Financial Performance - The company's operating revenue for the first half of 2018 was CNY 33,397,245.95, a decrease of 11.51% compared to CNY 37,740,264.01 in the same period last year[18]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders increased significantly by 116.40% to CNY 3,570,812.66 from CNY 1,650,077.35 year-on-year[18]. - The basic earnings per share rose to CNY 0.0155, reflecting an increase of 115.28% compared to CNY 0.0072 in the previous year[20]. - The net cash flow from operating activities improved by 78.24%, reaching CNY -2,097,302.35, compared to CNY -9,639,975.53 in the same period last year[18]. - The report indicates that the company achieved substantial profit growth due to the completion of water environment governance projects and increased financial income from cash management[20]. - The company actively abandoned low-margin processing businesses, which contributed to the decline in operating revenue[32]. - The company reported a significant increase in operating profit to CNY 5,563,169.48, up from CNY 2,951,485.76 year-on-year[80]. - The company achieved a net profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company of RMB 1,460 million for the first half of 2018, reflecting a growth from RMB 1,130 million in 2017[47]. Assets and Liabilities - The total assets of the company at the end of the reporting period were CNY 482,749,574.52, a slight increase of 0.83% from CNY 478,759,365.24 at the end of the previous year[18]. - The net assets attributable to shareholders increased by 0.85% to CNY 423,451,198.31 from CNY 419,880,385.65 at the end of the previous year[18]. - The company's total liabilities were not explicitly stated but can be inferred from the current and non-current liabilities reported[73]. - The total liabilities were CNY 50,813,904.96, slightly down from CNY 51,055,753.93 at the start of the year[74]. - The total assets as of June 30, 2018, amounted to CNY 451,774,900.38, up from CNY 448,972,690.37 at the beginning of the year[78]. Shareholder Information - The total number of ordinary shareholders at the end of the reporting period was 9,650[62]. - The largest shareholder, Shanghai Yuanfu Enterprise Management Co., Ltd., increased its holdings by 35,112,700 shares, holding a total of 61,412,700 shares, representing 26.70% of the total[64]. - The company has a new controlling shareholder, Shanghai Yuanfu Enterprise Management Co., Ltd., effective May 18, 2018[66]. Corporate Governance and Commitments - The company did not propose any profit distribution or capital reserve transfer plan during the reporting period[4]. - The company faces risks related to major asset sales, market competition, and the inability to distribute dividends in the long term[6]. - The actual controller and shareholders of the company have committed to avoiding any direct or indirect competition with the company's existing main business, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations[45]. - The company guarantees to maintain independence in personnel, assets, finance, and operations, ensuring a robust corporate governance structure[45]. - The company has pledged to disclose any unavoidable related party transactions in a fair and transparent manner[45]. Cash Flow and Investments - Cash flow from operating activities showed a net outflow of ¥2,097,302.35 million, an improvement from a net outflow of ¥9,639,975.53 million in the previous period[85]. - The company received ¥4,440,894.71 million in cash related to operating activities, an increase from ¥1,964,094.60 million in the previous period[85]. - The company made cash payments for investments totaling 30,000,000.00 RMB during the period[89]. - The net cash flow from investment activities was -17,346,156.32 RMB, indicating a significant outflow compared to the previous period's -67,284,034.98 RMB[89]. Accounting Policies and Compliance - The company’s financial statements are prepared based on the going concern assumption, with no significant doubts regarding its ability to continue operations[109]. - The company’s accounting policies comply with the requirements of the enterprise accounting standards, reflecting its financial position and operating results accurately[111]. - The company recognizes impairment losses on financial assets when the present value of expected future cash flows is less than the carrying amount, and impairment losses can be reversed if the asset's value recovers[131]. Social Responsibility - The company actively participates in various public welfare activities, including poverty alleviation and education support[55]. - The company plans to continue fulfilling its social responsibility in poverty alleviation in the second half of 2018[57].

Financial Performance - Operating revenue for the current period was CNY 10,697,936.00, representing a decline of 28.55% year-on-year[6] - Net profit attributable to shareholders was CNY 1,665,599.09, an increase of 119.90% compared to the same period last year[6] - Basic earnings per share were CNY 0.0072, reflecting an increase of 118.18% year-on-year[6] - The diluted earnings per share were also CNY 0.0072, consistent with the basic earnings per share[6] - Total revenue for Q1 2018 was CNY 10,697,936.00, a decrease of 28.5% from CNY 14,972,527.31 in the same period last year[24] - Net profit for Q1 2018 was CNY 1,770,895.45, an increase of 49% compared to CNY 1,188,713.00 in Q1 2017[25] - The company's operating revenue for the current period is CNY 70,754.72, compared to a loss of CNY 248,908.21 in the previous period[28] - The net profit for the current period is CNY 1,419,907.59, a significant recovery from a net loss of CNY 248,908.21 in the previous period[28] - The total profit for the current period is CNY 1,893,210.14, compared to a loss of CNY 248,908.21 in the previous period[28] Cash Flow - Cash flow from operating activities was negative at CNY -3,168,863.81, a decrease of 214.89% compared to the previous year[6] - Net cash flow from operating activities decreased by 214.89% compared to the same period last year, mainly due to the repayment of amounts by related parties in the previous period[14] - The cash flow from operating activities shows a net outflow of CNY -3,168,863.81, a decline from a net inflow of CNY 2,758,056.61 in the previous period[30] - The cash flow from investing activities has a net outflow of CNY -343,262.00, compared to a larger outflow of CNY -66,771,643.68 in the previous period[31] - The company reported a significant decrease in cash received from sales, totaling CNY 10,748,555.09, down from CNY 19,477,243.74 in the previous period[30] - The company experienced a decrease in cash flow from operating activities, with cash outflows totaling CNY 14,779,864.38 compared to CNY 53,265,189.97 in the previous period[30] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets at the end of the reporting period were CNY 478,552,533.38, a decrease of 0.04% compared to the end of the previous year[6] - Total liabilities decreased from RMB 51,055,753.93 at the beginning of the year to RMB 49,092,054.98[19] - The company's total assets at the end of the period were CNY 450,486,225.06, up from CNY 448,972,690.37 at the beginning of the year[23] - Total liabilities remained stable at CNY 33,910,807.73, slightly increasing from CNY 33,803,152.27[22] - The company's cash and cash equivalents decreased to CNY 366,052,773.50 from CNY 366,673,830.30 at the beginning of the year[21] - The total equity attributable to shareholders increased to CNY 416,575,417.33 from CNY 415,169,538.10[23] Shareholder Information - The total number of shareholders at the end of the reporting period was 6,867[10] - The largest shareholder, Suzhou Hairong Tian Investment Co., Ltd., held 15.27% of the shares[11] Expenses - Sales expenses increased by 58.98% compared to the same period last year, mainly due to increased transportation costs[13] - Financial expenses decreased by 198.80% compared to the same period last year, primarily due to increased interest income from structured deposits[13] - The company reported a financial expense of CNY -2,404,366.77, which is an increase in income compared to CNY -804,677.27 from the previous year[24] - The company incurred financial expenses of CNY -2,703,135.47, compared to CNY -850,828.41 in the previous period, indicating increased financial costs[28] - The company’s management expenses decreased to CNY 874,423.54 from CNY 1,065,483.54 in the previous period, reflecting cost control efforts[28] Other Financial Metrics - The weighted average return on net assets increased to 0.3959%, up by 23.51 percentage points from the previous year[6] - The company reported a non-recurring gain of CNY 79,300.34 from other operating income and expenses[9] - Accounts receivable decreased by 100% compared to the end of the previous year, mainly due to the maturity of notes during the period[13] - Prepayments increased by 116.27% compared to the end of the previous year, primarily due to an increase in prepaid material costs[13] - Interest receivable increased by 100% compared to the end of the previous year, as the company purchased structured deposits to improve fund utilization efficiency[13]

Financial Performance - The company's operating revenue for 2017 was ¥77,015,760.72, a decrease of 59.46% compared to ¥189,962,531.94 in 2016[21] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was -¥50,725,755.48, representing a decline of 384.05% from -¥10,479,547.62 in the previous year[21] - The basic earnings per share for 2017 was -¥0.22, a decrease of 340.00% compared to -¥0.05 in 2016[23] - The weighted average return on equity was -11.39%, a decrease of 9.19 percentage points from -2.20% in 2016[23] - The company reported a net loss of ¥393,884,081.99 in retained earnings, worsening from a loss of ¥343,158,326.51 at the beginning of the year[184] - The total comprehensive income for the year was -54,561,016.62 RMB, which is a decline from -19,821,197.47 RMB in the previous year[192] - The net profit for the year 2017 was -54,561,016.62 RMB, compared to -19,821,197.47 RMB in the previous year, indicating a significant increase in losses[192] Cash Flow - The cash flow from operating activities improved to ¥9,184,847.90, a significant increase of 114.84% compared to -¥61,894,487.00 in 2016[22] - The company reported a net cash flow from operating activities of CNY 9.18 million, a significant improvement compared to a negative cash flow of CNY 61.89 million in the previous year[39] - The net cash flow from investing activities decreased to -¥12,949,540.51, a 102.93% decline from the previous year's positive cash flow of ¥441,290,642.23[54] - The net cash flow from financing activities dropped to -¥57,150,000.00, a 343.03% decrease from the previous year's cash inflow of ¥23,515,147.45[54] - The cash flow from financing activities included $84,934,107.40 received from other financing-related activities[199] - The cash flow from financing activities was impacted by a cash outflow of $57,150,000.00 for debt repayment and other financing-related payments[199] Assets and Liabilities - The total assets decreased by 18.04% to ¥478,759,365.24 from ¥584,116,571.34 in 2016[22] - The net assets attributable to shareholders were ¥419,880,385.65, down 10.78% from ¥470,606,141.13 at the end of 2016[22] - The company's total assets decreased to CNY 448,972,690.37 from CNY 557,189,800.00, reflecting a decline of 19.4%[186] - Total liabilities were reported at ¥51,055,753.93, a significant reduction from ¥107,330,887.90, reflecting a decrease of approximately 52.47%[183] - The company's total equity decreased to CNY 415,169,538.10 from CNY 469,730,554.72, a decline of 11.6%[187] Business Operations - The company faced significant risks including potential changes in main business operations and long-term inability to distribute dividends[7] - The company faced challenges from rising raw material costs and a declining international trade environment, impacting overall performance[34] - The company completed the acquisition of 70% of Longjing Water Industry in November 2016, which has since become its main business focus[34] - Longjing Water Industry holds 1 invention patent, 22 utility model patents, and 14 design patents, enhancing its competitive position in the market[32] - The company aims to diversify its business into water supply pipeline materials, faucets, water purifier accessories, and environmental technology services[63] Strategic Focus - The company is committed to enhancing market competitiveness and product structure adjustments as part of its strategic focus[34] - The company aims to optimize asset allocation and leverage capital markets to achieve transformation and sustainable development[36] - The company plans to enhance its management efficiency and customer service levels, focusing on a customer-centric approach and optimizing procurement models[67] - The company is exploring diversification strategies through both internal and external growth, particularly in the production and sales of water purification equipment and related materials[67] - The company aims to improve user data analytics to better understand customer needs and preferences[131] Governance and Compliance - The company has established a performance evaluation and incentive mechanism for senior management, aiming to align compensation with operational results and long-term sustainability[168] - The company maintains compliance with regulatory requirements regarding executive compensation and governance practices[149] - The company has strengthened its corporate governance structure, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and has revised its internal rules and procedures[158] - The company has acknowledged that it did not meet the performance commitments for Longjing Water Industry in 2017, which may impact future financial strategies[83] Shareholder Relations - The company actively maintains shareholder rights, ensuring transparency and participation for all shareholders, particularly minority investors[106] - The commitments from shareholders ensure no illegal occupation of funds or assets from Lionhead Co., maintaining fair and reasonable pricing for related transactions[80] - The company has no plans for share reduction or preferred stock issuance[124] - The company has no strategic investors or general corporations becoming top 10 shareholders during the reporting period[115] Market Outlook - The company provided an optimistic outlook, projecting a revenue growth of 20% for the next fiscal year[139] - Future outlook remains positive, with a projected annual growth rate of 15% over the next three years[141] - The company is expanding its market presence in Southeast Asia, targeting a 10% market share by the end of 2024[139] Employee Relations - The company provides competitive compensation and benefits to employees, promoting personal growth and well-being[107] - The company has implemented a salary policy that emphasizes performance-based pay for management and a combination of position and performance pay for general staff, aiming to enhance employee motivation and stability[154] - The company has established a comprehensive training program to improve employee skills and knowledge, focusing on new technologies and methods[156]

[Important Notes](index=3&type=section&id=%E4%B8%80%E3%80%81%E9%87%8D%E8%A6%81%E6%8F%90%E7%A4%BA) [Report Declaration and Audit Status](index=3&type=section&id=1.1%20%E6%8A%A5%E5%91%8A%E5%A3%B0%E6%98%8E%E4%B8%8E%E5%AE%A1%E8%AE%A1%E6%83%85%E5%86%B5) The board and management guarantee the report's authenticity, and this quarterly report is unaudited - The company's Board of Directors, Supervisory Committee, and senior management guarantee the truthfulness, accuracy, and completeness of the quarterly report, and bear individual and joint legal responsibility[5](index=5&type=chunk) - All directors of the company attended the board meeting to review the quarterly report[5](index=5&type=chunk) - Company head Cao Zhidong, chief accountant Wang Cuijuan, and head of the accounting department Zhou Hao guarantee the truthfulness, accuracy, and completeness of the financial statements in the quarterly report[5](index=5&type=chunk) - The company's third-quarter report is **unaudited**[5](index=5&type=chunk) [Company Profile](index=3&type=section&id=%E4%BA%8C%E3%80%81%E5%85%AC%E5%8F%B8%E5%9F%BA%E6%9C%AC%E6%83%85%E5%86%B5) [Key Financial Data](index=3&type=section&id=2.1%20%E4%B8%BB%E8%A6%81%E8%B4%A2%E5%8A%A1%E6%95%B0%E6%8D%AE) The company's net profit turned positive year-over-year despite a revenue decline, driven by business restructuring Key Financial Data as of Q3 2017 End (Consolidated) | Indicator | As of Q3 2017 End (CNY) | As of Previous Year End (CNY) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Assets | 523,090,398.79 | 584,116,571.34 | -10.45 | | Net Assets Attributable to Shareholders | 474,513,748.25 | 470,606,141.13 | 0.83 | Key Financial Data for Jan-Sep 2017 (Consolidated) | Indicator | YTD (Jan-Sep) (CNY) | Same Period Last Year (Jan-Sep) (CNY) | YoY Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities | -7,960,023.60 | -17,536,487.91 | N/A | | Operating Revenue | 58,890,722.01 | 110,720,294.47 | -46.81 | | Net Profit Attributable to Shareholders | 3,907,607.12 | -38,352,834.76 | 110.19 | | Net Profit Attributable to Shareholders (Excluding Non-recurring Items) | 3,453,397.40 | -38,430,356.04 | 108.96 | | Weighted Average ROE (%) | 0.827 | -8.303 | Increased by 9.13 percentage points | | Basic EPS (CNY/Share) | 0.017 | -0.167 | 110.18 | | Diluted EPS (CNY/Share) | 0.017 | -0.167 | 110.18 | Non-recurring Profit and Loss Items for Jan-Sep 2017 | Item | YTD Amount (Jan-Sep) (CNY) | | :--- | :--- | | Government Grants Recognized in Current Profit or Loss | 130,000.00 | | Other Items Meeting the Definition of Non-recurring Profit or Loss | 384,715.00 | | Impact on Minority Interests (After Tax) | -28,660.39 | | Impact of Income Tax | -31,844.89 | | Total | 454,209.72 | [Shareholder Information](index=6&type=section&id=2.2%20%E6%88%AA%E6%AD%A2%E6%8A%A5%E5%91%8A%E6%9C%9F%E6%9C%AB%E7%9A%84%E8%82%A1%E4%B8%9C%E6%80%BB%E6%95%B0%E3%80%81%E5%89%8D%E5%8D%81%E5%90%8D%E8%82%A1%E4%B8%9C%E3%80%81%E5%89%8D%E5%8D%81%E5%90%8D%E6%B5%81%E9%80%9A%E8%82%A1%E4%B8%9C%EF%BC%88%E6%88%96%E6%97%A0%E9%99%90%E5%94%AE%E6%9D%A1%E4%BB%B6%E8%82%A1%E4%B8%9C%EF%BC%89%E6%8C%81%E8%82%A1%E6%83%85%E5%86%B5%E8%A1%A8) The company had 7,124 shareholders, with Suzhou Hairongtian Investment Co, Ltd being the largest shareholder - As of the end of the reporting period, the company had a total of **7,124 shareholders**[11](index=11&type=chunk) Top Ten Shareholders' Holdings | Shareholder Name | Shares Held at Period End (Shares) | Percentage (%) | Share Status | Quantity (Shares) | Shareholder Type | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Suzhou Hairongtian Investment Co, Ltd | 35,112,700 | 15.27 | None | 0 | Domestic Non-State-owned Legal Entity | | Shanxi Lu'an Engineering Co, Ltd | 25,857,300 | 11.24 | None | 0 | State-owned Legal Entity | | Shanghai Yuanfu Enterprise Management Co, Ltd | 23,000,000 | 10.00 | None | 0 | Domestic Non-State-owned Legal Entity | | Shanxi Economic and Trade Investment Holding Group Co, Ltd | 16,645,070 | 7.24 | None | 0 | State-owned Legal Entity | | Shanxi Economic Construction Investment Group Co, Ltd | 11,651,549 | 5.07 | None | 0 | State-owned Legal Entity | | Yunnan International Trust Co, Ltd - Yunxin Trust Yunxia No 9 Collective Fund Trust Plan | 10,805,633 | 4.70 | None | 0 | Other | | Guo Zheng | 6,548,900 | 2.85 | None | 0 | Domestic Natural Person | | Beijing Dabai Huicai Investment Management Co, Ltd - Dabai Puti No 2 Private Fund | 6,304,702 | 2.74 | None | 0 | Other | | Chen Xuanlin | 5,215,205 | 2.27 | Pledged | 5,215,205 | Domestic Natural Person | | Jiang Qiwei | 4,843,628 | 2.11 | Pledged | 4,843,628 | Domestic Natural Person | - Suzhou Hairongtian Investment Co, Ltd and Shanghai Yuanfu Enterprise Management Co, Ltd, both holding over 5% of shares, are **parties acting in concert**[12](index=12&type=chunk) [Preferred Shareholder Information](index=7&type=section&id=2.3%20%E6%88%AA%E6%AD%A2%E6%8A%A5%E5%91%8A%E6%9C%9F%E6%9C%AB%E7%9A%84%E4%BC%98%E5%85%88%E8%82%A1%E8%82%A1%E4%B8%9C%E6%80%BB%E6%95%B0%E3%80%81%E5%89%8D%E5%8D%81%E5%90%8D%E4%BC%98%E5%85%88%E8%82%A1%E8%82%A1%E4%B8%9C%E3%80%81%E5%89%8D%E5%8D%81%E5%90%8D%E4%BC%98%E5%85%88%E8%82%A1%E6%97%A0%E9%99%90%E5%94%AE%E6%9D%A1%E4%BB%B6%E8%82%A1%E4%B8%9C%E6%8C%81%E8%82%A1%E6%83%85%E5%86%B5%E8%A1%A8) The company had no preferred shareholders at the end of the reporting period - The company has no preferred shareholders[12](index=12&type=chunk) [Significant Events](index=7&type=section&id=%E4%B8%89%E3%80%81%E9%87%8D%E8%A6%81%E4%BA%8B%E9%A1%B9) [Significant Changes in Key Accounting Items and Financial Indicators and Their Reasons](index=7&type=section&id=3.1%20%E5%85%AC%E5%8F%B8%E4%B8%BB%E8%A6%81%E4%BC%9A%E8%AE%A1%E6%8A%A5%E8%A1%A8%E9%A1%B9%E7%9B%AE%E3%80%81%E8%B4%A2%E5%8A%A1%E6%8C%87%E6%A0%87%E9%87%8D%E5%A4%A7%E5%8F%98%E5%8A%A8%E7%9A%84%E6%83%85%E5%86%B5%E5%8F%8A%E5%8E%9F%E5%9B%A0) Major financial statement items fluctuated due to the divestment of the cement business and acquisition of a water business - **Notes receivable increased by 100%** compared to the end of the previous year, mainly due to an increase in notes received during the period[13](index=13&type=chunk) - **Other receivables decreased by 99.09%** compared to the end of the previous year, primarily due to the settlement of outstanding accounts[13](index=13&type=chunk) - **Fixed assets increased by 503.61%** compared to the end of the previous year, mainly due to the purchase of fixed assets during the period[13](index=13&type=chunk) - **Operating revenue decreased by 46.81%**, selling expenses decreased by 81.81%, and administrative expenses decreased by 83.47% year-over-year, mainly due to changes in the main business operations[15](index=15&type=chunk) - During the reporting period, operating profit, total profit, and net profit all increased significantly year-over-year, mainly because the company sold its loss-making cement business in 2016 and the newly acquired subsidiary, Zhejiang Longjing Water Industry Co, Ltd, achieved sustained profitability[15](index=15&type=chunk) - **Net cash flow from operating activities increased by 54.61%** year-over-year, primarily due to increased cash collection from sales[16](index=16&type=chunk) - **Net cash flow from investing activities decreased by 1313.72%** year-over-year, mainly due to the payment for the acquisition of a 70% stake in Zhejiang Longjing Water Industry Co, Ltd in November 2016[16](index=16&type=chunk) [Progress of Significant Events and Commitments](index=8&type=section&id=3.2%20%E9%87%8D%E8%A6%81%E4%BA%8B%E9%A1%B9%E8%BF%9B%E5%B1%95%E6%83%85%E5%86%B5%E5%8F%8A%E5%85%B6%E5%BD%B1%E5%93%8D%E5%92%8C%E8%A7%A3%E5%86%B3%E6%96%B9%E6%A1%88%E7%9A%84%E5%88%86%E6%9E%90%E8%AF%B4%E6%98%8E) The company had no overdue unfulfilled commitments during the reporting period - There were no overdue unfulfilled commitments during the reporting period[17](index=17&type=chunk) [Performance Forecast and Risk Warning](index=8&type=section&id=3.4%20%E9%A2%84%E6%B5%8B%E5%B9%B4%E5%88%9D%E8%87%B3%E4%B8%8B%E4%B8%80%E6%8A%A5%E5%91%8A%E6%9C%9F%E6%9C%9F%E6%9C%AB%E7%9A%84%E7%B4%AF%E8%AE%A1%E5%87%80%E5%88%A9%E6%B6%A6%E5%8F%AF%E8%83%BD%E4%B8%BA%E4%BA%8F%E6%8D%9F%E6%88%96%E8%80%85%E4%B8%8E%E4%B8%8A%E5%B9%B4%E5%90%8C%E6%9C%9F%E7%9B%B8%E6%AF%94%E5%8F%91%E7%94%9F%E9%87%8D%E5%A4%A7%E5%8F%98%E5%8A%A8%E7%9A%84%E8%AD%A6%E7%A4%BA%E5%8F%8A%E5%8E%9F%E5%9B%A0%E8%AF%B4%E6%98%8E) The company expects to achieve a turnaround to profitability for the full year 2017, driven by its newly acquired subsidiary - The company anticipates that the net profit attributable to the parent company for the year 2017 will **achieve a turnaround to profitability** compared to the previous year[17](index=17&type=chunk) - The primary reason for the turnaround is the sustained profitability of Zhejiang Longjing Water Industry Co, Ltd, a subsidiary acquired in November 2016, which has been included in the consolidation scope[17](index=17&type=chunk) [Appendix](index=9&type=section&id=%E5%9B%9B%E3%80%81%E9%99%84%E5%BD%95) [Financial Statements](index=9&type=section&id=4.1%20%E8%B4%A2%E5%8A%A1%E6%8A%A5%E8%A1%A8) This section contains the unaudited consolidated and parent company financial statements for the third quarter of 2017 [Consolidated Balance Sheet](index=9&type=section&id=%E5%90%88%E5%B9%B6%E8%B5%84%E4%BA%A7%E8%B4%9F%E5%80%BA%E8%A1%A8) - As of September 30, 2017, consolidated total assets were **CNY 523 million**, a decrease of 10.45% from the beginning of the year; total liabilities were **CNY 41 million**, a significant decrease of 61.99%; and equity attributable to parent company owners was **CNY 475 million**, a slight increase of 0.83%[21](index=21&type=chunk)[22](index=22&type=chunk)[23](index=23&type=chunk) Key Data from Consolidated Balance Sheet (September 30, 2017) | Item | Period End Balance (CNY) | Beginning of Year Balance (CNY) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Assets | 523,090,398.79 | 584,116,571.34 | -10.45 | | Total Liabilities | 40,779,771.68 | 107,330,887.90 | -61.99 | | Equity Attributable to Parent Company Owners | 474,513,748.25 | 470,606,141.13 | 0.83 | | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 374,147,164.90 | 443,544,349.74 | -15.66 | | Goodwill | 102,656,654.37 | 102,656,654.37 | 0.00 | [Parent Company Balance Sheet](index=11&type=section&id=%E6%AF%8D%E5%85%AC%E5%8F%B8%E8%B5%84%E4%BA%A7%E8%B4%9F%E5%80%BA%E8%A1%A8) - As of September 30, 2017, the parent company's total assets were **CNY 499 million**, down 10.46% from the beginning of the year; total liabilities were **CNY 29 million**, down 66.52%; and total equity was **CNY 470 million**, down 0.02%[25](index=25&type=chunk)[26](index=26&type=chunk)[27](index=27&type=chunk) Key Data from Parent Company Balance Sheet (September 30, 2017) | Item | Period End Balance (CNY) | Beginning of Year Balance (CNY) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Assets | 498,897,442.35 | 557,189,800.00 | -10.46 | | Total Liabilities | 29,283,690.80 | 87,459,245.28 | -66.52 | | Total Equity | 469,613,751.55 | 469,730,554.72 | -0.02 | | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 364,027,076.79 | 440,989,800.00 | -17.45 | | Long-term Equity Investments | 116,200,000.00 | 116,200,000.00 | 0.00 | [Consolidated Income Statement](index=13&type=section&id=%E5%90%88%E5%B9%B6%E5%88%A9%E6%B6%A6%E8%A1%A8) - For Jan-Sep 2017, consolidated total operating revenue was **CNY 58.89 million**, a decrease of 46.81% YoY, while net profit attributable to parent company owners was **CNY 3.91 million**, a **110.19% YoY increase**, achieving a turnaround[29](index=29&type=chunk)[30](index=30&type=chunk)[31](index=31&type=chunk) Key Data from Consolidated Income Statement (Jan-Sep 2017) | Item | YTD Amount (Jan-Sep) (CNY) | Same Period Last Year Amount (Jan-Sep) (CNY) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Operating Revenue | 58,890,722.01 | 110,720,294.47 | -46.81 | | Total Operating Costs | 52,373,466.32 | 166,281,188.13 | -68.51 | | Operating Profit | 6,517,255.69 | -55,560,893.66 | Turnaround to Profit | | Total Profit | 7,031,970.69 | -54,841,481.44 | Turnaround to Profit | | Net Profit | 5,524,943.67 | -54,842,632.54 | Turnaround to Profit | | Net Profit Attributable to Parent Company Owners | 3,907,607.12 | -38,352,834.76 | 110.19 | | Basic EPS (CNY/Share) | 0.017 | -0.167 | 110.18 | [Parent Company Income Statement](index=16&type=section&id=%E6%AF%8D%E5%85%AC%E5%8F%B8%E5%88%A9%E6%B6%A6%E8%A1%A8) - For Jan-Sep 2017, the parent company recorded **zero operating revenue** and a net loss of CNY 0.12 million, a significant reduction from the CNY 21.40 million loss in the same period last year, primarily due to interest income[33](index=33&type=chunk)[34](index=34&type=chunk) Key Data from Parent Company Income Statement (Jan-Sep 2017) | Item | YTD Amount (Jan-Sep) (CNY) | Same Period Last Year Amount (Jan-Sep) (CNY) | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Operating Revenue | 0 | 10,639,598.83 | -100% | | Operating Profit | -504,138.63 | -22,123,007.00 | Loss Reduced | | Total Profit | -116,803.17 | -21,403,594.78 | Loss Reduced | | Net Profit | -116,803.17 | -21,403,594.78 | Loss Reduced | | Financial Expenses | -4,335,052.60 | -6,328,833.89 | Expense Reduction | [Consolidated Cash Flow Statement](index=17&type=section&id=%E5%90%88%E5%B9%B6%E7%8E%B0%E9%87%91%E6%B5%81%E9%87%8F%E8%A1%A8) - For Jan-Sep 2017, net cash flow from operating activities was **-CNY 7.96 million**, an improvement from -CNY 17.54 million YoY; net cash flow from investing activities was **-CNY 69.51 million**, mainly due to acquisition payments[16](index=16&type=chunk)[36](index=36&type=chunk)[37](index=37&type=chunk) Key Data from Consolidated Cash Flow Statement (Jan-Sep 2017) | Item | YTD Amount (Jan-Sep) (CNY) | Same Period Last Year Amount (Jan-Sep) (CNY) | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities | -7,960,023.60 | -17,536,487.91 | Improved (Net Outflow Reduced) | | Net Cash Flow from Investing Activities | -69,513,585.98 | -4,917,070.19 | Significantly Decreased (Net Outflow Increased) | | Net Cash Flow from Financing Activities | 8,081,769.48 | -11,298,287.05 | Turnaround to Positive (Net Inflow) | | Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents | -69,397,184.84 | -33,751,845.15 | Net Outflow Increased | | Cash and Cash Equivalents at Period End | 374,147,164.90 | 6,885,370.77 | Significantly Increased | [Parent Company Cash Flow Statement](index=19&type=section&id=%E6%AF%8D%E5%85%AC%E5%8F%B8%E7%8E%B0%E9%87%91%E6%B5%81%E9%87%8F%E8%A1%A8) - For Jan-Sep 2017, the parent company's net cash flow from operating activities was **-CNY 3.98 million**, while net cash flow from investing activities was **-CNY 67.98 million**, primarily due to asset purchases and investment payments[38](index=38&type=chunk)[39](index=39&type=chunk) Key Data from Parent Company Cash Flow Statement (Jan-Sep 2017) | Item | YTD Amount (Jan-Sep) (CNY) | Same Period Last Year Amount (Jan-Sep) (CNY) | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities | -3,982,144.23 | -2,256,408.71 | Net Outflow Increased | | Net Cash Flow from Investing Activities | -67,980,578.98 | 21,876.00 | Significantly Decreased (Net Outflow) | | Net Cash Flow from Financing Activities | -5,000,000.00 | 5,546,570.00 | Turned Positive to Negative (Net Outflow) | | Cash and Cash Equivalents at Period End | 364,027,076.79 | 3,451,807.55 | Significantly Increased | [Audit Report](index=20&type=section&id=4.2%20%E5%AE%A1%E8%AE%A1%E6%8A%A5%E5%91%8A) This quarterly report has not been audited - This quarterly report has not been audited[5](index=5&type=chunk)[40](index=40&type=chunk)

Financial Performance - The company's operating revenue for the first half of 2017 was ¥37,740,264.01, a decrease of 30.67% compared to ¥54,436,836.76 in the same period last year[14]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders was ¥1,650,077.35, a significant increase of 106.13% from a loss of ¥26,929,067.89 in the previous year[14]. - The net cash flow from operating activities was -¥9,639,975.53, showing an improvement of 11.82% compared to -¥10,932,461.50 in the same period last year[14]. - The total assets decreased by 9.96% to ¥525,921,251.99 from ¥584,116,571.34 at the end of the previous year[14]. - The net assets attributable to shareholders increased by 0.35% to ¥472,256,218.48 from ¥470,606,141.13 at the end of the previous year[14]. - Basic earnings per share improved to ¥0.0072 from a loss of ¥0.1171 in the same period last year, reflecting a 106.15% increase[15]. - The weighted average return on net assets increased to 0.35% from -5.759%, an increase of 6.11 percentage points[15]. - The company reported a net loss of CNY 344,963,226.30 for the first half of 2017, compared to a loss of CNY 344,033,912.92 in the previous period[72]. - The total comprehensive income for the first half of 2017 was CNY 2,648,119.80, compared to a total comprehensive loss of CNY 43,748,570.17 in the previous period[74]. Business Operations - The company shifted its main business focus from cement-related operations to the production and sales of water purification products after acquiring 70% of Longjing Water Industry[16]. - The company’s subsidiary, Longjing Water Industry, has a leading position in domestic water purification products, holding 1 invention patent and 23 utility model patents[22]. - The company’s main business shifted from cement-related operations to the production and sales of water purification faucets and accessories, significantly impacting revenue and profit metrics[29]. - The company plans to actively explore business transformation and upgrades to drive rapid growth in its main business[25]. - The company has outlined potential risks related to major asset sales and changes in its main business operations in its management discussion[2]. Asset Management - The total assets at the end of the reporting period amounted to CNY 525,921,251.99, with net assets attributable to shareholders of CNY 472,256,218.48[26]. - Prepayments increased significantly to 1,708,237.07, representing 0.32% of total assets, up 575% from the previous period[32]. - Other receivables decreased to 177,596.38, accounting for 0.03% of total assets, down 97.85% from the previous period[32]. - Inventory rose to 19,286,453.18, making up 3.67% of total assets, an increase of 32.84% compared to the last period[32]. - Fixed assets increased to 2,066,115.14, representing 0.39% of total assets, up 468.44% from the previous period[32]. - Other payables decreased to 29,249,024.87, which is 5.56% of total assets, down 66.62% from the previous period[32]. Shareholder and Governance - The company has not declared any dividends or capital increases for the reporting period[40]. - The company has established a fund supervision account with a guarantee of 20 million for potential liabilities related to the sold assets[37]. - The company has committed to exercising shareholder rights and obligations in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, ensuring no illegal occupation of funds or assets[41]. - The commitment to avoid conflicts of interest includes a guarantee that the company will not engage in any competitive business that could harm its interests[42]. - The commitments made by the controlling shareholders will remain effective until the company no longer holds more than 5% of the shares[42]. - The company has ensured that major asset sales will not compromise its independence in terms of assets, personnel, finance, and operations[42]. - The company has disclosed all necessary information regarding asset sales to ensure transparency and compliance with legal requirements[42]. Financial Position - The company reported a decrease in cash and cash equivalents to ¥373,235,696.47 from ¥443,544,349.74, representing a decline of approximately 15.8%[66]. - Accounts receivable decreased to ¥10,018,055.14 from ¥10,897,218.74, indicating a reduction of about 8.1%[66]. - Total current assets decreased to ¥408,855,145.54 from ¥478,045,077.30, a decline of around 14.5%[66]. - The company reported a capital reserve of 546,357,800 RMB, unchanged from the previous period[92]. - The total equity at the end of the period was 480,067,500 RMB, reflecting a decrease from the previous period's 489,551,700 RMB[93]. Risk Management - The company faces risks related to the sale of its cement business and potential operational challenges in the water treatment sector due to lack of experience[37]. - The company has established a long-term commitment to avoid related party transactions that could harm shareholder interests[41]. - The commitments are designed to ensure fair and reasonable pricing in related party transactions[41]. Accounting Policies - The company prepared its financial statements based on the assumption of going concern, with no significant doubts about its ability to continue operations[105]. - The financial statements comply with the requirements of the accounting standards, reflecting the company's financial position, operating results, and cash flows accurately[106]. - The company recognizes deferred tax assets or liabilities for temporary differences arising from internal sales profits in consolidated financial statements[113]. - The company assesses financial assets for impairment, recognizing provisions when the present value of expected future cash flows is less than the carrying amount[123]. Investment Activities - The company acquired a 70% stake in Zhejiang Longjing Water Industry Co., Ltd. for a cash consideration of RMB 116.2 million, making it the controlling shareholder[100]. - The company sold its 51% stake in Taiyuan Lionhead Zhonglian Cement Co., Ltd. to Lionhead Group for a total transaction price of RMB 471.05 million[101]. - The company’s financial report for the period includes the consolidation of Zhejiang Longjing Water Industry Co., Ltd. as a subsidiary[103].

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Financial Performance - The company's operating revenue for 2016 was CNY 189,962,531.94, representing a 107.27% increase compared to CNY 91,650,976.08 in 2015[19] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was a loss of CNY 10,479,547.62, a decrease of 175.18% from a profit of CNY 13,939,469.71 in 2015[19] - The total assets decreased by 40.31% to CNY 584,116,571.34 from CNY 978,502,232.07 in 2015[19] - The basic earnings per share for 2016 was -CNY 0.05, a decline of 183.33% from CNY 0.06 in 2015[20] - The weighted average return on equity was -2.20%, a decrease of 5.14 percentage points from 2.94% in 2015[20] - The company reported a negative cash flow from operating activities of CNY 61,894,487.00, a decline of 181.61% compared to CNY 75,838,146.98 in 2015[19] - The company's net assets attributable to shareholders decreased by 2.18% to CNY 470,606,141.13 from CNY 481,085,688.75 in 2015[19] - The company reported a significant increase in operating costs, which rose by 161.68% to 181,220,820.52 RMB compared to the previous year[38] - The net profit attributable to the parent company was -10,479,500 RMB, indicating continued losses due to ongoing challenges in the cement market[36] - The company reported a total revenue of 500 million RMB for the year 2016, with a focus on external industrial investments and asset management[116] Cash Flow and Investments - The company experienced a negative cash flow from operating activities, with a net cash flow of -¥6,234,684.67 in Q1 and -¥44,357,999.09 in Q4, highlighting ongoing financial challenges[22] - The company reported cash inflows from investment activities totaling CNY 470.78 million, compared to CNY 42.13 million in the previous year, showing a substantial increase[175] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year amounted to CNY 443.54 million, up from CNY 40.64 million at the beginning of the year, reflecting a net increase of CNY 402.91 million[175] - The company disposed of subsidiaries and other business units, resulting in cash inflow of ¥231,500,800.00, which contributed to the investment cash inflow[177] - The company sold its cement-related assets and 51% stake in Lionhead Zhonglian Cement, leading to increased investment income and non-operating income[49] Business Strategy and Operations - The company acquired a 70% stake in Zhejiang Longjing Water Industry Co., Ltd. in November 2016, shifting its focus to the production and sales of water purification products[27] - The company has divested from its loss-making cement business, allowing it to focus on its core operations and future growth prospects in the water purification sector[28] - The company emphasized its commitment to technology research and development, enhancing its competitive edge in the water treatment industry[30] - The company’s main business has shifted to water purification products, with a focus on improving asset quality and operational efficiency[35] - The company plans to focus on mergers and acquisitions as a primary means of expansion in the current economic environment[57] Risks and Challenges - The company faced significant risks including potential asset sales and changes in core business operations, as detailed in the management discussion section[5] - The company is facing operational risks due to its lack of experience in the water purification industry, which is a significant shift from its previous cement business[64] - The company faced significant challenges in the cement industry due to overcapacity, leading to a decline in net profit and highlighting the need for diversification[57] Shareholder and Governance - The company has committed to exercising shareholder rights and obligations in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, ensuring compliance with related party transaction voting requirements[69] - The company guarantees not to illegally occupy funds or assets of the company through related party relationships, ensuring no improper benefits are sought[69] - The company has established a fair pricing principle for related transactions based on market prices[86] - The company has committed to transparent information disclosure, providing equal access to information for all shareholders[143] - The company maintains independence from its controlling shareholder, ensuring no interference in decision-making processes[141] Legal and Regulatory Issues - The company has been subject to administrative penalties, including a fine of RMB 2,648,977.70 for illegal land occupation[79] - The company has faced regulatory scrutiny due to delayed disclosures regarding significant administrative penalties and account freezes[133] - The company has completed the payment of illegal land occupation fines totaling 2,715,459.70 yuan and has paid 2,270,350.00 yuan for the social security fund of expropriated farmers[131] Employee and Management - The company has not implemented any employee stock ownership plans or other incentive measures during the reporting period[84] - The company has established a performance assessment and incentive system for its senior management, aligning their interests with company performance[127] - The management team includes experienced professionals with backgrounds in finance, engineering, and management, enhancing the company's strategic capabilities[126] Future Outlook - The company aims to explore mergers and acquisitions to enhance its long-term competitive advantage and identify new profit growth points[61] - The company is positioned for future growth with a focus on strategic investments and operational efficiency[126]

Financial Performance - Operating revenue for the period was CNY 110,720,294.47, representing an increase of 68.38% year-on-year [6]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders was a loss of CNY 38,352,834.76, a decrease of 301.79% compared to the previous year [6]. - Cash flow from operating activities showed a net outflow of CNY 17,536,487.91, a decline of 267.72% year-on-year [6]. - The company anticipates a cumulative net loss for the year 2016 due to weak market demand and low operational efficiency, predicting continued losses in the fourth quarter [14]. - Total operating revenue for Q3 2016 was CNY 56,283,457.71, an increase of 34.1% compared to CNY 41,917,278.56 in Q3 2015 [21]. - Net profit for Q3 2016 was a loss of CNY 11,094,062.37, compared to a profit of CNY 17,016,185.90 in Q3 2015 [22]. - The company's total comprehensive income for the period was a loss of CNY 11,094,062.37 in Q3 2016, compared to a profit of CNY 17,016,185.90 in Q3 2015 [22]. - The total profit for the first nine months of 2016 was -¥21,403,594.78, compared to a profit of ¥26,597,770.59 in the same period last year [25]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets at the end of the reporting period were CNY 910,563,744.46, a decrease of 6.94% compared to the end of the previous year [6]. - Total assets decreased from CNY 978,502,232.07 at the beginning of the year to CNY 910,563,744.46, a decline of approximately 6.9% [16]. - The company's total liabilities decreased from CNY 274,532,573.09 to CNY 261,436,718.02, a reduction of about 4.8% [17]. - Total assets decreased to CNY 582,484,226.50 in Q3 2016 from CNY 613,704,917.36 in Q3 2015, a decline of 5.1% [20]. - Total liabilities decreased to CNY 114,337,220.19 in Q3 2016 from CNY 124,153,165.17 in Q3 2015, a decline of 7.0% [20]. - The company's total equity decreased to CNY 468,147,006.31 in Q3 2016 from CNY 489,551,752.19 in Q3 2015, a decline of 4.4% [20]. Cash Flow - The company reported a significant decline in cash, with cash and cash equivalents decreasing from CNY 40,637,215.92 at the beginning of the year to CNY 6,885,370.77 by September 30, 2016, representing a drop of approximately 83.1% [15]. - Operating cash inflow totaled CNY 12,748,608.21, significantly up from CNY 3,721,422.08 in the previous year, representing an increase of approximately 242% [32]. - Operating cash outflow reached CNY 15,005,016.92, compared to CNY 5,382,378.72 in the same period last year, indicating a rise of about 178% [32]. - Net cash flow from operating activities was negative at CNY -2,256,408.71, worsening from CNY -1,660,956.64 year-over-year [32]. - The ending cash and cash equivalents balance was CNY 3,451,807.55, slightly down from CNY 3,680,731.39 in the previous year [33]. - The company reported a net decrease in cash and cash equivalents of CNY -33,751,845.15, contrasting with an increase of CNY 57,255,419.66 in the prior year [30]. Inventory and Receivables - The company's inventory decreased by 38.85% compared to the end of the previous year, attributed to a reduction in semi-finished products [10]. - The company’s inventory dropped significantly from CNY 41,451,643.52 to CNY 25,347,836.03, a decrease of approximately 38.8% [15]. - Accounts receivable decreased from CNY 35,295,685.63 to CNY 31,455,457.91, a reduction of about 10.4% [15]. - The company’s prepayments increased by 127.81% compared to the end of the previous year, indicating a rise in advance payments received [10]. Shareholder Information - The number of shareholders at the end of the reporting period was 9,532 [8]. - The weighted average return on equity decreased to -8.3031%, down 12.2905 percentage points from the previous year [6]. Financial Expenses - The company's financial expenses decreased by 49.72% due to reduced interest expenses from repaying bank loans [10]. - The company reported a significant increase in sales expenses, which rose to CNY 6,625,377.02 in Q3 2016 from CNY 3,773,311.76 in Q3 2015, an increase of 75.5% [22]. - The financial expenses for Q3 2016 showed a significant improvement, recording -¥214,550.37 compared to -¥4,900,529.52 in the previous year [25]. Asset Restructuring - The company has committed to not planning any major asset restructuring within three months following the termination of a significant asset restructuring process [13].

Financial Performance - The company's operating revenue for the first half of 2016 was ¥54,436,836.76, representing a 128.36% increase compared to ¥23,838,579.62 in the same period last year[16]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders was a loss of ¥26,929,067.89, a significant decline from a profit of ¥1,183,422.40 in the previous year, marking a decrease of 2,375.52%[16]. - The basic earnings per share for the first half of 2016 was -¥0.1171, compared to ¥0.0051 in the same period last year, reflecting a decrease of 2,396.08%[18]. - The net loss for the first half of 2016 was CNY 43,748,570.17, compared to a net profit of CNY 477,823.30 in the same period last year, marking a decline of 9,174.5%[78]. - The comprehensive income for the current period showed a total loss of RMB -9,484.1 million, indicating a significant decline compared to the previous period[95]. Asset and Liability Changes - The company's net assets attributable to shareholders decreased by 5.60%, from ¥481,085,688.75 at the end of the previous year to ¥454,156,620.86[16]. - The total assets decreased by 6.19%, from ¥978,502,232.07 at the end of the previous year to ¥917,969,882.40[16]. - The total assets as of June 30, 2016, amounted to CNY 585,365,052.07, down from CNY 613,704,917.36 at the beginning of the year, reflecting a decrease of approximately 4.6%[76]. - The total liabilities as of June 30, 2016, were CNY 105,297,472.07, a decrease from CNY 124,153,165.17 at the start of the year, indicating a reduction of about 15.2%[76]. - The total equity attributable to shareholders of the parent company was CNY 480,067,580.00, slightly down from CNY 489,551,752.19 at the beginning of the year, showing a decrease of approximately 1.0%[76]. Cash Flow and Operating Activities - The cash flow from operating activities showed an improvement, with a net cash outflow of ¥10,932,461.50, which is 24.22% less than the outflow of ¥14,426,456.70 in the previous year[16]. - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to ¥4,798,690.18 from ¥40,637,215.92[70]. - The company reported a total cash balance of CNY 4,798,690.18 at the end of the period, down from CNY 40,637,215.92 at the beginning of the period[164]. - Cash inflow from financing activities is ¥52,872,300.00, while cash outflow is ¥73,058,804.05, resulting in a net cash outflow of -¥20,186,504.05[84]. - The cash inflow from financing activities was CNY 39,968,500, while cash outflow was CNY 35,463,030, resulting in a net cash inflow of CNY 4,505,470[88]. Industry Challenges - The cement industry faced a profit decline, with total profits of ¥9.55 billion in the first half of 2016, down 26.6% from ¥13.3 billion in the same period last year[22]. - The loss-making enterprises in the cement industry accounted for 40.4% of the total, an increase of 1.5 percentage points compared to the previous year, with total losses reaching ¥12 billion, an increase of 8.5% year-on-year[22]. - The company faced challenges due to weak market demand in Shanxi, leading to low production and sales volumes, and a cost-price inversion situation[22]. - The company reported a significant impact from macroeconomic conditions and local market demand, resulting in low equipment utilization rates and increased operational losses[22]. - The company anticipates a continued downturn in the Shanxi cement market for the second half of 2016, predicting a cumulative net loss for the year[41]. Shareholder and Ownership Changes - The company completed the transfer of 52.77 million shares, with Hai Rong Tian and Lu An Engineering becoming the largest and second-largest shareholders, holding 11.70% and 11.24% respectively[27]. - The company completed a share transfer agreement on April 8, 2016, transferring 52.77 million shares, representing 22.94% of total shares, to Hai Rong Tian and Lu An Engineering[56]. - After the share transfer, Hai Rong Tian became the largest shareholder with 11.70% of shares, while Lu An Engineering holds 11.24%[57]. - The total number of shareholders at the end of the reporting period is not disclosed[61]. - The top ten shareholders hold a total of 11.70% and 11.24% of shares respectively, with the largest shareholder being Suzhou Hairong Tian Investment Co., Ltd. holding 26,912,700 shares[63]. Legal and Compliance Issues - The company is involved in a legal dispute with Nanjing Kaisheng International Engineering Co., Ltd., which has resulted in the freezing of bank accounts amounting to ¥75,000,000[43]. - The company confirmed a litigation expense of CNY 2,102,820.00 related to a court ruling, which includes a refund of CNY 2,080,000.00 and legal fees of CNY 22,820.00[46]. - The company is liable for CNY 2,599,196.80 in a litigation case, along with legal fees of CNY 29,869.00 as per a court decision[47]. - The company’s subsidiary, Taiyuan Lion Head Zhonglian Cement Co., Ltd., faced a court ruling that resulted in the freezing of bank accounts totaling 75 million RMB, impacting overall operations significantly[59]. - The company is actively working to resolve a debt dispute related to the freezing of its bank accounts, with ongoing legal measures in place[60]. Operational and Production Metrics - The company produced 304,300 tons of general cement, a year-on-year decrease of 17.15%[23]. - Cement sales reached 303,700 tons, down 16.34% year-on-year[23]. - The company plans to produce 1 million tons of cement and achieve revenue of CNY 200 million in 2016, but actual production was only 304,300 tons with revenue of CNY 54 million[31]. - Operating costs surged by 290.96% to CNY 56,019,113.61 from CNY 14,328,646.42[24]. - The company has established a 4500t/d clinker cement production line, significantly reducing cement costs through advanced technology and circular economy practices[35]. Corporate Governance and Structure - The company is undergoing a significant asset restructuring to enhance sustainable development capabilities due to severe overcapacity in the cement industry[27]. - The major asset restructuring plan was terminated due to changes in market conditions and regulatory policies[30]. - The company has not declared any profit distribution or capital reserve increase due to negative retained earnings[39]. - The company has no new strategic investors or changes in controlling shareholders during the reporting period[65]. - The company’s financial statements are prepared based on the assumption of going concern, with no significant doubts about its ability to continue operations for the next 12 months[107]. Accounting and Financial Reporting - The company adheres to the accounting standards set by the Ministry of Finance, ensuring that its financial reports accurately reflect its financial status and operating results[108]. - The company classifies joint arrangements into joint operations and joint ventures, recognizing assets and liabilities based on their share in joint operations[117]. - Cash and cash equivalents are defined as cash on hand and deposits that are readily available for payment, with cash equivalents being short-term, highly liquid investments[119]. - The company recognizes financial assets at fair value upon initial recognition, with subsequent measurement varying by asset type[123]. - The company applies a 3% provision for accounts receivable aged within 1 year, 5% for 1-2 years, 15% for 2-3 years, and 30% for over 3 years[128].

Financial Performance - In 2015, the company achieved a net profit attributable to shareholders of CNY 13,939,469.71, a significant improvement from a net loss of CNY 41,632,930.84 in 2014, representing a 133.48% increase year-over-year [2]. - The company's operating revenue for 2015 was CNY 91,650,976.08, a substantial increase of 342.96% compared to CNY 20,690,493.29 in 2014 [15]. - The net cash flow from operating activities improved to CNY 75,838,146.98 in 2015, a 334.11% increase from a negative cash flow of CNY 32,394,475.57 in 2014 [15]. - The total assets of the company at the end of 2015 were CNY 978,502,232.07, reflecting a 6.17% increase from CNY 921,597,222.97 at the end of 2014 [15]. - The company's net assets attributable to shareholders increased by 2.98% to CNY 481,085,688.75 at the end of 2015, compared to CNY 467,146,219.04 at the end of 2014 [15]. - Basic earnings per share for 2015 were CNY 0.06, a recovery from a loss of CNY 0.18 per share in 2014, marking a 133.33% improvement [16]. - The weighted average return on equity increased to 2.94% in 2015, up by 12.13 percentage points from -9.19% in 2014 [16]. - The company reported a decrease in net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses to CNY -38,740,943.76 in 2015, a slight improvement from CNY -40,489,393.05 in 2014 [15]. Operational Challenges - The company faced various operational risks, including seasonal fluctuations and policy risks, as detailed in the management discussion and analysis section of the report [4]. - The cement industry faced a 4.95% decline in production growth in 2015, with the North China region experiencing a 14.60% drop, impacting the company's market environment [24]. - The company experienced a cash flow from operating activities of CNY -7.61 million in Q1, improving to CNY 80.61 million in Q4, indicating better cash management towards year-end [19]. - The cement industry is expected to face continued weak demand, with a clinker utilization rate of only 67% as of 2015 [50]. - Nearly half of the companies in the cement industry reported losses, indicating a potential for the entire industry to face losses in 2016 without strong countermeasures [57]. - The cement industry is expected to have an excess capacity of over 4 billion tons, with a utilization rate of only around 50% [56]. Strategic Initiatives - The company has invested in a new 4500T/D cement production line, which aims to enhance efficiency and reduce costs through advanced technology [26]. - The management emphasized the need for flexible marketing strategies and cost reduction measures to adapt to the changing market conditions in 2015 [30]. - The company aims to strengthen its core cement business while exploring diversified development opportunities, including waste disposal projects [53]. - The company is undergoing a strategic transformation to become a high-end fine chemical product manufacturer, leveraging local coal resources [54]. - The company has signed a share transfer agreement to introduce strategic investors for asset restructuring to enhance sustainable development capabilities [54]. Profit Distribution Policy - The company proposed not to distribute profits for 2015 due to a negative distributable profit of CNY -332,678,778.89 [2]. - The cash dividend policy stipulates that the company will distribute at least 30% of the average distributable profit over the last three years in cash [64]. - The company will prioritize cash dividends, with a minimum of 80% cash distribution during profit allocation in mature stages without major cash expenditures [64]. - The company must meet specific conditions to implement cash dividends, including having positive distributable profits and cash flow sufficient for normal operations [65]. - The board of directors is required to propose a profit distribution plan based on the company's profitability and funding needs [68]. Legal and Compliance Matters - The company received a public reprimand from the Shanghai Stock Exchange for violations related to information disclosure [84]. - The independent directors are responsible for providing independent opinions on the profit distribution plan and policy [72]. - The company has not executed any profit distribution due to negative cumulative undistributed profits as of the end of 2014 [73]. - The company faced no risks of suspension from listing during the reporting period, indicating stable operational status [78]. - The company has maintained its auditor, Zhongxi Accounting Firm, for 13 years, ensuring continuity in financial oversight [77]. Employee and Management Structure - The total number of employees in the parent company and major subsidiaries is 1,715, with 1,076 in the parent company and 639 in subsidiaries [126]. - The company implements a salary policy that emphasizes performance-based pay for management and a combination of position and performance pay for general staff [127]. - The management team includes experienced professionals with extensive backgrounds in the cement industry and corporate governance [120]. - The board of directors consists of 9 members, including 3 independent directors, ensuring a balanced professional background [131]. - The company has established a performance evaluation and incentive mechanism for senior management linked to company performance [133]. Financial Reporting and Audit - The company's financial statements are prepared based on the assumption of going concern, with no significant doubts about its ability to continue operations [191]. - The company’s financial reports comply with the requirements of the enterprise accounting standards, reflecting its financial status and operating results accurately [192]. - The internal control audit report confirmed the effectiveness of financial reporting controls as of December 31, 2015 [146]. - The audit committee actively participated in the audit process and reviewed the qualifications of the auditing firm [142]. Related Party Transactions - The company reported a total of 9,000,472.74 RMB in related party transactions, accounting for 11.51% of similar transaction amounts [86]. - The company engaged in related party transactions with a total amount of 8,366,417.74 RMB, representing 10.83% of the total related transactions [86]. Market and Industry Outlook - The company is facing significant pressure from overcapacity in the domestic cement market, necessitating a business transformation [91]. - The company aims to enhance its core competitiveness by focusing on quality and efficiency, while also addressing market crises and expanding its operations [60].