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四方新材(605122) - 2022 Q4 - 年度财报

Financial Performance - The company's operating revenue for 2022 was ¥1,653,444,657.19, representing a 22.46% increase compared to ¥1,350,172,629.95 in 2021[21]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders was -¥97,494,433.37, a decrease of 172.83% from ¥133,863,168.71 in the previous year[21]. - The net cash flow from operating activities was -¥206,914,263.41, showing an improvement of 6.95% compared to -¥222,363,715.00 in 2021[21]. - The total assets increased by 23.42% to ¥4,352,834,027.86 at the end of 2022, up from ¥3,526,892,163.69 at the end of 2021[21]. - The net assets attributable to shareholders decreased by 4.75% to ¥2,202,902,903.74 from ¥2,312,686,066.37 in the previous year[21]. - The basic earnings per share for 2022 was -0.57 CNY, a decrease of 170.37% compared to 0.81 CNY in 2021[22]. - The weighted average return on equity dropped to -4.32% in 2022, down 11.11 percentage points from 6.79% in 2021[22]. - The company reported a total revenue of approximately 1.63 billion CNY for the year, with quarterly revenues showing a decline in the last quarter[25]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders in Q4 2022 was -148.16 million CNY, marking a significant loss compared to previous quarters[25]. Operational Highlights - In 2022, the company's concrete production volume reached 4.2641 million cubic meters, a year-on-year increase of 30.75%, with revenue of 1.653 billion yuan, up 22.46%[33]. - The company completed the main construction work for the first phase of the prefabricated concrete component project, achieving a design capacity of 150,000 cubic meters per year[43]. - The company has established four ready-mixed concrete production bases in the main urban area of Chongqing, with a total annual design production capacity of approximately 15.5 million cubic meters[44]. - The company expanded its market presence by acquiring 78% of Xinke New Materials and 82% of Qingyi Hui, establishing new concrete production bases in Chongqing[33]. - The company’s sales model for ready-mixed concrete is based on immediate production and delivery according to customer construction schedules[42]. Market and Industry Trends - The national fixed asset investment in 2022 was 57.21 trillion yuan, with real estate development investment down 10.0% year-on-year, significantly affecting the concrete market[35]. - In Chongqing, the real estate new construction area fell by 54.4%, and the concrete production volume decreased by 29.59% to 5.73367 million cubic meters[36]. - The company plans to focus on market expansion and new product development to counteract the current challenges in the real estate sector[22]. - The development of the Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle is expected to enhance the demand for concrete due to increased real estate and infrastructure projects[88]. - The government has initiated policies promoting green building materials, which will likely drive the adoption of environmentally friendly concrete products[86]. Financial Management and Governance - The company plans not to distribute cash dividends or issue bonus shares for the 2022 fiscal year[5]. - The company has maintained a standard unqualified audit report from its accounting firm, indicating the reliability of its financial statements[4]. - The company has established a governance structure that includes a shareholders' meeting, board of directors, and supervisory board to ensure orderly operations[95]. - The company’s chairman and general manager, Li Dezhi, holds 102,480,000 shares, with no changes in shareholding during the reporting period[98]. - The company has a structured decision-making process for profit distribution, requiring independent directors to provide clear opinions[129]. Research and Development - The company’s research and development expenses increased by 63.54% to 10.31 million RMB, reflecting a focus on innovation[50]. - The total R&D expenditure was 10,308,509.23 RMB, accounting for 0.62% of total revenue[60]. - The company increased its R&D personnel to 149, reflecting a commitment to enhancing research capabilities[61]. - Research and development expenses increased by 12%, totaling $150 million, focusing on innovative technologies[102]. - The company plans to invest $100 million in sustainability initiatives over the next three years[102]. Environmental and Social Responsibility - The company has implemented pollution control facilities, including dust suppression equipment and wastewater recovery systems, achieving zero wastewater discharge[142]. - The company has reduced carbon emissions by 430 tons through energy-saving measures and the elimination of outdated equipment[146]. - The company has established an environmental management system certified under GB/T24001-2016, ensuring compliance with environmental protection measures[145]. - The company has made a total social responsibility investment of 77,300 RMB, including donations for cultural projects and disaster relief[148]. - The company has a comprehensive emergency response plan for environmental incidents, regularly assessing risks and ensuring prompt reporting and control of pollution[143]. Shareholder and Stock Management - The company commits to repurchase shares using its own funds, with the repurchase price not exceeding 100% of the latest audited net asset value per share[163]. - The company has a commitment to not transfer benefits unfairly or engage in activities that harm its interests[165]. - The company will ensure compliance with the Shanghai Stock Exchange's rules regarding shareholding changes and reductions[156]. - The company’s shareholders, including other investors, have committed to not transferring their shares for 12 months post-listing[154]. - The company will stabilize its stock price by increasing shareholdings if the stock price falls below the net asset value per share for 20 consecutive trading days within three years post-listing[157].