清新环境(002573) - 2021 Q4 - 年度财报

Financial Performance - The company's operating revenue for 2021 was CNY 6,879,750,886.31, representing a 46.34% increase compared to CNY 4,701,121,602.84 in 2020[26] - The net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company reached CNY 568,217,585.68, a 66.70% increase from CNY 340,871,003.11 in the previous year[26] - The net profit attributable to shareholders after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was CNY 500,166,981.29, showing a significant increase of 196.87% compared to CNY 168,478,202.12 in 2020[26] - Basic and diluted earnings per share increased by 36.26% to ¥0.4295 from ¥0.3152 in the previous year[29] - The weighted average return on equity rose to 8.36%, up from 5.15% the previous year, reflecting a 3.21% increase[29] - Total assets increased by 31.25% to ¥21,586,748,892.50 from ¥16,447,404,452.09 in the previous year[29] - Net assets attributable to shareholders decreased by 4.77% to ¥6,089,171,641.20 from ¥6,394,132,999.22 in the previous year[29] - The company reported a total of ¥68,050,604.39 in non-recurring gains for 2021, compared to ¥172,389,604.03 in 2020[37] - The total cost of sales for 2021 was ¥5,324,938,408.42, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 37.04% from ¥3,885,742,475.34 in 2020[98] Dividend and Shareholder Returns - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of CNY 1.00 per 10 shares to all shareholders, based on a total of 1,403,721,079 shares[6] Business Strategy and Market Position - The company has not changed its main business since its listing, maintaining a focus on environmental protection technology[24] - Future outlook includes expansion into new markets and potential mergers and acquisitions to enhance growth[6] - The company is actively investing in new product development and technological advancements to strengthen its market position[6] - The company aims to align with national policies on carbon peak and carbon neutrality, focusing on energy efficiency improvement and zero-carbon technologies in industries such as power, coking, and steel[61] - The company has a strategic focus on ecological restoration, low-carbon energy services, and resource recycling, with a commitment to sustainable development[47] - The company is leveraging government policies to drive long-term growth in the green low-carbon environmental industry, with significant funding allocated for pollution prevention and control[57] - The company aims to strengthen its presence in the comprehensive energy service business and expand its water service operations nationwide, particularly in the Sichuan-Chongqing region and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area[66] Technological Innovation and R&D - The company is actively pursuing technological innovations in carbon capture and utilization, energy management, and low-cost composite catalysts for VOCs treatment[60] - The company has established a post-doctoral workstation and a research institute, enhancing its strategic planning and management capabilities[76] - The company has been recognized as a national enterprise technology center, indicating a significant enhancement in its innovation capabilities[70] - R&D investment increased by 17.18% from 160,236,123.57 CNY in 2020 to 187,770,492.65 CNY in 2021[115] - The number of R&D personnel decreased by 17.27% from 2020 to 2021, with the proportion of R&D staff dropping from 11.87% to 3.35%[112] Operational Performance - The company reported a significant increase in user data and engagement metrics, reflecting growth in its service offerings[26] - The financial report indicates a strong recovery and growth trajectory post-pandemic, with positive indicators for future performance[26] - The company has implemented localized project management and strengthened cost control measures to ensure the normal operation of overseas projects amid international challenges[64] - The company has successfully launched several industrial demonstration projects, including a steam boiler flue gas waste heat recovery system[106] Environmental and Social Responsibility - The company has developed a comprehensive treatment system for hazardous waste, focusing on storage, disposal, and resource utilization[54] - The company is committed to enhancing its environmental governance and circular economy initiatives during the 14th Five-Year Plan period[66] - The company emphasizes its core values of innovation, cooperation, and responsibility, which have contributed to its brand development and project quality[73] Challenges and Risks - The company faces risks from ongoing COVID-19 pandemic impacts and will continue to improve project safety protocols to mitigate these risks[196] - The company acknowledges increasing competition in the environmental protection industry and will focus on enhancing innovation and management capabilities to maintain a competitive edge[197] - There are integration risks associated with acquisitions due to potential cultural, procedural, and financial discrepancies between the acquired entities and the company[200] Investment and Financing Activities - The company raised CNY 1,579,999,997.10 through a private placement of shares, with a net amount of CNY 1,573,610,894.29 after expenses[137] - The total investment amount for the reporting period reached CNY 3,391,345,685.77, representing a 131.53% increase compared to CNY 1,464,725,167.59 in the same period last year[128] - The company has committed CNY 24,000 million for working capital through bond issuance, with 100% of the funds utilized[138] - The company is developing a smart environmental cloud platform with an investment of CNY 15,000 million, which is currently at 0% utilization[145] Subsidiary Performance - The company’s subsidiary, Sichuan Development Guorun Water Investment Co., Ltd., reported total assets of approximately 5.79 billion yuan and net profit of approximately 152.19 million yuan[179] - The company’s subsidiary, Beijing Qingxin Environmental Energy, reported total assets of approximately 1.89 billion yuan and net profit of approximately 80.12 million yuan[179]