Group 1: Company Overview - Shenzhou High-Speed Railway is a core supplier providing operational maintenance equipment and system solutions for the rail transit industry, covering the entire industry chain as the first publicly listed company in this field [1] - The company is based in Haidian District, Beijing, and is a state-owned asset investment and management company [1] Group 2: Industry Upgrade and Development - The traditional rail transit maintenance model faces issues such as high labor costs, low maintenance efficiency, and underutilization of maintenance data [2] - The company utilizes intelligent robotic equipment and cloud platforms for data collection and analysis, significantly improving work efficiency and quality [2] - The company promotes innovative operational maintenance models, providing consulting design during the planning phase and professional maintenance equipment during the construction phase [2] Group 3: Smart Operation and Maintenance Products - The company has initiated trials for smart operation and maintenance products, including intelligent detection systems for high-speed trains and emergency command systems based on operational safety [2] - The promotion of these smart products is expected to enhance the company's capabilities in providing intelligent equipment and services, creating new profit growth points [2] Group 4: Market Potential and Collaboration - The rail transit industry is in a rapid development phase, with significant investments in new operational maintenance equipment required for newly constructed lines [2] - The company has a strong market advantage in supplying new equipment due to its technological expertise and industry experience [2] - The company aims to innovate operational maintenance models and provide intelligent solutions, which could create vast market opportunities [2]

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编号：2018001 证券代码：000008 证券简称：神州高铁 神州高铁技术股份有限公司投资者关系活动记录表 | --- | --- | --- | |-------------------|----------------------|----------------------------------------------------| | | | | | 投 资 者 关 系 活 | ■ 特定对象调研 | □ 分析师会议 | | 动类别 | □ 媒体采访 | □ 业绩说明会 | | | □ 新闻发布会 | □ 路演活动 | | | □ 现场参观 | | | | □ | 其他 （请文字说明其他活动内容） | | 参 与 单 位 名 称 | | 华创证券鲁佩，太平洋证券徐也，南华基金刘深，北京大 | | 及人员姓名 | | 道兴业投资黄华艳，中国中车基金张立渊，建信基金王帆 | | 时间 | 2018.11.8 下午 | | | 地点 | | 神州高铁技术股份有限公司第一会议室、报告厅 | | 上 市 公 司 接 待 | | 王志刚（董事会秘书）、侯小婧（证券事务代表） | | 人员姓名 | | | | ...

Group 1: Company Overview - Shenzhou High-Speed Railway has over 20 years of experience in the rail transit operation and maintenance sector, evolving from a core equipment provider to a comprehensive service platform covering the entire industry chain [3] - The company has established six major business platforms: planning and design, technical equipment, operation management, professional maintenance, financial capital, and education and training [3] - In November 2018, China National Investment Corporation became the controlling shareholder through a tender offer, enhancing the company's operational capabilities and market positioning [3][4] Group 2: Strategic Business Directions - The company aims to strengthen its core business in technical equipment, leveraging 20 years of traditional equipment experience and a 5-year head start in smart equipment [4][5] - Operation and maintenance is a strategic focus, with the company looking to capture sustainable growth in the expanding urban rail operation and maintenance market [5] - Financing leasing is a diversified business closely related to the main operations, aiming to meet customer needs and create a "1+1" dual return business model [5] Group 3: Market Position and Competitors - The rail transit industry has high technical and qualification barriers, with Shenzhou High-Speed Railway holding a significant market share in core products [6] - The company has a unique business model that covers the entire industry chain, distinguishing it from competitors [6] Group 4: Client Base and Market Expansion - The primary clients include various railway bureaus under the Railway Corporation and urban rail transit operators, with a noticeable increase in urban rail business proportion over the past year [6] - The company is actively exploring overseas markets, leveraging the "Belt and Road" initiative to enhance its international presence [7]

Financial Performance - The company's revenue for Q3 2022 was ¥366,082,271.06, representing a decrease of 28.89% compared to the same period last year[6]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders for the same period was -¥90,901,338.37, a decline of 280.93% year-on-year[6]. - The company's basic earnings per share for Q3 2022 was -¥0.0335, a decrease of 278.19% year-on-year[6]. - Total operating revenue for the current period is ¥947,116,269.21, a decrease of approximately 9.2% from ¥1,042,818,140.68 in the previous period[31]. - Net profit for the current period is a loss of ¥171,668,750.20, compared to a loss of ¥95,682,969.58 in the previous period, indicating a worsening of approximately 79.3%[34]. - The total comprehensive income for the current period is -¥171,726,587.89, compared to -¥95,697,866.75 in the previous period, indicating a significant increase in losses[36]. - Basic earnings per share for the current period is -0.0645, compared to -0.0360 in the previous period, reflecting a decline in profitability[36]. Cash Flow - The net cash flow from operating activities increased significantly by 497.86%, reaching ¥341,693,639.88[6]. - Operating cash inflow for the period was CNY 1,745,950,549.33, a decrease of 5.67% from CNY 1,850,818,062.02 in the previous period[41]. - Net cash flow from operating activities was CNY 341,693,639.88, compared to a negative cash flow of CNY -85,882,139.73 in the previous period[41]. - Cash outflow from investing activities was CNY 863,861,562.74, down from CNY 1,180,161,809.79 in the previous period[41]. - Net cash flow from investing activities was CNY -37,851,797.40, an improvement from CNY -345,376,917.51 in the previous period[41]. - Cash inflow from financing activities was CNY 2,137,018,146.44, compared to CNY 2,656,780,743.46 in the previous period, a decrease of 19.6%[41]. - Net cash flow from financing activities was CNY -489,615,368.55, contrasting with a positive cash flow of CNY 180,792,502.13 in the previous period[41]. - The ending cash and cash equivalents balance was CNY 797,567,872.18, up from CNY 465,576,288.24 in the previous period[41]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets at the end of the reporting period were ¥11,932,091,992.20, down 3.61% from the end of the previous year[6]. - Total assets as of September 30, 2022, amounted to CNY 11,932,091,992.20, a decrease from CNY 12,379,477,068.13 at the beginning of the year[25]. - Current assets totaled CNY 5,607,871,564.49, down from CNY 6,109,508,394.42[28]. - The company reported a significant increase in contract liabilities by 40.34%, totaling ¥898,480,881.55[12]. - The company's total liabilities decreased to ¥6,762,388,644.45 from ¥7,043,351,823.14, a reduction of about 4.0%[31]. - Non-current liabilities increased to ¥1,676,675,389.21 from ¥1,505,001,908.83, representing an increase of approximately 11.4%[31]. - The total equity attributable to shareholders decreased by 3.27% to ¥5,032,390,370.05[6]. - The total equity attributable to shareholders of the parent company decreased to ¥5,032,390,370.05 from ¥5,202,464,695.01, a decline of about 3.3%[31]. Operational Metrics - Total operating costs for the current period amount to ¥1,229,988,484.79, down from ¥1,336,358,877.01, reflecting a reduction of about 8.0%[31]. - Research and development expenses for the current period are ¥139,533,344.07, slightly down from ¥140,202,835.28, indicating a decrease of about 0.5%[34]. - The company reported a financial expense of ¥125,272,158.67, down from ¥135,488,525.24, showing a decrease of approximately 7.5%[34]. Legal and Other Matters - The company has not disclosed any related party relationships among the top shareholders[23]. - The company is currently involved in a legal dispute regarding equity transfer, with the case awaiting court proceedings[24]. - The company did not undergo an audit for the third quarter report[44]. Inventory and Receivables - Accounts receivable decreased to CNY 2,437,942,641.65 from CNY 2,788,745,124.84[25]. - Inventory increased to CNY 1,195,479,542.44 from CNY 1,116,449,268.37[28]. - Short-term borrowings were CNY 2,562,138,262.40, down from CNY 3,067,645,413.06[28]. - Accounts payable decreased to CNY 1,178,706,708.48 from CNY 1,319,688,036.78[28]. - The company reported a significant increase in prepayments to CNY 438,331,318.43 from CNY 300,831,912.59[28].

Financial Performance - The company's operating revenue for the first half of 2022 was ¥581,033,998.15, representing a 10.05% increase compared to ¥527,986,916.51 in the same period last year[26]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders was a loss of ¥84,238,757.26, an improvement of 43.39% from a loss of ¥148,797,139.24 in the previous year[26]. - The net cash flow from operating activities was ¥238,866,724.91, a significant increase of 204.51% compared to a negative cash flow of ¥228,560,257.28 in the same period last year[26]. - The basic earnings per share improved to -¥0.0310, a 43.43% increase from -¥0.0548 in the same period last year[26]. - The weighted average return on net assets was -1.52%, an improvement from -2.38% in the previous year[26]. - The company reported non-operating income of ¥16,867,615.82, primarily from government subsidies and asset disposal gains[30]. - The net profit for the same period was -85 million yuan, representing a year-on-year reduction in losses of 42.45%[45]. - The company's investment income for the period was ¥61,465,576.57, accounting for -77.08% of total profit, primarily from equity method investments[62]. Assets and Liabilities - The total assets at the end of the reporting period were ¥11,795,902,605.98, down 4.71% from ¥12,379,477,068.13 at the end of the previous year[26]. - The net assets attributable to shareholders decreased by 1.55%, amounting to ¥5,121,567,511.78 compared to ¥5,202,464,695.01 at the end of the previous year[26]. - The company's total liabilities increased significantly, with a net cash flow from financing activities decreasing by 543.64% to -¥565,061,982.03 due to loan repayments[57]. - The company's accounts receivable decreased to ¥2,497,773,800.11, representing 21.17% of total assets, down from 22.53% in the previous year[63]. - The company's short-term loans decreased to ¥2,490,578,621.85, a reduction of 21.11% compared to ¥3,067,645,413.06 from the previous period, due to proactive loan scale reduction[66]. - The company's goodwill remained stable at ¥2,939,635,859.67, accounting for 24.92% of total assets, compared to 23.75% previously, reflecting consistent valuation[66]. Research and Development - Research and development investment during the reporting period was 101 million yuan, with significant progress in multiple projects and products[49]. - The company holds 743 patents and over 500 software copyrights, with 39 new patents granted in the first half of 2022[51]. - Research and development expenses decreased by 10.27% to ¥100,733,715.15 from ¥112,263,650.26 in the previous year[57]. Market and Operational Risks - The company faces various operational risks, which are detailed in the management discussion section of the report[5]. - The company faces macroeconomic risks due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and international complexities, which may adversely affect operations[82]. - The company has identified risks related to the underperformance of new industry sectors and is focusing on continuous product and service innovation[83]. - The company has a high level of goodwill and long-term equity investments, which pose asset impairment risks if subsidiaries do not meet performance expectations[84]. Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company has not faced any administrative penalties due to environmental issues during the reporting period and adheres to all relevant environmental laws and regulations[98]. - The company has implemented the ISO14001 environmental management system across its subsidiaries, enhancing its environmental management capabilities[98]. - The company continues to fulfill its commitments regarding information disclosure, ensuring accuracy and completeness[103]. - The company has not reported any non-operating fund occupation by controlling shareholders or related parties during the reporting period[106]. - The company has not provided any external guarantees during the reporting period[136]. Shareholder Information - The total number of shares is 2,780,795,346, with a decrease of 557,523 shares in restricted shares due to changes in executive holdings[166]. - The largest shareholder, China National Investment High-tech Industry Investment Co., Ltd., holds 25.62% of shares, totaling 712,418,457 shares[171]. - The second-largest shareholder, Beijing Haidian District State-owned Assets Investment Management Co., Ltd., holds 12.59% of shares, totaling 350,000,000 shares[171]. - The company has not conducted any repurchase transactions among the top 10 shareholders during the reporting period[175]. Guarantees and Investments - The total approved guarantee amount for subsidiaries at the end of the reporting period is 351,624.11 million RMB, with an actual guarantee balance of 200,624.12 million RMB, accounting for 39.17% of the company's net assets[150]. - The company has invested 70,000 million RMB in bank wealth management products, with no overdue amounts or impairment provisions reported[152]. - The company has not engaged in any asset or equity acquisitions or sales during the reporting period[120]. Legal Matters - The company is engaged in ongoing litigation related to a share repurchase dispute, with an involved amount of 160,000,000 RMB[112]. - The company reported a total revenue of 52.04 million yuan from related party transactions during the reporting period[119]. - The company is involved in 17 other litigation and arbitration matters with a total amount of 40,425,800 RMB, of which 14 cases have been adjudicated, involving 39,523,900 RMB[112].

Financial Performance - The company's operating revenue for Q1 2022 was ¥215,585,239.29, representing a 44.41% increase compared to ¥149,288,551.64 in the same period last year[5] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was -¥51,340,179.91, an improvement of 40.31% from -¥86,010,317.61 year-on-year[5] - The net cash flow from operating activities was ¥62,526,343.44, a significant increase of 143.21% compared to -¥144,687,897.26 in the previous year[5] - Total operating revenue for the current period reached ¥215,585,239.29, an increase from ¥149,288,551.64 in the previous period, representing a growth of approximately 44.4%[28] - The net profit for the current period was -¥51,402,136.02, an improvement from -¥87,262,776.94 in the previous period, reflecting a reduction in losses of approximately 41.1%[31] - The total comprehensive income attributable to the parent company was -51,420,888.23 CNY, compared to -86,026,488.16 CNY in the previous period, showing an improvement of approximately 40%[34] - Basic and diluted earnings per share were both -0.0189 CNY, compared to -0.0317 CNY in the previous period, indicating a reduction in losses[34] Cash Flow and Liquidity - The company's cash flow from operating activities reached 62.53 million RMB, marking a significant breakthrough[17] - Cash collections exceeded 600 million RMB in Q1 2022, an increase of 11% compared to the same period last year[17] - Cash flow from operating activities generated a net inflow of 62,526,343.44 CNY, a significant recovery from a net outflow of -144,687,897.26 CNY in the previous period[38] - Cash received from the sale of goods and services was 564,978,720.70 CNY, up from 489,538,892.16 CNY, reflecting a growth of approximately 15.4%[35] - Cash outflow from operating activities totaled 556,692,851.52 CNY, down from 692,773,654.50 CNY, representing a decrease of about 19.6%[38] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased by 32.76% to ¥751,904,053.91 from ¥1,118,180,499.79 due to payments for business expenses and loan repayments[8] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were 644,573,593.48 CNY, down from 807,297,915.37 CNY[41] - The company received 1,083,319,550.00 CNY in cash from financing activities, compared to 1,036,924,761.65 CNY in the previous period, indicating a slight increase[38] - The net cash outflow from financing activities was -350,866,881.14 CNY, a decline from a net inflow of 424,917,952.71 CNY in the previous period[38] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets at the end of the reporting period were ¥11,965,174,454.14, down 3.35% from ¥12,379,477,068.13 at the end of the previous year[5] - The company's current assets totaled approximately 5.69 billion RMB, down from 6.11 billion RMB at the beginning of the year[21] - Total liabilities decreased to ¥6,678,678,514.16 from ¥7,043,351,823.14, a reduction of approximately 5.2%[27] - The total equity attributable to shareholders of the parent company was ¥5,152,826,041.38, down from ¥5,202,464,695.01, a decline of about 0.95%[27] - The company reported a decrease in accounts payable from ¥1,319,688,036.78 to ¥1,156,695,298.65, a reduction of approximately 12.3%[27] - The company reported accounts receivable of approximately 2.58 billion RMB, down from 2.79 billion RMB year-on-year[21] - Short-term borrowings decreased to approximately 2.78 billion RMB from 3.07 billion RMB at the beginning of the year[21] Investment and Growth - The investment income increased by 33.96% to ¥35,043,382.96 compared to ¥26,159,271.97 in the same period last year[8] - The company reported a significant increase in investment income to ¥35,043,382.96 from ¥26,159,271.97, an increase of approximately 33.8%[28] - The company recorded a significant increase in asset disposal income, which rose by 46912.45% to ¥2,257,768.27 from ¥4,802.49 in the same period last year[8] - The company plans to enhance its market expansion strategies and invest in new technologies to drive future growth[30] Shareholder Information - As of the end of the reporting period, the total number of ordinary shareholders was 107,492[12] - The largest shareholder, China National Investment and Guaranty Corporation, holds 25.62% of the shares, totaling 712,418,457 shares[12] Research and Development - Research and development expenses increased to ¥53,559,596.97 from ¥43,309,972.76, marking a rise of about 23.6%[28] Other Information - The company received government subsidies amounting to ¥4,782,740.41 during the reporting period[7] - The company did not report any new product launches or technological advancements during this period[40]

Financial Performance - The company reported a total revenue of 1.5 billion RMB for the year 2021, representing a year-on-year increase of 10%[21] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 300 million RMB, which is a 15% increase compared to the previous year[21] - The company's operating revenue for 2021 was ¥2,214,804,536.96, representing a 15.50% increase from ¥1,917,519,166.43 in 2020[29] - The net profit attributable to shareholders for 2021 was -¥1,394,367,506.68, a decrease of 55.89% compared to -¥894,441,536.86 in 2020[29] - The net cash flow from operating activities for 2021 was ¥458,771,832.01, down 11.78% from ¥520,039,172.94 in 2020[29] - The company reported a basic and diluted earnings per share of -¥0.55 for 2021, a decline of 66.67% from -¥0.33 in 2020[29] - The weighted average return on equity for 2021 was -30.97%, down from -12.78% in 2020[29] - In 2021, the company achieved operating revenue of 2.215 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 15.50%[82] - The company secured new contracts worth 3.378 billion yuan in 2021, representing a year-on-year growth of 19.36%[82] - The year-end backlog of contracts reached 3.177 billion yuan, up 26.07% compared to the previous year[82] Investment and R&D - The company plans to invest 200 million RMB in R&D for new technologies and products in the upcoming year[21] - The total R&D investment for 2021 was ¥253,897,069.74, which is 11.46% of operating revenue, down from 13.64% in 2020[137] - R&D expenses for 2021 were ¥208,737,156.12, showing a slight decrease of 0.43% compared to the previous year[130] - The number of R&D personnel decreased by 14.94% to 632 in 2021, with a notable decline in the number of personnel holding bachelor's and master's degrees[137] - The company has developed a series of intelligent logistics equipment, including unmanned cranes and electric locomotives, which were applied in leading domestic cement plants and steel mills in 2021[72] - The company holds over 700 patents and 500 software copyrights, with 92 new intellectual property rights granted in 2021[75] Market Expansion and Strategy - The company has outlined a market expansion strategy targeting Southeast Asia, aiming for a 20% market share within three years[21] - The company expects a revenue growth forecast of 15% for the next fiscal year, driven by new product launches[21] - The company aims for "sales maximization and cost minimization" in 2022, with a focus on enhancing customer satisfaction and expanding into new markets[170] - The company is focusing on "intelligent + low-carbon" transformation in line with national policies, promoting green and low-carbon development in key industries[55] - The company acknowledges risks from macroeconomic fluctuations and plans to capitalize on opportunities in new infrastructure and green development[177] Operational Efficiency and Management - The company implemented a management system focusing on cash flow, gross margin, turnover rate, and asset return rate, enhancing operational management effectiveness[106] - The company is actively seeking third-party professional operation management institutions to enhance safety and efficiency in dedicated freight railway operations[65] - The company has established a complete and independent financial management system, with separate financial personnel and bank accounts[194] - The company plans to improve financial management by transitioning from traditional accounting to operational control, enhancing financial forecasting accuracy[171] Risks and Challenges - The management has identified risks related to supply chain disruptions and is implementing measures to mitigate these risks[6] - The company has a high proportion of goodwill and long-term equity investments, which poses a risk of asset impairment if subsidiaries underperform[179] - The company recognized a substantial asset impairment loss of ¥1,308,901,564.37, impacting the current period's profit, which is not sustainable[143] Customer and Market Insights - User data indicates a growth of 25% in active users of the company's services, reaching 1 million users by the end of 2021[21] - The potential customer base for industrial intelligent logistics equipment exceeds 5,000 companies, highlighting significant market potential[52] - The company has over 5,000 potential industrial clients in the freight railway sector, highlighting significant market potential[74] Corporate Governance and Shareholder Relations - The company adheres to legal and regulatory requirements in corporate governance, ensuring the protection of shareholder rights and compliance with disclosure obligations[189] - The company maintains complete independence from its controlling shareholder, Guotou Gaoxin, in all aspects including assets, personnel, finance, and operations[194] - The company has conducted over 90 communication activities with investors regarding strategic implementation and project updates[183] - The company held its first extraordinary shareholders' meeting of 2021 with a participation rate of 17.59% on February 25, 2021[198]

Financial Performance - The company's operating revenue for Q3 2021 was ¥514,831,224.17, a decrease of 2.34% compared to the same period last year[3]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders for Q3 2021 was ¥50,240,509.15, a slight decrease of 0.06% year-on-year[3]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was ¥40,639,210.83, an increase of 43.42% compared to the same period last year[3]. - Total operating revenue for the third quarter reached ¥1,042,818,140.68, an increase of 9.4% compared to ¥953,006,652.14 in the previous year[34]. - The total operating loss for the period was approximately ¥74.72 million, compared to a loss of ¥228.90 million in the previous period, indicating a significant improvement[39]. - The net profit attributable to the parent company was approximately ¥98.56 million, compared to a loss of ¥241.73 million in the previous period, reflecting a reduction in losses[39]. - The total comprehensive income attributable to the parent company was approximately ¥98.57 million, compared to a loss of ¥243.64 million in the previous period, showing a positive trend[42]. Assets and Liabilities - The total assets at the end of Q3 2021 amounted to ¥13,177,297,356.91, reflecting a growth of 2.72% from the end of the previous year[3]. - Non-current assets totaled ¥7,364,596,156.44, an increase of 10.7% from ¥6,650,558,639.65[33]. - Total liabilities increased to ¥6,607,598,551.91, compared to ¥6,159,732,582.73, marking an increase of 7.3%[33]. - The company's equity attributable to shareholders decreased to ¥6,448,710,263.59 from ¥6,544,641,780.09, a decline of 1.5%[33]. Cash Flow - The net cash flow from operating activities for the year-to-date was -¥85,882,139.73, a significant decrease of 252.80% compared to the previous year[3]. - Cash flow from operating activities generated a net outflow of approximately ¥85.88 million, a decline from a net inflow of ¥56.21 million in the previous period[46]. - Cash flow from investing activities resulted in a net outflow of approximately ¥345.38 million, compared to a much larger outflow of ¥1.54 billion in the previous period, indicating improved cash management[46]. - Cash flow from financing activities generated a net inflow of approximately ¥180.79 million, down from ¥1.04 billion in the previous period, suggesting reduced financing activities[49]. - The company reported cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period amounting to approximately ¥465.58 million, down from ¥737.54 million in the previous period[49]. Operational Efficiency - The company established a "4+2+1" management system to enhance operational efficiency and has initiated pilot projects in subsidiaries to improve marketing strategies[20]. - The company is focused on improving project delivery, accounts receivable, and gross margin management to achieve long-term high-quality development[20]. - The company has implemented five IPD management systems, with some R&D projects included in the first batch of pilot projects[20]. Investments and Contracts - The long-term equity investment increased by 49.43% to ¥2,491,562,901.02 due to capital contributions to joint ventures[11]. - The construction in progress increased by 1199.75% to ¥409,719,316.73, primarily due to the progress of the Tangshan Port project[11]. - The company reported a total of over 2 billion RMB in new contracts signed and awarded in the first three quarters of 2021, with existing contracts exceeding 3 billion RMB[20]. Cost Management - Total operating costs amounted to ¥1,336,358,877.01, up from ¥1,209,356,286.52, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 10.5%[36]. - The company incurred total operating expenses of approximately ¥1.94 billion, down from ¥2.15 billion in the previous period, reflecting cost control efforts[46]. - The company reported a net profit margin decline due to rising costs and increased financial expenses[36]. - The company reported a decrease in financial expenses by 54.95% to ¥135,488,525.24, mainly due to reduced interest expenses[11]. Inventory and Receivables - The company's inventory increased to approximately 1.31 billion RMB as of September 30, 2021, compared to approximately 1.08 billion RMB at the end of 2020, reflecting a growth of about 20.5%[26]. - The company has reduced its long-term receivables significantly from approximately 416.85 million RMB to 1.62 million RMB, indicating a strategic shift in asset management[26]. Research and Development - Research and development expenses for the quarter were ¥140,202,835.28, slightly up from ¥135,037,351.31, indicating a focus on innovation[36].