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Important Notice This section outlines the board's declaration, significant risk warnings, and forward-looking statement disclaimers Board of Directors and Management Statement Company's board of directors and senior management guarantee the truthfulness, accuracy, and completeness of the semi-annual report, assuming legal responsibility. This report is unaudited - Board of directors and senior management guarantee the report's truthfulness, accuracy, and completeness, and assume legal responsibility3 - This semi-annual report is unaudited4 Significant Risk Warning The company has detailed potential risks in Section III "Management Discussion and Analysis", Subsection "IV. Risk Factors" of this report - The company has detailed potential risks in Section III "Management Discussion and Analysis", Subsection "IV. Risk Factors"3 Risk Statement for Forward-Looking Statements Forward-looking descriptions in the report, such as future plans and development strategies, do not constitute a substantive commitment to investors, who are advised to be aware of investment risks - Forward-looking descriptions in the report, such as future plans and development strategies, do not constitute a substantive commitment to investors, who are advised to be aware of investment risks5 Company Profile and Key Financial Indicators This section introduces the company's basic information, contact details, stock overview, and key accounting data and financial indicators for the reporting period, with explanations for significant financial data changes Company Basic Information Discloses the company's Chinese name, abbreviation, legal representative, registered and office addresses, website, and email address - The company's Chinese name is Changzhou SC New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., abbreviated as SC New Energy, with Fu Liming as the legal representative11 Contact Person and Contact Information Provides the names, contact addresses, phone numbers, fax numbers, and email addresses of the Board Secretary and Securities Affairs Representative - The Board Secretary is Xia Jingjing, and the Securities Affairs Representative is Wang Ling, both reachable at 0519-6718111913 Information Disclosure and Document Availability Lists the company's designated newspapers for information disclosure, the website address for the semi-annual report, and the location where the report is available for inspection - Company information disclosure newspapers include Shanghai Securities News, China Securities Journal, etc., and the report is available on www.sse.com.cn[14](index=14&type=chunk) Company Stock Overview The company's A-shares are listed on the STAR Market of the Shanghai Stock Exchange, with stock abbreviation SC New Energy and stock code 688429 - The company's A-shares are listed on the STAR Market of the Shanghai Stock Exchange, with stock abbreviation SC New Energy and code 68842915 Key Accounting Data and Financial Indicators During the reporting period, the company's operating revenue increased by 68.27% year-on-year, but net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 34.43% year-on-year, mainly due to photovoltaic industry price fluctuations, gross margin decline, and increased R&D investment. Total assets decreased by 8.28% year-on-year Key Accounting Data for H1 2025 | Indicator | Current Period (Jan-Jun, RMB) | Prior Period (RMB) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Operating Revenue | 450,962,306.20 | 267,997,536.27 | 68.27 | | Total Profit | -222,299,630.52 | -135,358,295.05 | N/A | | Net Profit Attributable to Shareholders | -179,216,285.20 | -133,314,098.65 | N/A | | Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities | -63,577,603.09 | -242,881,553.86 | N/A | | Net Assets Attributable to Shareholders (End of Period) | 1,509,403,117.50 | 1,680,415,196.46 (Prior Year End) | -10.18 | | Total Assets (End of Period) | 4,521,420,301.14 | 4,929,616,758.84 (Prior Year End) | -8.28 | Key Financial Indicators for H1 2025 | Major Financial Indicator | Current Period (Jan-Jun) | Prior Period | Change from Prior Period (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Basic Earnings Per Share (RMB/share) | -0.45 | -0.33 | N/A | | Diluted Earnings Per Share (RMB/share) | -0.45 | -0.33 | N/A | | Basic EPS Excluding Non-Recurring Gains/Losses (RMB/share) | -0.48 | -0.35 | N/A | | Weighted Average Return on Net Assets (%) | -11.18 | -5.95 | N/A | | Weighted Average Return on Net Assets Excluding Non-Recurring Gains/Losses (%) | -12.08 | -6.15 | N/A | | R&D Investment as % of Operating Revenue (%) | 25.72 | 35.26 | Decrease by 9.54 percentage points | - Operating revenue increased by 68.27% year-on-year, primarily due to increased sales of photovoltaic cells and equipment18 - Net profit attributable to parent company shareholders decreased by 34.43% year-on-year, mainly due to declining photovoltaic industry prices, a 26.87 percentage point decrease in gross margin, increased R&D investment, and higher loan interest19 - Net cash flow from operating activities increased by 73.82% compared to the prior period, mainly due to increased sales revenue and reduced cash payments for goods purchased19 Non-Recurring Gains and Losses During the reporting period, the company's total non-recurring gains and losses amounted to RMB 14,442,107.41, primarily including government subsidies and fair value changes in financial assets, while clarifying that some government subsidies related to normal operations are recurring gains and losses Non-Recurring Gains and Losses for H1 2025 | Non-Recurring Item | Amount (RMB) | | :--- | :--- | | Gains/Losses on Disposal of Non-Current Assets | -7,076,953.65 | | Government Subsidies Included in Current Profit/Loss (Non-Recurring) | 19,391,804.22 | | Fair Value Change Gains/Losses and Disposal Gains/Losses from Financial Assets and Liabilities Held by Non-Financial Enterprises | 4,185,642.40 | | Other Non-Operating Income and Expenses | 465,706.14 | | Less: Income Tax Impact | 2,524,091.70 | | Total | 14,442,107.41 | - Amortization of asset-related government subsidies and VAT refunds are classified as recurring gains and losses, as they are closely related to the company's normal operations and have a continuous impact24 Net Profit After Deducting Share-Based Payment Impact During the reporting period, net profit after deducting the impact of share-based payments was RMB -145,505,727.17, a decrease from the prior period Net Profit After Deducting Share-Based Payment Impact | Indicator | Current Period (Jan-Jun, RMB) | Prior Period (RMB) | Change from Prior Period (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Profit After Deducting Share-Based Payment Impact | -145,505,727.17 | -97,253,221.47 | N/A | Definitions The report provides definitions for common terms, including company names, subsidiaries, project names, and technical terms, to ensure clear understanding of the report content - The report provides detailed definitions for common terms such as company, subsidiaries, projects, and technologies, including "SC New Energy", "SC Photovoltaic", "4GW Project", and "TOPCon"282930 Management Discussion and Analysis This section discusses the current state of the photovoltaic industry, the company's main businesses, operating model, core competitiveness, R&D progress, and risk factors, along with an analysis of operating performance during the reporting period Industry and Main Business Overview The photovoltaic industry faces demand growth but oversupply, with policies guiding the industry from disorderly competition to quality improvement, and N-type technology becoming mainstream. The company's main businesses include photovoltaic wet process auxiliaries, photovoltaic equipment, and photovoltaic cells, aiming to solve process challenges and reduce costs - Global new photovoltaic installed capacity is estimated to be 570GW-630GW in H1 2025, with China's new installed capacity reaching 212.21GW, a 107% year-on-year increase32 - The photovoltaic industry faces supply-demand imbalance across the entire value chain, leading to declining prices and profitability, but "anti-involution" policies are reshaping the industry ecosystem, with polysilicon prices having rebounded by over 30%333435 - N-type TOPCon cell market share reached 71.1%, becoming the mainstream technology, as the industry enters a phase of "dual-track parallel development" focusing on efficiency improvement and cost control3637 - The company's main businesses include photovoltaic wet process auxiliaries, photovoltaic equipment, and photovoltaic cells, with products focused on addressing manufacturing process challenges and reducing levelized cost of electricity39 Main Products and Their Uses The company's products include photovoltaic wet process auxiliaries (texturing, polishing, cleaning, etching auxiliaries), photovoltaic equipment (bulk defect passivation, chain annealing, interface passivation, gettering equipment), and photovoltaic cells (half-cut cells, shingled modules), aiming to improve efficiency and reduce costs - Photovoltaic wet process auxiliaries are used for cleaning, texturing, etching, and polishing, enhancing cell photoelectric conversion efficiency40 - Photovoltaic equipment includes bulk defect passivation, chain annealing, interface passivation, and gettering equipment, used to reduce carrier recombination rates and improve efficiency40 - Photovoltaic cell products include half-cut cells utilizing edge scraps and shingled modules with original shingling technology, aiming to address shading, reduce silver consumption, and improve efficiency3940 Main Business Models The company's procurement model combines reasonable inventory with build-to-order; production is primarily stock-based, supplemented by customized production; sales are mainly direct, supplemented by distribution; and R&D is driven by original research, focusing on industry hotspots and process challenges - Procurement model: Photovoltaic wet process auxiliaries and photovoltaic cells adopt a reasonable inventory strategy, while photovoltaic equipment is procured based on sales orders42 - Production model: Photovoltaic wet process auxiliaries and photovoltaic cells are primarily stock-based, while photovoltaic equipment is produced based on sales orders and features modular design43 - Sales model: Primarily direct sales, supplemented by distribution, with the marketing center responsible for market promotion, sales, and customer maintenance45 - R&D model: Driven by continuous original research, focusing on industry hotspots and process challenges, with collaboration between the R&D center and the cell business unit to shorten R&D cycles46 Discussion and Analysis of Operations In H1 2025, the company's total operating revenue grew by 68.27% to RMB 451 million, but net profit incurred a loss of RMB 179 million, a 34.41% year-on-year decrease, mainly due to photovoltaic industry overcapacity and intense price competition. The company continues to advance in wet process auxiliaries, N-type TOPCon cells, and shingling technology modules, striving to improve efficiency and restore profitability - In H1 2025, the company's total operating revenue was RMB 451 million, a 68.27% year-on-year increase; net profit incurred a loss of RMB 179 million, a 34.41% year-on-year decrease47 - Sales of wet process auxiliaries decreased by 19.4%, but revenue from cleaning auxiliaries grew by 39.2%, and secondary texturing products improved cell conversion efficiency by 0.05%-0.10%49 - N-type TOPCon cell sales grew by 233.6% to 1.05GW, with revenue of RMB 259 million, an increase of 185%, but the average unit price decreased by 14.4%, and cell gross profit remained negative50 - Shingling technology modules have successfully implemented the single-sided shingling process route, with pilot line shingled cells achieving an average efficiency of over 26.0%, and module power exceeding 645W5253 Analysis of Core Competencies The company's core competencies lie in its strong R&D advantages (24 core technologies, 397 R&D personnel), solid customer base (covering leading domestic and international photovoltaic enterprises), and experienced team. During the reporting period, the company continued to increase R&D investment, driving technological innovation and product iteration - The company possesses 24 core technologies with independent intellectual property rights, an R&D team of 397 people, multi-disciplinary scientific research talent, and efficient collaboration between the R&D center and the cell business unit54 - The company's products have gained widespread industry recognition, covering most leading domestic and international photovoltaic enterprises, forming strong customer stickiness55 - The core management team possesses deep photovoltaic professional background and rich management experience, providing assurance for the company's development56 Core Technologies and Their Advanced Nature The company's 24 core technologies with independent intellectual property rights span four business segments: photovoltaic wet process auxiliaries, photovoltaic equipment, photovoltaic half-cut cells, and photovoltaic modules, aiming to enhance photovoltaic cell conversion efficiency and reduce costs, such as etching auxiliaries for TOPCon cells, chain gettering equipment for HJT cells, and shingling technology - The company possesses 24 core technologies with independent intellectual property rights, covering wet process auxiliaries, photovoltaic equipment, photovoltaic half-cut cells, and photovoltaic modules575859 - The advanced nature of core technologies is reflected in improving photovoltaic cell conversion efficiency and reducing costs, for example, TOPCon cell etching auxiliaries, HJT cell chain gettering equipment, and shingling technology60 R&D Achievements During the reporting period, several of the company's products received high-tech product certifications from Changzhou City, and the company continued to undertake national-level scientific research projects. As of June 30, 2025, the company held 282 authorized patents, including 151 invention patents, with 32 new authorized patents in the current period - In June 2025, multiple products (e.g., monocrystalline silicon solar cell texturing auxiliary TS, silicon wafer cleaning auxiliary CW) received high-tech product certifications from Changzhou City61 - Undertook industry-forward and key core technology research projects such as "R&D of texturing technology compatible with low-temperature conductive silver paste"62 Intellectual Property Status During Reporting Period | Category | New Applications This Period (items) | New Grants This Period (items) | Cumulative Applications (items) | Cumulative Grants (items) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Invention Patents | 33 | 9 | 515 | 151 | | Utility Model Patents | 10 | 12 | 168 | 116 | | Design Patents | 0 | 0 | 19 | 15 | | Software Copyrights | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | | Other | 9 | 11 | 99 | 71 | | Total | 52 | 32 | 806 | 358 | R&D Investment During the reporting period, the company's total R&D investment was RMB 115.9753 million, a 22.72% year-on-year increase, accounting for 25.72% of operating revenue, mainly due to continuous increased investment in product R&D and higher share-based payment expenses R&D Investment Status | Indicator | Current Period (RMB) | Prior Period (RMB) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Expensed R&D Investment | 115,975,348.97 | 94,503,237.37 | 22.72 | | Total R&D Investment | 115,975,348.97 | 94,503,237.37 | 22.72 | | Total R&D Investment as % of Operating Revenue (%) | 25.72 | 35.26 | Decrease by 9.54 percentage points | - R&D investment increased by RMB 21.4721 million, mainly due to continuous increased investment in product R&D and an increase of RMB 13.1046 million in share-based payment expenses67 R&D Projects The company's R&D projects cover high-efficiency cells (ultra-thin half-cut TOPCon, TOPCon cell processes), new equipment (high-efficiency diffusion technology), module R&D (low-silver-consumption fast-interconnect high-efficiency modules), and auxiliary product R&D (silicon wafer etching auxiliaries, slicing chemical auxiliaries, crystalline silicon alkaline polishing auxiliaries, low-temperature conductive silver paste compatible texturing technology, n-Si bulk defect control technology, silicon wafer cleaning auxiliaries, amorphous silicon etching auxiliaries, glass alkaline etching auxiliaries, monocrystalline silicon solar cell texturing auxiliaries), as well as energy storage R&D (sodium-sulfur battery development), with a total estimated investment exceeding RMB 1 billion and RMB 116 million invested this period, aiming for cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and enhanced efficiency - The company's R&D projects include high-efficiency cells, new equipment, module R&D, silicon wafer etching auxiliaries, slicing chemical auxiliaries, crystalline silicon alkaline polishing auxiliaries, low-temperature conductive silver paste compatible texturing technology, n-Si bulk defect control technology, silicon wafer cleaning auxiliaries, amorphous silicon etching auxiliaries, glass alkaline etching auxiliaries, monocrystalline silicon solar cell texturing auxiliaries, and sodium-sulfur battery development7071727374 Investment in Key R&D Projects | Project Name | Estimated Total Investment (RMB) | Investment This Period (RMB) | Cumulative Investment (RMB) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | High-Efficiency Cell R&D — Ultra-Thin Half-Cut TOPCon High-Efficiency Cells | 341,925,900.00 | 34,816,000.00 | 112,882,500.00 | | High-Efficiency Cell R&D — TOPCon Cell Process Development | 132,000,000.00 | 6,605,700.00 | 110,739,400.00 | | New Equipment R&D — R&D of High-Efficiency Diffusion Technology | 80,000,000.00 | 10,272,400.00 | 68,728,600.00 | | Module R&D — Low-Silver-Consumption Fast-Interconnect High-Efficiency Modules and Supporting Technologies | 100,000,000.00 | 30,545,800.00 | 68,674,700.00 | | Silicon Wafer Etching Auxiliary R&D — R&D of Monocrystalline Silicon Solar Cell Texturing Auxiliary TS7 | 46,000,000.00 | 5,956,200.00 | 45,171,200.00 | | New Slicing R&D — Development of Silicon Wafer Machining and Slicing Chemical Auxiliaries | 40,000,000.00 | 3,380,800.00 | 32,485,400.00 | | Silicon Wafer Etching Auxiliary R&D — R&D of Crystalline Silicon Alkaline Polishing Auxiliary PS4 | 35,000,000.00 | 407,600.00 | 31,865,900.00 | | Carbon Peak Reduction — R&D of Texturing Technology Compatible with Low-Temperature Conductive Silver Paste | 42,750,000.00 | 2,204,800.00 | 26,973,400.00 | | High-Efficiency Cell R&D — Development of n-Si Bulk Defect Control Technology for TOPCon Cell Efficiency Improvement | 18,220,000.00 | 3,974,700.00 | 15,024,100.00 | | Silicon Wafer Cleaning Auxiliary R&D — R&D of Silicon Wafer Cleaning Auxiliary CW1 | 20,000,000.00 | 543,900.00 | 13,722,300.00 | | Silicon Wafer Etching Auxiliary R&D — R&D of Amorphous Silicon Etching Auxiliary EP2 | 15,000,000.00 | 1,198,600.00 | 12,127,700.00 | | Silicon Wafer Cleaning Auxiliary R&D — R&D of Silicon Wafer Cleaning Auxiliary CM1 | 15,000,000.00 | 902,100.00 | 10,566,000.00 | | Glass Alkaline Etching Auxiliary R&D | 10,000,000.00 | 2,231,900.00 | 7,585,700.00 | | Silicon Wafer Etching Auxiliary R&D--R&D of Monocrystalline Silicon Solar Cell Texturing Auxiliary TS8 | 30,000,000.00 | 5,046,500.00 | 5,046,500.00 | | Energy Storage R&D--Sodium-Sulfur Battery Development and Application | 6,000,000.00 | 2,122,200.00 | 5,028,600.00 | | Other Projects | 97,346,900.00 | 5,766,100.00 | 8,837,400.00 | | Total | 1,029,242,800.00 | 115,975,300.00 | 575,459,400.00 | R&D Personnel As of the end of the reporting period, the company had 397 R&D personnel, accounting for 33.84% of the total workforce, a decrease from the prior period, but the average R&D personnel salary increased. The R&D team is primarily composed of individuals with bachelor's degrees or below, with a relatively young age structure Basic Information of R&D Personnel | Indicator | Current Period | Prior Period | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Number of Company R&D Personnel (people) | 397 | 577 | | R&D Personnel as % of Total Company Workforce (%) | 33.84 | 39.30 | | Total R&D Personnel Compensation (RMB) | 50,940,900.00 | 55,505,200.00 | | Average R&D Personnel Compensation (RMB) | 128,300.00 | 96,200.00 | Educational Background of R&D Personnel | Educational Background | Number (people) | Proportion (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Doctorate | 7 | 1.76 | | Master's | 67 | 16.88 | | Bachelor's | 201 | 50.63 | | Below Bachelor's | 122 | 30.73 | | Total | 397 | 100.00 | Age Structure of R&D Personnel | Age Range | Number (people) | Proportion (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Over 50 years old | 1 | 0.25 | | 40-49 years old | 36 | 9.07 | | 30-39 years old | 162 | 40.81 | | Under 30 years old | 198 | 49.87 | | Total | 397 | 100.00 | Risk Factors The company faces risks from industry policy changes, worsening market competition, accelerating technological iteration, significant performance decline or loss, concentrated edge scrap suppliers, product and raw material price fluctuations, inventory impairment, accounts receivable recovery, and new product launch and promotion falling short of expectations. Macroeconomic factors, including international trade barriers and domestic "anti-involution" policies, also introduce uncertainties - Industry policy changes may lead to reduced market space, especially as "anti-involution" policies reshape the industry, and market recovery in the short term still requires time777879 - Risk of worsening market competition, with intensified competition in wet process auxiliaries and equipment markets, and photovoltaic cells facing structural overcapacity80 - Accelerating technological iteration, with N-type cells as mainstream, but emerging technologies like BC and perovskite may pose risks of technological obsolescence81 - The company incurred net profit losses during the reporting period, and if market demand continues to decline and competition intensifies, there may be a risk of sustained losses82 - Operating risks include concentrated edge scrap suppliers (primarily purchasing from TCL Zhonghuan), product and raw material price fluctuations (declining photovoltaic cell prices, rising prices for silver and other raw materials), inventory impairment, accounts receivable recovery, and new product mass production and promotion falling short of expectations848586 - New products (such as shingled technology modules) face risks of mass production and promotion falling short of expectations, influenced by factors such as policies, market, funding, technological direction, and customers87 - Macroeconomic risks include international trade barriers (trade restrictions on Chinese photovoltaic products in European and American markets) and uncertainties in the implementation of domestic "anti-involution" policies, which may prolong the company's loss period8889 Overview of Main Operations During the Reporting Period During the reporting period, the company's operating revenue was RMB 451 million, and net profit attributable to listed company shareholders was a loss of RMB 179 million. Total assets were RMB 4.521 billion, and net assets were RMB 1.509 billion - During the reporting period, operating revenue was RMB 451 million, and net profit attributable to listed company shareholders was RMB -179 million90 - As of the end of the reporting period, the company's total assets were RMB 4.521 billion, and net assets attributable to listed company shareholders were RMB 1.509 billion90 Analysis of Main Business During the reporting period, both the company's operating revenue and operating costs increased significantly, mainly due to increased sales of photovoltaic cells and equipment. Administrative expenses decreased due to increased depreciation from the 4GW project, while financial expenses significantly increased due to higher lease financing costs and loan interest, and R&D expenses increased due to new experimental lines and upgrades Analysis of Changes in Financial Statement Items | Item | Current Period (RMB) | Prior Period (RMB) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Operating Revenue | 450,962,306.20 | 267,997,536.27 | 68.27 | | Operating Cost | 456,111,370.02 | 199,045,994.80 | 129.15 | | Selling Expenses | 9,598,164.15 | 9,524,683.71 | 0.77 | | Administrative Expenses | 52,804,161.41 | 66,737,065.72 | -20.88 | | Financial Expenses | 35,634,455.07 | -5,783,769.54 | N/A | | R&D Expenses | 115,975,348.97 | 94,503,237.37 | 22.72 | | Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities | -63,577,603.09 | -242,881,553.86 | N/A | | Net Cash Flow from Investing Activities | 8,611,996.10 | 48,666,325.39 | -82.30 | | Net Cash Flow from Financing Activities | -118,505,258.80 | 76,496,013.02 | -254.92 | - The increase in operating revenue and operating costs was mainly due to increased sales of photovoltaic cells and equipment92 - Administrative expenses decreased by 20.88%, mainly due to increased depreciation of right-of-use assets from the 4GW project and increased amortization of decoration expenses93 - Financial expenses increased significantly, mainly due to increased unrecognized financing expenses for leases and higher loan interest93 - R&D expenses increased by 22.72%, mainly due to the addition of a shingled module experimental line and the upgrade of the TOPCon experimental line94 Analysis of Assets and Liabilities As of the end of the reporting period, the company's total assets decreased by 8.28% year-on-year, mainly due to decreases in monetary funds, short-term borrowings, financial assets held for trading, and accounts payable. The section also discloses the restricted status of major assets at period-end, including pledged or mortgaged monetary funds, accounts receivable financing, and fixed assets Changes in Assets and Liabilities | Item Name | Current Period End (RMB) | Proportion of Total Assets at Period End (%) | Prior Period End (RMB) | Proportion of Total Assets at Prior Period End (%) | Change from Prior Period End (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Monetary Funds | 300,163,581.99 | 6.64 | 504,492,493.70 | 10.23 | -40.50 | | Contract Assets | 1,762,746.36 | 0.04 | 6,356,573.23 | 0.13 | -72.27 | | Construction in Progress | 28,836,109.43 | 0.64 | 51,052,126.76 | 1.04 | -43.52 | | Advances from Customers | 77,614.29 | 0.00 | 2,133.01 | 0.00 | 3,538.72 | | Contract Liabilities | 20,027,903.66 | 0.44 | 45,127,275.17 | 0.92 | -55.62 | | Employee Benefits Payable | 18,741,710.33 | 0.41 | 29,310,647.26 | 0.59 | -36.06 | | Long-Term Borrowings | 49,985,250.19 | 1.11 | 82,703,185.51 | 1.68 | -39.56 | - Total assets at period-end were RMB 4.521 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 8.28%, mainly due to decreases in monetary funds, short-term borrowings, financial assets held for trading, and accounts payable2019 Restricted Major Assets at Period End | Item | Book Balance at Period End (RMB) | Restriction Type | Reason for Restriction | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Monetary Funds | 51,631,559.27 | Pledge | Bank Acceptance Bill Margin | | Accounts Receivable Financing | 2,977,224.00 | Pledge | Pledged as collateral for bank financing | | Fixed Assets | 8,413,877.80 | Mortgage | Mortgaged as collateral for bank financing | | Total | 63,022,661.07 | / | / | Analysis of Investment Status The company's financial assets measured at fair value are detailed in the relevant disclosures of the financial report, with no significant equity or non-equity investments during this period - Details of financial assets measured at fair value are provided in "XIII. Disclosure of Fair Value" of the financial report100 Analysis of Major Holding and Participating Companies The company's major holding subsidiaries include SC Energy Storage, SC Power, SC Photovoltaic, etc., with businesses covering photovoltaic cell energy storage, rooftop power stations, edge scrap processing, and technology R&D. During the reporting period, Changzhou Shirui Energy Co., Ltd. was newly established, which had no significant impact on overall production, operations, and performance Financial Information of Major Holding and Participating Companies | Company Name | Company Type | Main Business | Registered Capital (RMB) | Total Assets (RMB) | Net Assets (RMB) | Operating Revenue (RMB) | Operating Profit (RMB) | Net Profit (RMB) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Changzhou SC Energy Storage Technology Co., Ltd. | Subsidiary | Intended for photovoltaic cell energy storage business | 30,000,000.00 | 5,600,700.00 | 4,384,100.00 | - | -3,367,300.00 | -3,367,300.00 | | Changzhou SC Power Technology Co., Ltd. | Subsidiary | Rooftop power stations and other photovoltaic cell application businesses | 70,000,000.00 | 80,517,600.00 | 55,376,500.00 | 7,401,600.00 | 3,604,400.00 | 3,150,700.00 | | Changzhou Shikong Energy Co., Ltd. | Subsidiary | Rooftop power stations and other photovoltaic cell application businesses | 80,000,000.00 | 9,093,700.00 | 8,972,000.00 | 601,300.00 | -27,300.00 | -30,500.00 | | SC Optoelectronics Technology (Changzhou) Co., Ltd. | Subsidiary | Rooftop power stations and other photovoltaic cell application businesses | 50,000,000.00 | 3,331,600.00 | 2,228,900.00 | 2,088,000.00 | -59,000.00 | -29,800.00 | | Changzhou SC Photovoltaic Technology Co., Ltd. | Subsidiary | Responsible for the management of Hohhot SC Photovoltaic | 100,000,000.00 | 10,308,000.00 | 7,870,300.00 | 3,128,400.00 | 103,600.00 | 98,800.00 | | Hohhot SC Photovoltaic Materials Co., Ltd. | Subsidiary | Preliminary processing of edge scraps | 15,000,000.00 | 17,892,400.00 | 12,754,300.00 | 6,339,100.00 | 397,000.00 | 369,200.00 | | SC Photovoltaic Technology (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd. | Subsidiary | Technology R&D and promotion | 20,000,000.00 | 11,296,900.00 | 9,607,000.00 | 235,800.00 | -2,259,500.00 | -2,267,500.00 | | Changzhou Shirui Energy Co., Ltd. | Subsidiary | Rooftop power stations and other photovoltaic cell application businesses | 5,000,000.00 | 0.00 | -500.00 | - | -500.00 | -500.00 | - Changzhou Shirui Energy Co., Ltd. was newly established during the reporting period, with no significant impact on the company's overall production, operations, and performance101 Corporate Governance, Environment, and Society This section discloses changes in the company's directors, senior management, and core technical personnel, profit distribution plans, progress of equity incentive plans, environmental information disclosure, and charitable donations for poverty alleviation and rural revitalization Changes in Directors, Senior Management, and Core Technical Personnel During the reporting period, non-independent directors Zhang Fan and Chen Peiliang, as well as Deputy General Managers Yang Ligong, Cao Jianzhong, and Cao Yuhong resigned. Xu Chun was elected as a non-independent director, Chen Peiliang as an employee representative director, and Fang Min as a member of the Remuneration and Assessment Committee. The company also abolished the Supervisory Board, with its functions now exercised by the Board's Audit Committee - Non-independent directors Zhang Fan and Chen Peiliang, and Deputy General Managers Yang Ligong, Cao Jianzhong, and Cao Yuhong resigned104105 - Xu Chun was elected as a non-independent director, Chen Peiliang as an employee representative director, and Fang Min as a member of the Remuneration and Assessment Committee106 - The company abolished the Supervisory Board, with its functions now exercised by the Board's Audit Committee107 Profit Distribution Plan The company's profit distribution plan or capital reserve to share capital increase plan is not applicable for the reporting period - This semi-annual report does not include a profit distribution plan or a capital reserve to share capital increase plan109 Progress of Equity Incentive Plan The first vesting period conditions for the company's 2023 Restricted Stock Incentive Plan were not met, and the granted but unvested restricted shares were cancelled. Additionally, the grant price was adjusted due to a dividend distribution - The first vesting period conditions for the 2023 Restricted Stock Incentive Plan were not met, and the granted but unvested restricted shares were cancelled110 - Due to the company's dividend distribution, the grant price for the 2023 Restricted Stock Incentive Plan was adjusted110 Environmental Information Disclosure The company has been included in the list of enterprises required to disclose environmental information by law and has publicly disclosed its environmental information through the designated system - The company has been included in the list of enterprises required to disclose environmental information by law and has publicly disclosed its environmental information through the Jiangsu Provincial Enterprise Environmental Information Disclosure System111 Social Responsibility and Public Welfare During the reporting period, the company actively fulfilled its social responsibilities, donating RMB 73,700 to the Hunan Honghui Education Development Foundation to support rural education and RMB 8,640 to the Liyang Red Cross Society to assist disadvantaged students Public Welfare Donations | Type | Amount (RMB) | Project | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | External Donation | 8,640.00 | Liyang Red Cross Society Chenxi Public Welfare "One-to-One" Disadvantaged Student Assistance Fund | | External Donation | 5,000.00 | Yanshan University, Energy Industry Alumni Association Development Fund (FY25) | | External Donation | 5,000.00 | Yanshan University, Energy Industry Alumni Association Development Fund (FY26) | | Public Welfare Project | 73,700.00 | Hunan Honghui Education Development Foundation, for supporting the 2024-2025 academic year Xingyi No. 8 Middle School Dream Building Project | | Total | 92,340.00 | / | - The company consistently supports rural education development and assistance for disadvantaged students112113 Significant Matters This section details the fulfillment of the company's various commitments, including share lock-up, share price stabilization, fraudulent issuance share repurchase, diluted immediate return compensation, profit distribution policy, liability for compensation, and regulation of related-party transactions. It also covers significant related-party transactions, major guarantees, and progress in the use of raised funds Fulfillment of Commitments The company's actual controllers, shareholders, related parties, and the company itself strictly fulfilled all commitments during the reporting period, including share lock-up, share price stabilization, fraudulent issuance share repurchase, diluted immediate return compensation, profit distribution policy, legal liability for compensation, restrictive measures for non-fulfillment of commitments, regulation of related-party transactions, avoidance of horizontal competition, and social insurance and housing provident fund matters - Controlling shareholders, actual controllers, directors, supervisors, senior management, and core technical personnel all strictly fulfilled their share lock-up commitments117118119120121122123124 - The company, controlling shareholders, actual controllers, directors, and senior management committed to strictly implement share price stabilization measures, including profit distribution, company share repurchase, controlling shareholder increase in holdings, and director/supervisor/senior management increase in holdings125126127128129130131132133 - The company, controlling shareholders, and actual controllers committed that there are no fraudulent issuance circumstances, and if such occurs, they will initiate share repurchase procedures and bear compensation liabilities134135136137 - The company and relevant responsible parties committed to take measures to compensate for diluted immediate returns, including standardizing the use of raised funds, accelerating the construction of fundraising projects, strengthening technological innovation, and improving profit distribution policies138139140141142 - The company, controlling shareholders, actual controllers, and all directors committed to strictly implement the profit distribution policy and dividend return plan143144145 - The company, controlling shareholders, actual controllers, directors, supervisors, and senior management committed to bear legal responsibility for the truthfulness, accuracy, and completeness of information disclosure, and to bear compensation liabilities according to law146147148149 - The company and related parties committed that if commitments are not fulfilled, they will apologize, disclose reasons, research solutions, and compensate according to law150 - Actual controllers, controlling shareholders, and directors/supervisors/senior management committed to regulate related-party transactions, avoid occupying company funds, and not harm the interests of the company and non-related shareholders152153 - Controlling shareholders and actual controllers committed to avoid horizontal competition, and if it occurs, they will transfer or terminate competing businesses and prioritize offering business opportunities to the company154155156 - Controlling shareholders and actual controllers committed to bear the supplementary payments for social insurance and housing provident fund, as well as administrative penalties, for the company and its subsidiaries157 - The company committed to have truthfully, accurately, and completely disclosed shareholder information, with no nominee shareholding, disputes, or shareholding by prohibited entities158 Explanation of Integrity Status During the reporting period, the company and its controlling shareholders and actual controllers maintained good integrity, with no unfulfilled effective court judgments or large overdue debts - During the reporting period, the company and its controlling shareholders and actual controllers maintained good integrity, with no unfulfilled effective court judgments or large overdue debts159 Significant Related-Party Transactions During the reporting period, the company engaged in daily operating related-party transactions with Ningbo Eureka Solar Co., Ltd., including purchasing raw materials and selling products/services, and with Changzhou Lambert New Energy Co., Ltd. for purchasing fuel/power and providing leases, and also made donations to the Hunan Honghui Education Development Foundation Daily Operating Related-Party Transactions for H1 2025 | Related-Party Transaction Type | Related Party | Estimated Amount for 2025 (RMB) | Actual Amount for H1 2025 (RMB) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Purchase of Raw Materials, Products, Goods, etc. from Related Parties | Ningbo Eureka Solar Co., Ltd. | 86,000,000.00 | 6,277,200.00 | | Purchase of Fuel and Power, etc. from Related Parties | Changzhou Lambert New Energy Co., Ltd. | 600,000.00 | 226,700.00 | | Sale of Products, Services, Goods, etc. to Related Parties | Ningbo Eureka Solar Co., Ltd. | 119,000,000.00 | 28,204,300.00 | | Provision of Leases, etc. to Related Parties | Changzhou Lambert New Energy Co., Ltd. | 4,500.00 | 2,100.00 | | Donations, etc. | Hunan Honghui Education Development Foundation | 600,000.00 | 73,700.00 | | Total | / | 209,204,500.00 | 34,783,900.00 | Significant Contracts and Their Fulfillment During the reporting period, the company provided joint liability guarantees to its associate, Ningbo Eureka Solar Co., Ltd., totaling RMB 122.5795 million, accounting for 8.10% of the company's net assets, with the guaranteed party's asset-liability ratio exceeding 70% Company External Guarantees (Excluding Guarantees to Subsidiaries) | Guarantor | Guaranteed Party | Guaranteed Amount (RMB) | Guarantee Type | Guarantee Fulfilled | Guarantee Overdue | Counter-Guarantee Status | Related-Party Guarantee | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | SC New Energy | Ningbo Eureka | 20,095,000.00 | Joint Liability Guarantee | No | No | Counter-guarantee provided | Yes | | SC New Energy | Ningbo Eureka | 32,152,000.00 | Joint Liability Guarantee | No | No | Counter-guarantee provided | Yes | | SC New Energy | Ningbo Eureka | 12,057,000.00 | Joint Liability Guarantee | No | No | Counter-guarantee provided | Yes | | SC New Energy | Ningbo Eureka | 58,275,500.00 | Joint Liability Guarantee | No | No | Counter-guarantee provided | Yes | | Total Guarantee Balance at Period End (A) | 122,579,500.00 | | | | | | | | Total Guarantee as % of Company Net Assets (%) | 8.10 | | | | | | | | Debt Guarantee Amount Provided Directly or Indirectly to Guaranteed Parties with Asset-Liability Ratio Exceeding 70% (D) | 122,579,500.00 | | | | | | | Progress in Use of Raised Funds As of the end of the reporting period, the company had cumulatively invested RMB 629.1923 million from its initial public offering, with an investment progress of 89.77%. The "High-Efficiency Solar Cell Process and Equipment R&D Project" has been completed, and the "New Material Expansion and Automation Upgrade Project" has also been completed, with remaining funds allocated to the "R&D Center and Informationization Construction Project". The company also used idle raised funds for cash management and temporary replenishment of working capital Overall Use of Raised Funds | Source of Raised Funds | Total Raised Funds (RMB) | Net Raised Funds (RMB) | Total Investment Pledged in Prospectus (RMB) | Cumulative Raised Funds Invested as of Period End (RMB) | Cumulative Investment Progress of Raised Funds as of Period End (%) | Amount Invested This Year (RMB) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Initial Public Offering | 768,015,400.00 | 700,931,100.00 | 1,095,974,900.00 | 629,192,300.00 | 89.77 | 12,839,500.00 | Detailed Use of Fundraising Projects | Project Name | Planned Total Investment of Raised Funds (RMB) | Amount Invested This Year (RMB) | Cumulative Raised Funds Invested as of Period End (RMB) | Cumulative Investment Progress of Raised Funds as of Period End (%) | Project Completed | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | High-Efficiency Solar Cell Equipment Expansion Project | 78,471,700.00 | 441,400.00 | 36,170,500.00 | 46.09 | No | | New Material Expansion and Automation Upgrade Project | 52,574,400.00 | 5,867,300.00 | 47,562,800.00 | 90.47 | Yes | | High-Efficiency Solar Cell Process and Equipment R&D Project | 137,305,800.00 | 6,000.00 | 138,216,300.00 | 100.66 | Yes | | R&D Center and Informationization Construction Project | 86,079,300.00 | 6,530,200.00 | 60,742,600.00 | 70.57 | No | | Replenishment of Working Capital and Loan Repayment | 346,500,000.00 | 0.00 | 346,500,000.00 | 100.00 | N/A | | Total | 700,931,100.00 | 12,839,500.00 | 629,192,300.00 | / | / | - The "High-Efficiency Solar Cell Process and Equipment R&D Project" and "New Material Expansion and Automation Upgrade Project" have been completed177178 - The company used no more than RMB 80 million of idle raised funds for cash management and no more than RMB 40 million of idle raised funds to temporarily supplement working capital175179 Share Changes and Shareholder Information This section discloses the company's share capital changes, the release of restricted shares, and the shareholding status of the top ten shareholders and unrestricted shareholders at period-end, including explanations of related-party relationships Share Capital Changes During the reporting period, the company's total share capital remained unchanged at 400,000,800 shares. Restricted shares decreased by 2,000,040 shares, and correspondingly, unrestricted tradable shares increased by 2,000,040 shares, mainly due to the release of initial strategic placement restricted shares held by Huatai Innovation Investment Co., Ltd Table of Share Changes | Category | Quantity Before Change (shares) | Proportion (%) | Change (+,-) Subtotal (shares) | Quantity After Change (shares) | Proportion (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | I. Restricted Shares | 282,173,573 | 70.54 | -2,000,040 | 280,173,533 | 70.04 | | Of which: State-owned Legal Person Holdings | 2,000,040 | 0.50 | -2,000,040 | 0 | 0.00 | | Domestic Non-State-owned Legal Person Holdings | 280,173,533 | 70.04 | 0 | 280,173,533 | 70.04 | | II. Unrestricted Tradable Shares | 117,827,227 | 29.46 | 2,000,040 | 119,827,267 | 29.96 | | III. Total Shares | 400,000,800 | 100.00 | 0 | 400,000,800 | 100.00 | - 2,000,040 shares of initial strategic placement restricted shares held by Huatai Innovation Investment Co., Ltd. were released from restriction on June 29, 2025185 Shareholder Information As of the end of the reporting period, the total number of common shareholders was 4,970. Among the top ten shareholders, Nanjing SC Venture Capital Co., Ltd. and Nanjing Sicheng Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership) are related parties of the controlling shareholder and actual controller Fu Liming, holding a combined 70.05% of shares. The company's special repurchase securities account held 4,041,049 shares - As of the end of the reporting period, the total number of common shareholders was 4,970186 Top Ten Shareholders' Shareholdings (Excluding Shares Lent via Securities Lending) | Shareholder Name | Shares Held at Period End (shares) | Proportion (%) | Restricted Shares Held (shares) | Shareholder Nature | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Nanjing SC Venture Capital Co., Ltd. | 142,941,654 | 35.74 | 142,941,654 | Domestic Non-State-owned Legal Person | | Nanjing Sicheng Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership) | 137,231,879 | 34.31 | 137,231,879 | Domestic Non-State-owned Legal Person | | Zhang Fan | 32,440,032 | 8.11 | 0 | Domestic Natural Person | | Jiangsu Xiangzhang Venture Capital Management Co., Ltd. - Liyang Xiangzhang Energy Storage No. 1 Private Equity Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership) | 14,039,403 | 3.51 | 0 | Domestic Non-State-owned Legal Person | | Shanghai Guofang SC Enterprise Management Partnership (Limited Partnership) | 7,289,596 | 1.82 | 0 | Domestic Non-State-owned Legal Person | | Bian Difei | 5,266,422 | 1.32 | 0 | Domestic Natural Person | | Nanjing Yulin Qizhou Equity Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership) | 4,949,792 | 1.24 | 0 | Domestic Non-State-owned Legal Person | | Changzhou SC New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. Repurchase Special Securities Account | 4,041,049 | 1.01 | 0 | Other | | Zhou Dongya | 3,599,848 | 0.90 | 0 | Domestic Natural Person | | Li Xuelin | 2,896,000 | 0.72 | 0 | Domestic Natural Person | - Actual controller Fu Liming collectively controls 70.05% of the company's equity through Nanjing SC Venture Capital Co., Ltd. and Nanjing Sicheng Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership)168190192 - The company's special repurchase securities account holds 4,041,049 shares of company stock, accounting for 1.01% of the total share capital189190 Changes in Shareholdings of Directors, Senior Management, and Core Technical Personnel During the reporting period, there were no changes in the shareholdings of the company's directors, senior management, and core technical personnel - Changes in shareholdings of the company's directors, senior management, and core technical personnel are not applicable for the reporting period194 Bond-Related Information During the reporting period, the company had no information related to corporate bonds, enterprise bonds, non-financial enterprise debt financing instruments, or convertible corporate bonds - During the reporting period, the company had no corporate bonds (including enterprise bonds) or non-financial enterprise debt financing instruments197 - During the reporting period, the company had no convertible corporate bonds197 Financial Report This section includes the company's unaudited consolidated and parent company financial statements, comprising the balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, and statement of changes in owners' equity, along with detailed disclosures of financial statement notes covering the company's basic information, significant accounting policies, taxes, details of various financial items, and related risks Audit Report This semi-annual report is unaudited - This semi-annual report is unaudited199 Financial Statements Provides the company's consolidated and parent company balance sheets as of June 30, 2025, consolidated and parent company income statements for January-June 2025, consolidated and parent company cash flow statements, and consolidated and parent company statements of changes in owners' equity - Includes consolidated and parent company balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and statements of changes in owners' equity199203207210213217219223 Company Basic Information Changzhou SC New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. was registered on January 15, 2020, with a total share capital of 400.0008 million shares, and its shares were listed on the STAR Market of the Shanghai Stock Exchange on June 29, 2023. The company primarily engages in the R&D, production, and sales of photovoltaic wet process auxiliaries, photovoltaic equipment, and photovoltaic cells, and has 8 subsidiaries - The company was registered on January 15, 2020, and its shares were listed on the STAR Market of the Shanghai Stock Exchange on June 29, 2023226 - The company primarily engages in the R&D, production, and sales of photovoltaic wet process auxiliaries, photovoltaic equipment, and photovoltaic cells226 - The company included 8 subsidiaries in the consolidated financial statements for the reporting period227 Basis of Financial Statement Preparation The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis, and the company has no significant doubts about its ability to continue as a going concern - The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis228 - The company has no matters or circumstances that would cause significant doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern within 12 months from the end of the reporting period229 Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates This section details the company's significant accounting policies and estimates, including statements of compliance with enterprise accounting standards, accounting period, operating cycle, functional currency, materiality criteria, business combinations, consolidated financial statement preparation, cash and cash equivalents, foreign currency transactions, financial instruments, notes receivable, accounts receivable, contract assets, inventories, long-term equity investments, fixed assets, construction in progress, borrowing costs, intangible assets, long-term deferred expenses, contract liabilities, employee compensation, provisions, share-based payments, revenue, government grants, deferred income tax assets/liabilities, and leases - The company's financial statements comply with enterprise accounting standards and truthfully and completely reflect its financial position231 - Detailed explanations are provided for the classification, recognition, measurement, and derecognition conditions of financial instruments, as well as the measurement methods for expected credit losses241242243244245247248249250 - Revenue recognition principles are based on the point in time when performance obligations are satisfied, and measurement principles consider transaction price, variable consideration, and significant financing components289290291292 - Share-based payments include equity-settled and cash-settled, with accounting treatment involving fair value measurement and cost/expense recognition286287288 - Fixed asset depreciation uses the straight-line method, intangible asset amortization uses the straight-line method, and construction in progress is measured at actual cost268269270273 Taxes The company's main taxes include VAT, education surcharges, local education surcharges, urban maintenance and construction tax, corporate income tax, and property tax. The company enjoys tax incentives such as VAT immediate refund for software products, VAT additional deduction for advanced manufacturing enterprises, and corporate income tax at a reduced rate of 15% for high-tech enterprises. Some subsidiaries also enjoy "three-year exemption, three-year half reduction" corporate income tax policies or small-profit enterprise benefits Major Tax Categories and Rates | Tax Category | Tax Basis | Tax Rate | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Value-Added Tax (VAT) | Sales of goods and taxable services revenue | 13%, 6%; Export refund rate 13% | | Education Surcharge | Actual turnover tax paid | 3% | | Local Education Surcharge | Actual turnover tax paid | 2% | | Urban Maintenance and Construction Tax | Actual turnover tax paid | 7%, 5% | | Corporate Income Tax | Taxable income | See Corporate Income Tax Rate Description for Taxable Entities with Different Rates | | Property Tax | 1.2% of remaining value after deducting 30% from original property value or 12% of rental income | 1.2%, 12% | - The company enjoys VAT immediate refund policy for software products and a 5% additional VAT deduction policy for advanced manufacturing enterprises305 - As a high-tech enterprise, the company's corporate income tax is levied at a reduced rate of 15%305 - Subsidiaries SC Power, Changzhou Shikong, and SC Optoelectronics enjoy the "three-year exemption, three-year half reduction" corporate income tax policy; SC Energy Storage, SC Photovoltaic, Hohhot SC Photovoltaic, SC Hangzhou, and Changzhou Shirui qualify as small-profit enterprises and pay corporate income tax at a 20% rate306 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statement Items This section provides detailed notes for each item in the consolidated financial statements, including monetary funds, financial assets held for trading, notes receivable, accounts receivable, contract assets, accounts receivable financing, prepayments, other receivables, inventories, other current assets, long-term equity investments, fixed assets, construction in progress, right-of-use assets, intangible assets, long-term deferred expenses, deferred income tax assets/liabilities, other non-current assets, restricted assets, short-term borrowings, notes payable, accounts payable, advances from customers, contract liabilities, employee benefits payable, taxes payable, other payables, non-current liabilities due within one year, other current liabilities, long-term borrowings, lease liabilities, long-term payables, provisions, deferred income, share capital, capital reserves, treasury stock, surplus reserves, undistributed profits, operating revenue and operating costs, taxes and surcharges, selling expenses, administrative expenses, R&D expenses, financial expenses, other income, investment income, fair value change gains, asset disposal gains, credit impairment losses, asset impairment losses, non-operating income, non-operating expenses, income tax expenses, cash flow statement items, and foreign currency monetary items - Monetary funds at period-end totaled RMB 300 million, including RMB 51.6316 million in bank acceptance bill margins307308 - Financial assets held for trading at period-end totaled RMB 353 million, primarily wealth management products310 - Notes receivable at period-end totaled RMB 179 million, of which bank acceptance notes accounted for RMB 178 million311 - Accounts receivable at period-end totaled RMB 147 million, with bad debt provisions of RMB 23.7170 million322 - Inventories at period-end totaled RMB 116 million, with inventory impairment provisions of RMB 34.7708 million363365 - Fixed assets at period-end had a book value of RMB 1.277 billion, including RMB 287 million in impairment provisions for machinery and equipment375 - Lease liabilities at period-end totaled RMB 1.593 billion428 - Operating revenue was RMB 451 million, operating cost was RMB 456 million, and gross margin was -1.14%442 - R&D expenses were RMB 116 million, a year-on-year increase of 22.72%455 - Financial expenses were RMB 35.6345 million, compared to RMB -5.7838 million in the prior period, mainly due to increased interest expenses455 R&D Expenditures During the reporting period, the company's total R&D expenditures amounted to RMB 115.9753 million, all of which were expensed, primarily comprising employee com