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中粮科技(000930) - 2023 Q3 - 季度财报
2023-10-26 16:00
中粮生物科技股份有限公司 2023 年第三季度报告 中粮生物科技股份有限公司 重要内容提示: 证券代码:000930 证券简称:中粮科技 公告编号:2023-057 2023 年第三季度报告 本公司及董事会全体成员保证信息披露的内容真实、准确、完整,没有虚假记载、误导性陈述或重大遗漏。 1.董事会、监事会及董事、监事、高级管理人员保证季度报告的真实、准确、完整,不存在虚假记载、误导性陈述或重 大遗漏,并承担个别和连带的法律责任。 2.公司负责人、主管会计工作负责人及会计机构负责人(会计主管人员)声明:保证季度报告中财务信息的真实、准确、 完整。 3.第三季度报告是否经过审计 □是 否 1 中粮生物科技股份有限公司 2023 年第三季度报告 会计政策变更 会计政策变更的原因及会计差错更正的情况 一、主要财务数据 (一) 主要会计数据和财务指标 公司是否需追溯调整或重述以前年度会计数据 是 □否 追溯调整或重述原因 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |------------------------------------------- ...
中粮科技(000930) - 关于参加2023年安徽辖区上市公司投资者网上集体接待日活动的公告
2023-09-08 09:36
证券代码:000930 证券简称:中粮科技 公告编号:2023-054 中粮生物科技股份有限公司关于参加 2023 年安徽辖区上市公 司投资者网上集体接待日活动的公告 本公司及董事会全体成员保证公告内容真实、准确和完整,没有虚假记载、误导 性陈述或者重大遗漏。 为进一步加强与投资者的互动交流,中粮生物科技股份有限公司(以下简称公司) 将参加由安徽证监局、安徽省上市公司协会与深圳市全景网络有限公司联合举办的 "2023 年安徽辖区上市公司投资者网上集体接待日"活动,现将相关事项公告如下: 本次活动将采用网络远程的方式举行,投资者可登录"全景路演"网站 (https://rs.p5w.net),或关注微信公众号:全景财经,或下载全景路演 APP,参与本次 互动交流,活动时间为 2023 年 9 月 12 日(周二)15:30-17:30。届时公司高管将在线 就公司 2023 年半年度业绩、公司治理、发展战略、经营状况等投资者关心的问题, 与投资者进行沟通与交流,欢迎广大投资者踊跃参与。 特此公告。 中粮生物科技股份有限公司 董 事 会 2023 年 9 月 8 日 ...
中粮科技(000930) - 2023 Q2 - 季度财报
2023-08-25 16:00
公司注册地址、公司办公地址及其邮政编码、公司网址、电子信箱等在报告期是否变化 信息披露及备置地点在报告期是否变化 其他有关资料在报告期是否变更情况 中粮生物科技股份有限公司 2023 年半年度报告全文 公司是否需追溯调整或重述以前年度会计数据 是 □否 追溯调整或重述原因 会计政策变更 五、境内外会计准则下会计数据差异 公司报告期不存在按照国际会计准则与按照中国会计准则披露的财务报告中净利润和净资产差异情况。 公司报告期不存在按照境外会计准则与按照中国会计准则披露的财务报告中净利润和净资产差异情况。 单位:元 | --- | --- | --- | |----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------|-------| | 项目 | 金额 | 说明 | | 非流动资产处置损益( ...
中粮科技(000930) - 2022 Q4 - 年度财报
2023-04-26 16:00
Financial Performance - Total revenue for 2022 was RMB 19,918,051,356.78, a decrease of 15.46% compared to 2021[4] - Revenue from fuel ethanol and its by-products decreased by 19.62% to RMB 8,968,495,313.39, accounting for 45.03% of total revenue[4] - Revenue from sugar products increased by 5.48% to RMB 3,694,496,483.19, accounting for 18.55% of total revenue[4] - Revenue from foreign markets increased by 47.87% to RMB 2,445,385,050.04, accounting for 12.28% of total revenue[4] - Net profit attributable to shareholders in 2022 was RMB 1,058,864,667.31, down 6.26% year-on-year[58] - Operating cash flow in 2022 was RMB 708,442,677.10, a significant decrease of 85.37% compared to 2021[58] - Basic earnings per share in 2022 were RMB 0.5700, down 6.97% from 2021[58] - Total assets at the end of 2022 were RMB 18,100,294,856.56, a slight increase of 0.24% compared to the end of 2021[58] - Shareholders' equity at the end of 2022 was RMB 12,099,887,296.31, an increase of 6.20% compared to the end of 2021[58] - Revenue for Q1 2022 was 5.38 billion yuan, Q2 was 5.23 billion yuan, Q3 was 4.29 billion yuan, and Q4 was 5.02 billion yuan[72] - Net profit attributable to shareholders in Q1 2022 was 348.97 million yuan, Q2 was 436.72 million yuan, Q3 was 179.74 million yuan, and Q4 was 93.44 million yuan[72] - Revenue for the year reached 19.9 billion yuan, with net profit attributable to shareholders of 10.59 billion yuan, exceeding annual budget targets[94] - Main business cost decreased by 15.51% to RMB 17.51 billion in 2022, accounting for 99.12% of operating costs[103] - Fuel ethanol and by-products cost decreased by 13.98% to RMB 7.95 billion, accounting for 45.00% of main business costs[106] - Starch and by-products cost decreased by 24.56% to RMB 3.22 billion, accounting for 18.25% of main business costs[106] - Sugar cost increased by 5.23% to RMB 3.51 billion, accounting for 19.85% of main business costs[106] - Monosodium glutamate and by-products cost increased by 6.77% to RMB 1.35 billion, accounting for 7.66% of main business costs[106] - Citric acid and its salts and by-products cost increased by 14.21% to RMB 988.07 million, accounting for 5.59% of main business costs[106] - Top 5 customers accounted for 39.11% of total annual sales, with a total sales amount of RMB 7.79 billion[107] - China Petrochemical Corporation was the largest customer, contributing RMB 3.66 billion, accounting for 18.40% of total annual sales[107] - China National Petroleum Corporation was the second largest customer, contributing RMB 1.78 billion, accounting for 8.94% of total annual sales[107] - COFCO Group, the controlling shareholder, contributed RMB 1.51 billion, accounting for 7.57% of total annual sales[107][110] - The company allocated a cash dividend of RMB 1,062,890,719.77, with a dividend of RMB 5.70 per 10 shares[123] - The company's total distributable profit is RMB 1,392,660,331.75, with cash dividends accounting for 100% of the total profit distribution[123] - The company's total number of shares decreased from 1,865,273,596 to 1,864,720,561 after repurchasing and canceling restricted shares[128] Environmental and Sustainability Initiatives - COD, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide emissions, and general solid waste production decreased by 9.3%, 13.2%, 9.7%, and 10.7% respectively compared to 2021[2] - The company's carbon peak action plan (2021-2030) has been implemented, focusing on reducing carbon emissions from the source and promoting renewable energy utilization[3] - The biodegradable materials industry is growing, with applications expanding from large and medium-sized cities to nationwide, and demand is expected to exceed 4 million tons by 2025[7] - The "14th Five-Year Plan" for bioeconomic development emphasizes the development of bioenergy, including advanced biofuels and bio-based chemicals, promoting the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy[13] - The company replaced 2,631 high-efficiency motors, pumps, and fans in 2022 as part of energy-saving initiatives[187] - The company received 116 environmental inspections and 35 supervisory monitoring checks in 2022, all of which were qualified[190] - The company's subsidiary, COFCO Biochemical (Thailand) Co., Ltd., received the "Sustainable Development Award" from the Thai Ministry of Industry[189] - The company's "Fructose MVR Evaporator Technical Transformation Project" was selected as a third-place case in the State Council's "2022 Carbon Peak and Carbon Neutral Action Case Selection"[189] - COD, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and general solid waste emissions decreased by 9.3%, 13.2%, 9.7%, and 10.7% respectively compared to 2021[190] - The company allocated 5 million RMB for industrial assistance in Tibet, including funding for circular agriculture and border village construction[191] - The company invested 1.6 million RMB in infrastructure upgrades for Yanhou Village, including road repairs, fence renovations, and public toilet construction[191] Production and Operations - Sales volume of agricultural products decreased by 22.21% to 4.6761 million tons, while inventory increased by 20.81% to 327,400 tons[6] - The domestic ethanol industry faced oversupply, with an operating rate of around 50%, and demand for fuel ethanol and edible alcohol declined due to high oil prices and new national standards[8] - The company's high-value-added small variety products, including syrup, special dextrin, customized citric acid, and special alcohol, are widely used in food, beverages, health products, and feed industries[18] - The corn deep processing industry has seen rapid development, with continuous expansion in the production capacity of starch, alcohol, starch sugar, and amino acids, driving rapid growth in corn consumption[19] - In 2022, the corn starch export volume exceeded 220,000 tons, representing a year-on-year growth of over 50%[19] - The average operating rate of the starch industry is around 55%, with new projects achieving an operating rate of over 70%, while older facilities are gradually being replaced[19] - The company's fuel ethanol business maintains industry-leading scale and technology, with flexible raw material usage and diversified product offerings[75] - A 3,000-ton/year lactide project is under construction, and strategic investors have been introduced to accelerate the development of the polylactic acid (PLA) industry chain[75] - The company has established a PHA demonstration unit and is advancing research on PHA and PLA blend fiber technologies[75] - The overall operating rate of China's corn deep processing industry is less than 60%, with intense competition and overcapacity[75] - The company has strengthened its procurement strategy by leveraging domestic and international market analysis to secure low-cost raw materials[83] - The company is advancing its "four modernizations" (automation, mechanization, informatization, and intelligence) to enhance production efficiency and reduce costs[83] - Special product sales increased by 34%, with significant growth in special starch, special syrup, special alcohol, and special citric acid[94] - Imported cassava procurement reached 860,000 tons, an increase of 690,000 tons year-on-year, and imported genetically modified corn and by-products reached 520,000 tons[88] - Domestic sales accounted for 17.47 billion yuan, a decrease of 20.24% year-on-year, while international sales grew by 47.87% to 2.45 billion yuan[100] - The Anhui 300,000-ton/year ethanol relocation and renovation project achieved stable operation, optimizing product structure and enabling diversified raw material usage[87] - The Yushu 30,000-ton/year lactide project obtained construction permits and introduced strategic investors, including China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation[87] - The company completed the transformation of the Anhui Phase II ethanol production line, enabling flexible production of high-purity anhydrous, premium anhydrous, and industrial ethanol[88] - The company implemented a diversified raw material procurement strategy, with self-collected corn reaching 2.41 million tons, accounting for over 60% of total procurement[88] - The company's fuel ethanol and fructose products maintained leading positions in the industry, supported by a comprehensive business portfolio and industrial layout[85] Corporate Governance and Shareholder Information - The company's registered address was changed to No. 99 Kaiyuan Avenue, Bengbu City, Anhui Province, with the postal code updated to 233316[46] - The company's office addresses are located at 7th Floor, Building A, COFCO Plaza, No. 8 Jianguomennei Avenue, Beijing, and No. 343 Tushan Road, Bengbu City, Anhui Province[46] - The company's website is www.cofcotech.com, and the email contact is zlshahstock@163.com[46] - The company completed a major asset restructuring in 2018, changing its main business to include fuel ethanol, edible alcohol, starch, starch sugar, citric acid, and MSG production[48] - COFCO Bio-chemical Investment Co., Ltd. holds 47.37% of the company's shares as of April 2023, making it the controlling shareholder[51] - The company's controlling shareholder, COFCO Group, holds a total of 55.52% of the company's shares through its subsidiaries[51] - The company adopted the "Accounting Standards Interpretation No. 15" starting from January 1, 2022, affecting the accounting treatment of products sold before fixed assets are ready for use[58] - Non-current asset disposal losses amounted to -143.15 million yuan in 2022, compared to -213.00 million yuan in 2021 and -25.51 million yuan in 2020[65] - Government subsidies related to normal business operations were 485.72 million yuan in 2022, up from 276.52 million yuan in 2021 and 161.50 million yuan in 2020[65] - The company implemented a restricted stock incentive plan, granting 31,830,700 shares at a price of RMB 4.92 per share, accounting for 1.723% of the total issued shares[126] - The company's board of directors approved the "14th Five-Year" development plan during the strategic committee meeting[117] - The company's audit committee reviewed and approved the 2021 internal control evaluation report and the internal control system work report[117] - The company's internal control evaluation report was fully disclosed on April 27, 2023, covering 100% of the total assets and operating income of the consolidated financial statements[131] - The company completed the board of directors换届 on August 27, 2021, addressing the issue of overdue board换届[134] - The company updated its voting solicitation system in accordance with the latest legal regulations, with the revised articles of association approved at the shareholders' meeting on September 30, 2021[158] - The company maintained effective internal control in all material aspects during the reporting period, with no significant internal control deficiencies identified[153] - The company had 0 major deficiencies in both financial and non-financial reporting, and 0 significant deficiencies in both categories[157] Environmental Compliance and Monitoring - The 300,000 tons/year fuel ethanol relocation and renovation project of Anhui COFCO Biochemical Fuel Alcohol Co., Ltd. has completed environmental protection acceptance[139] - The ultra-low emission renovation project of COFCO Biochemical Energy (Zhaodong) Co., Ltd. is under construction[139] - The 1,000 tons/year PHA pilot plant construction and process optimization project (Phase I) of COFCO Biochemical Energy (Yushu) Co., Ltd. is under construction[139] - The alcohol tank area renovation project of Guangxi COFCO Biomass Energy Co., Ltd. is under construction[139] - The company's subsidiaries have obtained or registered for pollutant discharge permits, all of which are valid[141] - COD emissions from Zhongliang Bio-Chemical Co., Ltd. were 225.41, with ammonia nitrogen at 2.89, sulfur dioxide at 16.47, nitrogen oxides at 39.22, and particulate matter at 5.52[145] - Zhongliang Bio-Energy (Zhaodong) Co., Ltd. reported COD emissions of 19.11, ammonia nitrogen at 0.97, sulfur dioxide at 78.79, nitrogen oxides at 102.92, and dust at 13.12[145] - Zhongliang Bio-Chemical (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. had COD emissions of 72.80 and ammonia nitrogen at 2.07[145] - Zhongliang Bio-Mass Energy (Guangxi) Co., Ltd. reported COD emissions of 51.176, ammonia nitrogen at 1.80, sulfur dioxide at 101.13, nitrogen oxides at 59.97, and dust at 7.48[145] - Zhongliang Bio-Chemical (Maanshan) Co., Ltd. had COD emissions of 67.37 and ammonia nitrogen at 1.26[146] - Zhongliang Bio-Energy (Longjiang) Co., Ltd. utilized a wastewater treatment process including pre-treatment, high-efficiency anaerobic, anaerobic ammonia oxidation, aerobic treatment, and chemical phosphorus removal[146] - Zhongliang Bio-Energy (Yushu) Co., Ltd. employed a wastewater treatment process with pre-treatment, high-efficiency anaerobic, aerobic treatment, and chemical phosphorus removal[146] - Zhongliang Bio-Energy (Hengshui) Co., Ltd. used a wastewater treatment process involving pre-treatment, high-efficiency anaerobic, aerobic treatment, and chemical phosphorus removal[146] - All subsidiaries of COFCO Bio-Chemical have constructed pollution prevention facilities in accordance with environmental impact assessment documents and approvals, ensuring continuous stable operation and compliance with emission standards[167] - COFCO Bio-Chemical Energy (Zhaodong) Co., Ltd. employs a combination of wet desulfurization, SNCR denitrification, electrostatic dust removal, and bag dust removal to achieve continuous stable and compliant emissions[168] - COFCO Bio-Chemical (Chengdu) Co., Ltd. achieved continuous and stable emission standards with its pretreatment + EGSB anaerobic + aerobic treatment + chemical phosphorus removal process[14] - COFCO Tianke Bioengineering (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. maintained continuous and stable emission standards using oil separation + neutralization + regulation + high-efficiency anaerobic + contact oxidation + sedimentation[15] - COFCO Bio-Chemical (Thailand) Co., Ltd. achieved continuous and stable emission standards with its pretreatment + anaerobic + aerobic process[16] - Jilin COFCO Bio-Chemical Packaging Co., Ltd. achieved continuous and stable emission standards using UV photolysis + oil fume purification in the finished product process[17] - Jilin COFCO Biomaterials Co., Ltd. maintained continuous and stable emission standards with its hydrolysis acidification + primary contact oxidation + secondary contact oxidation + sedimentation process[18] - COFCO Heilongjiang Distillery Co., Ltd. achieved stable emission standards using UASB anaerobic tower + SBR integrated process[19] - Subsidiaries conducted self-monitoring according to the pollutant discharge permit requirements, with monitoring methods including online monitoring and third-party commissioned testing[172] - Guangxi COFCO Biomass Energy Co., Ltd. conducted self-monitoring according to the annual self-monitoring plan, with key indicators including COD, ammonia nitrogen, total nitrogen, total phosphorus, pH, and flow rate[178] - Maanshan COFCO Bio-Chemical Co., Ltd. followed the self-monitoring plan, monitoring indicators such as COD, ammonia nitrogen, total nitrogen, total phosphorus, pH, and flow rate[178] - Environmental governance and protection investments totaled 17.0954 million yuan for COFCO Biochemical Energy (Longjiang) Co., Ltd[184] - COFCO Biochemical Energy (Yushu) Co., Ltd invested 36.1816 million yuan in environmental protection, including 1.66848 million yuan for solid and hazardous waste disposal[184] - COFCO Biochemical Energy (Gongzhuling) Co., Ltd spent 26.2094 million yuan on environmental protection, with 5.543 million yuan allocated for pollution control and emission reduction[184] - COFCO Biochemical Energy (Hengshui) Co., Ltd's total environmental protection investment was 3.6246 million yuan, including 665,200 yuan for pollution control[184] - COFCO Rongs Biotechnology Co., Ltd invested 6.2218 million yuan in environmental protection, with 1.2 million yuan for pollution control and emission reduction[184] - COFCO Biochemical Energy (Zhaodong) Co., Ltd's environmental protection investment reached 11.1001 million yuan, including 787,000 yuan for environmental facility operation[184] - Guangxi COFCO Biomass Energy Co., Ltd invested 17.6212 million yuan in environmental protection, with 1.45827 million yuan for environmental facility operation[184] - Suzhou COFCO Biochemical Co., Ltd's environmental protection investment was 7.6922 million yuan, including 1.983 million yuan for pollution control and emission reduction[184] - Maanshan COFCO Biochemical Co., Ltd spent 1.8625 million yuan on environmental protection, with 151,970 yuan for environmental facility operation[184] - All subsidiaries conducted environmental risk assessments and emergency resource surveys, formulating environmental emergency plans approved by ecological environment authorities[182] - The company's subsidiary, COFCO Biochemical Energy (Longjiang) Co., Ltd., reported COD emissions of 23.51 mg/L and sulfur dioxide emissions of 65.66 mg/m³, both within regulatory limits[192] - The company's subsidiary, COFCO Biochemical Energy (Yushu) Co., Ltd., reported COD emissions of 57.24 mg/L and nitrogen oxide emissions of
中粮科技(000930) - 2023 Q1 - 季度财报
2023-04-26 16:00
3、合并现金流量表 | --- | --- | --- | |--------------------------------|------------------|---------------------| | 项目 | 本期发生额 | 单位:元 上期发生额 | | 一、经营活动产生的现金流量: | | | | 销售商品、提供劳务收到的现金 | 5,663,057,871.73 | 6,004,632,415.57 | | 客户存款和同业存放款项净增加额 | | | | 向中央银行借款净增加额 | | | | 向其他金融机构拆入资金净增加额 | | | | 收到原保险合同保费取得的现金 | | | | 收到再保业务现金净额 | | | | 保户储金及投资款净增加额 | | | | 收取利息、手续费及佣金的现金 | | | | 拆入资金净增加额 | | | | 回购业务资金净增加额 | | | | 代理买卖证券收到的现金净额 | | | | 收到的税费返还 | 57,806,076.70 | 46,024,314.69 | | 收到其他与经营活动有关的现金 | 732,527,280.26 | 797,12 ...
中粮科技(000930) - 中粮科技投资者关系活动记录表
2022-11-22 03:10
证券代码:000930 证券简称:中粮科技 中粮生物科技股份有限公司 投资者关系活动记录表 编号:2021-004 | --- | --- | --- | --- | |-------|---------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | 投资者关系活 \n动类别 | □特定对象调研 \n□媒体采访 \n□新闻发布会 \n□现场参观 \n√其他(电话会议) | □分析师会议 \n□业绩说明会 \n□路演活动 \n□一对一沟通 | | | 参与单位名称 及人员姓名 | 天风证券 戴飞 亘曦资产 袁胜钊、九泰基金 家基金 刘睿聪、国新投资 | 吴立、山东明湖投资管理有限公司 王 ...
中粮科技(000930) - 中粮科技投资者关系活动记录表
2022-11-22 03:04
证券代码:000930 证券简称:中粮科技 中粮生物科技股份有限公司 投资者关系活动记录表 编号:2021-003 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |--------|-------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ...
中粮科技(000930) - 中粮生物科技股份有限公司投资者关系活动记录表
2022-11-21 15:36
证券代码:000930 证券简称:中粮科技 中粮生物科技股份有限公司 投资者关系活动记录表 编号:2021-007 | --- | --- | --- | --- | |--------|-------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 动类别 | 投资者关系活 | □特定对象调研 \n□媒体采访 \n□新闻发布会 \n□现场参观 √其他(电话会议) | □分析师会议 \n□业绩说明会 \ ...
中粮科技(000930) - 2022 Q3 - 季度财报
2022-10-27 16:00
中粮生物科技股份有限公司 2022 年第三季度报告 证券代码:000930 证券简称:中粮科技 公告编号:2022-072 中粮生物科技股份有限公司 2022 年第三季度报告 本公司及董事会全体成员保证信息披露的内容真实、准确、完整,没有虚假记载、误导性陈述或重大遗漏。 重要内容提示: 1.董事会、监事会及董事、监事、高级管理人员保证季度报告的真实、准确、完整,不存在虚假记载、误导性陈述或重 大遗漏,并承担个别和连带的法律责任。 2.公司负责人、主管会计工作负责人及会计机构负责人(会计主管人员)声明:保证季度报告中财务信息的真实、准确、 完整。 3.第三季度报告是否经过审计 □是 否 1 中粮生物科技股份有限公司 2022 年第三季度报告 会计政策变更 一、主要财务数据 (一) 主要会计数据和财务指标 公司是否需追溯调整或重述以前年度会计数据 是 □否 追溯调整或重述原因 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |-------------------------------------------------------|------- ...
中粮科技(000930) - 关于参加安徽辖区上市公司2022年投资者网上集体接待日活动的公告
2022-09-02 07:41
证券代码:000930 证券简称:中粮科技 公告编号:2022-059 中粮生物科技股份有限公司 关于参加安徽辖区上市公司 2022 年投资者 网上集体接待日活动的公告 本公司及董事会全体成员保证公告内容真实、准确和完整,没有虚假记载、误导 性陈述或者重大遗漏。 为进一步加强与投资者的互动交流,中粮生物科技股份有限公司(以下简称公司) 将参加由安徽证监局指导、安徽上市公司协会与深圳市全景网络有限公司联合举办的 "2022 年安徽辖区上市公司投资者集体接待日活动",现将相关事项公告如下: 本次活动将采用网络远程的方式举行,投资者可登录"全景路演"网站 (http://rs.p5w.net),或关注微信公众号:全景财经,或下载全景路演 APP,参与本 次互动交流,活动时间为 2022 年 9 月 7 日(周三) 16:00-17:30。届时公司总会计 师胡昌平先生,董事会秘书潘喜春先生及相关人员将在信息披露允许的范围内就投资 者普遍关注的问题与投资者进行线上沟通与交流。欢迎广大投资者踊跃参与。 特此公告。 中粮生物科技股份有限公司 董 事 会 2022 年 9 月 2 日 ...