Financial Performance - In 2013, the company's operating revenue was CNY 495.65 million, a decrease of 41.34% compared to CNY 845.02 million in 2012[18]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders was CNY 14.17 million, down 23.54% from CNY 18.53 million in the previous year[18]. - The basic earnings per share for 2013 was CNY 0.04, a decrease of 20% from CNY 0.05 in 2012[18]. - The weighted average return on net assets was 1.39%, down 0.22 percentage points from 1.61% in 2012[18]. - The net cash flow from operating activities was CNY 79.28 million, a decrease of 16.33% compared to CNY 94.75 million in 2012[18]. - The total profit amounted to CNY 23.83 million, down 40.25% compared to the previous year[29]. - Net profit for the period was CNY 14.17 million, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 23.54%[29]. - The company's operating cash flow for the year was CNY 79.2753 million, indicating a healthy operational status and a stable cash flow chain[37]. - Cash received from sales decreased by 35.71% compared to the previous year, primarily due to increased use of bank acceptance bills and a decline in sales prices of certain chemical products[38]. - The company reported a significant increase in accounts receivable, which rose to CNY 30,031,068.74 from CNY 3,749,954.51, a growth of 700.5%[145]. Assets and Liabilities - The company's total assets at the end of 2013 were CNY 1.31 billion, a slight increase of 0.29% from CNY 1.31 billion in 2012[18]. - The company reported a total net asset of CNY 1.02 billion at the end of 2013, reflecting a 1.32% increase from CNY 1.01 billion in 2012[18]. - The company's total liabilities amounted to CNY 288,134,981.62 at the end of 2013, down from CNY 297,706,018.52 at the beginning of the year, reflecting a decrease of approximately 4%[143]. - The company's total equity reached CNY 1,023,328,739.55, an increase from CNY 1,009,952,302.65 at the start of the year, representing a growth of about 1.8%[143]. - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to CNY 44,047,490.41 from CNY 80,945,927.21, a decline of approximately 45%[141]. - The total current assets rose to CNY 438,398,603.87, up 19.7% from CNY 366,344,979.14 at the beginning of the year[146]. Business Strategy and Operations - The company expanded the coverage area of plastic tarps to enhance salt production efficiency and reduce costs[24]. - The company implemented technical upgrades to improve product quality and increase ammonia recovery rates[24]. - The company focused on brand development and new product research to enhance market competitiveness[27]. - The company adopted a proactive marketing strategy to expand sales channels and improve brand recognition[26]. - The company is focused on developing core technologies for resource conservation and environmental protection, achieving international leading levels in certain technologies[43]. - The company plans to optimize its technology innovation industrial system and increase its R&D personnel to enhance product value and technological content[59]. - The company aims to expand its product sales market to increase market share and sales performance[59]. - The company is committed to enhancing safety production and environmental protection measures to mitigate risks associated with its chemical operations[61]. Shareholder and Governance - The total number of shareholders at the end of the reporting period was 33,871, consistent with the number before the annual report disclosure[92]. - The largest shareholder, Shandong Lubei Enterprise Group Co., Ltd., holds 25.29% of the shares, totaling 88,767,904 shares, having decreased by 15,493,746 shares during the reporting period[92]. - The company has no controlling or participating interests in other domestic or foreign listed companies during the reporting period[97]. - The company has established a long-term mechanism to prevent the controlling shareholder from occupying the company's funds and assets, ensuring no incidents of fund occupation occurred during the reporting period[120]. - The independent directors did not raise any objections to the board's proposals during the reporting period[126]. - The company maintains independence from its controlling shareholder in terms of business, personnel, assets, organization, and finance, ensuring autonomous operational capability[129]. Risks and Challenges - The company faced significant risks from product price fluctuations and intense competition in the fertilizer industry, which could greatly impact performance[62]. - Rising costs of essential raw materials and energy, such as phosphate rock and coal, pose a direct threat to production costs and overall performance[62]. - The company is closely monitoring national policies affecting the fertilizer industry, which include both protective and restrictive measures[63]. - The company aims to enhance its product variety and core competitiveness while minimizing the impact of macroeconomic policies on strategic development[63]. Audit and Compliance - The company received a standard unqualified audit opinion from Lianda Accounting Firm, confirming the fair presentation of its financial statements[137]. - The company appointed Lianda Certified Public Accountants (Special General Partnership) as the new auditor for the 2013 fiscal year, with an audit fee of RMB 70,000, an increase from RMB 50,000 previously[80]. - The company maintained no significant internal control deficiencies during the reporting period, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting[134]. Employee and Management - The company employed a total of 906 staff, with 559 in production, 36 in sales, 198 in technical roles, 13 in finance, and 100 in administration[114]. - The company has established a layered training system combining internal and external training to enhance employee skills and meet corporate needs[115]. - The company has implemented a performance-based compensation system for senior management, linking their remuneration closely to management level and operational performance[130].

Financial Performance - Net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 23.90% to CNY 3,579,948.05 compared to the same period last year[12] - Operating revenue decreased by 21.01% to CNY 131,647,255.53 compared to the same period last year[12] - Net profit for the current period was CNY 3,579,948.05, compared to CNY 4,704,398.55 in the previous period, showing a decrease of approximately 23.93%[22] - Operating revenue decreased to CNY 131,647,255.53 from CNY 166,659,233.62, a decline of about 21.05%[22] - The weighted average return on equity decreased by 0.11 percentage points to 0.35%[12] - The basic earnings per share remained stable at CNY 0.01, consistent with the previous period[22] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets increased by 0.75% to CNY 1,321,335,354.69 compared to the end of the previous year[12] - The total assets increased to CNY 1,321,335,354.69 from CNY 1,311,463,721.17, reflecting a growth of approximately 0.66%[20] - Current assets rose to CNY 455,430,447.48, up from CNY 438,398,603.87, indicating an increase of about 3.36%[20] - The total liabilities remained stable at CNY 294,627,953.51, slightly up from CNY 288,134,981.62, an increase of about 2.00%[20] Cash Flow - Cash flow from operating activities was CNY 31,614,137.63, a significant improvement from a negative CNY 20,805,050.78 in the same period last year[12] - The company reported a net cash flow from operating activities of CNY 31,614,137.63, a turnaround from a negative cash flow of CNY -20,805,050.78 in the previous period[25] - Cash and cash equivalents increased by 66.83% compared to the beginning of the year, primarily due to product sales and receivables[15] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period increased to CNY 73,484,279.52 from CNY 34,959,991.43, representing a significant increase of approximately 110.00%[25] Shareholder Information - The number of shareholders increased to 35,163, with the largest shareholder holding 30.13% of the shares[12] Financial Expenses and Income - Financial expenses increased by 82.21% due to a significant decrease in interest income compared to the previous year[15] - Non-operating income increased by 128.95% due to an increase in the disposal of materials compared to the previous year[15] Inventory and Capital - Inventory decreased to CNY 134,927,873.12 from CNY 150,830,297.40, a reduction of approximately 10.59%[20] - The company maintained its capital reserve at CNY 874,159,582.29, unchanged from the previous period[20] Acquisition Plans - The company plans to issue shares to acquire 100% of Shandong Jinsheng Ocean Resource Development Co., Ltd., with the proposal approved by the board and shareholders[17]