AHB(SH:688639) Chang Jiang Shang Bao·2025-05-21 23:11Core Viewpoint - Company Huaheng Biological has announced a significant investment plan of 320 million yuan to establish an "AI Precision Fermentation and Protein Engineering Shared Demonstration Project" to maintain its industry leadership and meet market demands for high-quality, low-cost products [1] Group 1: Investment and Project Details - The investment will fund the construction of new production facilities, including workshops, finished goods warehouses, and office buildings, with a projected construction period of 36 months [1] - The funding will come from the company's own or self-raised funds, aimed at building an intelligent production system [1] Group 2: Financial Performance - In 2024, the company reported revenue of 2.178 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 12.37%, but net profit fell by 57.80% to 190 million yuan [2] - The decline in net profit is primarily attributed to price pressures on valine products, which are at historical lows due to intensified market competition [2] - In Q1 2025, revenue grew by 37.20% to 687 million yuan, but net profit decreased by 40.98% to 51.1 million yuan [2] Group 3: Research and Development - The company has consistently increased its R&D expenditure from 30.12 million yuan in 2020 to 124 million yuan in 2024, totaling 395 million yuan over five years [3] - In 2024, the company achieved significant breakthroughs in major projects, advancing its product diversification strategy with key projects like bio-based succinic acid and 1,3-propanediol [3] - The company added 10 invention patents and 8 utility model patents in 2024, bringing the total to 78 invention patents and 77 utility model patents by the end of 2024 [3]