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诺邦股份(603238) - 2017 Q4 - 年度财报
2018-04-27 16:00
Financial Performance - The company's operating revenue for 2017 was RMB 618,348,788.62, representing a 17.60% increase compared to RMB 525,808,581.79 in 2016[21]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders for 2017 was RMB 51,572,941.73, a decrease of 13.20% from RMB 59,418,680.01 in 2016[22]. - The net cash flow from operating activities was RMB 78,859,701.19, down 5.86% from RMB 83,767,552.29 in the previous year[22]. - The total assets increased by 174.06% to RMB 1,364,589,587.38 in 2017 from RMB 497,915,023.20 in 2016[22]. - The company's net assets attributable to shareholders rose by 102.18% to RMB 778,808,770.31 in 2017 from RMB 385,205,373.48 in 2016[22]. - Basic earnings per share decreased by 31.82% to RMB 0.45 in 2017 from RMB 0.66 in 2016[23]. - The weighted average return on equity was 7.38% in 2017, down 9.33 percentage points from 16.71% in 2016[23]. - The net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was RMB 36,404,748.46, a decrease of 27.85% from RMB 50,453,750.64 in 2016[22]. - In Q4 2017, the company's revenue reached ¥242,747,034.91, marking a significant increase compared to previous quarters[25]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders for Q4 2017 was ¥15,852,895.85, showing a strong performance in the last quarter of the year[25]. Market and Industry Trends - The textile industry in China saw a slight decline in profit margins, with total profits for the industry decreasing by 3.90% in 2017[34]. - The main business income for the textile industry in 2017 was ¥2897.5 billion, reflecting a growth of 5.19%[34]. - The company is positioned to benefit from favorable market conditions in 2018, with GDP growth expected around 6.5%[35]. - The demand for non-woven fabrics and related products is anticipated to grow, particularly in emerging markets along the "Belt and Road" initiative[35]. Operational Developments - The company completed a major asset restructuring, acquiring 51% of Hangzhou Guoguang, aiming to expand its non-woven materials product line[46]. - The company launched new products such as "coconut charcoal mask materials" and CBS composite water jet materials, enhancing its product offerings[48]. - The company has eight water jet production lines with a production capacity exceeding 30,000 tons, leading the domestic market in non-woven materials[40]. Research and Development - Research and development expenses increased by 62.77% to RMB 27.86 million, up from RMB 17.12 million in the previous year[52]. - The total R&D investment for the period was CNY 27,861,088.55, accounting for 4.5% of operating revenue[63]. - The company has a total of 123 patents, including 30 invention patents, 79 utility model patents, and 14 design patents[64]. Cash Flow and Financial Management - Cash and cash equivalents increased significantly to CNY 282,601,991.39, up 821.04% from the previous period[66]. - The company reported a significant increase in cash and cash equivalents of CNY 40,321,914.95, compared to an increase of CNY 8,971,214.60 in the previous year[197]. - The company generated CNY 74,106,378.02 in net cash from operating activities, slightly down from CNY 74,635,941.52 in the previous year[196]. Shareholder and Governance Matters - The company has a profit distribution policy prioritizing cash dividends, with a minimum of 80% cash distribution during mature phases without major capital expenditures[79]. - For 2017, the company distributed cash dividends of 12 million RMB, representing 23.27% of the net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders[81]. - The company has committed to avoiding business competition with its controlling shareholder and related parties, ensuring no harm to the interests of minority shareholders[84]. - The company emphasizes a sustainable profit distribution approach, balancing investor returns with long-term growth[79]. Environmental Compliance - The company maintained a 100% operational stability rate for its environmental protection facilities during the reporting period, with no environmental pollution incidents[113]. - The total wastewater discharge for the year was 123,841.01 tons, with COD and ammonia nitrogen emissions at 5,443.68 kg and 170.82 kg respectively, representing 33.46% and 19.63% of the total indicators used[115]. - The company has completed environmental impact assessments for its production projects, with approvals and verifications documented[116]. Employee and Management Structure - The total number of employees in the parent company and major subsidiaries is 1,014, with 409 in the parent company and 605 in subsidiaries[154]. - The company has implemented a salary policy that considers internal fairness and external competitiveness, with annual salary adjustments based on performance and market data[155]. - The company offers various employee benefits, including social insurance, housing funds, and personalized welfare for birthdays and transportation[155]. Audit and Internal Control - The company has received a clean audit report with no significant issues reported by the accounting firm[99]. - The audit report confirms that the financial statements fairly present the company's financial position and results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2017[169]. - The company has established a sound internal management and control system to enhance governance standards[161].
诺邦股份(603238) - 2018 Q1 - 季度财报
2018-04-26 16:00
杭州诺邦无纺股份有限公司 2018 年一季度报告 2018 年第一季度报告 1 / 18 | 一、 | 重要提示 3 | | --- | --- | | 二、 | 公司基本情况 3 | | 三、 | 重要事项 6 | | 四、 | 附录 8 | 杭州诺邦无纺股份有限公司 2018 年一季度报告 一、 重要提示 1.4 本公司第一季度报告未经审计。 二、 公司基本情况 2.1 主要财务数据 公司代码:603238 公司简称:诺邦股份 杭州诺邦无纺股份有限公司 4 / 18 杭州诺邦无纺股份有限公司 2018 年一季度报告 | 根据税收、会计等法律、法规的要 | | | --- | --- | | 求对当期损益进行一次性调整对当 | | | 期损益的影响 | | | 受托经营取得的托管费收入 | | | 除上述各项之外的其他营业外收入 | 3,994 | | 和支出 | | | 其他符合非经常性损益定义的损益 | | | 项目 | | | 少数股东权益影响额(税后) | -4,069.45 | | 所得税影响额 | -528,821.17 | | 合计 | 3,317,692.01 | 3 / 18 单位:元 币 ...
诺邦股份(603238) - 2017 Q3 - 季度财报
2017-10-26 16:00
Financial Performance - Net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 28.04% to CNY 27,654,072.80 for the first nine months of the year[6] - Operating income for the first nine months was CNY 375,601,753.71, a decline of 1.22% year-on-year[6] - The weighted average return on net assets decreased by 4.35 percentage points to 8.86%[7] - Basic earnings per share dropped by 37.25% to CNY 0.32[7] - The company reported a decrease in net profit attributable to shareholders by 22.47% for the first nine months compared to the same period last year[6] - The company’s net profit attributable to the parent company decreased by 22.47% to ¥35,720,045.88, primarily due to rising raw material prices affecting gross margin[13] - Operating profit for the first nine months of 2017 was CNY 36,910,892.90, compared to CNY 45,347,086.80 in the same period of 2016, a decline of about 18.6%[23] - Net profit for Q3 2017 was CNY 14,623,182.55, compared to CNY 16,741,484.74 in Q3 2016, reflecting a decrease of approximately 12.7%[24] - The total profit for Q3 2017 was CNY 16,558,398.67, down from CNY 19,958,775.77 in Q3 2016, representing a decrease of approximately 17.9%[24] - The total profit for the first three quarters of 2017 was CNY 57,983,275.94, with a net profit of CNY 51,450,964.50[28] Cash Flow - Net cash flow from operating activities decreased by 66.96% to CNY 17,149,683.20 for the first nine months[6] - The company’s operating cash flow decreased by 66.96% to ¥17,149,683.20, mainly due to increased payments for goods and services[13] - Cash flow from operating activities generated a net cash inflow of CNY 17,149,683.20, down from CNY 51,910,241.71 in the same period last year[32] - The company reported a significant increase in cash outflow for investment activities, totaling CNY 869,441,066.56, leading to a net cash outflow of CNY -421,498,914.87[33] - Net cash flow from operating activities decreased to ¥14,419,716.06, down 68.4% from ¥45,749,207.93 year-on-year[35] - Net cash flow from investment activities was -¥420,343,447.99, worsening from -¥8,398,633.86 year-on-year[35] - Cash inflow from financing activities totaled ¥560,243,293.35, compared to ¥20,500,000.00 in the same period last year[35] - Net cash flow from financing activities improved to ¥474,765,299.65, compared to -¥27,988,476.91 in the previous year[35] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets increased by 101.77% to CNY 1,004,661,071.38 compared to the end of the previous year[6] - Total current assets increased to CNY 653,003,414.65 from CNY 136,029,644.51, representing a growth of 380.4%[16] - Total liabilities rose to CNY 240,842,713.39 from CNY 112,709,649.72, an increase of 113.0%[18] - The company’s total liabilities increased significantly, with a notable rise in other payables by 250.65% to ¥3,303,267.18[12] - Short-term borrowings increased by 123.75% to ¥89,500,000.00, attributed to increased bank loans[12] - Owner's equity increased to CNY 763,818,357.99 from CNY 385,205,373.48, reflecting a growth of 98.4%[18] - The company reported a total of CNY 130,643,908.56 in other receivables, up from CNY 3,899,412.98, a significant increase of 3,248.5%[20] Investments and Acquisitions - The company completed the acquisition of 51% of Hangzhou Guoguang Tourism Products Co., Ltd. through cash capital increase and equity transfer[13] - Non-operating income for the first nine months amounted to CNY 8,065,973.08, with government subsidies contributing CNY 5,035,654.02[9] Shareholder Information - The total number of shareholders is 18,308[11] - The report has not been audited, ensuring that all financial data is presented accurately[6] Other Financial Metrics - The company has not disclosed any new product developments or market expansion strategies in the report[10] - The cash and cash equivalents increased by 421.96% to ¥160,152,688.15 compared to the previous year[12] - Other receivables surged by 2984.36% to ¥131,341,825.66 due to temporary accounting for major asset purchase investments[12] - Non-current assets totaled CNY 351,657,656.73, down from CNY 361,885,378.69, a decrease of 2.3%[17] - Total operating revenue for Q3 2017 was CNY 137,597,528.53, a slight increase from CNY 134,504,463.69 in Q3 2016, representing a growth of approximately 2.1%[23] - Total operating costs for Q3 2017 were CNY 124,448,041.79, up from CNY 120,270,651.15 in Q3 2016, indicating an increase of about 3.6%[23] - Earnings per share (EPS) for Q3 2017 was CNY 0.13, down from CNY 0.19 in Q3 2016, a decline of about 31.6%[25] - Tax expenses for Q3 2017 were CNY 1,935,216.12, down from CNY 3,217,291.03 in Q3 2016, indicating a decrease of approximately 39.9%[24] - Sales expenses for Q3 2017 were CNY 6,925,498.15, a decrease from CNY 8,403,347.09 in Q3 2016, reflecting a reduction of about 17.5%[23] - Management expenses for Q3 2017 increased to CNY 10,753,799.62 from CNY 8,641,353.04 in Q3 2016, an increase of approximately 24.4%[23]
诺邦股份(603238) - 2017 Q2 - 季度财报
2017-09-18 16:00
Financial Performance - The company's operating revenue for the first half of 2017 was CNY 238,004,225.18, a decrease of 3.15% compared to CNY 245,753,444.26 in the same period last year[18]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 28.40% to CNY 20,998,946.86 from CNY 29,328,355.90 year-on-year[18]. - Basic earnings per share decreased by 42.42% to CNY 0.19 from CNY 0.33 in the previous year[19]. - The weighted average return on equity dropped by 5.26 percentage points to 3.35% compared to 8.61% in the same period last year[19]. - The company reported a decrease of 39.80% in net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses, amounting to CNY 15,830,016.23[18]. - The company achieved a sales revenue of 238 million yuan, a decrease of 3.15% compared to the same period last year[31]. - The operating cost was 218 million yuan, an increase of 3.21% year-on-year, primarily due to high raw material prices[31]. - Net profit decreased by 28.40% compared to the previous year[31]. - The company reported a total profit decrease to ¥24,435,723.67 from ¥34,375,980.28, representing a decline of about 29.0% year-over-year[96]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - The net cash flow from operating activities fell by 51.70% to CNY 14,850,216.53, primarily due to increased cash payments for goods and services[18]. - The company's cash and cash equivalents increased significantly by 249.61% to ¥107,270,532.43, mainly due to funds raised from stock issuance[44]. - The net cash flow from operating activities for the first half of 2017 was CNY 14,850,216.53, a decrease of 51.7% compared to CNY 30,745,891.54 in the same period last year[102]. - Cash inflow from financing activities totaled CNY 366,400,000.00, a substantial increase from CNY 14,500,000.00 in the same period last year[103]. - The ending cash and cash equivalents balance was CNY 32,270,532.43, up from CNY 26,280,207.56 at the end of the previous period[103]. Assets and Liabilities - The total assets increased by 61.95% to CNY 806,391,267.20 from CNY 497,915,023.20 at the end of the previous year[18]. - The net assets attributable to shareholders rose by 94.24% to CNY 748,234,775.44 from CNY 385,205,373.48 at the end of the previous year[18]. - Current liabilities decreased to CNY 50,737,623.53 from CNY 104,638,185.13, a reduction of about 51.5%[89]. - The company reported a total liability of CNY 58,156,491.76, down from CNY 112,709,649.72, indicating a decrease of about 48.3%[89]. - The total equity at the end of the period reached CNY 748,234,775.44, showing a robust financial position[111]. Market and Competition - The company faced intense competition in the wet process product market, leading to a significant drop in sales prices and a decrease in revenue for the consumer cleaning category[34]. - The company has eight production lines with a capacity exceeding 30,000 tons, leading in the domestic non-woven materials industry[28]. - The company has developed over 2,300 varieties of non-woven material products, extending its product line to end consumer goods[28]. - The industry saw a 7.55% year-on-year increase in revenue, with total profits declining by 0.79%[26]. Raw Material Costs - The company has indicated that the decline in net profit is mainly due to rising raw material costs leading to a decrease in gross margin[20]. - The average procurement price of viscose fiber increased by 9.36% compared to 2016 and by 31.12% compared to 2015, while polyester fiber prices rose by 15.85% from 2016 and 11.49% from 2015[35]. - The main raw materials, viscose and polyester fibers, accounted for 45.55% and 15.89% of total costs respectively in the first half of 2017[32]. Strategic Initiatives - The company successfully established a strategic partnership with Hangzhou Shenxun E-commerce Co., Ltd. to enhance its new retail market presence and build its own brand[40]. - The company launched a new product, "Coconut Charcoal Mask Material," which features superior adsorption properties and aims to be a flagship product for the year[41]. - The company is undergoing a technical transformation of the 8th production line to enhance production efficiency, which has affected the output of the 7th line[37]. Shareholder and Governance - There is no proposed profit distribution or capital reserve increase plan for the first half of 2017, indicating a focus on reinvestment or cash preservation[54]. - The actual controller of the company has committed to not transferring or entrusting the management of shares held prior to the IPO for 36 months post-listing, with specific conditions for potential share sales thereafter[56]. - The controlling shareholder, Hangzhou Boss Industrial Group Co., Ltd., commits to not transferring or entrusting the management of shares held before the company's IPO for 36 months[57]. Environmental Compliance - The company reported a stable operation rate of 100% for its environmental protection facilities and a solid waste disposal rate of 100%, with no environmental pollution incidents during the reporting period[72]. - The company has maintained compliance with environmental monitoring standards, achieving all targets during the reporting period[72]. Accounting and Financial Reporting - The company has implemented changes in accounting policies effective from May 28, 2017, which do not significantly impact its financial status or cash flow[73]. - The financial statements are prepared based on the assumption of going concern, with no significant doubts regarding the company's ability to continue operations for the next 12 months[120]. - The company adheres to the accounting standards for enterprises, ensuring that the financial statements reflect a true and complete picture of its financial status and operating results[122].
诺邦股份(603238) - 2017 Q1 - 季度财报
2017-04-26 16:00
Financial Performance - Operating revenue decreased by 10.75% to CNY 104,077,281.03 compared to the same period last year[8] - Net profit attributable to shareholders dropped by 34.50% to CNY 8,002,971.68 year-over-year[8] - Basic earnings per share decreased by 42.86% to CNY 0.08 compared to the same period last year[8] - The total comprehensive income for the first quarter of 2017 was CNY 6,932,964.69, compared to CNY 10,774,890.42 in the same period last year, representing a decrease of approximately 35.5%[31] - Basic and diluted earnings per share for the first quarter were CNY 0.07, down from CNY 0.12 in the previous year, indicating a decline of 41.7%[31] - Net profit for Q1 2017 was CNY 8,002,971.68, a decline of 34.5% compared to CNY 12,217,598.18 in Q1 2016[28] Asset and Equity Growth - Total assets increased by 62.03% to CNY 806,781,265.36 compared to the end of the previous year[8] - Net assets attributable to shareholders rose by 93.95% to CNY 747,094,749.50 year-over-year[8] - Total assets increased to CNY 786,705,656.94 from CNY 477,679,589.48 year-over-year, indicating significant growth in asset base[24] - Owner's equity rose to CNY 733,453,404.50 from CNY 372,634,035.47, reflecting strong retained earnings and capital accumulation[24] Cash Flow Analysis - Net cash flow from operating activities was negative at CNY -4,873,917.00, a decline of 243.17% compared to the previous year[8] - The company reported a net cash outflow from operating activities of ¥4,873,917.00, compared to an inflow of ¥3,404,326.49 in the same period last year, a decrease of 243.17%[14] - Cash inflows from operating activities amounted to CNY 121,163,083.36, an increase of 5.5% from CNY 114,351,494.96 in the previous year[34] - Cash outflows from operating activities totaled CNY 126,037,000.36, up 13.7% from CNY 110,947,168.47 in the same period last year[35] - Cash flow from financing activities generated a net inflow of CNY 317,333,844.26, a significant increase from a net outflow of CNY 928,690.73 in the same period last year[36] Shareholder Information - The total number of shareholders reached 24,711 by the end of the reporting period[12] - The largest shareholder, Hangzhou Laoban Industrial Group Co., Ltd., holds 55.76% of the shares[13] Cost Management and Strategy - The company is focusing on cost control measures to enhance profitability amid declining revenues[26] - Total operating costs for Q1 2017 were CNY 97,156,308.27, down from CNY 102,331,856.73, reflecting a cost reduction strategy[26] Future Outlook - Future outlook includes potential market expansion and new product development initiatives to drive growth[26] Other Financial Metrics - Non-recurring gains and losses amounted to CNY 2,221,513.65 after tax[11] - Cash and cash equivalents increased to ¥338,873,748.63 from ¥30,682,902.67, a growth of 1,004.44% due to raised funds deposited in banks[14] - Other receivables decreased by 80.10% to ¥847,224.91 from ¥4,258,312.98, attributed to the reduction of intermediary fees related to the public offering[14] - The capital reserve surged by 9,542.60% to ¥327,280,514.72 from ¥3,394,110.38, driven by the premium from the issuance of public shares[14] - Short-term borrowings were fully repaid, resulting in a 100% decrease from ¥40,000,000.00[14] - The company experienced a 270.35% increase in non-operating income, reaching ¥2,619,143.84 compared to ¥707,216.57 in the previous year, due to increased government subsidies[14] - The ending balance of cash and cash equivalents was CNY 338,873,748.63, compared to CNY 14,862,269.93 at the end of the previous year, reflecting a substantial increase[36] - The company received CNY 357,599,242.59 from investment activities, indicating strong capital inflow during the quarter[39] - Cash paid for purchasing goods and services was CNY 99,876,467.88, which is a 28.9% increase from CNY 77,430,179.85 in the previous year[35] - The company reported a decrease in cash flow from investing activities, with a net outflow of CNY 3,969,450.52, down from CNY 9,809,849.72 in the previous year[36]
诺邦股份(603238) - 2016 Q4 - 年度财报
2017-04-20 16:00
Financial Performance - In 2016, the company achieved a net profit of RMB 62,315,970.60 after tax, with a year-end distributable profit of RMB 246,515,932.57 for shareholders[4]. - The company's operating revenue for 2016 was RMB 525,808,581.79, representing a 1.85% increase from RMB 516,269,656.72 in 2015[19]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 19.70% to RMB 59,418,680.01 compared to RMB 73,995,545.52 in 2015[19]. - The net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses fell by 27.37% to RMB 50,453,750.64 from RMB 69,465,117.25 in the previous year[19]. - The weighted average return on equity decreased by 8.91 percentage points to 16.71% from 25.62% in 2015[19]. - The company's total assets at the end of 2016 were RMB 497,915,023.20, a 1.99% increase from RMB 488,220,796.14 in 2015[19]. - The net cash flow from operating activities was RMB 83,767,552.29, down 9.96% from RMB 93,032,377.46 in 2015[19]. - The company’s net assets attributable to shareholders increased by 18.24% to RMB 385,205,373.48 from RMB 325,786,693.47 in 2015[19]. - The company's main business revenue from non-woven materials reached CNY 523.48 million, growing by 2.83% year-on-year, despite a decrease in gross margin by 5.91%[40]. - The gross profit margin decreased by 5.91% due to a significant increase in the cost of goods sold, which rose by 11.67% to CNY 390,800,771.65[44][48]. Dividend Policy - The company proposed a cash dividend of RMB 1.00 per 10 shares, totaling RMB 12,000,000.00, with no capital reserve conversion or bonus shares[4]. - The proposed cash dividend for 2016 is RMB 1.00 per 10 shares, totaling RMB 12,000,000.00, which represents 20.20% of the net profit attributable to shareholders[70]. - The company maintains a cash dividend policy where at least 10% of the distributable profit must be distributed in cash if the company is profitable[69]. - The company’s cash dividend distribution ratio is set at a minimum of 80% for mature stages without major capital expenditures, and 40% if there are significant expenditures[67]. - The company’s cash dividend policy emphasizes continuous and stable returns to investors while considering long-term sustainability[67]. Market and Industry Insights - The non-woven materials industry in China saw a production increase of 10.38% in 2016, reaching 5.354 million tons, driven by demand in the medical and overseas markets[28]. - The market for non-woven materials is expected to grow significantly, particularly in the medical sector, as healthcare policies mature in China[29]. - The company’s non-woven materials production capacity exceeds 30,000 tons, with users across over 40 countries and regions globally[27]. - The company aims to enhance its brand reputation and product quality, which has been recognized by a broad customer base, establishing a strong market presence[28]. Operational Performance - In Q1, the company reported revenue of ¥116.62 million, which increased to ¥145.55 million in Q4, reflecting a growth of 24.5% quarter-over-quarter[21]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders was ¥12.22 million in Q1, peaking at ¥17.11 million in Q2, before declining to ¥13.35 million in Q4, indicating a fluctuation in profitability[21]. - The cash flow from operating activities showed significant improvement, rising from ¥3.40 million in Q1 to ¥31.86 million in Q4, marking an increase of 834.5%[21]. - The company operates eight water-jet production lines with a production capacity exceeding 30,000 tons, leading the domestic industry[31]. Cost and Expense Management - The decline in profit was primarily due to rising prices of raw materials such as viscose and polyester fibers, which increased production costs[20]. - The cost of sales increased by 11.14% to CNY 390.88 million, primarily due to significant rises in raw material prices[38]. - Total operating costs for 2016 amounted to CNY 465,726,331.19, up from CNY 433,960,344.31, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 7.3%[126]. Shareholder Structure and Governance - The company had a total of 10 ordinary shareholders at the end of the reporting period, a significant decrease from 24,711 shareholders at the end of the previous month[82]. - The largest shareholder, Hangzhou Boss Real Estate Group Co., Ltd., held 66,915,000 shares, representing 74.35% of the total shares[84]. - The company has established a clear ownership structure with no significant changes reported[90]. - The independent directors did not hold any shares during the reporting period, indicating a potential focus on governance and oversight[93]. - The company’s governance structure includes a mix of executive and independent directors, promoting balanced decision-making[93]. Environmental and Social Responsibility - The company achieved a 100% operational stability rate for its environmental protection facilities during the reporting period, with a solid waste disposal rate also at 100%[78]. - The total wastewater discharge for the year was 168,999 tons, with COD emissions of 5.469 tons and ammonia nitrogen at 0.113 tons, all below the approved discharge limits[78]. - The company was recognized as a national demonstration enterprise for energy conservation and emission reduction in the textile industry by the China National Textile Industry Federation in 2016[78]. Future Outlook and Strategic Goals - The company aims to achieve revenue exceeding ¥1 billion and profit exceeding ¥100 million within the next three years[4]. - The company plans to adjust its sales and product structure to focus on high quality and high price, aiming for sales growth[4]. - The company is focusing on expanding its market presence and enhancing product development strategies to drive future growth[121]. - The company plans to continue its focus on enhancing its capital structure and reserves to support future growth initiatives[140].