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Dear colleagues, partners, and friends from all sectors who have shown interest and support:
Over the past year, SIDLEYchem has forged ahead with determination amidst transformation and achieved continuous breakthroughs in the face of challenges. The company has remained steadfastly focused on research, development, and application within the dry-mix mortar, concrete, and cellulose ether industries. Today, with gratitude and pride, we reflect on the achievements of 2025 and look ahead to the goals and vision for 2026.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to every individual who has contributed to the company’s development. It is your wisdom and hard work that have made today’s achievements possible.

2025 Review
Operational and Financial Performance:
i. Achieved 16% sales growth, exceeding the initial annual target by 5%.
ii. Production cost control and efficiency enhancement: Through optimised production processes and supply chain integration, product costs were reduced by 3%, enabling more competitive pricing for customers.

Market and Customer Engagement:
i. Steadily increased market share by prioritising emerging economies, participating in trade exhibitions, and conducting visits to both existing and new clients. Delivered the latest product offerings and application demonstrations, achieving high customer satisfaction.
ii. Successfully entered five new geographical regions, providing diversified and specialised product lines. Enabled one-stop procurement and technical services for clients.

Product and Technological Innovation:
i. Launched multiple core products with breakthroughs in key technologies, elevating the performance of cellulose ethers, Redispersible Polymer Powders, superplasticizers, and gypsum retarders to world-class standards, earning unanimous praise from end-users.
ii. R&D expenditure reached 10% of turnover. Extensive synthesis experiments and data collection established a comprehensive database, enabling product optimisation and customisation for clients. This positioned our flowing mortar additives to compete with international brands, thereby helping clients create greater brand value in the market.

Talent and Organisation:
i. The technical team expanded by 10%, with several industry experts recruited for key technical roles. This established a comprehensive R&D system encompassing customised product synthesis and bespoke production for specialised applications. Products now better align with customer usage patterns and meet product standards, achieving cost reduction and enhanced product quality.
ii. A flatter, more efficient organisational structure was implemented, driving cross-departmental collaboration and agile project management.

Social Responsibility and Corporate Culture:
i. Advancing green and low-carbon initiatives to reduce carbon emissions across company activities, achieving sustainability and reusability.
ii. Deepening corporate culture, with notable improvements in employee engagement and sense of belonging.

Acknowledgements
We extend our gratitude to every employee for their diligent efforts, to our partners for their trust and support, and to our customers for their continued patronage. Our strength stems from your contributions, and our future prospects are brightened by your partnership.

Closing Remarks
A new year heralds a new journey. With pragmatic approaches, an innovative spirit, and the power of collaboration, we have every reason to believe that 2026 will be the year our company achieves transformative growth and fulfils its commitments. May all remain in good health, safety, and high spirits as we advance full steam ahead towards our shared objectives!