星湖科技: 关于2024年年度报告的信息披露监管问询函的回复公告

Core Viewpoint - The company, Guangdong Zhaoqing Xinghuo Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (Xinghuo Technology), has received an inquiry letter from the Shanghai Stock Exchange regarding its 2024 annual report, particularly focusing on its cash flow from investment activities, which has shown continuous outflows over the past three years [1][2]. Investment Activities - The net cash flow from investment activities for the years 2022 to 2024 was -789 million, -859 million, and -864 million yuan respectively, indicating a consistent cash outflow [1]. - The cash payments for investments during the same period were 1.579 billion, 2.412 billion, and 1.8 billion yuan [1]. Major Investment Projects - The company has detailed its major investment projects, including the acquisition of 99.22% of Ningxia Yipin Biotechnology Co., Ltd. for a total transaction price of 5.376 billion yuan, with 4.585 billion yuan paid through share issuance and 791.6384 million yuan in cash [3][4]. - The decision to use self-owned funds for the cash payment of the acquisition was approved by the board of directors, adhering to the company's investment decision-making procedures [4]. Financial Performance - The company reported operating revenues of 1.601 billion, 1.606 billion, and 1.605 billion yuan for the years 2022 to 2024, with net profits attributable to the parent company of 120.579 million, 75.997 million, and 108.141 million yuan respectively [6]. - The net cash flow from operating activities increased from 211.975 million yuan in 2022 to 239.776 million yuan in 2024, indicating improved operational efficiency [19]. Cash Management and Investment Strategy - As of the end of 2024, the company had a cash balance of 1.759 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 23.97%, with interest income of 13 million yuan [9]. - The company has established a risk management system and a comprehensive financial management policy to control investment risks, including a clear approval process for investment products [8]. Debt and Financing - The company’s long-term borrowings stood at 1.721 billion yuan and short-term borrowings at 1.008 billion yuan at the end of 2024, with interest expenses of 110 million yuan [9]. - The company has been reducing its bank loan balance over the years, with a total bank borrowing of 3.391 billion yuan at the end of 2024, down from 4.188 billion yuan in 2022 [19]. Acquisition and Goodwill - The company acquired 100% of Sichuan Jiuling Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd. in 2019, resulting in goodwill of 198 million yuan, which has been subject to impairment testing due to declining profitability in subsequent years [20][23].