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锦和商管分析师会议-20250912
Dong Jian Yan Bao· 2025-09-12 14:46
Group 1: Research Basic Information - The research object is Jinhe Commercial Management, belonging to the real estate service industry. The reception time was September 12, 2025, and the listed company's reception staff included the chairman and general manager, Yu Minjun; independent director, Lu Kaiwei; director, deputy general manager, and board secretary, WANG LI (Wang Li); and the chief financial officer, Shi Jun [16] Group 2: Detailed Research Institutions - The reception objects were all investors at Jinhe Commercial Management's 2025 semi - annual performance briefing, and the reception object type was "other" [19] Group 3: Main Content Information Dividend Policy - Since its listing on the main board of the Shanghai Stock Exchange in April 2020, the company has cumulatively distributed about 700 million yuan in cash dividends (excluding the current interim report profit distribution). For the current semi - annual report, the company plans to distribute a cash dividend of 1.10 yuan per 10 shares (tax included) to all shareholders based on the total share capital recorded on the record date of the equity distribution. As of June 30, 2025, the company's total share capital was 472,500,000 shares, so the total planned cash dividend was 51,975,000 yuan (tax included) [23] Business Expansion Plan - The company focuses on the urban renewal field and is committed to the re - positioning, design, renovation, investment promotion, operation, and service improvement of old urban properties. While focusing on first - tier cities such as Shanghai and Beijing, it also actively seeks business expansion opportunities in core second - tier cities [24] Measures to Boost Stock Price and Investor Confidence - The company's management closely monitors stock price fluctuations and focuses on the development of the urban renewal main business. In the first half of 2025, the company actively expanded its property business, adding a commissioned operation project in the core area of Huangpu District, Shanghai, and renewing a commissioned operation project in the core area of Changning District. It also adjusted its portfolio of managed projects, focusing on high - profit projects and exiting some projects to improve management efficiency and control costs. As of the end of the first half of 2025, the company had 69 managed projects with a managed area of about 1.35 million square meters. In addition, the semi - annual profit distribution plan was submitted to the company's third extraordinary general meeting of shareholders on September 10, 2025, and approved [24][25] Impact of Urban Renewal Policies - The company has accumulated many successful cases of cultural and creative park and commercial and office property renewal and transformation. Its management formats include cultural and creative parks, office buildings, community commerce, apartments, etc. Through urban renewal, it can achieve brand, industrial, and commercial operation upgrades in the areas of its projects. The company's operation models include leased operation, entrusted operation, and equity - participation operation. In the future, it will continue to seize policy dividends, improve building renovation and operation capabilities, and promote regional economic development [25][26] Response to Macroeconomic Fluctuations - The company focuses on its core business of urban renewal. To address the impact of the external environment on project rental rates, the company's management team takes various measures, such as maintaining existing tenants, improving service levels, forming professional investment promotion teams, and adjusting business conditions according to market demand. In the first half of 2025, the company's property service satisfaction rate was higher than 95%, remaining stable compared with the same period and the whole year of 2024 [26] Integration of Community Services - The company has formed core competitiveness in the urban renewal field, including a full - value - chain integrated management system, brand, and regional scale advantages. It manages various types of properties and is moderately interested in cooperation opportunities in the fields of childcare services and elderly care. It aims to achieve a win - win situation for property owners, customers, society, and the company [27] 2025 First - Half Performance - As of the end of the first half of 2025, the company had 69 managed projects with a managed area of about 1.35 million square meters. During the reporting period, the company achieved an operating income of 490.7263 million yuan, a year - on - year decrease of 5.18%; the net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company was 75.4524 million yuan, a year - on - year increase of 224.95%; and the net cash flow from operating activities was 317.6303 million yuan, a year - on - year decrease of 6.55%. The reasons for the changes were: the decline in operating income was due to weak tenant demand and the company's adjustment of its project portfolio; the increase in net profit was due to a transaction with Tongchangshengye and cost control; the decrease in net cash flow from operating activities was due to the extension of the payment period for some entrusted operation projects [28][30]
太平洋分析师会议-20250912
Dong Jian Yan Bao· 2025-09-12 14:43
Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided on the industry investment rating. 2. Core Viewpoints - The report is based on a research of Pacific in the securities industry. It records the questions raised by investors and the company's responses, covering aspects such as performance outlook, shareholder information, acquisition progress, business strategies, overseas business contributions, and capital flow analysis [24]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Research Basic Situation - The research object is Pacific, belonging to the securities industry. The reception time was September 12, 2025. The listed company's reception staff included General Manager Li Changwei, Deputy General Manager and Financial Controller Xu Diwei, Board Secretary Luan Luan, and Independent Director Zhao Chuanxiang [17]. 3.2 Detailed Research Institutions - The research institutions included investors and others, but specific details about other institutions were not provided [20]. 3.3 Research Institution Proportion - No information provided on the proportion of research institutions. 3.4 Main Content Data - **Performance and Development Outlook**: When asked about the company's performance and development information for the third - quarter and the whole year, the company stated that it would disclose relevant information in accordance with laws and regulations [24]. - **Shareholder Information**: Regarding the change in the number of shareholders and whether Goldman Sachs still holds shares, the company said that except for the end - of - quarter data, other time - point shareholder numbers are not public information, and shareholder information will be disclosed in regular reports [24]. - **Acquisition Progress**: The application for the change of shareholders in the acquisition of Pacific Securities by Huachuang Yunxin still needs to be approved by the China Securities Regulatory Commission, and the final result is uncertain [24]. - **Business Strategies**: To improve ROE and operating efficiency, the company will provide comprehensive wealth management services to customers, offer investment and financing services to small and medium - sized enterprises, and leverage its advantages in the bond field [24]. - **Overseas Business Contributions**: The company participates in the Southeast Asian capital market through a stake in Lao - Chinese Securities. In the first half of this year, Lao - Chinese Securities achieved an operating income of 7.48 million yuan and a net profit of 5.16 million yuan [25]. - **Capital Flow Analysis**: The company believes that the capital flow of its stock is affected by multiple factors such as macro - economic situation, secondary - market trend, and investor psychology, and there is no undisclosed information [25].
小方制药分析师会议-20250912
Dong Jian Yan Bao· 2025-09-12 14:36
Group 1: Research Basic Information - The research object is Xiaofang Pharmaceutical, belonging to the chemical pharmaceutical industry, and the reception time was September 12, 2025. The company's reception staff included the chairman and general manager Fang Zhiguang, the board secretary and financial director Luo Xiaoxu, and the independent director Yu Wei [17] Group 2: Detailed Research Institutions - The reception object was the 2025 semi - annual performance briefing of Shanghai Stock Exchange Roadshow Center Company [20] Group 3: Main Content Innovation and R & D - Xiaofang Pharmaceutical is not limited to traditional external medicine business and has started to layout the innovative drug field, with multiple innovative drug projects in different R & D stages. The company is advancing the R & D of traditional Chinese medicine class - one new drugs, including compound Cacumen Platycladi tincture for treating various types of hair loss and compound Herba Speranskiae Tuberculatae solution for antifungal use [24][27] - The compound Herba Speranskiae Tuberculatae solution was jointly developed with Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine before the company's listing, and details can be found in the company's IPO prospectus [29] - The qualification for innovative drug application needs to be scientifically determined based on sufficient pharmaceutical, non - clinical, and clinical research data, and the process is rigorous and complex. The company will disclose major progress in accordance with regulations [30] Overseas Business - The company has obtained the approval number for exporting drugs to Macau, China and has realized sales there. It will gradually explore other overseas markets while being aware of challenges such as differences in national regulations, complex registration processes, localization requirements, and strict quality supervision [27] Product Sales - The company is cautious about new product sales. Once there is a clear sales plan, it will announce it in a timely manner [28] Hospital Cooperation - The company focuses on the development and cooperation of various sales channels. Its products are suitable for sales in medical institutions at all levels. It also actively promotes the industry - university - research cooperation and development of innovative drugs [29]
迎丰股份分析师会议-20250912
Dong Jian Yan Bao· 2025-09-12 14:33
Group 1: General Information - The research is about Yingfeng Co., Ltd. in the textile and apparel industry [16] - The research date is September 12, 2025 [16] - The listed company's reception staff includes the chairman and general manager Fu Shuangli, board secretary Yao Yong, financial director Zhou Yonghua, and independent director Tan Guochun [16] Group 2: Research Institutions - The research institutions are investors who participated in Yingfeng Co., Ltd.'s 2025 semi - annual performance briefing online [19] Group 3: Key Insights Revenue and Profit in the First Half of 2025 - Due to the impact of international tariff policy adjustments and low capacity utilization in the early stage of the third division's production, the company's operating income in the first half of 2025 was 692.2962 million yuan, a year - on - year decrease of 8.11% [23] - The net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company was - 20.1899 million yuan, a year - on - year decrease of 173.44% [23] - The net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company after deducting non - recurring gains and losses was - 19.1343 million yuan, a year - on - year decrease of 172.83% [23] Business Strategy - The company uses both internal growth and external expansion as dual drivers, aiming to "broaden and deepen the main channel" and strengthen the advantages of the printing and dyeing business [23] - It actively seeks cooperation opportunities with strategic investors, peer companies, upstream and downstream enterprises, and cutting - edge technology companies [23] Investment in Beijing Zhitong Precision Technology - The company has a stake in Beijing Zhitong Precision Transmission Technology Co., Ltd., which mainly produces high - precision reducers for industrial robot joints [24][25] - The investment is based on the demand for industrial automation and the industrial robot industry chain in the "smart factory" construction of the third division, aiming to improve the automation and intelligence level of the smart factory and production efficiency [25][26] Share Repurchase - As of August 31, 2025, the company had repurchased 7,996,125 shares through centralized bidding transactions, accounting for 1.82% of the total share capital, with a total payment of 48.50440725 million yuan [24] Business Plan for the Second Half of 2025 - The company will adhere to the "one - body, two - wings, and two - pillar" development strategy, with textile printing and dyeing as the main body, marketing and R & D as the two wings, and deepening the value chain and industrial chain and the linkage between capital and industry as the pillars [26] - It will focus on technological innovation, intelligent manufacturing, product upgrading, and energy conservation and environmental protection [26] Reasons for Revenue Decline and Profit Loss in the First Half of 2025 - Revenue decline was mainly due to the impact of international tariff policies on the textile and apparel industry chain, lower sales volume, and lower selling prices [26] - Profit loss was due to lower selling prices and higher unit costs caused by low capacity utilization in the third division [27]
恒辉安防分析师会议-20250912
Dong Jian Yan Bao· 2025-09-12 14:33
1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core View of the Report The report focuses on the in - depth analysis of Henghui Safety Protection's business situation through a performance briefing and Q&A session. The company shows a positive development trend in various projects, with a clear strategic layout and strong potential for growth [23]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1. Research Basic Situation - The research object is Henghui Safety Protection, belonging to the textile and apparel industry. The reception time was on September 12, 2025. The listed company's reception personnel included the chairman, general manager, deputy general manager, board secretary, financial director, independent director, and continuous supervision sponsor representative [16]. 3.2. Detailed Research Institutions - The reception object was all investors participating in the company's 2025 semi - annual performance briefing online, and the reception object type was "other" [19]. 3.3. Research Institution Proportion No relevant content provided. 3.4. Main Content Data 3.4.1. Business Performance and Dividends - In the first half of 2025, the company achieved an operating income of 593.0299 million yuan, a year - on - year increase of 15.43%; the net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company was 54.9774 million yuan, a year - on - year increase of 11.82%. As of June 30, 2025, the company's total assets were 2.584816 billion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 3.10%; the owner's equity attributable to shareholders of the listed company was 1.4620966 billion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 20.29%. - The company's 2025 interim profit distribution plan is to distribute a cash dividend of 0.8 yuan per 10 shares (tax - inclusive) to all shareholders based on the total share capital of 170,885,078 shares after deducting the shares held in the repurchase special account, with a total cash dividend of 13.67080624 million yuan, accounting for 29.65% of the parent company's distributable profit for the year [23]. 3.4.2. Project Progress - The "Annual Production of 72 million dozen Functional Safety Gloves" project of the subsidiary Hengyue Factory contributed about 4.5 million dozen of production capacity in the first half of the year, and the company aims to achieve a breakthrough of 10 million dozen in both production capacity and sales volume for the whole year. The project is expected to take 3 - 5 years to fully release production capacity and adapt to the market after full operation [25]. - The "Annual Production of 1.6 million dozen Functional Safety Gloves" project of the Vietnam factory has made key progress. The first PU glove production line has been commissioned and put into mass production, and other product lines are in the process of accelerated installation, commissioning, and trial production. The first batch of products has been successfully delivered recently. It is expected that in the next 3 - 6 months, the production capacity will be gradually released, and the capacity utilization rate will increase steadily [26]. - The company's planned "Annual Production of 110,000 tons of Biodegradable Polyester Rubber" project is being advanced in a "one - time planning, three - phase construction" mode. The first - phase 10,000 - ton project started in August 2024 and is progressing steadily [28]. - The "Annual Production of 4,800 tons of Ultra - high - molecular - weight Polyethylene Fiber" project funded by convertible bonds is advancing as planned. The indoor and outdoor pipe networks and public auxiliary projects are under accelerated construction, and key production equipment has been installed. The company aims to achieve trial production by the end of September [29]. 3.4.3. Market and Orders - The company's functional safety glove business is mainly for export. In the first half of 2025, North American sales revenue accounted for 37.85% of total revenue (31.24% from the US). To deal with tariffs, the company is promoting the construction of the Vietnam factory and implementing a diversified market strategy [25]. - Since the second quarter, the company's safety glove orders have shown regional differentiation. In the US market, orders have slowed down, but are expected to recover as inventory is digested. Outside the US, orders are in line with expectations [27]. 3.4.4. Product Application and R & D - The company is developing ultra - high - molecular - weight polyethylene fiber for use in robots, such as in flexible joint protection parts and dexterous hand tendon ropes. Some products have been delivered, and the company is in communication with several robot companies [30]. - The company's ultra - high - molecular - weight polyethylene fiber has obtained small - batch orders in the aerospace and marine fields and is continuing to deepen technology - market integration [36]. 3.4.5. Company Strategy - The company adheres to its main business and focuses on transforming the production capacity of existing and under - construction projects into effective orders. It also tracks industry trends and expands its product portfolio through innovation [32]. - The company is using its Hong Kong subsidiary as a pivot to promote the Vietnam project. Other overseas investment plans will be evaluated based on market demand, trade environment, and production capacity planning [32].
崇达技术分析师会议-20250912
Dong Jian Yan Bao· 2025-09-12 14:22
Group 1: Report Overview - Reported company: Chongda Technology [17] - Industry: Electronic components [2] - Date of investigation: September 12, 2025 [17] Group 2: Core Views - In H1 2025, the company's revenue reached 3.533 billion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 20.73%, but net profit attributable to the parent company was 222 million yuan, a year - on - year decline of 6.19% due to a decrease in gross margin caused by rising raw material prices [24] - The company is taking measures such as optimizing sales structure, strengthening teams, managing costs, and expanding capacity to improve profitability [24] - The company is addressing challenges like US tariff policies through market diversification, optimizing customer cooperation, accelerating overseas production base layout, and enhancing domestic production base efficiency [32] Group 3: 01 - Research Basic Situation - Research object: Chongda Technology [17] - Industry: Electronic components [17] - Reception time: 2025 - 09 - 12 [17] - Company receptionist: Zhu Qionghua, the representative of the securities affairs department [17] Group 4: 02 - Detailed Research Institutions - Insurance asset management company: Taikang Asset [18] - Other: Aiying Securities Investment Advisor [18] - Fund management company: E Fund [18] Group 5: 03 - Research Institution Proportion - No specific proportion information provided in the text Group 6: 04 - Main Content Data Company's Main Business Operations - In H1 2025, revenue was 3.533 billion yuan, up 20.73% year - on - year; net profit attributable to the parent was 222 million yuan, down 6.19% year - on - year, with gross margin dropping 3.57 percentage points due to rising precious metal prices [24] Measures to Improve Profitability - Optimize sales structure by managing loss - making orders, targeting key customers in specific fields, and developing high - value orders [24][25] - Strengthen the team by expanding and optimizing the overseas sales team and establishing a performance evaluation and incentive mechanism [26] - Manage costs by standardizing section - level cost management [24] - Improve order delivery and customer service through departmental collaboration [26] - Innovate products to meet high - value customer requirements and increase the proportion of high - end products [26] - Expand capacity by increasing production in existing factories and building new ones [27][29] Convertible Bond Exit Plan - Improve business performance to promote the conversion of "Chongda Convertible Bond 2" and ensure repayment with sufficient cash flow [27] Cost - Control Measures for Raw Materials - Monitor and manage unit section - level costs, improve material utilization, and implement a price - increase strategy for some products [28][29] Capacity Utilization and Expansion Plan - Current capacity utilization is about 85%. The company is releasing capacity in Zhuhai factories, building a Thailand production base, and planning a new HDI factory in Jiangmen [29] Subsidiary Performance - Sande Guan is still in a loss, but has reduced losses by 14.03 million yuan in 2024 and is expected to turn profitable in H2 2025 [30] - Punov has an mSAP process production line in operation, and its profitability is increasing [31] US Sales and Tariff Impact - US sales account for about 10% of total revenue. Currently, sales are normal, and the company will diversify markets, optimize customer cooperation, expand overseas production bases, and enhance domestic production base efficiency to deal with tariff changes [32][33]
黔源电力分析师会议-20250912
Dong Jian Yan Bao· 2025-09-12 14:22
Group 1: Report Overview - Report research company: Qianyuan Power [16] - Industry: Power industry [2] - Research date: September 12, 2025 [16] Group 2: Research Details 1. Research Basic Information - Research object: Qianyuan Power [16] - Industry: Power industry [16] - Reception time: September 12, 2025 [16] - Reception personnel: Host, Yang Yan (Chairman), Dai Jianwei (General Manager), Jin Dong (Financial Officer), Wang Bo (Secretary of the Board), Wang Guan (Independent Director) [16] 2. Detailed Research Institutions - Reception object: All investors [19] - Reception object type: Others [19] - Reception method: Network remote [19] 3. Main Content - **Investment in photovoltaic power stations**: The company focuses on the "One Profit and Five Ratios" target, aiming to increase power generation, improve defect elimination efficiency, reduce light abandonment rate, and enhance project benefits [23] - **Financing cost**: The company's financing cost difference is related to debt term structure, financing timing, and funds usage. Measures are being taken to reduce costs, and new financing rates decreased significantly in 2024 [23] - **Employee salary**: The company's salary level is determined by considering business structure, industry attributes, and regional development [25] - **Hydropower station dispatch and power generation**: Information on the third - quarter production and operation will be disclosed in the 2025 Q3 report [25]
深圳能源分析师会议-20250912
Dong Jian Yan Bao· 2025-09-12 14:22
1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant information provided 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The report focuses on the in - depth research of Shenzhen Energy in the power industry, covering aspects such as the company's installed capacity, coal - related conditions, and profit in the coal - power sector [23][24][26] 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Research Basic Situation - The research object is Shenzhen Energy, belonging to the power industry. The reception time was on September 12, 2025. The listed company's reception staff included Zhang Hongxing, General Manager of the Board of Directors' Office, Qu Tieshan, Deputy General Manager of the Board of Directors' Office, Wang Zhaoyi, and Shi Shi from the Board of Directors' Office [17] 3.2 Detailed Research Institutions - The research institutions and their related personnel are as follows:信达证券 (securities company) with Li Chunchi, Xing Qinhao, and Tang Chanyu; Yingda Investment (others) with Li Silu; and Cinda Asset Management (others) with Chen Rui and Chen Yuezhang [18] 3.3 Research Institution Proportion - No relevant information provided 3.4 Main Content Data - As of the end of the first half of 2025, the company's operating installed capacity was 2,531.44 million kilowatts, the under - construction installed capacity was 457.97 million kilowatts, and the approved but not - started installed capacity was 564.5 million kilowatts [23] - In the first half of 2025, the average coal consumption of the company's conventional coal - fired units was 305.77 grams per kilowatt - hour, and that of coal - fired thermal power units was 273.33 grams per kilowatt - hour. The company's Mawan Power Plant has removed 2 units of 320 megawatts and plans to build 2 units of 660 megawatt ultra - supercritical coal - fired units at the original site [24] - In the first half of 2025, the company's coal sources mainly included domestic seaborne coal, inland coal, and imported coal. The suppliers of domestic seaborne coal and inland coal included Guoneng Sales Group Guangzhou Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Pearl River Electric Power Fuel Co., Ltd., and Yitai Energy Supply Chain Service (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. [25] - In the first half of 2025, the company's coal - power sector achieved a net profit attributable to the parent company of approximately RMB 329 million [26]
郑州煤电分析师会议-20250912
Dong Jian Yan Bao· 2025-09-12 14:22
Group 1: General Information - The research object is Zhengzhou Coal & Electricity Co., Ltd., belonging to the coal industry, and the reception time was on September 12, 2025 [17] - The listed company's reception staff included the chairman, general manager, independent director, employee director, chief accountant, and board secretary [17] Group 2: Research Institutions - The research institutions included investors and others [20] Group 3: Core Views - In the first half of 2025, the company accelerated the transformation from a traditional management model to a modern management model based on data and analysis, built an intelligent coal - mining face and two intelligent subsystems, and coordinated the construction of multiple systems [24] - The company strengthened corporate governance, released its first ESG report, and its ESG rating on Wind rose from B to BBB [24] - The company cancelled the board of supervisors and revised relevant systems, being the first among Henan - listed companies and coal - listed companies [24] - Due to the continuous decline in coal market prices and supply - demand imbalance, the company's operating income and net profit attributable to the parent in the first half of 2025 decreased year - on - year [24] - Future profit growth drivers include improving the quality and efficiency of the coal main business, strengthening cost control, extending and solidifying the coal washing chain, and developing digital and intelligent new services and products [25] - The company's coal mine intelligent construction has achieved results, with major operating locations in production mines realizing "no operation without video" and personnel precise positioning [25] - In the first half of 2025, the company newly built an intelligent coal - mining face and two intelligent subsystems, and coordinated the construction of multiple systems [25] - The company's operating income in the first half of 2025 was 1.838 billion yuan, and the net profit attributable to the parent was - 224 million yuan, both showing a year - on - year decline [26] - The company will take measures such as optimizing the production and operation layout, reducing costs and increasing efficiency, promoting marketing to increase efficiency, and revitalizing existing assets to reduce the adverse impact of market fluctuations [26]
浩物股份分析师会议-20250912
Dong Jian Yan Bao· 2025-09-12 14:12
Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided. 2. Core View of the Report - The report is mainly about the institutional research on Haowu Co., Ltd. covering basic research information, detailed research institutions, research institution proportions and main content materials. It records the responses of the company's management to various questions from investors [16][19][23]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Research Basic Situation - The research object is Haowu Co., Ltd. in the automotive service industry. The reception time was on September 12, 2025. The company's reception staff included the director and general manager Zang Jing, independent director Niu Ming, chief financial officer and deputy general manager Wen Shuangmei, and board secretary and deputy general manager Zhao Jijie [16]. 3.2 Detailed Research Institutions - The reception object was investors participating in the 2025 online collective reception day for investors in Sichuan Province and the semi - annual report performance briefing. The reception object type was "other", and the relevant institutional personnel were these investors [19]. 3.3 Research Institution Proportion - No relevant content provided. 3.4 Main Content Materials - Regarding mergers and acquisitions, the company did not disclose specific targets and asked investors to follow company announcements [23]. - The company is actively observing the development status and trends of robot - related businesses but has not yet launched relevant operations [23][24]. - The company adheres to the "One Body, Two Wings, Three New" strategic layout, exploring new paths for industrial chain extension in areas such as new energy and intelligent vehicles on the basis of consolidating its existing main business [24]. - The company has no intention to cooperate with Shanghai Dongfang Jiule and no plan to acquire Tianjin Rongcheng Wuchan Group Co., Ltd. [24]. - The company's employee Ma Liang is not the same person as Ma Liang, the technical director of Huichen Co., Ltd., and the latter has no association with the company [25].