康鹏科技: 众华会计师事务所（特殊普通合伙）关于对上海康鹏科技股份有限公司2024年年报问询函的回复

Core Viewpoint - The financial report of Shanghai Kangpeng Technology Co., Ltd. indicates a decline in revenue and gross margin in its new materials and CDMO businesses, primarily due to market competition and changes in customer demand [1][13]. New Materials Business - The new materials segment includes display materials, new energy battery materials, electronic chemicals, and silicone materials, with revenues of 683 million, 688 million, and 648 million CNY from 2022 to 2024 respectively [1]. - The decline in revenue is attributed to insufficient downstream demand and intense market competition, leading to pressure on product prices [1][6]. - The gross margin for new materials products has decreased, with specific reasons including a drop in display material prices and increased competition in the lithium battery materials sector [8][9]. - The company plans to improve gross margins through cost reduction, technological innovation, and product diversification [10][12]. CDMO Business - The CDMO business, which includes pharmaceutical and agricultural chemicals, reported revenues of 527 million, 570 million, and 295 million CNY from 2022 to 2024, with gross margins of 25.66%, 39.23%, and 23.17% respectively [13][18]. - The significant drop in 2024 revenue (down 48.29%) is mainly due to fluctuations in customer order plans and price reductions from centralized procurement [13][18]. - The gross margin for the CDMO business has been affected by competitive pressures and changes in product mix, with domestic sales facing lower margins compared to international sales [18][19]. - The company has identified risks related to customer dependency and potential revenue declines due to market conditions and pricing pressures [18].