Part I Important Notice, Table of Contents, and Definitions This section includes important notices, the table of contents, and definitions of key terms used in the report to ensure clarity Important Notice The company's board, supervisory board, and senior management guarantee the accuracy of the semi-annual report, though Director Liu Ruiming dissented and Independent Director Ma Weihua abstained due to concerns over business data, supplier management, asset quality, and unaudited opening balances - Director Liu Ruiming dissented on the company's 2025 semi-annual report and abstract, citing unreasonable business data explanations, supplier management loopholes, outdated equipment, stalled business progress, and risks to revenue authenticity and asset quality67 - Independent Director Ma Weihua abstained from the company's 2025 semi-annual report and abstract because opening balances in the interim report were unaudited and the recoverability of strategic reserve assets was highly uncertain, raising concerns about impairment provision prudence67 - The company plans not to distribute cash dividends, bonus shares, or convert capital reserves into share capital9 Table of Contents This report's table of contents clearly lists eight main chapters covering important notices, company profile, management discussion and analysis, corporate governance, significant events, share changes, bond information, and financial reports Definitions This section defines common terms used in the report, including company names, relevant laws, stock exchanges, audit firms, and industry-specific terms like electrophoretic paint, VOC, high-solid coatings, and green pretreatment, to ensure accurate understanding Part II Company Profile and Key Financial Indicators This section provides an overview of the company, including its basic information, contact details, and a summary of key financial data and indicators for the reporting period I. Company Profile Shanghai KNT Chemical Co., Ltd. (stock abbreviation: *ST Jintai, stock code: 300225) is a company listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, with Hao Daqing as its legal representative Company Basic Information | Indicator | Content | | :--- | :--- | | Stock Abbreviation | *ST Jintai | | Stock Code | 300225 | | Listing Exchange | Shenzhen Stock Exchange | | Chinese Name | Shanghai KNT Chemical Co., Ltd. | | Legal Representative | Hao Daqing | II. Contact Person and Information The company's Board Secretary is Wu Chunchao, located at No. 139 Chugong Road, Shanghai Chemical Industrial Park, with provided phone, fax, and email contact details Board Secretary Contact Information | Name | Wu Chunchao | | :--- | :--- | | Contact Address | No. 139 Chugong Road, Shanghai Chemical Industrial Park | | Phone | 021-31156097 | | Fax | 021-31156098 | | Email | knttzxx@knt.cn | III. Other Information During the reporting period, there were no changes in the company's contact information, information disclosure, document storage locations, or registration, with specific details available in the 2024 annual report - The company's registered address, office address, website, and email remained unchanged during the reporting period19 - Information disclosure and document storage locations remained unchanged during the reporting period2021 - The company's registration status remained unchanged during the reporting period22 IV. Key Accounting Data and Financial Indicators The company's semi-annual operating revenue increased by 5.66% to RMB 366.54 million, but net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 32.98% to RMB 8.71 million, with non-recurring net profit down 62.47%, and net cash flow from operating activities significantly decreased by 300.47% due to pending refunds from a strategic reserve supplier Key Accounting Data and Financial Indicators (Current Period vs. Prior Year Period) | Indicator | Current Period (yuan) | Prior Year Period (yuan) | YoY Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Operating Revenue | 366,536,153.93 | 346,892,254.72 | 5.66% | | Net Profit Attributable to Shareholders | 8,708,505.62 | 12,994,538.30 | -32.98% | | Net Profit Attributable to Shareholders (Excluding Non-recurring Items) | 4,427,253.38 | 11,795,213.45 | -62.47% | | Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities | -75,903,241.73 | 37,862,154.74 | -300.47% | | Basic Earnings Per Share (yuan/share) | 0.0183 | 0.0273 | -32.97% | | Diluted Earnings Per Share (yuan/share) | 0.0183 | 0.0273 | -32.97% | | Weighted Average Return on Net Assets | 1.01% | 1.56% | -0.55% | | Current Period End vs. Prior Year End | | | | | Total Assets | 1,451,724,773.63 | 1,417,117,720.04 | 2.44% | | Net Assets Attributable to Shareholders | 863,725,472.89 | 855,247,602.30 | 0.99% | - Net cash flow from operating activities decreased by 300.47% year-on-year, primarily due to awaiting refunds from a strategic reserve supplier after terminating cooperation23 V. Differences in Accounting Data Under Domestic and Overseas Accounting Standards During the reporting period, the company reported no differences in net profit and net assets between financial statements prepared under international or overseas accounting standards and Chinese accounting standards - The company reported no differences in net profit and net assets between financial statements prepared under international accounting standards and Chinese accounting standards during the reporting period24 - The company reported no differences in net profit and net assets between financial statements prepared under overseas accounting standards and Chinese accounting standards during the reporting period25 VI. Non-recurring Gains and Losses and Amounts The company's total non-recurring gains and losses for the reporting period amounted to RMB 4.28 million, primarily including gains/losses from disposal of non-current assets, government subsidies, and fair value changes and disposal gains/losses of financial assets Non-recurring Gains and Losses and Amounts | Item | Amount (yuan) | | :--- | :--- | | Gains/Losses from Disposal of Non-current Assets | 230,771.01 | | Government Subsidies Included in Current Profit/Loss | 629,486.80 | | Gains/Losses from Fair Value Changes and Disposal of Financial Assets and Liabilities Held by Non-financial Enterprises | 4,041,793.44 | | Other Non-operating Income and Expenses Apart from the Above | -555,542.32 | | Less: Income Tax Impact | 62,626.39 | | Impact on Minority Interests (After Tax) | 2,630.30 | | Total | 4,281,252.24 | - The company has no other profit/loss items that meet the definition of non-recurring gains and losses, nor has it classified non-recurring items as recurring ones28 Part III Management Discussion and Analysis This section provides a comprehensive analysis of the company's operations, financial performance, core competencies, investment activities, and risk factors during the reporting period I. Company's Main Business Activities During the Reporting Period The company primarily engages in R&D, production, sales, and service of high-performance industrial coatings, focusing on automotive coatings, particularly OEM paints for commercial and passenger vehicles. During the reporting period, operating revenue increased by 5.66%, but net profit declined. The company expanded its market share in commercial vehicles, actively developed passenger vehicle and industrial coatings markets, established a 3C business unit, and made progress in lithium battery coating integrated solutions and R&D innovation 1. Industry Overview The company specializes in automotive coatings, primarily providing cathodic electrophoretic paint and topcoats for OEM vehicles, operating in a technology-intensive, highly competitive industry influenced by raw material prices and environmental policies, with a trend towards eco-friendly and smart coatings - The company focuses on the automotive coatings sector, primarily supplying cathodic electrophoretic paint and topcoats for automotive OEMs30 - The automotive coatings industry is highly technology-intensive, with fierce market competition, high entry barriers, and significant R&D costs32 - Eco-friendly and smart coatings are becoming mainstream in the automotive coatings market, driven by national environmental policies and increasing consumer demand32 2. Industry Development In the first half of 2025, China's automotive market maintained strong growth, with double-digit increases in both production and sales, driven by commercial vehicles (up 4.7% and 2.6%), passenger vehicles (up 13.8% and 13%), and sustained high market share for new energy vehicles and Chinese brands - From January to June 2025, commercial vehicle production and sales reached 2.099 million units and 2.122 million units respectively, increasing by 4.7% and 2.6% year-on-year33 - From January to June 2025, passenger vehicle production and sales reached 13.522 million units and 13.531 million units respectively, increasing by 13.8% and 13% year-on-year34 - Chinese brand passenger vehicle sales maintained a high market share, reaching 9.27 million units from January to June 2025, a 25% year-on-year increase, accounting for 68.5% of the market34 3. Characteristics of the Company's Industry The automotive coatings industry is characterized by high technological content, strong supply chain synergy, and cyclicality, with innovation focused on low-VOC environmental coatings, tight upstream-downstream integration, and market demand linked to macroeconomic and consumer trends - Automotive coatings are a high-tech field requiring strict performance, decorative, durability, and environmental standards, with low-VOC coatings being the main development direction36 - The automotive coatings industry has strong supply chain synergy, where upstream chemical raw material prices and supply impact production costs, and downstream demand is closely tied to automotive vehicle and component production37 - The automotive coatings industry exhibits cyclicality, influenced by macroeconomic conditions, consumer spending habits, and income changes38 4. Company's Industry Position With over thirty years of experience, the company holds a leading position in the commercial vehicle automotive coatings industry, recognized as a Shanghai "Specialized, Refined, Unique, and Innovative" enterprise, a "Little Giant" technology enterprise, and a high-tech enterprise, actively participating in the formulation and revision of multiple national standards - The company has cultivated the automotive coatings sector for over thirty years, establishing a leading position in the commercial vehicle automotive coatings industry39 - The company is recognized as a Shanghai "Specialized, Refined, Unique, and Innovative" enterprise, a Shanghai "Little Giant" technology enterprise, and a Shanghai high-tech enterprise40 - The company participated in the formulation and revision of national standards such as "Paints and Varnishes - Determination of Resistance to Cyclic Corrosion Environments," "Paints and Varnishes - Evaluation of Degradation of Coatings - Designation of Quantity and Size of Defects and of Degree of Uniform Change in Appearance," and the mandatory national standard GB24409 "Limits of Harmful Substances in Vehicle Coatings"40 5. Company's Main Business The company is a leading national brand in high-performance industrial coatings, focusing on high-performance eco-friendly automotive OEM body and component coatings, and is one of the few enterprises capable of providing complete coating solutions, with its main products including cathodic electrophoretic paint and topcoats, holding a dominant position in the commercial vehicle market while actively expanding into the passenger vehicle market - The company is a leading national brand in high-performance industrial coatings, integrating R&D, production, sales, and service, focusing on high-performance eco-friendly automotive OEM body and component coatings43 - The company is one of the few coating enterprises, besides internationally renowned ones, that can provide customers with complete coating solutions43 - The company's cathodic electrophoretic paint and topcoats hold a leading market share in the commercial vehicle market, and it continues to expand into the passenger vehicle body and component coatings market44 6. Company's Main Products The company's main products include cathodic electrophoretic paint, topcoats, and ceramic coatings, with electrophoretic paint and topcoats being its flagship offerings. It provides automotive coatings covering the entire painting process, including water-based and high-solid series topcoats, low-temperature plastic part coatings, wheel hub paints, and industrial topcoats, while actively developing eco-friendly high-performance products like ceramic coatings - The company's main products include cathodic electrophoretic paint, topcoats, and ceramic coatings, with cathodic electrophoretic paint and topcoats being its flagship products48 - The company has deep technical expertise in water-based topcoat products, being one of the few national coating enterprises in the industry capable of providing mainstream compact primerless B1B2 topcoat products51 - The company's developed low-temperature water-based plastic part coatings can meet OEM paint performance requirements at lower temperatures, significantly reducing baking temperatures and achieving energy savings and emission reductions51 - The company's wheel hub paint products have passed Volkswagen certification, earning the title of Volkswagen's recommended wheel hub paint supplier, and have also received certifications from Volvo and SAIC Passenger Vehicle52 - The company's ceramic coatings utilize a fully water-based, green, and eco-friendly system, featuring A1 fire rating, ultra-high hardness, low VOC emissions, flame retardancy, antibacterial properties, stain resistance, and self-cleaning characteristics, making them widely applicable in construction and public building sectors5253 7. Company's Business Model The company's procurement model is driven by sales and production plans, controlling costs through competitive bidding and qualified supplier management, and adopting a strategy of locking in upstream prices for bulk raw materials. Its sales model is primarily direct sales, supplemented by agency sales. The profitability model is transitioning from traditional manufacturing to a "complete coating solution service provider" - Procurement Model: Procurement plans are formulated based on sales and production plans, involving material price comparisons and selection from a list of qualified suppliers, with a strategy of jointly locking in upstream raw material prices for bulk materials to control costs54 - Sales Model: Primarily adopts a direct sales model for major automotive OEM clients, supplemented by agency sales to expand distribution channels55 - Profitability Model: Actively transitioning from a traditional manufacturing profitability model to a "complete coating solution service provider," promoting integrated coating business56 8. Performance Drivers The company's performance drivers are detailed in the "Company's Operating Performance and Key Initiatives During the Reporting Period" section, primarily encompassing market expansion, product innovation, R&D investment, and new business development 9. Company's Operating Performance and Key Initiatives During the Reporting Period During the reporting period, the company achieved operating revenue of RMB 367 million, a 5.66% year-on-year increase, but net profit attributable to the parent company was RMB 8.7085 million, a 32.98% decrease. Key initiatives included increasing commercial vehicle market share, expanding industrial paint markets, steady progress in passenger vehicle OEM coatings, an 85% sales growth for the 3C business unit, sustained R&D investment, and strategic deployment of lithium battery coating integrated solutions, with associate company ETG Technology turning profitable 2025 Semi-Annual Operating Performance | Indicator | Amount (billion yuan) | YoY Growth | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Operating Revenue | 3.67 | 5.66% | | Net Profit Attributable to Shareholders | 0.087085 | -32.98% | | Electrophoretic Coating Business Operating Revenue | 2.09 | - | | Topcoat Business Operating Revenue | 1.51 | - | - Commercial vehicle OEM body paint business market share increased, securing contracts with Scania, Chery Commercial Vehicle, and Xinyuan Auto, and developing a new generation product system with 100% self-produced raw material alternatives6061 - Industrial paint business expanded market share in electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers, acquired new clients, and extended market reach to Hebei, Tianjin, and Guangdong62 - Passenger vehicle OEM coating business continued steady progress, officially supplying Leapmotor with stable shipments, gradually expanding color paint share, and conducting technical exchanges and paint validation trials with several leading new energy passenger vehicle companies6364 - The 3C business unit's sales increased by 85% year-on-year, successfully entering the automotive interior sector, with high-temperature coatings applied to automotive magnesium alloy components, and gaining recognition from laptop water-based coating clients66 - The company developed polyurea coatings to enhance the anti-aging and anti-corrosion capabilities of vehicle frames and chassis, which have entered mass production and achieved bulk supply67 - The company's high-performance ceramic clear coat successfully completed trial runs at a leading new energy OEM, reducing ice adhesion strength by over 40% and significantly improving ease of cleaning69 - The company won a UV spray painting line project from a leading new energy battery enterprise, which was later changed to a UV inkjet printing line, currently being installed and debugged at the client's site, with future plans to provide UV inkjet printing integrated solutions7071 - Associate company ETG Technology's operating performance significantly improved from January to June 2025, with increased product gross margin and decreased three expense ratios, achieving a turnaround to profitability74 II. Analysis of Core Competencies The company's core competencies are rooted in its professional management team, technology-oriented R&D system (including a high-caliber R&D team, proprietary resin technology, intelligent coating and CNAS laboratories, and extensive product database with modular design), comprehensive product matrix, and high-quality service team 1. Empowerment by Professional Management Team The company's core management team, with international vision and deep industry background, integrates refined management concepts from multinational corporations with the domestic market, focusing on "R&D-driven and industrial transformation" strategies to overcome technical challenges, optimize management, and expand new businesses, laying a solid foundation for stable company development - The company's core management team in automotive OEM paints, 3C coatings, and other fields has deep industry background and years of experience75 - The management team focuses on a dual strategy of "R&D-driven and industrial transformation," tackling technical challenges such as passenger vehicle OEM paints and core resin self-production, optimizing manufacturing processes, and enhancing lean production management75 - The company is systematically expanding its strategic layout into new chemical materials businesses, including light metal surface treatment, battery cell insulation coating materials, and 3C coatings75 2. Technology-Oriented Approach Throughout The company consistently adheres to a technology-oriented approach, boasting a high-caliber R&D team, collaborating with Fudan University on industry-academia-research projects, mastering proprietary core resin technology, operating intelligent coating and CNAS-accredited laboratories, and leveraging an extensive product database with modular design to rapidly respond to customer needs - The company possesses a high-caliber R&D team with rich experience and strong independent R&D capabilities, and collaborates with Fudan University on industry-academia-research projects79 - The company has mastered core resin self-production technology, breaking through technical barriers in low-temperature anti-sagging resins and high-thixotropic waterborne polyurethane acrylic resins, enhancing the comprehensive performance and competitiveness of its coating products8081 - The company's intelligent coating laboratory, operational since April 2020, features electrostatic rotary cup robots and production line temperature, humidity, and airflow controlled laboratory coating robots capable of replicating automotive coating lines82 - In July 2022, the company obtained CNAS laboratory accreditation, demonstrating nationally and internationally recognized testing capabilities83 - The company has accumulated a multi-dimensional, multi-perspective, and adaptable product database, forming a modular design that enables rapid response to customer demands85 3. Deep Cultivation of "Full-System Electrophoretic Paint + Full-Process Topcoat" Product Matrix Leveraging deep technical expertise and R&D platforms, the company has built a "full-system electrophoretic paint + full-process topcoat" product matrix, serving passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and various mechanical component markets, while continuously optimizing environmentally friendly products to meet diverse customer needs - The company has developed a "full-system electrophoretic paint + full-process topcoat" product matrix to meet increasingly stringent environmental policies and diverse customer demands86 - The company is a leading national enterprise in cathodic electrophoretic coatings, with a complete product system applied across multiple target markets86 - Topcoat products successfully cover B1B2, 3C2B, 3C1B, 2C1B, and 1C1B full processes, with continuous efforts in water-based coatings, high-solid coatings, and other environmentally friendly products86 4. High-Quality Service Team Advantage The company considers its high-quality, agile, and responsive on-site service capability a core competitive advantage, having established standardized technical service workflows and team communication platforms to strengthen on-site service and enhance customer satisfaction - The company regards its high-quality, agile, and responsive on-site service capability as a key differentiator from competitors88 - The company has established standardized technical service workflows and an on-site team communication platform to strengthen on-site service capabilities and enhance customer satisfaction88 III. Main Business Analysis The company's main business revenue increased by 5.66%, but operating costs grew by 6.98%, leading to a decrease in gross margin. Income tax expenses decreased by 53.47% due to reduced taxable income. Net cash flow from operating activities significantly declined by 300.47%, primarily affected by pending refunds from a strategic reserve supplier 1. Overview The overview of this main business analysis refers to the relevant content in the "Company's Main Business Activities During the Reporting Period" section and will not be reiterated here 2. Year-on-Year Changes in Key Financial Data During the reporting period, the company's operating revenue increased by 5.66%, but operating costs grew by 6.98%. Income tax expenses decreased by 53.47%, and net cash flow from operating activities significantly declined by 300.47%, with net cash flow from investing and financing activities also showing substantial decreases Year-on-Year Changes in Key Financial Data | Indicator | Current Period (yuan) | Prior Year Period (yuan) | YoY Change | Reason for Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Operating Revenue | 366,536,153.93 | 346,892,254.72 | 5.66% | - | | Operating Cost | 256,653,315.90 | 239,907,271.36 | 6.98% | - | | Selling Expenses | 34,038,156.27 | 34,531,927.50 | -1.43% | - | | Administrative Expenses | 31,370,967.20 | 29,151,559.91 | 7.61% | - | | Financial Expenses | 2,932,281.01 | 2,549,893.96 | 15.00% | - | | Income Tax Expenses | 1,537,297.00 | 3,303,770.66 | -53.47% | Due to a decrease in the company's taxable income for the current period | | R&D Investment | 24,050,231.96 | 21,226,709.72 | 13.30% | - | | Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities | -75,903,241.73 | 37,862,154.74 | -300.47% | Due to termination of cooperation with a strategic reserve supplier, awaiting their refund as per contract | | Net Cash Flow from Investing Activities | -16,512,382.55 | 102,054,153.08 | -116.18% | The company recovered equity transfer payments in the prior year, no such item in the current period | | Net Cash Flow from Financing Activities | -24,886,619.16 | 23,240,305.08 | -207.08% | Prior year's Bank of Communications Financial Leasing item is absent in the current period | | Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents | -117,302,243.59 | 163,156,613.55 | -171.90% | Comprehensive impact of the above cash flows | 3. Products or Services Accounting for Over 10% of Revenue Cathodic electrophoretic coatings and topcoats are the company's main products, with topcoat operating revenue increasing by 24.27%, but gross margin decreasing by 2.56%. East China is the company's primary revenue source, while Central China saw the largest gross margin increase Products or Services Accounting for Over 10% of Revenue | By Product or Service | Operating Revenue (yuan) | Operating Cost (yuan) | Gross Margin | YoY Change in Operating Revenue | YoY Change in Operating Cost | YoY Change in Gross Margin | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | By Product | | | | | | | | Cathodic Electrophoretic Coatings | 209,007,909.59 | 141,519,824.75 | 32.29% | -3.13% | -6.30% | 2.29% | | Topcoats | 151,020,815.54 | 106,121,968.77 | 29.73% | 24.27% | 28.98% | -2.56% | | By Region | | | | | | | | East China | 232,357,934.24 | 162,284,128.86 | 30.16% | 2.93% | 3.34% | -0.28% | | Southwest China | 30,559,206.59 | 22,434,866.67 | 26.59% | 2.11% | 9.17% | -4.75% | | Central China | 27,279,692.76 | 14,628,222.51 | 46.38% | 5.24% | -17.06% | 14.42% | | North China | 24,869,047.18 | 15,904,428.33 | 36.05% | 3.92% | -1.33% | 3.41% | IV. Non-Main Business Analysis Non-main business activities significantly impacted total profit, with investment income accounting for 45.37% from wealth management products and financial asset disposals. Credit impairment losses were -169.57% due to bad debt provisions for accounts receivable, and asset impairment losses were 36.81% due to inventory depreciation provisions Impact of Non-Main Business on Total Profit | Item | Amount (yuan) | % of Total Profit | Reason for Formation | Sustainability | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Investment Income | 4,005,199.15 | 45.37% | Investment income from the company's own funds purchasing wealth management products and disposing of trading financial assets | No | | Non-operating Income | 11,567.64 | 0.13% | Primarily compensation for breach of contract received by the company | No | | Non-operating Expenses | 567,109.96 | 6.42% | Primarily external charitable donations and fines | No | | Other Income | 2,272,099.99 | 25.74% | Primarily government subsidies | No | | Credit Impairment Losses | -14,969,922.82 | -169.57% | Primarily bad debt provisions for accounts receivable accrued in the current period | Varies with operating conditions | | Asset Impairment Losses | 3,249,715.18 | 36.81% | Primarily inventory depreciation provisions accrued in the current period | Varies with operating conditions | | Asset Disposal Income | 230,771.01 | 2.61% | Primarily due to the disposal of some unusable fixed assets | No | V. Analysis of Assets and Liabilities At the end of the reporting period, the company's total assets increased by 2.44% year-on-year. Monetary funds decreased by 8.37%, other receivables significantly increased by 8.41%, and contract liabilities increased by 0.86%. Some of the company's fixed assets and intangible assets are pledged or mortgaged 1. Significant Changes in Asset Composition At the end of the reporting period, monetary funds as a percentage of total assets decreased by 8.37%, other receivables significantly increased by 8.41%, trading financial assets increased by 1.28%, and contract liabilities increased by 0.86% Significant Changes in Asset Composition | Item | Amount at Period End (yuan) | % of Total Assets | Amount at Prior Year End (yuan) | % of Total Assets | Change in Proportion | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Monetary Funds | 56,762,611.87 | 3.91% | 174,064,855.46 | 12.28% | -8.37% | | Accounts Receivable | 307,200,327.30 | 21.16% | 294,924,720.30 | 20.81% | 0.35% | | Inventories | 91,658,590.55 | 6.31% | 85,425,888.56 | 6.03% | 0.28% | | Long-term Equity Investments | 329,447,328.64 | 22.69% | 329,350,626.71 | 23.24% | -0.55% | | Fixed Assets | 183,620,975.45 | 12.65% | 194,392,876.43 | 13.72% | -1.07% | | Construction in Progress | 22,190,078.90 | 1.53% | 17,786,536.10 | 1.26% | 0.27% | | Short-term Borrowings | 128,471,043.92 | 8.85% | 150,854,674.39 | 10.65% | -1.80% | | Contract Liabilities | 15,206,685.69 | 1.05% | 2,690,353.15 | 0.19% | 0.86% | | Trading Financial Assets | 20,373,494.91 | 1.40% | 1,667,914.91 | 0.12% | 1.28% | | Other Receivables | 147,875,180.40 | 10.19% | 25,157,319.62 | 1.78% | 8.41% | 2. Major Overseas Assets The company had no major overseas assets during the reporting period - The company had no major overseas assets during the reporting period100 3. Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value At the end of the reporting period, the company's financial assets measured at fair value totaled RMB 25.25 million, primarily comprising trading financial assets and other equity instrument investments Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value | Item | Opening Balance (yuan) | Amount Purchased in Current Period (yuan) | Amount Sold in Current Period (yuan) | Closing Balance (yuan) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Financial Assets | | | | | | 1. Trading Financial Assets (Excluding Derivative Financial Assets) | 3,607,978.74 | 197,500,000.00 | 179,187,602.86 | 21,920,375.88 | | 4. Other Equity Instrument Investments | 3,331,861.91 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3,331,861.91 | | Subtotal of Financial Assets | 6,939,840.65 | 197,500,000.00 | 179,187,602.86 | 25,252,237.79 | | Financial Liabilities | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4. Asset Restrictions as of the End of the Reporting Period As of the end of the reporting period, the company provided mortgage guarantees for a RMB 200 million comprehensive credit line using two self-owned factory buildings in Fengxian District, Shanghai, and pledged three intellectual property rights for a RMB 10 million credit line for its wholly-owned subsidiary - The company provided mortgage guarantees for a RMB 200 million comprehensive credit line from Industrial Bank Shanghai Branch using two self-owned factory buildings located in Fengxian District, Shanghai102 - The company provided pledge guarantees using three invention patent intellectual property rights for a RMB 10 million credit line applied by its wholly-owned subsidiary, Shanghai KNT Chemical Sales Co., Ltd., at Industrial Bank Shanghai Lujiazui Sub-branch102103 VI. Analysis of Investment Status During the reporting period, the company's entrusted wealth management amounted to RMB 197.5 million, with an outstanding balance of RMB 20.3735 million at period-end, all consisting of bank wealth management products. The company had no significant equity investments, non-equity investments, use of raised funds, derivative investments, or entrusted loans Overview of Entrusted Wealth Management During the Reporting Period | Specific Type | Source of Entrusted Funds | Amount of Entrusted Wealth Management (ten thousand yuan) | Unexpired Balance (ten thousand yuan) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Bank Wealth Management Products | Own Funds | 19,750 | 2,037.35 | | Total | | 19,750 | 2,037.35 | - The company had no derivative investments or entrusted loans during the reporting period107108 VII. Significant Asset and Equity Sales The company did not engage in any significant asset or equity sales during the reporting period - The company did not sell any significant assets during the reporting period109 - The company did not sell any significant equity during the reporting period110 VIII. Analysis of Major Holding and Associate Companies The company's main subsidiary, Jiaxing Lingrui Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership), had total assets of RMB 178 million and net assets of RMB 178 million. Associate company Shenzhen ETG Technology Co., Ltd. had total assets of RMB 558 million and a net profit of RMB 962,800 Major Subsidiaries and Associate Companies with Over 10% Impact on Company's Net Profit | Company Name | Company Type | Main Business | Registered Capital (yuan) | Total Assets (yuan) | Net Assets (yuan) | Operating Revenue (yuan) | Operating Profit (yuan) | Net Profit (yuan) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Jiaxing Lingrui Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership) | Subsidiary | Industrial Investment, Investment Management | 290,000,000 | 178,581,952.56 | 178,485,050.48 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | | Shenzhen ETG Technology Co., Ltd. | Associate Company | Optoelectronic Display New Materials | 45,776,877 | 558,352,508.36 | 346,460,104.86 | 116,389,503.13 | 475,764.54 | 962,755.77 | IX. Structured Entities Controlled by the Company The company had no structured entities under its control during the reporting period - The company had no structured entities under its control during the reporting period113 X. Risks Faced by the Company and Countermeasures The company faces risks from raw material price fluctuations, macroeconomic volatility, intensified market competition, accounts receivable and inventory obsolescence, and safety and environmental protection issues. The company actively addresses these through technological R&D, supply chain management, market expansion, internal controls, and environmental investments - Raw material price fluctuation risk: Chemical raw materials constitute a significant portion of production costs, and price fluctuations may impact the company's operating performance113 - Macroeconomic volatility risk: The company's main business revenue primarily comes from automotive coatings, and industry development is closely related to macroeconomic conditions and downstream industry prosperity114 - Intensified market competition risk: The automotive coatings industry has high technical barriers and fierce market competition, requiring the company to continuously enhance product technology, quality, and service115116 - Accounts receivable and inventory obsolescence risk: Tight capital for downstream customers or declining operating performance may increase pressure on cash collection, and market changes may lead to increased obsolete inventory117 - Safety production risk: The company engages in chemical R&D, production, and sales, with potential for accidental safety incidents due to improper operations, equipment failures, or natural disasters. Countermeasures include strengthening employee safety education and establishing reward and punishment systems118 - Environmental protection risk: Increased national environmental protection efforts may raise the company's environmental investment and expenses, with potential for environmental pollution incidents. Countermeasures include actively improving production processes, increasing the proportion of water-based topcoat products, and increasing environmental protection investments119120 XI. Registration Form for Research, Communication, Interview, and Other Activities During the Reporting Period The company did not host any research, communication, interview, or similar activities during the reporting period - The company did not host any research, communication, interview, or similar activities during the reporting period121 XII. Formulation and Implementation of Market Value Management System and Valuation Enhancement Plan The company did not formulate a market value management system or disclose a valuation enhancement plan during the reporting period - The company did not formulate a market value management system122 - The company did not disclose a valuation enhancement plan123 XIII. Implementation of "Dual Improvement in Quality and Returns" Action Plan The company did not disclose an announcement regarding the "Dual Improvement in Quality and Returns" action plan during the reporting period - The company did not disclose an announcement regarding the "Dual Improvement in Quality and Returns" action plan124 Part IV Corporate Governance, Environment, and Society This section covers changes in the company's directors, supervisors, and senior management, profit distribution plans, employee incentive measures, environmental information disclosure, and social responsibility initiatives I. Changes in Directors, Supervisors, and Senior Management During the reporting period, Director Tang Yang resigned from his directorship and was dismissed from his Vice President position on April 17, 2025, due to personal reasons Changes in Directors, Supervisors, and Senior Management | Name | Position | Type | Date | Reason | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Tang Yang | Director | Resignation | April 17, 2025 | Personal Reasons | | Tang Yang | Vice President | Dismissal | April 17, 2025 | Personal Reasons | II. Profit Distribution and Capital Reserve Conversion to Share Capital in the Current Period The company plans not to distribute cash dividends, bonus shares, or convert capital reserves into share capital for the semi-annual period - The company plans not to distribute cash dividends, bonus shares, or convert capital reserves into share capital for the semi-annual period128 III. Implementation of Company's Equity Incentive Plans, Employee Stock Ownership Plans, or Other Employee Incentive Measures The company had no equity incentive plans, employee stock ownership plans, or other employee incentive measures and their implementation during the reporting period - The company had no equity incentive plans, employee stock ownership plans, or other employee incentive measures and their implementation during the reporting period129 IV. Environmental Information Disclosure The company and its major subsidiaries are included in the list of enterprises required to disclose environmental information by law and have publicly disclosed environmental information on the designated website - The company and its major subsidiaries are included in the list of enterprises required to disclose environmental information by law, with one such enterprise130 - Environmental information disclosure reports can be accessed at https://permit.mee.gov.cn/permitExt/syssb/xxgk/xxgk!list.action[130](index=130&type=chunk) V. Social Responsibility The company prioritizes environmental protection as a prerequisite for sustainable development, deepening ISO14001 and ISO45001 management systems, strengthening EHS work and supplier social responsibility management. During the reporting period, the company continuously invested in safety system construction, standardization, technical prevention facility upgrades, safety investments, education and training, and comprehensive drills, while actively fulfilling social responsibilities through charitable activities 1. Safety System Construction The company improved its safety committee operational mechanism, established dedicated and part-time safety officer teams, organized Safety Month activities, updated safety responsibility agreements, implemented "full-staff safety responsibility, one position one responsibility," and continuously conducted self-inspections for hazards and optimized emergency plans - The company improved its safety committee operational mechanism, established dedicated and part-time safety officer teams for various departments, and organized Safety Month activities133 - In accordance with the new "Work Safety Law," the company completed the signing of the 2025 annual safety responsibility system, implementing "full-staff safety responsibility, one position one responsibility"133 2. Work Safety Standardization Construction The company continued to improve its hazardous chemical enterprise (Level II) standardization system, re-evaluated compliance with laws and regulations, and on a regular basis reviewed and refined enterprise safety management systems and operating procedures, and conducted on-site equipment inspections - The company continued to improve its hazardous chemical enterprise (Level II) standardization system, re-evaluating compliance with existing laws and regulations134 - The company reviewed, compiled, and refined enterprise safety management systems and operating procedures, and frequently conducted unscheduled inspections, promptly rectifying identified hazards134 3. Technical Prevention Facility Upgrades for Work Safety In the first half of 2025, the company configured micro fire station visual inspection management functions as required by the district fire brigade, and improved its in-plant combustible gas detection and alarm system and fire IoT system, enhancing emergency response speed and handling capabilities - The company configured micro fire station visual inspection management functions and improved its in-plant combustible gas detection and alarm system and fire IoT system135 - Through technical prevention facility upgrades, the company enhanced emergency response speed and handling capabilities, creating a safe working environment for employees135 4. Work Safety Investment In the first half of 2025, the company continued to ensure work safety investments, covering fire safety equipment, occupational health examinations, safety maintenance of production equipment, and labor protection - In the first half of 2025, the company continuously ensured work safety investments, including enterprise fire safety equipment, occupational health examinations, safety maintenance of production equipment, and labor protection136 5. Work Safety Education and Training The company conducted various employee on-the-job training, technical level training, all-staff safety education and training, and knowledge competitions, training 31 new employees, 11 contractors from one company, and holding 7 specialized training sessions, achieving 100% training rate and coverage - In the first half of 2025, the company trained a total of 31 new employees (19 contract workers, 12 temporary workers) and 11 contractors from one company136 - Seven specialized safety training sessions were conducted, including hazard identification for part-time safety officers, safe operation of Class A workshops, and electrostatic hazards and control in explosive environments, achieving 100% training rate and coverage137 - A safety training and education assessment mechanism was established, and 16 additional volunteer firefighters were recruited, totaling 27, with regular training organized137 6. Comprehensive Safety Drills From March to May 2025, the company conducted multiple specialized emergency drills, including hazardous chemical leaks in Class A workshops, mechanical injuries, and hazardous waste warehouse chemical leaks, to enhance employees' ability to respond to emergencies - On March 27, 2025, the company conducted a specialized drill for hazardous chemical leaks in a Class A workshop137 - On April 28, 2025, a specialized drill for mechanical injuries was conducted137 - On May 18, 2025, an emergency drill for hazardous chemical leaks in a hazardous waste warehouse was conducted, using a realistic scenario to enhance all employees' emergency rescue capabilities137 7. Safety Inspections by Competent Authorities in H1 2025 In the first half of 2025, the company underwent inspections by multiple competent authorities, including the Hangzhou Bay Economic Development Zone Safety and Environmental Protection Department, Fengxian District Water Affairs Bureau, Fire Brigade, Emergency Management Bureau, Environmental Protection Bureau, Disease Control and Prevention Center, Central Air Quality Department, Hazardous Waste Management Detachment, and Market Supervision Bureau, with no major safety or environmental hazards found - In the first half of 2025, the company underwent 24 unscheduled safety, environmental, and fire inspections by the Hangzhou Bay Economic Development Zone Safety and Environmental Protection Department138 - The company also underwent specialized inspections by multiple departments, including the Fengxian District Water Affairs Bureau, Fire Brigade, Emergency Management Bureau, Environmental Protection Bureau, Shanghai Disease Control and Prevention Center, Central Air Quality Department, Fengxian District Hazardous Waste Management Detachment, and Market Supervision Bureau138 - Through these inspections by various entities, no major safety or environmental hazards were found at the company138 8. Consolidation and Expansion of Poverty Alleviation Achievements, Rural Revitalization The company actively fulfills its social responsibilities by conducting charitable activities such as donations and assistance annually, based on its operating conditions and government initiatives, to protect the legitimate rights and interests of stakeholders - The company actively fulfills its social responsibilities, annually conducting charitable activities such as donations and assistance based on its actual operating conditions and government initiatives139 Part V Significant Events This section details the company's significant events, including commitments by controlling shareholders and related parties, non-operating fund occupation, illegal external guarantees, auditor appointments, non-standard audit reports, bankruptcy reorganization, litigation, penalties, integrity status, major related party transactions, and significant contracts I. Commitments Fulfilled and Overdue Unfulfilled by Controlling Shareholders, Shareholders, Related Parties, Acquirers, and the Company as of the End of the Reporting Period The company's actual controllers, shareholders, and related parties duly fulfilled their commitments to avoid horizontal competition during the reporting period. Additionally, Xiamen Yike Technology Development Co., Ltd.'s performance commitment and compensation arrangement for associate company Shenzhen ETG Technology Co., Ltd. are also being fulfilled as scheduled - Luo Lijuan and Wu Guozheng committed not to directly or indirectly engage in any activities that constitute horizontal competition with the company and its controlled subsidiaries, and ensured that other enterprises they control fulfill the same obligations141 - NOROOP&C, NOROO Group, and NOROO Holdings (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. committed not to engage in any activities that constitute horizontal competition with Shanghai KNT and its controlled subsidiaries within mainland China141142 - Xiamen Yike Technology Development Co., Ltd. committed that ETG Technology's audited net profit attributable to the parent company after deducting non-recurring gains and losses for the performance commitment period (2025-2027) shall not be less than RMB 14 million, RMB 43 million, and RMB 73 million respectively, with a cumulative total not less than RMB 130 million143 - All commitments were fulfilled on time, with no overdue unfulfilled situations143 II. Non-Operating Fund Occupation by Controlling Shareholders and Other Related Parties of the Listed Company During the reporting period, the company experienced non-operating fund occupation by controlling shareholders and other related parties, primarily involving five suppliers for raw material procurement, with a total outstanding balance of RMB 140.4048 million at period-end. The company considers this a hedging operation for strategic reserves and plans to initiate legal action to recover the unpaid amounts Non-Operating Fund Occupation by Controlling Shareholders and Other Related Parties (Unit: ten thousand yuan) | Related Party Name | Type of Related Party | Occupation Period | Reason for Occurrence | Opening Balance | Amount of New Occupation in Current Period | % of Latest Audited Net Assets | Total Amount Repaid in Current Period | Balance as of Semi-Annual Report Disclosure Date | Expected Repayment Method | Expected Repayment Amount | Expected Repayment Time | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Ruinai Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. | Other | 2025/2/28 | Material Procurement | 970.87 | 4,831.70 | 5.59 | 2,020.23 | 3,782.34 | Cash Repayment | 3,782.34 | Before Aug 31 | | Shanghai Shengyouning Industrial Co., Ltd. | Other | 2025/4/1 | Material Procurement | 0.00 | 2,877.00 | 3.33 | 0.00 | 2,877.00 | Cash Repayment | 2,877.00 | Before Aug 31 | | Shanghai Benhu Trading Co., Ltd. | Other | 2025/4/1 | Material Procurement | 0.00 | 2,618.00 | 3.03 | 0.00 | 2,618.00 | Cash Repayment | 2,618.00 | Before Aug 31 | | Shanghai Kanyue Trading Co., Ltd. | Other | 2025/4/1 | Material Procurement | 0.00 | 2,538.00 | 2.94 | 0.00 | 2,538.00 | Cash Repayment | 2,538.00 | Before Aug 31 | | Shanghai Taikulala Trading Co., Ltd. | Other | 2025/4/1 | Material Procurement | 0.00 | 2,225.10 | 2.58 | 0.00 | 2,225.10 | Cash Repayment | 2,225.10 | Before Aug 31 | | Total | | | | 970.87 | 15,089.85 | 17.47 | 2,020.23 | 14,040.48 | | 14,040.48 | | - The company classified these fund occupations as hedging operations for strategic reserves, aiming to lock in low-cost resources, optimize gross margins, and strengthen supply chain resilience146 - If suppliers fail to repay as agreed, the company intends to sue for the full remaining amount and reserves the right to report the fund occupation to regulatory authorities146 - The company's board of directors believes that the aforementioned situations do not affect the overall fair presentation of the company's financial reports, which are prepared in all material respects in accordance with enterprise accounting standards, reflecting the company's financial position and operating results147 III. Illegal External Guarantees The company had no illegal external guarantees during the reporting period - The company had no illegal external guarantees during the reporting period148 IV. Appointment and Dismissal of Accounting Firms The company's semi-annual financial report was unaudited - The company's semi-annual financial report was unaudited149 V. Explanation by the Board of Directors, Supervisory Board, and Audit Committee on the Accounting Firm's "Non-Standard Audit Report" for the Current Period The company did not receive a "non-standard audit report" from the accounting firm for the current reporting period - The company did not receive a "non-standard audit report" from the accounting firm for the current reporting period150 VI. Explanation by the Board of Directors on the "Non-Standard Audit Report" for the Prior Year In response to Zhongxinghua Certified Public Accountants' disclaimer of opinion on the company's 2024 financial statements and adverse opinion on internal controls, the board has taken measures including improving internal control mechanisms, enhancing legal and regulatory training for directors, supervisors, senior management, and all employees, and urging strategic reserve suppliers to repay occupied funds - Zhongxinghua Certified Public Accountants issued a disclaimer of opinion on the company's 2024 financial statements and an adverse opinion on the company's 2024 internal controls151 - The board of directors has taken measures, including improving internal control mechanisms, optimizing procurement process approvals, and formulating new procurement systems151 - The company strengthened legal and regulatory training for directors, supervisors, senior management, and all employees to enhance the company's standardized operations152 - Regarding the strategic reserve supplier fund issue, the company has signed legally binding repayment agreements and continues to urge the repayment of occupied funds152 VII. Bankruptcy Reorganization Matters The company had no bankruptcy reorganization matters during the reporting period - The company had no bankruptcy reorganization matters during the reporting period153 VIII. Litigation Matters The company is involved in multiple lawsuits, including a shareholder qualification dispute related to its largest shareholder, Hainan Dahe Enterprise Management Co., Ltd., and securities misrepresentation liability disputes filed by 108 investors. Some investor lawsuits have received first-instance judgments, but their impact on the company remains uncertain 1. Major Litigation and Arbitration Matters The shareholder qualification dispute between the company's largest shareholder, Hainan Dahe Enterprise Management Co., Ltd., and Huajin Asset Management Co., Ltd., saw a first-instance judgment dismissing all claims by Huajin Asset, which then appealed and later withdrew the appeal, making the first-instance judgment effective. This case did not have a significant adverse impact on the company's normal production and operations - In the shareholder qualification dispute between the company's largest shareholder, Hainan Dahe Enterprise Management Co., Ltd., and Huajin Asset Management Co., Ltd., the Haikou Intermediate People's Court's retrial first-instance judgment dismissed all claims by the plaintiff, Huajin Asset Management Co., Ltd.154 - Huajin Asset appealed the judgment but later requested to withdraw the appeal on June 6, 2025, which the Hainan High People's Court granted, making the first-instance judgment legally effective from the date of the ruling's delivery154 - This case did not have a significant adverse impact on the company's normal production and operations154 2. Other Litigation Matters As of the report disclosure date, the company received civil lawsuits from a total of 108 investors (8 of whom have withdrawn their lawsuits) alleging securities misrepresentation liability, with a total amount involved of RMB 50.7077 million. Some cases have received first-instance judgments, but most are still pending or have not yet been heard, having no impact on current period profit/loss, with future impact remaining uncertain - As of the report disclosure date, the company received civil lawsuits from a total of 108 investors (8 of whom have withdrawn their lawsuits) alleging securities misrepresentation liability against the company or company other defendants155 Overview of Investor Litigation Matters | Amount Involved (ten thousand yuan) | Provision for Liabilities Formed | Litigation Progress | Litigation Outcome and Impact | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 5,070.77 | No | Some cases with first-instance judgments, some in first-instance trial, others not yet heard | No impact on current period profit/loss, future impact unce
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