - The LiDAR optical components business surpassed 100 million RMB in revenue, becoming a new growth driver for the company [1] R&D and Innovation - In 2024, R&D investment reached 98.5 million RMB, a year-on-year increase of 7.34%, accounting for 11.33% of main business revenue [2] - The company is leading multiple national-level technology projects, including a major project on multi-modal nano-resolution microscope equipment [2] - Collaborations with prestigious universities have been established to create a closed-loop ecosystem for research, talent cultivation, and market feedback [2] Strategic Focus - For 2025, the company aims to enhance its position in the optical perception field through a strategy focused on precision manufacturing and innovation [3] - The company plans to accelerate domestic high-end replacement and improve operational efficiency through enhanced information technology in sales, supply chain, and production processes [3]