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中晟高科(002778) - 2018 Q4 - 年度财报

Financial Performance - The company's operating revenue for 2018 was CNY 688,922,642.52, representing a 19.90% increase compared to CNY 574,575,435.55 in 2017[20] - The net profit attributable to shareholders for 2018 was CNY 18,130,808.99, a decrease of 40.88% from CNY 30,670,395.06 in 2017[20] - The net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was CNY 17,526,829.01, down 40.97% from CNY 29,691,128.58 in the previous year[20] - The net cash flow from operating activities was negative CNY 2,828,967.23, a decline of 114.25% compared to CNY 19,853,432.52 in 2017[20] - Basic earnings per share for 2018 were CNY 0.20, down 41.18% from CNY 0.34 in 2017[20] - The operating cost increased by 23.55% to 606.56 million yuan, impacting overall profitability[50] - The company reported a gross margin of 12.79% in the petrochemical sector, which decreased by 3.56% compared to the previous year[58] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets at the end of 2018 were CNY 773,921,553.85, an increase of 5.41% from CNY 734,178,849.43 at the end of 2017[20] - The net assets attributable to shareholders at the end of 2018 were CNY 630,615,628.33, a 1.92% increase from CNY 618,722,484.34 in 2017[20] - Accounts receivable increased by 4.86% to 160,816,723.18, representing 20.78% of total assets[79] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased by 6.92% to 34,396,650.49, primarily due to project construction investments[79] - The total procurement amount from the top five suppliers was ¥400,077,397.21, representing 66.08% of the total annual procurement[69] Research and Development - The company has developed over 200 specifications of lubricants across 13 categories, including transformer oil, hydraulic oil, and internal combustion engine oil, establishing itself as a leading industrial lubricant manufacturer in China[29] - Research and development expenses increased by 18.64% to 20.74 million yuan, reflecting the company's commitment to innovation[50] - The company developed 11 research projects in 2018, leading to the production of various new products including synthetic ester hydraulic oil and high-temperature bearing gear oil[52] - The company has 13 authorized patents, including 12 invention patents, supporting its technological development[43] Market Position and Strategy - The company has established a strong market position as a key supplier for major clients such as XCMG Group and Baosteel Group, with a steady increase in high-quality customer numbers[33] - The company’s sales strategy combines direct sales to end-users and distribution through dealers, ensuring broad market coverage[30] - The lubricants industry is closely tied to the economic cycles of downstream sectors like construction and energy, impacting demand fluctuations[32] - The company has seen a gradual increase in the proportion of automotive lubricants in its product sales structure, transitioning towards a comprehensive lubricant provider[33] Dividend Policy - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of CNY 0.45 per 10 shares, totaling CNY 4,005,472.50 based on 89,109,500 shares[7] - The cash dividend for 2017 was 0.70 yuan per 10 shares, amounting to 6,237,665 yuan, which represented 20.34% of the net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders[109] - The cash dividend for 2016 was 0.80 yuan per 10 shares, totaling 7,128,760 yuan, accounting for 20.95% of the net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders[109] - The total cash dividend for 2018, including other methods, is 4,009,927.50 yuan, which is 22.12% of the distributable profit of 18,130,808.99 yuan[110] - The company has committed to distributing at least 20% of the current year's distributable profit as cash dividends[112] Environmental Compliance - The company is classified as a key pollutant discharge unit and has implemented measures to ensure compliance with environmental regulations, with no exceedance of discharge standards reported[150] - Jiangsu Gaoke Petrochemical Co., Ltd. has established a wastewater treatment facility with a daily capacity of 140 tons, ensuring compliance with environmental standards[153] - The company has implemented three sets of activated carbon adsorption devices for the treatment of organic waste gas, with all facilities operating normally and no exceedance of discharge limits reported[153] - The company has established a hazardous waste disposal ledger and a dedicated hazardous waste storage facility, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations[159] Shareholder Information - The total number of common shareholders at the end of the reporting period was 12,709, an increase from 11,135 in the previous period[167] - The largest shareholder, Xu Hanxiang, holds 37.67% of the shares, totaling 33,572,000 shares, with 19,600,000 shares pledged[168] - The second-largest shareholder, Shanghai Financial Development Investment Fund, holds 9.81% with 8,743,374 shares, having decreased by 1,367,630 shares during the reporting period[168] - The company reported no changes in its controlling shareholder during the reporting period[171] Employee Management - The total remuneration for directors, supervisors, and senior management during the reporting period amounted to CNY 2.41 million[192] - The company employed a total of 177 staff members, with 51 in production, 42 in sales, and 42 in technical roles[193] - The company has established a comprehensive performance evaluation system linking senior management's performance directly to their remuneration[191] - The company has implemented a detailed employee training plan to enhance skills across various operational areas[195] Future Outlook - The company provided guidance for the next quarter, projecting a revenue growth of 10% to 1.32 billion RMB[185] - New product launches are expected to contribute an additional 200 million RMB in revenue over the next year[185] - The company is investing in R&D for new technologies, with a budget allocation of 50 million RMB for the upcoming fiscal year[185] - Market expansion plans include entering two new provinces, aiming for a 5% market share in these regions within the next 18 months[185]