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China Automotive Systems Celebrates 20th Anniversary on NASDAQ with Special Cash Dividend

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China Automotive Systems, a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, celebrated its 20th anniversary on the NASDAQ on August 24, 2024, by declaring a special cash dividend of US$0.80 per common share. The dividend is payable on or about August 22, 2024, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on July 30, 2024. The special dividend payment amounts to approximately $25 million, demonstrating the company's confidence in its sustainable growth for the future.

Key Takeaways:

  • China Automotive Systems has grown from a small Chinese domestic player to a large global tier 1 supplier with operations and customers in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia over the past two decades.
  • The company's sales have increased by 875% from $58.2 million in 2004 to $576.4 million in 2023, with net income growing by 446% from $6.9 million in 2004 to $37.7 million in 2023.
  • The company supplies steering products to major automotive companies such as BYD Auto Co., Ltd., Stellantis N.V., and Ford Motor Company, with Stellantis being its largest customer generating substantial growth in its Brazilian operations and other markets.
  • China Automotive Systems has a significant presence in the global auto industry, with its innovative products and technology positioning it strategically for future growth and expansion.
  • The company's chairman, Mr. Hanlin Chen, emphasized the special dividend as a reward to shareholders for their long-term support and a testament to the company's confidence in its sustainable growth for the future.

Statistics:

  • China Automotive Systems' sales have increased by 875% from $58.2 million in 2004 to $576.4 million in 2023.
  • Net income grew by 446% from $6.9 million in 2004 to $37.7 million in 2023.
  • The company's production capacity has exceeded 8 million sets of steering gears, columns, and steering hoses annually.
  • The special cash dividend payment amounts to approximately $25 million.

Sources:

  • "China Automotive Systems, Inc. Declares Special Cash Dividend" (PRNewswire, July 19, 2024)
  • China Automotive Systems' official website (https://www.chinannual.com.cn/)
  • China Automotive Systems' 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K (filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 28, 2024)
  • China Automotive Systems' press release (https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240719006597/en/China-Automotive-Systems-Inc-Declares-Special-Cash-Dividend)

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