IPO雷达｜“卡壳”问询关两年！元创股份募投项目近乎完工，毛利率大幅下滑

Core Viewpoint - Yuan Chuang Technology Co., Ltd. has updated its prospectus after being stuck in the inquiry phase for two years, planning to raise 485 million RMB despite significant declines in gross profit margin [1][4]. Company Overview - Yuan Chuang was established on June 9, 2006, focusing on the research, production, and sales of rubber track products used in agriculture and engineering [3]. - The company attempted to list on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in December 2021 but withdrew its application in November 2022 before the meeting [3]. Financial Performance - The company reported increasing revenue but declining net profit from 2022 to 2024, with revenues of 1.261 billion RMB, 1.141 billion RMB, and 1.349 billion RMB, and net profits of 139 million RMB, 178 million RMB, and 155 million RMB respectively [5]. - The gross profit margins fluctuated significantly during the reporting period, recorded at 21.58%, 28.28%, and 22.75% [7]. Asset and Liability Metrics - Total assets increased from 1.588 billion RMB in 2022 to 1.990 billion RMB in 2024, while equity attributable to shareholders rose from 888 million RMB to 1.232 billion RMB [6]. - The company's debt-to-asset ratio improved from 44.06% in 2022 to 38.09% in 2024 [6]. Production Capacity and Utilization - The production capacity utilization for rubber tracks was 88.32% in 2022, dropped to 71.90% in 2023, and rebounded to 91.41% in 2024 [9]. - The utilization rate for track plates decreased from 72.48% in 2022 to 63.88% in 2024 [9]. Investment Plans - The company plans to issue up to 19.6 million shares to raise 485 million RMB, with 400 million RMB allocated for the construction of a new production base [10][11]. - The new production base aims to increase the output of rubber tracks by 16.5% and track plates by 29.8% compared to 2021 levels [11]. Related Issues - The company has a family business structure, with the controlling shareholder holding 90.93% of the shares, and several family members in key positions [14][15]. - There are past allegations involving the controlling shareholder giving money to public officials, although it did not impact the company's operations [16].