STEP(SZ:002527)2020-04-29 16:00Important Notice, Table of Contents, and Definitions This section provides an important notice regarding the report's integrity, its table of contents, and definitions of key terms Important Notice The board and management affirm the report's integrity, with all directors present, and propose a 2019 cash dividend of 0.3 yuan per 10 shares - The company's 2019 profit distribution plan proposes a cash dividend of 0.3 yuan per 10 shares (tax inclusive) based on the total share capital at the equity registration date, with no bonus shares or capital reserve conversions9 Company Profile and Key Financial Indicators This section outlines the company's basic information and presents its key financial performance metrics and accounting data Key Accounting Data and Financial Indicators In 2019, the company achieved revenue with slight growth, successfully turning losses into profits, with net profit attributable to shareholders and operating cash flow significantly increasing, indicating improved operational quality | Indicator | 2019 | 2018 | YoY Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Operating Revenue (Yuan) | 3,533,969,303.29 | 3,514,994,626.43 | 0.54% | | Net Profit Attributable to Shareholders (Yuan) | 53,590,455.47 | -260,687,920.25 | 120.56% | | Net Profit Attributable to Shareholders Excluding Non-Recurring Items (Yuan) | -10,448,132.50 | -303,927,644.64 | 96.56% | | Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities (Yuan) | 269,084,731.07 | 38,226,255.09 | 603.93% | | Basic Earnings Per Share (Yuan/Share) | 0.09 | -0.42 | 121.43% | | Weighted Average Return on Net Assets | 2.01% | -9.27% | 11.28% | | Total Assets (Yuan) | 6,357,451,726.28 | 6,636,972,925.36 | -4.21% | | Net Assets Attributable to Shareholders (Yuan) | 2,662,874,225.37 | 2,659,023,940.26 | 0.14% | | Quarter | Operating Revenue (Yuan) | Net Profit Attributable to Shareholders (Yuan) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Q1 | 720,897,149.58 | -10,453,398.68 | | Q2 | 931,831,495.54 | 41,667,602.09 | | Q3 | 921,265,963.52 | 24,788,753.66 | | Q4 | 959,974,694.65 | -2,412,501.60 | - In 2019, total non-recurring gains and losses amounted to 64.0386 million yuan, primarily from government subsidies (50.7407 million yuan) and wealth management income (31.5464 million yuan), significantly contributing to the company's profitability3538 Company Business Overview This section provides an overview of the company's main business activities, operating model, and core competitive advantages Main Business and Operating Model The company focuses on intelligent manufacturing equipment, providing core intelligent drive control products and solutions across robotics, elevators, industrial control, and motion control, driven by national policies and industry demand | Business Segment | Main Products/Business Description | | :--- | :--- | | Robotics Segment | Provides multi-joint industrial robots, SCARA robots, controllers, servo systems, and intelligent flexible production line system integration solutions for automotive and general industries | | Elevator Segment | Offers complete elevator control systems, control boards, operating panels, cables, and IoT solutions for elevator manufacturers | | Industrial Control Segment | Provides various series of high and low voltage general/special inverters, and integrated electrical control solutions for smart water, HVAC, and lifting logistics industries | | Motion Control Segment | Offers core components and solutions such as servo drives and motion controllers, primarily applied in 3C electronics, robotics, and glass engraving industries | - The company is a leading enterprise in China's elevator control system industry, maintaining long-term stable cooperation with renowned domestic and international elevator manufacturers like Otis, Kone, Schindler, and ThyssenKrupp57 - The company has pioneered the integration of the entire industry chain in robotics and motion control, from key core components to robot bodies, engineering applications, and remote informationization, becoming an influential enterprise in China's intelligent manufacturing sector54 Significant Changes in Major Assets During the reporting period, major assets changed: fixed assets increased due to robotics project capitalization, construction in progress rose, prepayments decreased, and other receivables increased due to accounting adjustments | Major Asset | Explanation of Significant Change | | :--- | :--- | | Fixed Assets | Plant for robotics and key components & motion control system intelligent manufacturing project capitalized as fixed assets | | Construction in Progress | Increased engineering amount for Zhongweixing Industrial Robot Control and Drive System Industrialization Base Project | | Prepayments | Due to relatively higher advance payments for projects and purchases in the comparable reporting period | | Other Receivables | Primarily due to the transfer of accounts receivable from customers for whom the company adopted net method accounting for revenue recognition during the reporting period | Core Competitiveness Analysis The company's core competitiveness stems from its R&D advantage, full industry chain layout, strong brand and customer relationships, extensive marketing networks, and robust talent development system - The company possesses a National Enterprise Technology Center jointly recognized by five ministries and commissions, along with a postdoctoral research workstation, holding 528 national authorized patents (including 187 invention patents) and 243 software copyrights as of the end of 20195363 - The company has a full industry chain development pattern from key core components to robot bodies, engineering applications, and remote informationization, enabling it to provide core industrial robot products and system integration solutions to clients66 - The company boasts a broad customer base and brand influence, collaborating with renowned enterprises like General Motors, Great Wall Motors, Haier, and Kohler in intelligent manufacturing, and maintaining long-term partnerships with international brands such as Otis, Kone, and Schindler in the elevator sector6871 Management Discussion and Analysis This section provides a comprehensive analysis of the company's operating performance, financial position, R&D efforts, cash flow, and future outlook Operating Overview In 2019, despite downstream industry slowdowns, the company achieved stable performance and turned losses into profits, with revenue slightly increasing and net profit attributable to shareholders significantly growing, primarily driven by the elevator business | Indicator | 2019 (10,000 Yuan) | YoY Growth | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Operating Revenue | 353,400 | 0.54% | | Operating Profit | 10,181 | 142.45% | | Total Profit | 10,254 | 142.32% | | Net Profit | 6,056 | 120.48% | | Net Profit Attributable to Parent Company Owners | 5,359 | 120.56% | - The Robotics and Motion Control segment faced downward pressure due to reduced investment in the automotive and 3C industries, but the company achieved breakthroughs with high-end clients like Haier and Kohler by expanding into emerging markets such as white goods, sanitary ware, and metal processing7980 - The Elevator Business segment expanded its product lines centered on core control components, driving significant sales revenue growth and improved profitability80 Main Business Analysis In 2019, robotics and motion control products remained the largest revenue source despite a decline, while elevator control products showed strong growth and improved gross margin, and customer concentration remained low | By Product | 2019 Operating Revenue (Yuan) | Proportion of Operating Revenue | YoY Change | Gross Margin | Gross Margin YoY Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Elevator Control Products | 620,030,389.33 | 17.54% | 29.98% | 28.86% | 7.13% | | Energy-Saving and Industrial Drive Products | 250,759,510.96 | 7.10% | -1.19% | 44.07% | 4.88% | | Robotics and Motion Control Products | 2,263,857,226.85 | 64.06% | -7.71% | 17.81% | -1.13% | | Other Products | 399,322,176.15 | 11.30% | 20.61% | 10.02% | -1.45% | | Customer/Supplier | Total Amount (Yuan) | Proportion of Annual Total | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Sales to Top Five Customers | 616,479,790.82 | 17.44% | | Total Purchases from Top Five Suppliers | 1,308,496,481.77 | 43.55% | R&D Investment In 2019, the company's total R&D investment reached 203 million yuan, increasing by 13.80% to 5.74% of operating revenue, with all expenditures expensed and focus on core business areas | Indicator | 2019 | 2018 | Change Percentage | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Number of R&D Personnel (Persons) | 893 | 763 | 17.04% | | Proportion of R&D Personnel | 36.51% | 33.97% | 2.54% | | R&D Investment Amount (Yuan) | 202,895,962.79 | 178,289,258.72 | 13.80% | | R&D Investment as % of Operating Revenue | 5.74% | 5.07% | 0.67% | | Capitalized R&D Investment Amount (Yuan) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | - The company continuously invests in R&D, with key projects including a unified modular control platform, ultra-high-speed elevator control systems, public transport escalator control systems, energy-saving industry-specific inverters, new energy vehicle-related controllers, and desktop robots and high-performance robot control systems101102103106 Cash Flow Analysis During the reporting period, the company's cash flow significantly improved, with net cash flow from operating activities increasing substantially, investing activities turning positive, and financing activities decreasing due to reduced bank borrowings | Item | 2019 (Yuan) | 2018 (Yuan) | YoY Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities | 269,084,731.07 | 38,226,255.09 | 603.93% | | Net Cash Flow from Investing Activities | 56,896,889.42 | -997,159,632.37 | 105.71% | | Net Cash Flow from Financing Activities | -352,380,147.55 | 479,977,398.39 | -173.42% | | Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents | -25,144,136.17 | -474,649,451.80 | 94.70% | Company's Future Development Outlook, Strategy, and Risks The company anticipates growth in robotics and elevators, with a strategy focused on building an intelligent manufacturing ecosystem and deepening four business segments, while facing risks from macroeconomic fluctuations, scale expansion, M&A integration, goodwill impairment, and accounts receivable - Company Development Strategy: Focus on intelligent manufacturing equipment, build an intelligent manufacturing ecosystem, adhere to two key technology directions (intelligent control and variable frequency drive), deepen the four major business segments (elevators, motion control, robotics, industrial control), and support business development through five platform-based operations (R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, sales, service)156159160 - 2020 Operating Plan: Integrate resources under the 'One STEP' strategy to unify the brand; focus on R&D to deepen business segment layouts; pursue differentiated competition in niche markets; strengthen refined management for cost reduction and efficiency improvement; and enhance talent pipeline development160163166169 - Key risks faced by the company include: macroeconomic fluctuations impacting downstream demand, management risks from rapid scale expansion, acquisition integration and goodwill impairment risks (especially for acquisitions like Zhongweixing and Xiaoao Xiangrong), product gross margin fluctuations, and accounts receivable bad debt risk170173174175 Significant Matters This section details important events and decisions during the reporting period, including profit distribution, fulfillment of commitments, and use of raised funds Profit Distribution The company's 2019 profit distribution plan proposes a cash dividend of 0.3 yuan per 10 shares, totaling an estimated 18.6057 million yuan, representing 34.72% of net profit attributable to parent company owners, with no distribution in 2018 due to losses | Dividend Year | Cash Dividend Amount (Tax Inclusive) (Yuan) | Ratio to Net Profit Attributable to Ordinary Shareholders in Consolidated Statements | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 2019 | 18,605,740.53 (Proposed) | 34.72% | | 2018 | 0.00 | 0.00% | | 2017 | 43,411,984.98 | 31.53% | Fulfillment of Commitments During the reporting period, the company and related parties strictly fulfilled commitments, with Hangzhou Zhishan Intelligent Control Technology Co., Ltd.'s performance commitment (2017-2019) exceeding the cumulative target, despite missing the 2019 single-year goal, thus requiring no compensation | Performance Period | Committed Amount (10,000 Yuan) | Achieved Amount (Excluding Non-Recurring Items) (10,000 Yuan) | Achievement Ratio | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 2017 | 2,800.00 | 3,836.67 | 137.02% | | 2018 | 3,500.00 | 3,724.17 | 106.40% | | 2019 | 4,200.00 | 3,895.65 | 92.75% | | Total | 10,500.00 | 11,456.49 | 109.11% | - Zhishan Intelligent Control's 2019 performance fell short primarily due to the impact of the macroeconomic and international trade environment, leading to decreased equipment investment willingness in downstream industries such as textile machinery and CNC machine tools241 Use of Raised Funds In 2017, the company raised 857 million yuan through convertible bonds; as of the reporting period, 327 million yuan has been used, with 569 million yuan remaining, and two key projects were delayed due to construction progress | Committed Investment Project | Total Committed Investment from Raised Funds (10,000 Yuan) | Cumulative Investment as of Period End (10,000 Yuan) | Investment Progress | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Intelligent Manufacturing Project for Robotics and Key Components & Motion Control Systems | 67,276.25 | 27,222.3 | 40.46% | | Automotive Intelligent Flexible Welding Production Line Project | 18,382.22 | 5,473.12 | 29.77% | Share Changes and Shareholder Information This section details changes in the company's share capital, as well as information on its shareholders and actual controllers Share Changes During the reporting period, the company's total share capital slightly increased due to convertible bond conversions and executive restricted share unlocks, resulting in a decrease of 26.8 million restricted shares - Changes in total share capital primarily resulted from: conversion of 'Shida Convertible Bonds' adding 7,010 shares, and unlocking of restricted shares held by executives and from acquisitions, totaling approximately 26.8 million shares converted to unrestricted tradable shares303304308 Shareholders and Actual Controller Information As of the reporting period end, the company had 37,126 shareholders, with the Ji Defa, Liu Liping, and Ji Yi family acting as the stable controlling shareholders, collectively holding 29.98% of the company's shares | Shareholder Name | Shareholding Percentage | Number of Shares Held at Period End (Shares) | Number of Restricted Shares Held (Shares) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Ji Defa | 17.88% | 110,915,804 | 83,186,853 | | Liu Liping | 6.32% | 39,221,160 | 0 | | Ji Yi | 5.78% | 35,872,939 | 26,904,704 | - The company's actual controllers are Ji Defa, Liu Liping (spouse), and Ji Yi (their daughter), forming a concerted party322329 Preferred Shares Information This section provides an overview of the company's preferred shares, if any Preferred Shares Overview During the reporting period, the company had no preferred shares - The company had no preferred shares during the reporting period336 Convertible Corporate Bonds Information This section details the company's convertible corporate bonds, including their overview and key terms Convertible Bonds Overview The company's 'Shida Convertible Bonds' were trading, with the conversion price adjusted downward to 7.45 yuan/share in April 2019, and as of period-end, 99.98% of the total issuance remained unconverted, with the company's long-term credit rating at AA with a stable outlook - On April 12, 2019, the company adjusted the conversion price of 'Shida Convertible Bonds' downward from 11.83 yuan/share to 7.45 yuan/share340 | Indicator | Amount/Quantity | | :--- | :--- | | Total Issuance Amount | 882,505,700.00 Yuan | | Cumulative Conversion Amount | 217,600.00 Yuan | | Unconverted Amount | 882,288,100.00 Yuan | | Proportion of Unconverted Amount to Total Issuance | 99.98% | - According to the June 2019 follow-up rating report by Lianhe Credit Rating Co., Ltd., the company's long-term credit rating is AA with a 'stable' outlook, and 'Shida Convertible Bonds' also hold an AA credit rating347 Directors, Supervisors, Senior Management, and Employees This section provides information on the company's governance structure, including changes in key personnel, their remuneration, and overall employee statistics Changes, Shareholdings, and Remuneration of Directors, Supervisors, and Senior Management During the reporting period, the company experienced changes in its board, supervisory board, and senior management, including new appointments and a general manager succession, with remuneration linked to performance - Multiple changes occurred in the company's senior management during the reporting period, including: Ji Yi resigning as General Manager, succeeded by Ji Defa; Ma Yuanyuan resigning as Vice General Manager and CFO, succeeded by Li Guofan; and Liu Yihua resigning as Independent Director, succeeded by Zhong Bin354 | Name | Position | Total Pre-Tax Remuneration from Company (10,000 Yuan) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Ji Yi | Chairman | 40 | | Ji Defa | Non-Independent Director, General Manager | 0 | | Yuan Zhongmin | Vice Chairman | 80 | | Cai Liang | Non-Independent Director, Vice General Manager | 91.2 | | Wang Chunxiang | Chairman of Supervisory Board | 100.3 | | Li Guofan | Vice General Manager, CFO | 92.6 | Employee Information As of the end of 2019, the company had 2,446 employees, with technical personnel comprising the largest proportion at 36.51%, and approximately 44.4% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, with compensation policies favoring key roles | Professional Composition | Number of Persons | Proportion | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Production Personnel | 590 | 24.12% | | Sales Personnel | 469 | 19.17% | | Technical Personnel | 893 | 36.51% | | Financial Personnel | 76 | 3.11% | | Administrative Personnel | 418 | 17.09% | | Total | 2,446 | 100.00% | Corporate Governance This section describes the company's corporate governance framework and its internal control system Corporate Governance and Internal Control During the reporting period, the company strictly adhered to relevant laws and regulations, maintained independence from its controlling shareholder, and its internal control system was deemed effective with no significant deficiencies - The company's corporate governance practices comply with the normative documents on listed company governance issued by the China Securities Regulatory Commission, with no significant discrepancies394400 - The company is completely separate from its controlling shareholder in terms of business, personnel, assets, organization, and finance, possessing independent and complete business operations and autonomous operating capabilities401 - According to the company's internal control self-assessment report, no material or significant internal control deficiencies were identified for the year 2019419 Corporate Bonds Information This section provides information on the company's corporate bonds, excluding convertible bonds Corporate Bonds Overview Aside from the convertible corporate bonds disclosed in Section 8, the company has no other publicly issued and listed corporate bonds that were unexpired or not fully redeemed as of the annual report approval date - The company has no publicly issued and listed corporate bonds on stock exchanges that were either unexpired or not fully redeemed as of the annual report approval date426 Financial Report This section presents the company's audited financial statements and the auditor's report Audit Report Lixin Zhonglian Certified Public Accountants issued a standard unqualified audit opinion on the company's 2019 financial statements, with key audit matters identified as goodwill impairment testing and revenue recognition - The audit opinion type is a standard unqualified opinion429 - Key audit matters include: Goodwill Impairment Testing: As of the end of 2019, the company's goodwill net book value was 1.153 billion yuan, with impairment assessment involving significant judgment and estimation of future cash flows, posing uncertainty; Revenue Recognition: 2019 operating revenue was 3.534 billion yuan, and as a key performance indicator, there is an inherent risk of management manipulating the timing of revenue recognition to achieve specific targets431432435 Main Financial Statements The financial statements include consolidated and parent company balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and statements of changes in owners' equity, showing total assets of 6.357 billion yuan and net profit attributable to parent company owners of 53.59 million yuan in 2019 | Key Items from Consolidated Balance Sheet | December 31, 2019 (Yuan) | December 31, 2018 (Yuan) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Assets | 6,357,451,726.28 | 6,636,972,925.36 | | Total Liabilities | 3,126,977,645.91 | 3,398,407,325.60 | | Total Owners' Equity Attributable to Parent Company | 2,662,874,225.37 | 2,659,023,940.26 | | Key Items from Consolidated Income Statement | 2019 (Yuan) | 2018 (Yuan) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Operating Revenue | 3,533,969,303.29 | 3,514,994,626.43 | | Operating Profit | 101,805,037.15 | -239,827,958.99 | | Total Profit | 102,539,732.86 | -242,312,754.02 | | Net Profit Attributable to Parent Company Owners | 53,590,455.47 | -260,687,920.25 | Reference Documents Catalog This section lists the documents available for reference, ensuring transparency and accessibility of information List of Reference Documents Reference documents for this report include signed and sealed financial statements, original audit reports, and all publicly disclosed documents, available at the company's board of directors' office - Reference documents include: signed and sealed financial statements, original audit reports, and all publicly disclosed documents during the reporting period1009