Xianhe(SH:603733) Hua Xia Shi Bao·2025-07-04 23:34Core Viewpoint - The company has signed an investment agreement for a new integrated bamboo pulp and high-performance paper-based materials project in Sichuan, with a total planned investment of approximately 11 billion yuan, aiming to produce 800,000 tons of bamboo pulp and 1.2 million tons of high-performance paper annually [2][3]. Investment and Expansion Plans - The project will be implemented in phases, with the first phase involving an investment of about 5.5 billion yuan to produce 400,000 tons of bamboo pulp and 600,000 tons of high-performance paper [3]. - The second phase will also require an investment of approximately 5.5 billion yuan, with similar production targets as the first phase [3]. - The company aims to achieve the first phase's production within three years from the start of construction, while the second phase will depend on market conditions and operational performance [3]. Financial Performance - In 2024, the company reported a revenue of 10.274 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 20.11%, and a net profit of 1.004 billion yuan, up 51.23% [4]. - However, the fourth quarter of 2024 saw a revenue of 3.01 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 28.6%, but a net profit decline of 33.7% [4]. - In the first quarter of 2025, the company experienced a revenue of 2.99 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 35.4%, but a net profit decrease of 12.1% [4]. Debt and Financial Pressure - The company's debt levels have been increasing, with a debt-to-asset ratio of 65.49% as of March 2025, up from 32.46% in 2020 [7]. - Long-term borrowings rose from 3.409 billion yuan in 2023 to 7.923 billion yuan in the first quarter of 2025, with interest expenses increasing significantly [7]. - The company has a short-term liquidity challenge, with cash on hand of 895 million yuan against short-term borrowings of 2.037 billion yuan [7]. Strategic Rationale for Expansion - The company is expanding based on national policies promoting the use of bamboo as a substitute for plastic and aims to reduce reliance on imported raw materials [5]. - The bamboo resource is renewable and aligns with environmental trends, with the first phase expected to generate an annual output value of 5.15 billion yuan and tax revenue of 450 million yuan [5]. - The company is focusing on high-performance paper-based materials to avoid market homogenization and strengthen its competitive advantage [5]. Financing Strategies - The company plans to finance the new project through bank loans, diversified financing, and operational cash flow from existing projects [8]. - It aims to enhance its debt repayment capacity through increased cash flow from the new projects and is expected to receive preferential treatment for green financing due to alignment with national strategies [8]. - The controlling shareholder plans to increase their stake by 300 million to 500 million yuan to boost market confidence [8].