CHANT GROUP(002616)2023-02-27 16:00Cash Flow and Financial Performance - Operating cash flow increased by 778.54% to RMB 506.43 million, primarily due to the use of bill settlements for some payments[2] - Investment cash outflow decreased by 54.47% to RMB 333.84 million, reflecting reduced investment activities[2] - Net profit for 2022 was RMB 78,527,260.81, a significant improvement from a net loss of RMB 188,605,227.52 in 2021[197] - Total comprehensive income for 2022 was RMB 69,509,897.31, a significant improvement from a loss of RMB 184,706,026.43 in 2021[197] - Net profit after non-recurring gains/losses: Increased by 127.56% to 6,297.69 million yuan compared to the previous year[164] - Revenue for 2022 was not explicitly stated, but the company reported a net profit of 67,943,535.59 RMB, a significant decrease from 231,452,385.87 RMB in 2021[199] - Total comprehensive income for 2022 was 67,943,535.59 RMB, down from 231,452,385.87 RMB in 2021[199] Assets and Liabilities - Accounts receivable increased by 6.34% to RMB 2.13 billion, mainly due to an increase in subsidy receivables awaiting settlement[4] - Fixed assets rose by 14.26% to RMB 5.59 billion, driven by the transfer of construction projects to fixed assets[4] - Long-term borrowing decreased by 6.54% to RMB 3.45 billion, as the company repaid part of its long-term debt[4] - Total assets increased to RMB 9,823,957,871.72 in 2022, up from RMB 9,652,447,816.54 in 2021[189] - Current assets rose to RMB 2,983,116,731.27 in 2022, compared to RMB 2,550,427,740.81 in 2021[189] - Fixed assets grew to RMB 5,590,793,627.79 in 2022, up from RMB 4,117,241,385.60 in 2021[189] - Total liabilities increased to RMB 7,313,961,191.59 in 2022, compared to RMB 7,210,803,517.57 in 2021[191] - Short-term borrowings rose to RMB 651,175,605.68 in 2022, up from RMB 534,574,743.64 in 2021[191] - Long-term borrowings decreased to RMB 3,452,644,132.24 in 2022, down from RMB 4,024,524,818.83 in 2021[191] - Total equity increased to RMB 2,509,996,680.13 in 2022, up from RMB 2,441,644,298.97 in 2021[191] - Retained earnings grew to RMB 643,031,926.28 in 2022, compared to RMB 573,427,360.11 in 2021[191] - Cash and cash equivalents rose to RMB 407,592,726.94 in 2022, up from RMB 391,294,338.57 in 2021[189] - Accounts receivable increased to RMB 2,125,993,068.79 in 2022, compared to RMB 1,476,955,988.30 in 2021[189] - Total liabilities increased to RMB 4,517,524,747.26 in 2022, up from RMB 4,140,691,971.18 in 2021[195] - Short-term borrowings rose to RMB 651,175,605.68 in 2022, compared to RMB 524,562,979.75 in 2021[195] - Long-term borrowings decreased to RMB 977,666,666.66 in 2022, down from RMB 1,198,233,333.34 in 2021[195] - Total equity increased to RMB 2,458,721,892.05 in 2022, up from RMB 2,390,704,836.79 in 2021[195] Subsidiaries and Investments - Two subsidiaries were liquidated and one subsidiary was sold during the reporting period[8] - The company established new subsidiaries, including Baoding Changyuan Heating Co., Ltd. and Guangdong Changyuan Water Engineering Co., Ltd.[9] - The company's investment income for the current period was RMB 112,267,082.56, a decrease from RMB 290,925,008.12 in the previous period, primarily due to a decline in long-term equity investment returns[24] - The company deregistered two subsidiaries, Zhongxian Changqing Biomass Energy Co., Ltd. and Xuzhou Changqing Biomass Energy Co., Ltd., and sold one subsidiary, Shaoguan Qujiang Changqing Environmental Thermal Power Co., Ltd.[65] - The company approved the transfer of 100% equity of Shaoguan Qujiang Changqing Environmental Thermal Power Co., Ltd. during the 22nd meeting of the 5th Board of Directors[103] Environmental and Social Responsibility - The company's total environmental protection investment in 2022 reached 115 million yuan, with environmental protection tax payments totaling 5.7366 million yuan[43] - The company's waste treatment projects in Zhongshan City, Guangdong, have a daily waste treatment capacity of 2,250 tons, effectively addressing urban waste management issues[44] - The company actively participated in public welfare activities, donating a total of 497,000 yuan during the reporting period, including contributions to education and environmental causes[48] - The company has 14 operational biomass cogeneration projects, contributing to rural electricity supply and clean heating in northern rural areas[50] - Biomass cogeneration projects help convert agricultural waste into energy, reducing open burning and disorderly stacking of straw, promoting rural environmental improvement[50] - The company integrates local straw collection points and provides technical guidance to support stable employment and income growth for local impoverished populations[49] - The company prioritizes purchasing straw from impoverished households that meets fuel quality standards, ensuring stable income for farmers while maintaining project profitability[49] - The company assists farmers in understanding national policies and obtaining government subsidies for agricultural equipment, reducing investment costs[49] - The company contracts straw collection work in surrounding towns, addressing straw disposal issues and providing stable income for local farmers[49] - The company organizes visits for impoverished households to learn from advanced fuel clients, encouraging participation in straw collection, processing, and transportation to improve income[49] - The company's biomass projects align with national rural construction strategies, supporting clean energy initiatives and rural revitalization[50] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The parent company and its concerted parties hold a 63.75% stake and voting rights in the company[13] - The company emphasizes the importance of corporate governance, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and maintaining effective decision-making and oversight mechanisms[31][32] - The company's independent directors actively participated in board meetings and provided professional opinions on strategic development, internal control, and major business decisions, contributing to the company's future development and standardized operations[34] - The Board Audit Committee reviewed and approved various reports, including the 2022 Q1 financial derivative transaction audit report and internal audit summary report[36] - The Board Audit Committee approved the transfer of 100% equity of Shaoguan Qujiang Changqing Environmental Thermal Power Co., Ltd[36] - The Board Audit Committee reviewed and approved the 2022 Q3 fundraising and usage report, as well as the internal audit summary report[36] - The Board Audit Committee reviewed and approved the 2022 Q2 financial derivative transaction audit report and internal audit summary report[36] - The Board Audit Committee reviewed and approved the 2022 Q4 internal audit plan and the 2022 Q3 internal audit summary report[36] - The Board Audit Committee reviewed and approved the 2022 Q1 asset sale and related transaction progress audit report[36] - The Board Audit Committee reviewed and approved the 2022 Q2 internal audit plan and the 2022 Q1 internal audit summary report[36] - The Board Audit Committee reviewed and approved the 2022 Q3 financial derivative transaction audit report and internal audit summary report[36] - The Board Audit Committee reviewed and approved the 2022 Q4 internal audit plan and the 2022 Q3 internal audit summary report[36] - The company ensures compliance with commitments related to share lock-up periods, non-competition, and information disclosure, with all commitments strictly enforced as of the reporting period[53] - The company's directors and senior management have pledged to avoid conflicts of interest, ensure fair compensation practices, and align equity incentives with performance measures[53] Accounting and Financial Reporting - The company adjusted its accounting policies in accordance with the "Accounting Standards Interpretation No. 15" issued by the Ministry of Finance, resulting in a retrospective adjustment of RMB 438 million in revenue and RMB 470.4 million in cost of sales for 2021[61][63] - The company's net profit for 2021 decreased by RMB 30.88 million due to the retrospective adjustment of accounting policies[63] - The company changed its accounting estimates for accounts receivable, reducing bad debt provisions by RMB 59.05 million and increasing net profit by RMB 44.29 million[64] - The company's domestic auditor, Zhonghua Certified Public Accountants, received RMB 1.53 million in audit fees for the year[66] - The company changed its accounting estimates for accounts receivable, reducing bad debt provision by 59.0516 million yuan and increasing net profit by 44.2887 million yuan[178] - The company assessed the impairment of fixed assets and construction in progress, determining it as a key audit matter[175][176] - The company implemented new accounting estimates for renewable energy power generation subsidies and accounts receivable aging combinations[178] - The company conducted on-site inspections and monitoring of key fixed assets and construction projects to assess impairment risks[177] - The company evaluated the design and operational effectiveness of internal controls related to fixed assets and construction in progress impairment[177] - The company re-calculated the impact of changes in accounts receivable bad debt provision estimates on financial statements[179] - The company compared its bad debt provision ratios with industry peers to ensure alignment with risk characteristics[179] - The company disclosed the changes in accounting estimates for accounts receivable bad debt provisions in accordance with regulations[179] Legal and Regulatory Matters - The company reported a total of 10 litigation cases in the first half of 2022, involving a total amount of 16.5887 million yuan, primarily related to contract disputes and land infringement disputes[68] - In the second half of 2022, the company had 8 litigation cases, involving a total amount of 11.8723 million yuan, mainly related to labor liability disputes and contract disputes[68] - ManCheng Thermal Power received an administrative penalty of 626,788.22 yuan for overcharging environmental electricity fees due to 1,714 hours of non-compliant environmental emissions in 2020 and 2021[69] - The company implemented corrective measures at ManCheng Thermal Power, including enhancing equipment maintenance and improving online monitoring system management to reduce non-compliant hours[70] Guarantees and Commitments - The company has significant guarantee commitments, including RMB 324.6 million for Maoming Changqing Thermal Power Co., Ltd. and RMB 272 million for Changqing Environmental Energy (Zhongshan) Co., Ltd., with expiration dates ranging from 2026 to 2034[16] - The company's subsidiary, Guangdong Changqing (Group) Xiongxian Thermal Power Co., Ltd., has an outstanding payment of RMB 20.66 million for a construction and installation contract signed in 2016[17] - The company completed a 150 million yuan related-party guarantee transaction with Shaoguan Qujiang Risheng Thermal Power Co., Ltd., which was finalized by December 30, 2022[78] - Subsidiaries Chant Thermal and Junwei Metal leased assets (including factories, offices, and dormitories) to related parties, generating a rental income of 9.9849 million yuan in 2022[82] - The company provided a guarantee of 60,000 units for Maoming Thermal Power, with an actual guarantee amount of 32,460 units, effective from August 17, 2017, to August 17, 2026[85] - Changqing Thermal Power received a guarantee of 34,000 units, with an actual guarantee amount of 27,200 units, effective from October 10, 2018, to October 9, 2030[85] - Tieling Environmental Protection was granted a guarantee of 22,000 units, with an actual guarantee amount of 7,910 units, effective from March 6, 2019, to March 8, 2029[85] - Yongcheng Biomass received a guarantee of 27,000 units, with an actual guarantee amount of 16,089.39 units, effective from October 29, 2019, to October 28, 2033[85] - Suiyu Biomass was provided a guarantee of 24,500 units, with an actual guarantee amount of 15,140 units, effective from December 10, 2019, to December 10, 2027[85] - Funing Biomass received a guarantee of 18,000 units, with an actual guarantee amount of 8,389 units, effective from January 8, 2020, to December 21, 2028[85] - Yancheng Biomass was granted a guarantee of 24,450 units, with an actual guarantee amount of 20,690 units, effective from December 25, 2019, to December 25, 2033[85] - Lixian Thermal Power received a guarantee of 27,400 units, with an actual guarantee amount of 25,118 units, effective from December 27, 2019, to December 26, 2033[85] - Yanjin Biomass was provided a guarantee of 25,000 units, with an actual guarantee amount of 21,472 units, effective from January 14, 2020, to December 31, 2027[85] - Tancheng Biomass received a guarantee of 20,000 units, with an actual guarantee amount of 12,000 units, effective from March 30, 2020, to December 31, 2026[85] - The company's actual guarantee balance at the end of the reporting period was 281,108.32 million yuan, accounting for 112.45% of the company's net assets[86] - The total guarantee amount for subsidiaries approved at the end of the reporting period was 415,550 million yuan[86] - The company provided guarantees for objects with a debt-to-asset ratio exceeding 70%, totaling 242,028.32 million yuan[86] - The company's guarantee amount exceeding 50% of net assets was 156,113.76 million yuan[86] - The total guarantee amount for the three major items (D+E+F) was 398,142.08 million yuan[86] Projects and Contracts - The company signed a biomass power generation project with the People's Government of Yutai County, Shandong, with a transaction price of 36,000 million yuan[90] - The company signed a biomass power generation project with the People's Government of Ning'an City, Heilongjiang, with a transaction price of 29,500 million yuan[90] - The company signed a biomass power generation project with the People's Government of Yuncheng County, Shandong, with a transaction price of 27,000 million yuan[90] - The company signed a combined heat and power project with the People's Government of Mancheng District, Baoding City, Hebei, with a transaction price of 73,000 million yuan[90] - The company signed a combined heat and power project with the Management Committee of Maoming High-tech Industrial Development Zone, Guangdong, with a transaction price of 50,000 million yuan[90] - The company has successfully executed and commercialized several biomass power generation projects, including the Shandong Jiaxiang Biomass Power Generation Project with a contract value of 27,000 yuan[92] - The company terminated the Hunan Zhongfang County Biomass Comprehensive Utilization Project after further research, with a contract value of 26,000 yuan[92] - The Hebei Lixian Environmental Protection Bureau Thermal Power Cogeneration Project is in commercial operation with a contract value of 53,000 yuan[92] - The company decided to terminate the Hubei Xiaonan District Thermal Power Cogeneration Project after further research, with a contract value of 55,000 yuan[92] - The Liaoning Tieling County Biomass Power Generation Project is in commercial operation with a contract value of 51,000 yuan[92] - The Henan Yongcheng Biomass Thermal Power Cogeneration Project is in commercial operation with a contract value of 50,000 yuan[95] - The Henan Xinye Biomass Thermal Power Cogeneration Project has been put into production with a contract value of 36,844 yuan[95] - The Jilin Songyuan Ningjiang Biomass Thermal Power Cogeneration Project has been put into production with a contract value of 30,000 yuan[95] - The Jiangsu Suining Biomass Power Generation Project is in commercial operation with a contract value of 51,000 yuan[95] - The Henan Zhoukou Chuanhui Biomass Thermal Power Cogeneration Project was terminated after further research, with a contract value of 52,000 yuan[95] - The company terminated the biomass cogeneration project in Minggang Town, Henan Province, with a contract value of 32,000 yuan[97] - The company terminated the biomass cogeneration project in Dengta City, Liaoning Province, with a contract value of 30,000 yuan[97] - The company terminated the biomass cogeneration project in Caoxian County, Shandong Province, with a contract value of 32,000 yuan[97] - The company terminated the biomass cogeneration project in Kaifeng City, Henan Province, with a contract value of 52,000 yuan[97] - The biomass comprehensive utilization project in Bin County, Heilongjiang Province, with a contract value of 35,000 yuan, was put into operation during the reporting period[97] - The company terminated the biomass cogeneration project in Tongshan District, Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province, with a contract value of 38,800 yuan[97] - The biomass cogeneration project in Xinye County, Henan Province, with a contract value of 12,200 yuan, is under preparation during the reporting period[97] - The biomass cogeneration project in Xinye County, Henan Province, with a contract value of 12,000 yuan, is under preparation during the reporting period[98] - The third phase of the waste incineration power plant project in Zhongshan City, with a