金丹科技(300829) - 2025 Q2 - 季度财报

Important Notice, Table of Contents and Definitions This section provides general information about the report, including director's assurance, no dividend plan, and risk disclosure Important Notice The Board of Directors, Supervisory Board, and senior management guarantee the report's accuracy and completeness, declaring no cash dividends, bonus shares, or capital reserve transfers - The company's Board of Directors, Supervisory Board, and senior management guarantee the truthfulness, accuracy, and completeness of the semi-annual report content[4] - The company plans not to distribute cash dividends, issue bonus shares, or convert capital reserves into share capital[5] - Investors should pay attention to the risk factors mentioned in "Section III Management Discussion and Analysis" under "X. Risks Faced by the Company and Countermeasures"[4] Table of Contents This chapter outlines the report's overall structure, comprising eight main sections covering company overview, management discussion, corporate governance, significant events, share changes, bond information, and financial reports - The report is divided into eight main chapters, with a clear structure for easy investor reference[7] Reference Documents This chapter lists all publicly disclosed documents and the original semi-annual report, available at the company's securities department - Reference documents include signed and sealed financial statements, original drafts of publicly disclosed documents, and the original semi-annual report text[9][10][11] - All reference documents are kept at the company's securities department office[13] Definitions This chapter defines common terms used in the report, including company and subsidiary names, key products, industry concepts, and financial periods - Defines the company and its main subsidiary names, such as Jindan Technology, Jindan Europe, and Jindan Bio[14] - Explains core products and materials, such as lactic acid, polylactic acid (PLA), polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), PBAT, and PBS[14] - Clarifies the reporting period as January 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025[14] Company Profile and Key Financial Indicators This section provides an overview of the company's basic information and key financial performance metrics Company Profile This chapter introduces the basic information of Henan Jindan Lactic Acid Technology Co., Ltd., including its stock name, code, listing exchange, Chinese and English names, and legal representative Company Basic Information | Indicator | Content | | :--- | :--- | | Stock Abbreviation | Jindan Technology | | Stock Code | 300829 | | Listing Stock Exchange | Shenzhen Stock Exchange | | Chinese Name | 河南金丹乳酸科技股份有限公司 | | Legal Representative | Zhang Peng | Contact Person and Details This chapter provides contact information for the company's Board Secretary and Securities Affairs Representative, facilitating investor communication Contact Information | Position | Name | Contact Address | Phone | Fax | Email | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Board Secretary | Cui Yaojun | No. 08 Jindan Avenue, Dancheng County, Henan Province | 0394-3196886 | 0394-3195838 | zqb@jindanlactic.com | | Securities Affairs Representative | Liu Yanhong | No. 08 Jindan Avenue, Dancheng County, Henan Province | 0394-3196886 | 0394-3195838 | zqb@jindanlactic.com | Other Information This chapter states that the company's contact information, information disclosure, and storage locations remained unchanged, and discloses changes in registration due to convertible bond conversion - The company's registered address, office address, website, email, information disclosure, and storage locations remained unchanged during the reporting period[18][19] - During the reporting period, due to the conversion of convertible bonds, the company's total share capital increased from 180,654,547 shares to 192,401,718 shares, with a proportional increase in registered capital[22] Registration Change Status | Indicator | Registration Date | Registration Location | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Initial Registration at Period Start | April 02, 2024 | Zhoukou Market Supervision Administration, Henan Province | | Registration at Period End | May 28, 2025 | Zhoukou Market Supervision Administration, Henan Province | Key Accounting Data and Financial Indicators This chapter presents the company's key accounting data and financial indicators for the current period compared to the same period last year, including revenue, net profit, cash flow, and earnings per share, along with end-of-period total assets and net assets Key Accounting Data and Financial Indicators (Current Period vs. Prior Year) | Indicator | Current Period (yuan) | Prior Year (yuan) | YoY Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Operating Revenue | 777,078,313.02 | 737,028,342.98 | 5.43% | | Net Profit Attributable to Shareholders of Listed Company | 95,796,298.96 | 61,285,615.90 | 56.31% | | Net Profit Attributable to Shareholders of Listed Company After Deducting Non-recurring Gains and Losses | 86,615,151.63 | 49,527,593.07 | 74.88% | | Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities | 137,939,726.73 | 152,888,709.46 | -9.78% | | Basic Earnings Per Share (yuan/share) | 0.50 | 0.34 | 47.06% | | Diluted Earnings Per Share (yuan/share) | 0.50 | 0.34 | 47.06% | | Weighted Average Return on Net Assets | 5.13% | 3.53% | 1.60% | | End-of-Period Indicators | Current Period End (yuan) | Prior Year End (yuan) | Change from Prior Year End | | Total Assets | 3,475,763,009.76 | 3,461,256,531.96 | 0.42% | | Net Assets Attributable to Shareholders of Listed Company | 2,279,855,011.70 | 1,839,529,850.94 | 23.94% | Differences in Accounting Data under Domestic and International Accounting Standards This chapter states that the company had no differences in net profit and net assets between financial reports prepared under international or foreign accounting standards and Chinese accounting standards during the reporting period - The company had no differences in accounting data under domestic and international accounting standards during the reporting period[24][25] Non-recurring Gains and Losses This chapter details the non-recurring gains and losses and their amounts for the reporting period, totaling CNY 9,181,147.33, primarily from government grants and fair value changes of financial assets Non-recurring Gains and Losses Items and Amounts | Item | Amount (yuan) | Explanation | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Gains/Losses from Disposal of Non-current Assets | -142,139.72 | | | Government Grants Included in Current Profit/Loss | 8,982,528.35 | Government grants | | Gains/Losses from Changes in Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities Held by Non-financial Enterprises, and from Disposal of Financial Assets and Liabilities | 2,269,672.27 | | | Other Non-operating Income and Expenses Apart from the Above | -379,485.75 | | | Less: Income Tax Impact | 1,156,153.80 | | | Impact on Minority Interests (After Tax) | 393,274.02 | | | Total | 9,181,147.33 | | - The company does not classify non-recurring gains and losses as recurring gains and losses[28] Management Discussion and Analysis This section provides a detailed analysis of the company's business operations, core competencies, financial performance, investment activities, and risk factors Main Business Activities During the Reporting Period This chapter details the company's core business as a high-tech lactic acid producer, analyzes the upstream corn market, lactic acid industry, and downstream biodegradable materials sector, and describes its operating model, performance drivers, and industry position, including revenue, cost, and gross profit data by sales model, product type, and region Industry Development Status This section analyzes the development and future trends of the upstream corn market, lactic acid industry, and downstream biodegradable materials sector in the first half of 2025 - In the first half of 2025, domestic corn market prices showed an upward trend, with the national average corn price increasing by 16.48% to CNY 2,438/ton, mainly due to tight supply, policy support, and active deep processing demand[32][34] - Corn prices are expected to show a "strong near, weak far" trend in the second half of 2025, with a potential seasonal decline after new crops enter the market in September[35][36] - Demand for lactic acid in traditional fields such as food, medicine, feed, and chemicals is steadily growing, with polylactic acid (PLA) as a bio-based biodegradable material being the largest driver of future lactic acid demand growth[37][38][39] Lactic Acid and Its Salts and Esters Import and Export Status, January-June 2025 | Indicator | Import Volume (tons) | YoY Change | Total Import Value (yuan) | YoY Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Lactic Acid and Its Salts and Esters | 8,321.816 | 10.26% | 116,126,060 | 1.90% | | Indicator | Export Volume (tons) | YoY Change | Total Export Value (yuan) | YoY Change | | Lactic Acid and Its Salts and Esters | 52,001.928 | -5.38% | 490,543,138 | -3.18% | - The biodegradable materials industry is driven by "dual carbon" goals and "plastic restriction and prohibition" policies, leading to continuous market demand growth, but still faces technological and cost challenges[41][42][45][46] - From January to March 2025, China's polylactic acid import volume increased by 62.3% year-on-year, and export volume increased by 41.7% year-on-year[43] Main Business Operations The company's main business is the R&D, production, and sales of lactic acid and its series products, operating as a national high-tech enterprise with products sold in over 90 countries and regions, classified under the seasoning and fermented products manufacturing sub-industry within food manufacturing - The company focuses on the R&D, production, and sales of lactic acid and its series products, with products sold to over 90 countries and regions worldwide[48] - The company's main business belongs to the food manufacturing industry (C14) within manufacturing, specifically the seasoning and fermented products manufacturing (C146) sub-industry[48] Main Products and Their Uses The company's main products, including lactic acid, sodium lactate, and calcium lactate, are widely used in food, feed, biodegradable materials, industrial, pharmaceutical, and daily chemical sectors due to their good biocompatibility - Main products are lactic acid, sodium lactate, and calcium lactate, widely used in food, feed, biodegradable materials, industrial, pharmaceutical, and other fields[49] - Lactic acid can be used as a food acidulant, feed acidifier, raw material for polylactic acid, pharmaceutical disinfectant, and an ingredient in daily chemical skincare products[49][50] - Sodium lactate acts as a pH regulator, moisture retention agent, and antioxidant in food, has moisturizing effects in daily chemicals, and is used in medicine for dehydration and skin disorders[50][51] - Calcium lactate is an excellent calcium source, widely used in dairy products, beverages, and infant food, as a calcium source and excipient in medicine, and to meet calcium needs in livestock and poultry feed[51] Operating Model The company's operating model encompasses procurement, production, and marketing, with corn as the primary raw material, production driven by sales, and a combination of domestic direct sales and international distribution - Corn procurement model: Primarily acquired from surrounding corn brokers and farmers, adopting continuous local procurement and market-based pricing, with a raw material procurement department monitoring market and policy changes[52] - Other raw and auxiliary materials procurement model: Sourced from qualified suppliers; for high-demand materials, two or more suppliers are selected through bidding/negotiation, framework agreements are signed, and procurement quotas are allocated based on price[53][54] - Production model: Order-driven production, where the production system optimizes scheduling based on sales orders, with task decomposition, full-process quality control by the quality management department, and cost control through "Target Responsibility Letters"[55][56][57] - Marketing model: Domestic market uses direct sales with business managers assigned by region; international market combines distributor sales with direct sales, expanding markets through exhibitions and customer visits[58][59] Performance Drivers In the first half of 2025, the company achieved scale expansion and efficiency improvements through market expansion, technological R&D innovation, industrial chain planning, international strategic layout, enhanced operational management, and talent development - Market expansion yielded significant results, with domestic market share consolidated through precise price-volume control and differentiated product portfolios, while the international market optimized export structure and increased brand promotion[60] - Continuous advancement in technological R&D innovation, focusing on strain cultivation, fermentation processes, extraction technologies, material modification, and application development, resulting in 43 invention patents and 11 utility model patents[60] - Focus on industrial chain planning and promotion of key projects, including 90% completion of civil works for the 75,000 tons/year polylactic acid project and the 60,000 tons/year biodegradable polyester and products project transitioning to fixed assets[61][62] - Solid progress in international strategic layout, including completion of US importer qualification registration and strengthening of international talent development[62] - Continuous improvement in operational management through lean operations, safety risk prevention, and green development, ensuring compliance with environmental indicators[62] Company's Industry Position As a leading enterprise in China's lactic acid industry, the company boasts an annual production capacity of 183,000 tons of lactic acid and its derivatives, actively expanding its industrial chain into biodegradable materials and strengthening its market position through technological innovation and R&D investment - The company possesses an annual production capacity of 183,000 tons of lactic acid and its series products, positioning it as a leading enterprise in China's lactic acid industry[66] - The company actively extends its upstream and downstream industrial chain, building a circular biodegradable materials chain from "corn-starch/by-products-lactic acid/lactate/ester-lactide-polylactic acid/PBAT"[66] - In traditional lactic acid, the company continuously invests in R&D, advancing projects such as microbial fermentation production of lactic acid without neutralizing agents and low-pH strain development, to enhance efficiency and solidify its position[66] - In the emerging biodegradable materials sector, the company conducts research on straw saccharification and fermentation technology, PLA high-performance resin research and industrialization, extending into the biodegradable plastics industry[67] Main Business Qualifications The company holds numerous important domestic and international qualifications and certifications, including food production licenses, feed additive production licenses, FDA, UK REACH, KOSHER, BRCGS, and HALAL, along with occupational health and safety, food safety, quality, and environmental management system certifications, demonstrating its leading position in product quality and management systems - The company holds multiple domestic and international qualifications and certifications, covering food, feed, medicine, and environmental protection, such as food production licenses, feed additive production licenses, FDA certification, UK REACH certification, BRCGS certification, and HALAL certification[68] - The company has obtained certifications for occupational health and safety management systems, food safety management systems, quality management systems, and environmental management systems[68][69] - The company has been elected as a Vice Chairman Unit of the China Bio-Fermentation Industry Association and has received titles such as "Manufacturing Single Champion Demonstration Enterprise" and "Annual Henan Province Manufacturing Leading Enterprise" for many consecutive years, enjoying high brand recognition[69] Sales Model The company's operating revenue is categorized by sales model into distribution and direct sales, with varying gross profit margins across product types and regions, and a decrease in both domestic and international distributor numbers Operating Revenue, Cost, Gross Profit by Sales Model | Sales Model | Operating Revenue (yuan) | Operating Cost (yuan) | Gross Profit Margin | YoY Change in Operating Revenue | YoY Change in Operating Cost | YoY Change in Gross Profit Margin | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Distribution | 327,989,500.53 | 230,856,900.94 | 29.61% | 2.29% | -10.50% | 10.06% | | Direct Sales | 449,088,812.49 | 350,525,305.40 | 21.95% | 7.85% | 3.84% | 3.02% | Company's Main Products Operating Revenue, Cost, Gross Profit by Type | Product Type | Operating Revenue (yuan) | Operating Cost (yuan) | Gross Profit Margin | YoY Change in Operating Revenue | YoY Change in Operating Cost | YoY Change in Gross Profit Margin | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Lactic Acid | 481,312,685.29 | 387,556,184.01 | 19.48% | 10.89% | 5.16% | 4.39% | | Lactate | 160,587,926.20 | 102,512,011.75 | 36.16% | 2.20% | -7.69% | 6.84% | | By-products | 73,071,385.84 | 38,300,074.58 | 47.59% | 24.13% | 0.71% | 12.19% | | Other | 62,106,315.69 | 53,013,936.00 | 14.64% | -28.59% | -31.94% | 4.20% | Company's Operating Revenue, Cost, Gross Profit by Region | Region | Operating Revenue (yuan) | Operating Cost (yuan) | Gross Profit Margin | YoY Change in Operating Revenue | YoY Change in Operating Cost | YoY Change in Gross Profit Margin | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Domestic | 511,551,786.27 | 388,457,400.17 | 24.06% | 10.18% | 5.43% | 3.42% | | International | 265,526,526.75 | 192,924,806.17 | 27.34% | -2.64% | -15.03% | 10.59% | Distributor Changes by Region | Region | June 30, 2025 (accounts) | December 31, 2024 (accounts) | Change in Number | Change Percentage | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Domestic | 383 | 520 | -137 | -26.35% | | International | 327 | 472 | -145 | -30.72% | - During the reporting period, the total sales revenue from the company's top five distributors was CNY 41.0632 million, accounting for 5.28% of the company's total sales revenue[75] Procurement Model and Content | Procurement Model | Procurement Content | Amount of Main Procurement Content (yuan) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | External Procurement | Raw Materials | 254,896,073.63 | | External Procurement | Auxiliary Materials | 83,977,186.87 | | External Procurement | Fuel and Power | 71,083,045.30 | | External Procurement | Packaging | 27,079,995.93 | - The company primarily purchases corn from surrounding corn brokers and farmers, with procurement amounting to CNY 254,896,073.63, accounting for over 30% of the total procurement amount[76] Main Components of Operating Cost (Lactic Acid) | Item | Amount H1 2025 (yuan) | Percentage H1 2025 | Amount H1 2024 (yuan) | Percentage H1 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Transportation Costs | 32,510,383.91 | 8.39% | 31,160,916.36 | 8.46% | | Direct Materials | 256,733,618.05 | 66.24% | 245,120,269.74 | 66.51% | | Fuel and Power | 43,883,660.89 | 11.32% | 42,761,773.55 | 11.60% | | Direct Labor | 16,190,088.48 | 4.18% | 13,849,079.32 | 3.76% | | Manufacturing Overhead | 38,238,432.68 | 9.87% | 35,639,871.86 | 9.67% | | Total | 387,556,184.01 | 100.00% | 368,531,910.83 | 100.00% | Production and Inventory (Food Manufacturing) | Item | Unit | H1 2025 | H1 2024 | YoY Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Sales Volume | tons | 80,028.34 | 72,272.65 | 10.73% | | Production Volume | tons | 83,263.45 | 74,610.74 | 11.60% | | Inventory Volume | tons | 10,250.66 | 7,404.47 | 38.44% | - The increase in lactic acid series product inventory is primarily due to a shift in transportation methods for some domestic customers from land to water, leading to longer transit times and an increase in goods in transit[79] Analysis of Core Competitiveness The company's core competitiveness is rooted in five key areas: technological R&D, talent pool, raw material advantages, extensive customer resources, and integrated industrial chain development - Technological R&D advantages: Possesses multiple technology platforms, including a national-level enterprise technology center and a postdoctoral research workstation, mastering key core technologies for lactide production, and holding 43 invention patents[80][81] - Talent pool advantages: Boasts a high-quality, multi-level professional talent team with experienced management, continuously enhancing employee professional skills through ongoing training[81][82] - Raw material advantages: Located in the Yellow River-Huaihe River summer corn planting area, with abundant corn resources, ensuring stable supply and cost reduction through diversified procurement channels and optimized planting models[82] - Customer resource advantages: Sales network covers all provinces in China except Tibet, with products sold to over 90 countries and regions worldwide, accumulating renowned clients such as Hisun, Shuanghui, Yili, and DuPont[82] - Industrial integration advantages: Built a vertically integrated circular industrial chain from "corn-starch/by-products-lactic acid/lactate/ester-lactide-polylactic acid/PBAT-biodegradable material blending and modification," enhancing resource utilization efficiency and reducing costs[83] Main Business Analysis This chapter provides a financial analysis of the company's main business, disclosing year-on-year changes in key financial data, including a 5.43% increase in operating revenue and a 56.31% increase in net profit attributable to the parent company, despite a 9.78% decrease in net cash flow from operating activities, and details revenue, cost, and gross profit by product, region, and industry Key Financial Data YoY Changes | Item | Current Period (yuan) | Prior Year (yuan) | YoY Change | Reason for Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Operating Revenue | 777,078,313.02 | 737,028,342.98 | 5.43% | No significant change | | Operating Cost | 581,382,206.34 | 595,515,625.54 | -2.37% | No significant change | | Selling Expenses | 13,081,435.23 | 12,080,499.67 | 8.29% | No significant change | | Administrative Expenses | 33,785,404.35 | 31,373,752.49 | 7.69% | No significant change | | Financial Expenses | 9,808,930.64 | 12,327,096.89 | -20.43% | No significant change | | Income Tax Expense | 14,591,775.14 | 4,766,187.53 | 206.15% | Higher profit this year | | R&D Investment | 29,234,776.50 | 29,828,328.02 | -1.99% | No significant change | | Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities | 137,939,726.73 | 152,888,709.46 | -9.78% | No significant change | | Net Cash Flow from Investing Activities | -35,393,176.46 | 33,917,324.88 | -204.35% | Project progress, gradual reduction in investment funds | | Net Cash Flow from Financing Activities | -79,794,070.91 | 7,236,769.10 | -1,202.62% | Decrease in bank borrowings | | Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents | 24,595,025.46 | 196,945,464.04 | -87.51% | Due to investing activities | - The company's profit composition or sources of profit did not undergo significant changes during the reporting period[86] Products or Services Accounting for Over 10% (by Product or Service) | Product or Service | Operating Revenue (yuan) | Operating Cost (yuan) | Gross Profit Margin | YoY Change in Operating Revenue | YoY Change in Operating Cost | YoY Change in Gross Profit Margin | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Lactic Acid | 481,312,685.29 | 387,556,184.01 | 19.48% | 10.89% | 5.16% | 4.39% | | Lactate | 160,587,926.20 | 102,512,011.75 | 36.16% | 2.20% | -7.69% | 6.84% | | By-products | 73,071,385.84 | 38,300,074.58 | 47.59% | 24.13% | 0.71% | 12.19% | | Other | 62,106,315.69 | 53,013,936.00 | 14.64% | -28.59% | -31.94% | 4.20% | Products or Services Accounting for Over 10% (by Region) | Region | Operating Revenue (yuan) | Operating Cost (yuan) | Gross Profit Margin | YoY Change in Operating Revenue | YoY Change in Operating Cost | YoY Change in Gross Profit Margin | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Domestic | 511,551,786.27 | 388,457,400.17 | 24.06% | 10.18% | 5.43% | 3.42% | | International | 265,526,526.75 | 192,924,806.17 | 27.34% | -2.64% | -15.03% | 10.59% | Products or Services Accounting for Over 10% (by Industry) | Industry | Operating Revenue (yuan) | Operating Cost (yuan) | Gross Profit Margin | YoY Change in Operating Revenue | YoY Change in Operating Cost | YoY Change in Gross Profit Margin | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Food Manufacturing | 641,900,611.49 | 490,068,195.76 | 23.65% | 8.58% | 2.19% | 4.77% | | Agricultural and Sideline Food Processing | 73,071,385.84 | 38,300,074.58 | 47.59% | 24.13% | 0.71% | 12.19% | | Other | 62,106,315.69 | 53,013,936.00 | 14.64% | -28.59% | -31.94% | 4.20% | - Advertising expenses and insurance premiums showed significant year-on-year changes, with advertising expenses decreasing by 41.46% due to brochure printing in the prior year, and insurance premiums decreasing by 59.28% due to payment method adjustments[89] Non-Operating Business Analysis This chapter analyzes the impact of the company's non-operating activities on total profit, primarily including investment income, asset impairment, non-operating income and expenses, credit impairment losses, and asset disposal gains, with government grants being the largest source of non-recurring income Non-Operating Business Items and Impact on Total Profit | Item | Amount (yuan) | Percentage of Total Profit | Explanation of Formation | Sustainability | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Investment Income | 2,269,672.27 | 2.08% | Income from structured deposits and other wealth management products | No | | Asset Impairment | -3,432,391.04 | -3.14% | Impairment provision for inventory write-downs | No | | Non-operating Income | 93,232.89 | 0.09% | Insurance compensation, etc | No | | Non-operating Expenses | 472,768.64 | 0.43% | Late payment fees | No | | Credit Impairment Losses | -10,760.30 | -0.01% | Bad debt provision for accounts receivable, notes receivable, and other receivables | No | | Asset Disposal Gains | -142,139.72 | -0.13% | Loss from disposal of fixed assets | No | | Other Income | 8,982,528.35 | 8.23% | Government grants | No | Analysis of Assets and Liabilities This chapter analyzes the composition and significant changes in the company's assets and liabilities at the end of the reporting period, with notable movements in fixed assets, long-term borrowings, trade receivables financing, and notes payable, and also discloses fair value measured assets and liabilities and restricted assets Significant Changes in Asset Composition (Period End vs. Period Start) | Item | Amount at Current Period End (yuan) | Percentage of Total Assets | Amount at Prior Year End (yuan) | Percentage of Total Assets | Change in Proportion | Explanation of Significant Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Fixed Assets | 1,477,093,303.12 | 42.50% | 1,104,488,180.90 | 31.91% | 10.59% | Due to transfer of construction in progress for the 60,000 tons/year biodegradable polyester and products project to fixed assets | | Construction in Progress | 801,881,001.43 | 23.07% | 1,031,495,940.14 | 29.80% | -6.73% | Due to transfer of construction in progress for the 60,000 tons/year biodegradable polyester and products project to fixed assets | | Short-term Borrowings | 363,661,488.80 | 10.46% | 284,000,000.00 | 8.21% | 2.25% | Due to maturity of CNY 250 million long-term working capital loan, leading to an increase in short-term production and operation borrowings | | Long-term Borrowings | 299,965,737.20 | 8.63% | 203,214,237.20 | 5.87% | 2.76% | Due to increased borrowings for the 50,000 tons/year 80% L-lactic acid expansion and renovation project | | Financial Assets Held for Trading | 181,880,000.00 | 5.23% | 288,000,000.00 | 8.32% | -3.09% | Due to maturity of wealth management products | | Trade Receivables Financing | 41,823,623.87 | 1.20% | 3,484,506.33 | 0.10% | 1.10% | Due to a year-on-year increase in 9+6 bank acceptance bills at period end | | Notes Payable | 51,732,564.99 | 1.49% | 11,000,000.00 | 0.32% | 1.17% | Due to increased bank acceptance bills issued to suppliers to enhance liquidity and optimize fund management | | Bonds Payable | 104,533,845.10 | 3.01% | 482,939,869.55 | 13.95% | -10.94% | Due to conversion of the company's issued convertible corporate bonds into shares during the reporting period | Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value | Item | Initial Amount (yuan) | Amount Purchased in Current Period (yuan) | Amount Sold in Current Period (yuan) | Amount at Period End (yuan) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Financial Assets Held for Trading | 288,000,000.00 | 652,879,000.00 | 758,999,000.00 | 181,880,000.00 | | Other Equity Instrument Investments | 17,743,105.44 | | | 17,743,105.44 | | Trade Receivables Financing | 3,484,506.33 | | | 41,823,623.87 | | Total | 309,227,611.77 | 652,879,000.00 | 758,999,000.00 | 241,446,729.31 | Restricted Asset Status as of Reporting Period End | Item | Book Balance at Period End (yuan) | Book Value at Period End (yuan) | Type of Restriction | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Monetary Funds | 32,082,522.69 | 32,082,522.69 | Bank guarantee | | Monetary Funds | 13,470,000.00 | 13,470,000.00 | Acceptance deposit | | Monetary Funds | 11,272,390.43 | 11,272,390.43 | Special funds for share repurchase | | Fixed Assets | 2,332,504.64 | 1,980,672.72 | Loan mortgage | | Intangible Assets | 35,641,174.42 | 29,875,136.17 | Loan mortgage | | Total | 94,798,592.18 | 88,680,722.01 | | Investment Analysis This chapter analyzes the company's investment status, with a 46.75% year-on-year increase in investment during the reporting period, highlighting ongoing major non-equity investment projects, the overall use of raised funds, and wealth management activities Overall Investment Amount During the Reporting Period | Indicator | Investment Amount in Reporting Period (yuan) | Investment Amount in Prior Year (yuan) | Change Rate | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Investment Amount | 175,604,288.13 | 119,660,656.21 | 46.75% | Significant Non-Equity Investments in Progress During the Reporting Period | Project Name | Investment Method | Industry Involved in Investment Project | Amount Invested in Current Period (yuan) | Cumulative Actual Investment Amount as of Reporting Period End (yuan) | Project Progress | Estimated Date of Ready for Use | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 60,000 tons/year Biodegradable Polyester and Products Project | Self-built | Chemical Raw Materials and Chemical Products Manufacturing | 14,969,644.13 | 480,637,064.12 | 100.00% | Not applicable | | 75,000 tons/year Polylactic Acid Biodegradable New Materials Project | Self-built | Chemical Raw Materials and Chemical Products Manufacturing | 82,202,406.24 | 620,443,062.46 | 60.00% | June 2026 | | 50,000 tons/year 80% L-Lactic Acid Expansion and Renovation Project | Self-built | Chemical Raw Materials and Chemical Products Manufacturing | 48,269,405.25 | 225,581,523.74 | 90.00% | Not applicable | | Phase I Water Supply Center Project | Self-built | Water Production and Supply Industry | 10,218,889.69 | 10,379,834.92 | 10.00% | Not applicable | Financial Assets Measured at Fair Value | Asset Category | Initial Investment Cost (yuan) | Amount at Period End (yuan) | Source of Funds | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Stocks | 17,743,105.44 | 17,743,105.44 | Own funds (Zhongyuan Bank equity) | | Other | 3,484,506.33 | 41,823,623.87 | Own funds | | Total | 21,227,611.77 | 59,566,729.31 | | Overall Use of Raised Funds (Unit: CNY 10,000) | Fundraising Year | Fundraising Method | Net Raised Funds | Total Raised Funds Used in Current Period | Total Raised Funds Used Cumulatively | Percentage of Raised Funds Used at Period End | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 2020 | Initial Public Offering | 54,168.18 | 18.68 | 54,934.63 | 101.41% | | 2023 | Public Issuance of Convertible Bonds to Unspecified Investors | 68,960.88 | 11,868.68 | 62,283.98 | 90.32% | | Total | | 123,129.06 | 11,887.28 | 117,218.61 | 95.20% | - The funds raised from the initial public offering have been fully utilized, and the remaining balance of convertible bond funds, CNY 82,923,387.83, will continue to be used for the construction of the fundraising projects[107][109][113] - The "75,000 tons/year Polylactic Acid Biodegradable New Materials Project" has had its estimated date of ready for use extended from August 2025 to June 2026[112] Wealth Management Status (Unit: CNY 10,000) | Specific Type | Source of Wealth Management Funds | Amount of Wealth Management Transactions | Unmatured Balance | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Bank Wealth Management Products | Raised Funds | 12,800 | 2,888 | | Brokerage Wealth Management Products | Raised Funds | 10,800 | 0 | | Brokerage Wealth Management Products | Own Funds | 15,300 | 15,300 | | Total | | 38,900 | 18,188 | Significant Asset and Equity Disposals This chapter states that the company did not engage in any significant asset or equity disposals during the reporting period - The company did not sell any significant assets or equity during the reporting period[120][121] Analysis of Major Holding and Participating Companies This chapter states that the company has no important holding or participating company information to disclose during the reporting period - The company has no important holding or participating company information to disclose during the reporting period[121] Structured Entities Controlled by the Company This chapter states that the company did not control any structured entities during the reporting period - The company did not control any structured entities during the reporting period[122] Risks Faced by the Company and Countermeasures This chapter details the five major risks faced by the company: corn price fluctuations, new product development, intensified competition leading to product price declines, exchange rate fluctuations, and trade barriers, along with corresponding countermeasures - Corn price fluctuation risk: Corn costs constitute a high proportion of the company's lactic acid and lactate product production costs, and price fluctuations impact profitability; countermeasures include flexible storage strategies, expanding procurement channels, utilizing futures and options to hedge risks, improving strains to reduce costs, and increasing the sales proportion of high-value-added products[30][122][123] - New product development risk: Significant R&D investment, with potential negative impact on expected benefits if development stages fail; countermeasures include leveraging deep technological accumulation, collaborating with renowned universities and research institutions, and promoting technological R&D and industrial application[124] - Risk of product sales price decline due to intensified competition: Increased lactic acid production capacity, if not met by downstream demand, could lead to price wars; countermeasures include optimizing production processes, developing new products, optimizing product structure, expanding sales channels, and advocating for healthy industry competition[124][125] - Exchange rate fluctuation risk: The company's export sales revenue is significant, and USD and EUR settlements are affected by exchange rate fluctuations; countermeasures include closely monitoring exchange rate changes, adjusting export product prices, and adopting relevant tools to hedge exchange rate risks[125] - Trade barriers and trade friction risk: A high proportion of export products means overseas market trade barriers could impact exports; countermeasures include adhering to R&D quality and actively pursuing product quality certifications (e.g., FDA, REACH, HALAL)[126][127] Registration Form for Investor Relations Activities During the Reporting Period This chapter records the company's investor relations activities during the reporting period, primarily online communications regarding operations, major project progress, and future development plans - On April 29, 2025, the company conducted an online exchange via the Panorama Network "Investor Relations Interactive Platform," hosting investors for the 2024 annual performance briefing[128] - Key discussion topics included the company's operating performance, progress on major projects, and future development plans[128] Formulation and Implementation of Market Value Management System and Valuation Enhancement Plan This chapter states that the company has not formulated a market value management system nor disclosed a valuation enhancement plan - The company has not formulated a market value management system, nor has it disclosed a valuation enhancement plan[129] Implementation of "Quality and Return Dual Improvement" Action Plan This chapter states that the company has not disclosed an announcement regarding the "Quality and Return Dual Improvement" action plan - The company has not disclosed an announcement regarding the "Quality and Return Dual Improvement" action plan[129] Corporate Governance, Environment and Society This section provides information on corporate governance, profit distribution, employee incentives, environmental disclosures, and social responsibility initiatives Changes in Directors, Supervisors, and Senior Management This chapter states that there were no changes in the company's directors, supervisors, and senior management during the reporting period - The company's directors, supervisors, and senior management did not undergo any changes during the reporting period[131] Profit Distribution and Capital Reserve Conversion to Share Capital During the Reporting Period This chapter states that the company plans not to distribute cash dividends, issue bonus shares, or convert capital reserves into share capital for the semi-annual period - The company plans not to distribute cash dividends, issue bonus shares, or convert capital reserves into share capital for the semi-annual period[132] Implementation of Equity Incentive Plans, Employee Stock Ownership Plans, or Other Employee Incentive Measures This chapter discloses the implementation of the company's 2024 annual equity distribution and the corresponding adjustment to the restricted stock grant price, noting no other employee incentive measures were implemented during the reporting period - The company implemented its 2024 annual equity distribution, distributing CNY 0.50 cash per 10 shares to all shareholders based on 187,837,001 shares[133] - According to the "2023 Restricted Stock Incentive Plan (Draft)," the grant price for restricted stock will be adjusted accordingly[133] - No employee stock ownership plans or other employee incentive measures were implemented during the reporting period[134] Environmental Information Disclosure This chapter discloses that the company and its main subsidiaries, Henan Jindan Lactic Acid Technology Co., Ltd. and Jindan Bio New Materials Co., Ltd., are included in the list of enterprises required to disclose environmental information, and provides an index for accessing their environmental information disclosure reports - The company and its main subsidiaries (Henan Jindan Lactic Acid Technology Co., Ltd. and Jindan Bio New Materials Co., Ltd.) are both included in the list of enterprises required to disclose environmental information by law[135] - Environmental information disclosure reports can be accessed via the designated website[135] Social Responsibility The company actively fulfills its social responsibilities in daily operations, focusing on protecting the rights of shareholders, creditors, employees, suppliers, customers, and consumers, as well as environmental protection and sustainable development, aiming to maximize comprehensive social benefits - Protection of shareholder and creditor rights: Strictly adheres to laws and regulations, improves internal control systems, discloses information truthfully, accurately, timely, and fairly, and rewards shareholders through cash dividends[136][137] - Protection of employee rights: Legally contributes to social insurance and housing provident fund, provides labor protection and safety training, is ISO45001 certified, establishes career development and promotion systems, and actively organizes cultural and sports activities and humanitarian care[137][138] - Protection of supplier, customer, and consumer rights: Upholds principles of "honest operation" and "mutual benefit and win-win," establishes a comprehensive supplier management system, adheres to business ethics, and ensures product quality and fair competition[138][139] - Environmental protection and sustainable development: Actively responds to national calls, intensifies comprehensive treatment of water, waste residue, and gas, promotes a green circular industrial chain, contributing to the control of white pollution and reduction of petroleum-based plastic use[139] Significant Events This section provides an overview of key events including commitments, related party transactions, litigation, and share repurchase progress Commitments Fulfilled and Overdue Unfulfilled by Actual Controller, Shareholders, Related Parties, Acquirers, and the Company This chapter states that during the reporting period, there were no commitments fulfilled or overdue unfulfilled by the company's actual controller, shareholders, related parties, acquirers, or the company itself - The company had no commitments fulfilled or overdue unfulfilled by related parties during the reporting period[141] Non-Operating Funds Occupied by Controlling Shareholder and Other Related Parties This chapter states that there were no instances of non-operating funds being occupied by the controlling shareholder or other related parties of the listed company during the reporting period - The company had no instances of non-operating funds being occupied by the controlling shareholder or other related parties of the listed company during the reporting period[142] Irregular External Guarantees This chapter states that the company had no irregular external guarantees during the reporting period - The company had no irregular external guarantees during the reporting period[143] Appointment and Dismissal of Accounting Firms This chapter states that the company's semi-annual report is unaudited - The company's semi-annual report is unaudited[144] Board of Directors, Supervisory Board, Audit Committee's Explanation on "Non-Standard Audit Report" for the Current Period This chapter states that there was no non-standard audit report for the company during the reporting period - The company had no non-standard audit report during the reporting period[145] Board of Directors' Explanation on "Non-Standard Audit Report" for the Previous Year This chapter states that there was no non-standard audit report for the company in the previous year - The company had no non-standard audit report in the previous year[145] Bankruptcy and Reorganization Matters This chapter states that the company did not experience any bankruptcy or reorganization matters during the reporting period - The company did not experience any bankruptcy or reorganization matters during the reporting period[145] Litigation Matters This chapter discloses that the company had no major litigation or arbitration matters during the reporting period, but one other litigation case involving Henan Jindan Environmental New Materials Co., Ltd. was withdrawn by the plaintiff, with no significant impact on the company - The company had no major litigation or arbitration matters during the reporting period[146] Other Litigation Matters | Litigation (Arbitration) Basic Information | Amount Involved (CNY 10,000) | Provision for Contingent Liability Formed | Litigation (Arbitration) Progress | Litigation (Arbitration) Outcome and Impact | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Plaintiff Hongtai Project Management Co., Ltd. Defendant Henan Jindan Environmental New Materials Co., Ltd., Henan Jindan Lactic Acid Technology Co., Ltd. | 64.33 | No | Ruled | Plaintiff withdrew the lawsuit, no significant impact on the company | Penalties and Rectification This chapter states that the company had no penalties or rectification situations during the reporting period - The company had no penalties or rectification situations during the reporting period[148] Integrity Status of the Company, its Controlling Shareholder, and Actual Controller This chapter states that the company, its controlling shareholder, and actual controller maintain good integrity and have no undisclosed matters - The company, its controlling shareholder, and actual controller maintain good integrity and have no undisclosed matters[149] Significant Related Party Transactions This chapter discloses that the company had no related party transactions related to daily operations, asset/equity acquisitions/disposals, joint external investments, or related party creditor/debtor relationships during the reporting period, but the controlling shareholder and actual controller, Mr. Zhang Peng, provided an interest-free joint liability guarantee for the company and its subsidiaries' comprehensive credit lines of up to CNY 3 billion - The company had no related party transactions related to daily operations, asset or equity acquisitions/disposals, joint external investments, or related party creditor/debtor relationships during the reporting period[149][150][151][152] - The controlling shareholder and actual controller, Mr. Zhang Peng, provided an interest-free joint and several liability guarantee for the company and its subsidiaries' comprehensive credit lines of up to CNY 3 billion[155] - This guarantee does not require any counter-guarantee from the company and is valid from the date of approval by the 2024 Annual General Meeting until the date of the 2025 Annual General Meeting[155] Significant Contracts and Their Performance This chapter discloses that the company had no trusteeship, contracting, or major guarantees during the reporting period, but its wholly-owned subsidiary Jindan Agriculture leased over 12,700 mu of land, and its subsidiary Biodegradable Materials Research Institute leased office space, with no other significant contracts - The company had no trusteeship, contracting, or major guarantees during the reporting period[156][157][159] - The company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Jindan Agriculture, leased over 12,700 mu of land from local collective economic cooperatives, with a lease term of less than 5 years[158] - The subsidiary Biodegradable Materials Research Institute leased office space in Jinshui District, Zhengzhou, with a lease term until October 3, 2025, and a total rent of CNY 7.4703 million[158] - The company had no leasing projects generating profit exceeding 10% of total profit, nor any significant contracts for daily operations or other major contracts during the reporting period[158][161][162] Explanation of Other Significant Matters This chapter explains the company's 2024 annual equity distribution of CNY 0.50 cash per 10 shares, and discloses the progress of the 2025 semi-annual share repurchase, where the company plans to repurchase CNY 40 million to CNY 70 million in shares for employee stock ownership or equity incentives, having cumulatively repurchased 2,500,500 shares for a total of CNY 38,730,636.40 as of the reporting period end - 2024 Annual Equity Distribution: Based on 187,837,001 shares, CNY 0.50 cash per 10 shares was distributed to all shareholders[163] - 2025 Semi-Annual Share Repurchase: The company plans to use CNY 40 million to CNY 70 million of its own funds and special loans to repurchase shares for employee stock ownership plans or equity incentives[163] - The upper limit of the repurchase price has been adjusted from CNY 28.11/share to CNY 28.06/share[164] - As of June 30, 2025, the company had cumulatively repurchased 2,500,500 shares through centralized bidding, accounting for 1.1417% of the total share capital, with a total transaction amount of CNY 38,730,636.40[164] Significant Matters of Company Subsidiaries This chapter states that there were no significant matters concerning the company's subsidiaries during the reporting period - The company had no significant matters concerning its subsidiaries during the reporting period[165] Changes in Shares and Shareholder Information This section details share capital changes, securities issuance, shareholder numbers, and changes in director, supervisor, and senior management shareholdings Changes in Share Capital This chapter discloses the company's share capital changes during the reporting period, primarily due to an increase in total share capital from convertible bond conversion and changes in restricted shares held by the controlling shareholder, Mr. Zhang Peng, due to divorce asset division, along with details of share repurchase progress Share Capital Changes | Share Type | Number Before Change (shares) | Percentage Before Change | Increase/Decrease in Change (shares) | Number After Change (shares) | Percentage After Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | I. Restricted Shares | 60,268,276 | 31.35% | 8,762,400 | 69,030,676 | 31.52% | | II. Unrestricted Shares | 131,977,103 | 68.65% | 18,003,394 | 149,980,497 | 68.48% | | III. Total Shares | 192,245,379 | 100.00% | 26,765,794 | 219,011,173 | 100.00% | - Share capital changes were primarily due to the conversion of 3,996,528 convertible bonds into 26,765,794 "Jindan Technology" shares, increasing the company's total share capital[168] - Changes in restricted shares resulted from the controlling shareholder, Mr. Zhang Peng, transferring 24,000,000 shares to Ms. Li Zhongmin due to divorce asset division, with both parties adhering to share reduction regulations for lock-up[169][170] - As of June 30, 2025, the company had cumulatively repurchased 4,579,680 shares through its dedicated share repurchase securities account via centralized bidding transactions[172] Restricted Share Changes | Shareholder Name | Restricted Shares at Period Start (shares) | Restricted Shares Increased in Current Period (shares) | Restricted Shares at Period End (shares) | Reason for Restriction | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Zhang Peng | 44,287,200 | 0 | 35,049,600 | Senior management lock-up shares | | Li Zhongmin | 0 | 18,000,000 | 18,000,000 | Senior management lock-up shares (referencing senior management) | Issuance and Listing of Securities This chapter states that the company had no securities issuance or listing activities during the reporting period - The company had no securities issuance or listing activities during the reporting period[176] Number of Shareholders and Shareholding Status This chapter discloses that as of the end of the reporting period, the company had 22,283 ordinary shareholders, lists the shareholdings of shareholders holding 5% or more or the top 10 shareholders, and details the top 10 unrestricted shareholders, noting that the company's repurchase account ranked 3rd among the top 10 unrestricted shareholders - As of the end of the reporting period, the total number of ordinary shareholders was 22,283[177] Shareholdings of Shareholders Holding 5% or More or Top 10 Shareholders | Shareholder Name | Shareholder Nature | Shareholding Percentage | Number of Shares Held at Period End (shares) | Number of Restricted Shares Held (shares) | Number of Unrestricted Shares Held (shares) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Zhang Peng | Domestic Natural Person | 16.00% | 35,049,600 | 35,049,600 | 0 | | Li Zhongmin | Domestic Natural Person | 10.96% | 24,000,000 | 18,000,000 | 6,000,000 | | Shenzhen Shouzhong Education Industry Development Equity Investment Enterprise (Limited Partnership) | Domestic Non-State-Owned Legal Person | 4.09% | 8,954,400 | 0 | 8,954,400 | | Yu Peixing | Domestic Natural Person | 2.95% | 6,468,022 | 4,851,016 | 1,617,006 | | Shi Yongzhen | Domestic Natural Person | 2.74% | 6,004,000 | 4,503,000 | 1,501,000 | | Cui Yaojun |