Financial Performance - For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, the company reported revenue of approximately RMB 448.0 million, a decrease of about 15.3% compared to RMB 528.9 million in the previous year[6]. - Gross profit for the same period was approximately RMB 79.7 million, down approximately 4.1% from RMB 83.2 million year-over-year[6]. - The company recorded a net loss attributable to shareholders of RMB 18.7 million, an improvement from a loss of RMB 51.2 million in the prior year[6]. - The company's revenue for the year ended June 30, 2024, decreased by approximately 15.3% to RMB 448.0 million, while gross profit fell by about 4.1% to RMB 79.7 million[26]. - The company recorded a loss of approximately RMB 18.6 million, a decrease in loss of about RMB 34.2 million compared to the same period last year[26]. - New contract amounts decreased by approximately 14.5% to about RMB 391.3 million, with an uncompleted contract amount of approximately RMB 401.3 million[27]. - Project contracting service revenue decreased by approximately 42.5% from RMB 178.5 million for the year ended June 30, 2023, to RMB 102.6 million for the year ended June 30, 2024[38]. - Environmental product sales revenue decreased by approximately 44.6% from RMB 10.1 million for the year ended June 30, 2023, to RMB 5.6 million for the year ended June 30, 2024[39]. Asset Management - Non-current assets decreased to RMB 245.5 million from RMB 267.0 million year-over-year, reflecting ongoing asset management efforts[6]. - Current assets increased to RMB 737.4 million from RMB 705.3 million, indicating a stable liquidity position[6]. - Cash and cash equivalents increased to approximately RMB 96.5 million as of June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 44.0 million as of June 30, 2023[53]. - The debt-to-asset ratio decreased from approximately 16.4% as of June 30, 2023, to 14.7% as of June 30, 2024, due to an increase in equity following a public offering[56]. Operational Efficiency - The gross margin improved to 17.8% from 15.7% in the previous year, indicating better cost management despite lower revenue[6]. - Lean management practices have been effectively implemented across departments, yielding significant improvements in operational efficiency[9]. - The gross profit margin for project contracting services increased from approximately 5.0% to 15.0% due to improved cost control measures[38]. - The gross profit margin for environmental products increased significantly from approximately 27.4% to 54.6%[39]. Strategic Partnerships and Projects - The company achieved significant project milestones, including the successful implementation of a domestically produced dilution hydraulic headbox, enhancing its competitive edge[8]. - The company has established partnerships with over 20 leading domestic and international brands, strengthening its market position[8]. - The company successfully signed contracts for advanced paper production systems, including a contract for a 6800/1000 long net paper machine control system with Yadu Paper[27]. - The company aims to enhance automation, digitalization, and intelligence in the paper industry, collaborating with leading suppliers to provide cost-effective solutions[29]. Research and Development - R&D expenses amounted to approximately RMB 25.7 million for the year ended June 30, 2024, a decrease of about 10.1% from RMB 28.6 million for the year ended June 30, 2023[44]. - The group registered a total of 339 patents as of June 30, 2024, including 113 invention patents, 117 utility model patents, and 55 software copyrights[31]. Environmental and Sustainability Initiatives - The company emphasizes the importance of sustainable development and is actively exploring new business opportunities in the environmental sector[67]. - The company has outlined its commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) measures, aligning with national trends towards sustainability[74]. - The company aims to reduce emission intensity by 5% for electricity consumption, water usage, non-hazardous waste, and greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2021/2022 as the baseline year[89]. - The environmental management system is established based on the international standard ISO 14001, integrating sustainability into daily operations[88]. - The company has established sustainable waste management practices to mitigate environmental impacts from waste disposal[101]. Employee and Labor Relations - The total employee cost for the year ending June 30, 2024, was approximately RMB 62.5 million, down from RMB 72.6 million for the year ended June 30, 2023, with a reduction in the number of employees from 245 to 228[65]. - Employee turnover rate increased to 10.15% in 2024, compared to 7.95% for women and 17.39% for men[126]. - Average training hours per employee were 39.25 in 2024, with 68.90% of employees receiving training[134]. - The company has maintained a zero incident record for work-related fatalities over the past three years[129]. Governance and Compliance - The board of directors is responsible for overseeing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, ensuring effective risk control and internal monitoring mechanisms[80]. - The company has implemented a whistleblowing policy to encourage reporting of potential misconduct related to financial reporting and compliance[150]. - The company has a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption and has not encountered any significant violations of anti-corruption laws during the reporting period[149]. Market Outlook - The domestic paper products market is expected to transition from off-peak to peak season, with demand anticipated to strengthen due to policies promoting consumption and economic recovery[67]. - The Chinese paper industry is expected to see structural recovery in demand, particularly during traditional peak seasons in the second half of the year[24].
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