NWF(SH:600975)2014-03-24 16:00Financial Performance - In 2013, the company achieved a revenue of CNY 1,130,087,615.49, representing an increase of 8.88% compared to CNY 1,037,944,248.42 in 2012[20] - The net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 35.35% to CNY 13,631,603.34 from CNY 21,086,399.95 in the previous year[20] - The total profit for the year was CNY 10,468,400, a decrease of 49.43% year-on-year, while net profit attributable to the parent company was CNY 13,631,600, down 35.35%[25] - Basic earnings per share decreased by 33.33% to CNY 0.06 from CNY 0.09 in 2012[21] - The weighted average return on equity dropped to 2.46%, down 1.44 percentage points from 3.90% in 2012[21] - The company achieved 99.35% of its revenue target for the year, with actual revenue of CNY 113,008.76 million, and exceeded its profit target by achieving CNY 1,046.84 million[41] Cash Flow and Investments - The company reported a net cash flow from operating activities of -CNY 24,794,875.32, an improvement from -CNY 37,654,938.74 in 2012[20] - The net cash flow from investing activities was a negative CNY 148,326,505.73, significantly impacted by increased capital expenditures for project construction[39] - The net cash flow from financing activities was a positive CNY 178,428,686.81, a 139.27% increase compared to the previous year, primarily due to increased bank loans for inventory[39] - The company invested an additional CNY 18 million to expand the cold storage capacity of the Hunan Changzhutan Guanglian Pig Trading Market project, enhancing its competitive position in the market[26] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets increased by 30.68% to CNY 1,203,058,142.27 from CNY 920,583,735.31 in 2012[20] - The company's net assets attributable to shareholders at the end of 2013 were CNY 553,170,251.00, a slight increase of 0.35% from CNY 551,256,653.96 in 2012[20] - The company's total liabilities reached CNY 581,199,947.07, up from CNY 308,721,502.05, indicating a significant increase of about 88%[134] - The total owner's equity was CNY 621,858,195.20, compared to CNY 611,862,233.26 at the start of the year, showing a slight increase of around 1.6%[135] Sales and Market Performance - The company completed a total of 13.06 million heads in pig exports, a decrease of 4.32% compared to the previous year, with export sales revenue of CNY 217,808,900, down 1.41%[29] - Domestic sales revenue reached CNY 355,001,700, a decline of 1.11% due to reduced pig output[29] - Feed sales volume increased by 26.53% to 37,787 tons, generating sales revenue of CNY 141,167,400, up 23.79%[29] - The revenue from the livestock sector accounted for 50.70% of total revenue, showing a decrease of 1.22% due to reduced pig sales[43] Research and Development - Research and development expenses increased by 41.53% to CNY 3,018,028.99, reflecting the company's commitment to technological advancement[31] - The company is investing 100 million yuan in research and development for new technologies aimed at improving production efficiency[104] Strategic Plans and Future Outlook - The company plans to reinvest retained earnings into traditional projects such as pig farming and feed production, with no dividend distribution for 2013[7] - The company plans to enhance its supply chain for piglets to ensure a stable supply of breeding stock[60] - The company plans to achieve a revenue target of 1,200.36 million CNY and a total profit of 6 million CNY for 2014[67] - The company is focusing on a full industry chain strategy, emphasizing both upstream pig sales and downstream meat sales, to enhance operational efficiency[66] Governance and Compliance - The company has a robust internal control system to mitigate operational risks, complying with relevant laws and regulations[49] - The company has maintained compliance with regulatory commitments and has not faced any penalties or criticisms from the China Securities Regulatory Commission[84] - The company has appointed Tianjian Accounting Firm for auditing, with a fee of RMB 40,000[83] Employee and Management Structure - The total number of employees in the parent company is 928, while the main subsidiaries have 397 employees, resulting in a total of 1,325 employees[113] - The company has a core technical team that significantly impacts its core competitiveness, with no personnel changes reported during the reporting period[112] - The management team includes individuals with advanced degrees and significant leadership roles in related industries[97][98] Environmental and Social Responsibility - The company is committed to environmental protection, investing in compliance with increasing environmental regulations to avoid potential operational impacts[70] - The company has committed to social responsibility, focusing on environmental protection and community engagement[73]