Dividend Policy - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of 3 RMB per 10 shares, totaling 25.2 million RMB (including tax) based on a total share capital of 84 million shares as of December 31, 2020[7]. - The cash dividend distribution for the year 2020, including the third quarter and annual dividends, represents 76.16% of the net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders of the listed company, which was RMB 66,173,262.33[152]. - The company will implement a cash dividend policy, distributing no less than 10% of the annual distributable profit in cash, with a cumulative distribution of at least 30% over three years[146]. - The company will prioritize cash dividends in its profit distribution strategy, especially during mature development stages without significant capital expenditure[147]. - The board must obtain a two-thirds majority approval from shareholders for any adjustments to the profit distribution policy[169]. Financial Performance - The company reported a significant increase in revenue, achieving a total of 1.2 billion CNY for the fiscal year, representing a growth of 15% year-over-year[19]. - The company's operating revenue for 2020 was CNY 434,089,679.25, representing a year-on-year increase of 25.71%[27]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders was CNY 66,173,262.33, a growth of 56.55% compared to the previous year[29]. - The company's total assets increased by 148.88% year-on-year, reaching CNY 782,882,519.51 at the end of 2020[27]. - The gross profit margin for the main business was 39.31%, an increase of 0.44 percentage points compared to the previous year[108]. Research and Development - Research and development investments increased by 30%, focusing on enhancing embedded systems and digital factory solutions[19]. - The company achieved a total R&D investment of approximately ¥39.98 million in 2020, representing a slight increase of 0.69% compared to ¥39.71 million in the previous year[66]. - The company holds a total of 97 domestic and international patents as of December 31, 2020, including 15 invention patents, with 11 new patent applications filed during the year[64]. - R&D investment as a percentage of total revenue decreased from 11.50% in the previous year to 9.21% in 2020, a decline of 2.29%[66]. - The company is focusing on smart manufacturing and aims to enhance its industrial automation capabilities in response to global market challenges[137]. Market Expansion and Strategy - The company is expanding its market presence in Southeast Asia, targeting a 10% market share by the end of 2023[19]. - A strategic acquisition of a local tech firm is anticipated to enhance the company's capabilities in automation, expected to close by Q2 2023[19]. - The company has established partnerships with well-known enterprises such as Siemens Medical and Alibaba Cloud, enhancing its market position in various sectors including smart logistics and medical imaging[52]. - The company aims to solidify its leading position in the medical imaging equipment market and expand its customer base in the medical device sector to ensure sales growth in the industry[140]. - The company is focusing on the central kitchen industry, which is emerging and requires significant innovation in technology and management, posing development risks[98]. Operational Efficiency - The company aims to implement a new ERP system to streamline operations, projected to reduce operational costs by 15%[19]. - The company’s production management combines inventory production and order-based production, adjusting plans based on actual sales[49]. - The company has a diverse application of its products in logistics, medical equipment, industrial robots, and food machinery, among others[42]. - The company’s procurement strategy is based on sales forecasts and customer orders, ensuring quality through supplier management[48]. - The company has developed digital factory solutions that enable customers to achieve digitization, visualization, flexibility, modularity, and intelligence in production lines[80]. Risk Management - The company has detailed potential risks in the annual report, which can be found in the section discussing operational conditions and risk factors[5]. - The company faces risks related to reliance on imported raw materials, with 38.72% of total raw material purchases in 2020 being IC chips and passive electronic components[96]. - The ongoing global pandemic and geopolitical tensions may adversely affect the company's operations, including supplier and customer relationships[100]. - The company faces risks related to inventory depreciation and collection of accounts receivable due to increased scale and market competition[102]. - The company has no violations of decision-making procedures regarding external guarantees[10]. Corporate Governance - The board of directors and supervisory board members have confirmed the authenticity, accuracy, and completeness of the annual report[5]. - The company has not disclosed any special arrangements for corporate governance[10]. - The company has not conducted any capital reserve transfers to increase share capital or issued bonus shares for the reporting period[7]. - The company has no non-operating fund occupation by controlling shareholders or related parties[9]. - The company received a standard unqualified audit report from Tianjian Accounting Firm[6]. Product Development - The company has developed a complete product line of industrial automation control core components, including human-machine interfaces, programmable logic controllers, servo systems, stepper systems, and low-voltage frequency converters[41]. - The introduction of a new SaaS product is expected to generate recurring revenue, estimated at 100 million CNY annually[19]. - The company has launched several new products, including low-voltage STO servo and closed-loop stepping motors, achieving a sales revenue growth of 141.33% in related products[91]. - The company is focusing on the new generation of central kitchen digital solutions, integrating technology and management innovations[47]. - The company has made significant advancements in high-efficiency motor control technologies, achieving a 6%-8% increase in motor conversion efficiency compared to traditional methods[63].

2021 年第一季度报告 公司代码：688160 公司简称：步科股份 上海步科自动化股份有限公司 2021 年第一季度报告 1 / 25 | 一、 | 重要提示 3 | | --- | --- | | 二、 | 公司基本情况 3 | | 三、 | 重要事项 6 | | 四、 | 附录 9 | 2021 年第一季度报告 一、 重要提示 二、 公司基本情况 2.1 主要财务数据 3 / 25 单位：元 币种：人民币 本报告期末 上年度末 本报告期末比上年度末增 减(%) 总资产 755,673,083.59 782,882,519.51 -3.48% 归属于上市公司 股东的净资产 620,658,189.06 608,166,203.60 2.05% 年初至报告期末 上年初至上年报告期末 比上年同期增减(%) 经营活动产生的 现金流量净额 -32,993,624.77 -13,902,733.17 137.32% 年初至报告期末 上年初至上年报告期末 比上年同期增减（%） 营业收入 112,105,595.86 70,527,468.26 58.95% 归属于上市公司 股东的净利润 17,400,991.31 9 ...

Financial Performance - Net profit attributable to shareholders rose by 68.17% to CNY 49,158,464.35 for the year-to-date period[6] - Operating revenue for the year-to-date period increased by 21.70% to CNY 302,976,327.98 compared to the same period last year[6] - Basic and diluted earnings per share increased by 69.57% to CNY 0.78[7] - Net profit increased by 52.14% to RMB 14,343.8 million, driven by higher overall profits[16] - Total operating revenue for Q3 2020 reached ¥116,752,198.77, a 29.3% increase from ¥90,270,363.44 in Q3 2019[27] - Net profit for the first three quarters of 2020 was ¥302,976,327.98, up from ¥248,960,039.42 in the same period of 2019, representing a growth of 21.7%[27] - The net profit for Q3 2020 was ¥6,941,642.48, a decrease of 61.9% from ¥18,237,941.00 in Q3 2019[32] - The total profit for Q3 2020 was ¥7,680,629.00, down from ¥18,864,701.85 in Q3 2019, representing a decline of 59.3%[32] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets increased by 21.15% to CNY 381,100,662.53 compared to the end of the previous year[6] - The total assets as of September 30, 2020, amounted to RMB 381,100,662.53, up from RMB 314,566,900.05 at the end of 2019[20] - The company's total assets as of September 30, 2020, amounted to ¥184,682,643.39, an increase from ¥162,010,535.96 at the end of 2019[23] - The total liabilities as of September 30, 2020, were ¥5,408,916.50, slightly up from ¥5,209,775.97 at the end of 2019[24] - The company's total liabilities to equity ratio stands at approximately 0.30, indicating a conservative leverage position[43] - Total liabilities amounted to 5,209,775.97 million, with non-current liabilities at 482,103.48 million[48] Shareholder Information - The total number of shareholders at the end of the reporting period was 9[12] - The largest shareholder, Shanghai Bujin Information Consulting Co., Ltd., held 58.70% of the shares[13] - Shareholders' equity totaled CNY 242,639,943.18, demonstrating a solid capital structure[44] Cash Flow - Net cash flow from operating activities decreased by 12.61% to CNY 32,241,536.13 for the year-to-date period[6] - Cash flow from operating activities decreased by 12.61% to RMB 3,224.15 million, mainly due to increased cash payments for goods and services[16] - The net cash flow from operating activities for Q3 2020 was ¥32,241,536.13, a decrease of 12% compared to ¥36,892,783.24 in Q3 2019[36] - The company reported a total cash inflow from operating activities of ¥306,629,280.96, compared to ¥236,627,542.14 in the previous year, reflecting a growth of 29%[36] - The net cash flow from financing activities was ¥0.00 in Q3 2020, compared to -¥19,800,000.00 in Q3 2019, indicating a stabilization in financing[37] Research and Development - Research and development expenses accounted for 9.43% of operating revenue, a decrease of 2.17 percentage points[7] - Research and development expenses for the first three quarters of 2020 totaled ¥28,579,422.50, compared to ¥28,886,328.04 in the same period of 2019[27] - Research and development expenses for Q3 2020 were ¥4,645,263.84, slightly up from ¥4,238,270.87 in Q3 2019, indicating a 9.6% increase[32] Other Financial Metrics - The weighted average return on equity increased by 6.17 percentage points to 20.41%[7] - The company reported a government subsidy income of CNY 3,815,077.95 for the year-to-date period[9] - Financial expenses showed a significant increase of 214.52%, primarily due to exchange rate gains from RMB appreciation[16] - The company reported credit impairment losses of ¥26,910.60 in Q3 2020, compared to a gain of ¥26,147.95 in Q3 2019[32] - The company received ¥8,612,459.12 in tax refunds, which is a 92% increase compared to ¥4,499,918.70 in the same period last year[36]