NAURA(SZ:002371)2023-04-28 16:00Financial Performance - In 2022, the company achieved an operating revenue of 14.688 billion yuan and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 2.353 billion yuan, marking a significant milestone in entering the "billion-level" development stage[2]. - The company's operating revenue for 2022 was approximately ¥14.69 billion, representing a 51.68% increase compared to ¥9.68 billion in 2021[17]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders for 2022 was approximately ¥2.35 billion, a significant increase of 118.37% from ¥1.08 billion in 2021[17]. - The net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was approximately ¥2.11 billion, up 161.07% from ¥806.72 million in 2021[17]. - The company's total assets at the end of 2022 reached approximately ¥42.55 billion, a 37.02% increase from ¥31.05 billion at the end of 2021[17]. - The net assets attributable to shareholders increased to approximately ¥19.75 billion, reflecting a 16.86% growth from ¥16.90 billion in 2021[17]. - The basic earnings per share for 2022 was ¥4.4612, representing a 107.71% increase compared to ¥2.1478 in 2021[17]. - The diluted earnings per share for 2022 was ¥4.4485, an increase of 107.17% from ¥2.1473 in 2021[17]. - The weighted average return on equity for 2022 was 12.96%, up from 11.94% in 2021[17]. - The company reported quarterly revenues of ¥2.14 billion, ¥3.31 billion, ¥4.57 billion, and ¥4.68 billion for Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4 respectively in 2022[19]. Research and Development - The company invested 3.566 billion yuan in R&D in 2022, with a patent application of over 900 and more than 600 patents granted, reflecting a continuous growth in R&D investment and patent applications for three consecutive years[3]. - The proportion of R&D personnel in the company is 29.27%, indicating a strong focus on innovation and technology development[3]. - The company has applied for over 6,800 patents and has received authorization for over 3,900 patents as of the end of 2022[32]. - The company achieved a breakthrough in mass production of 12-inch advanced integrated circuit metallization equipment, winning the first prize of the Beijing Science and Technology Progress Award in 2022[32]. - The company has developed new lithium battery manufacturing equipment, including a PVD coating device for current collectors, which has entered client validation[39]. - The company is investing heavily in R&D, allocating 100 million towards the development of new technologies and innovations in the upcoming year[98]. - The company is investing 200 million yuan in R&D for new technologies in the semiconductor sector[109]. Market Expansion and Strategy - The company has seen steady growth in new signed orders for integrated circuit equipment, which opens up broader development space for future market expansion[2]. - The company aims to enhance its management efficiency by benchmarking against world-class enterprises and optimizing its business processes in key areas such as finance and compliance[6]. - The company plans to enhance product performance and increase market share for mature products in the integrated circuit equipment sector, driven by strong semiconductor demand[72]. - The company is focusing on the third-generation semiconductor equipment market, leveraging opportunities from the rapid development of electric vehicles and new materials[73]. - Market expansion plans include entering three new international markets, which are projected to contribute an additional 50 million in revenue[97]. - The company is considering strategic acquisitions to enhance its market position, with a budget of 200 million earmarked for potential targets[98]. - The company plans to continue its strategic initiatives in mergers and acquisitions to enhance its competitive edge in the market[114]. Corporate Governance - The company is committed to enhancing its corporate governance structure and internal control environment[79]. - The company maintains complete independence from its controlling shareholder in terms of assets, personnel, finance, organization, and business operations[88]. - The company has established an independent financial accounting department and a complete financial management system, ensuring independent financial decision-making[90]. - The company has a governance structure that includes a board of directors, supervisory board, and management team, ensuring independent operational authority[91]. - The company has not engaged in any illegal guarantees for its controlling shareholder or related parties during the reporting period[88]. - The company has implemented a comprehensive internal control system to enhance compliance and risk management[87]. - The company’s board of directors and senior management are fully dedicated to the company, with no dual roles in the controlling shareholder's enterprises[89]. Employee and Talent Development - The company has over 10,000 employees, establishing a solid talent foundation to support its development into a "100 billion-level" enterprise[30]. - The company emphasizes the importance of a learning organization and has implemented various training programs to develop a versatile talent team[4]. - The total number of employees at the end of the reporting period was 10,007, with 4,259 in production, 420 in sales, and 4,123 in technical roles[123][124]. - The company has established an annual training plan to enhance employee skills and promote sustainable development[126]. - The number of R&D personnel increased by 43.30% to 2,929, with a notable rise in the proportion of personnel holding master's degrees to 62.5%[53]. Environmental and Social Responsibility - The company has implemented effective environmental management measures, achieving compliance with ISO 14001 standards and maintaining all pollutant emissions within regulatory limits[150]. - The company actively participated in poverty alleviation efforts, contributing over 3.7 million yuan to benefit more than 15,000 individuals in 2022[154]. - The company has established 24 craft libraries through its NAURA public library project, benefiting over 900 students and teachers[154]. - The company has committed to reducing carbon emissions by investing in clean energy projects and promoting energy management systems[152]. - The company has not encountered any major environmental issues or administrative penalties related to environmental protection during the reporting period[150]. Shareholder and Financial Policies - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of 4.45 yuan per 10 shares (including tax) based on a total of 529,560,089 shares, with no bonus shares issued[8]. - The company has adopted a cash dividend policy that aligns with its articles of association and shareholder resolutions, ensuring clarity and transparency in its decision-making process[128]. - The company has not proposed any changes to its cash dividend policy during the reporting period, maintaining stability for shareholders[129]. - The cash dividend distribution accounts for 100% of the total profit distribution[130]. - The company will not issue bonus shares or convert capital reserves into share capital this year[130]. Stock Options and Incentive Plans - The stock option incentive plan from 2018 has completed its second exercise period, with all options exercised by May 11, 2022[131]. - The company’s stock option and restricted stock incentive plan is governed by relevant regulations and was authorized by the 2020 extraordinary general meeting[136]. - The company approved the 2022 stock option incentive plan on June 12, 2022, and received approval from the actual controller on June 22, 2022[137]. - The stock options granted to executives included 80,000 shares for the Chief Financial Officer, with a grant price of 34.60 CNY per share[140]. - The company completed the stock option registration on August 16, 2022, confirming the grant to 838 participants[138]. Legal and Compliance Matters - There were no significant lawsuits or arbitration matters during the reporting period[164]. - The company did not engage in any non-operating fund occupation by controlling shareholders or related parties during the reporting period[159]. - There were no violations of external guarantees during the reporting period[160]. - The company did not have any major related party transactions during the reporting period[165].