Sierte(SZ:002538) 2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-09-01 02:16Core Insights - The company, Si Er Te (002538.SZ), reported a revenue of 2.183 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 7.15%, primarily driven by increased sales of phosphate fertilizers [1] - However, net profit saw a significant decline of 43.60%, dropping to 95.18 million yuan, with net cash flow from operating activities decreasing by 62.04% to 94.35 million yuan [1] - The profit decline is attributed to soaring international sulfur prices, which have led to a substantial increase in raw material costs, including sulfur and sulfuric acid, as well as significant price hikes in potash fertilizers, thereby squeezing gross margins [1] Financial Performance - Revenue: 2.183 billion yuan, up 7.15% year-on-year [1] - Net Profit: 95.18 million yuan, down 43.60% year-on-year [1] - Operating Cash Flow: 94.35 million yuan, down 62.04% [1] Corporate Governance Concerns - The authenticity of the financial report has been questioned by independent directors, who abstained from voting, citing concerns over the potential impact of an ongoing criminal investigation involving a former executive of a wholly-owned subsidiary [1] - The independent director highlighted that there may be other fictitious transactions affecting the financial statements beyond the scope identified in the administrative regulatory measures [1] - The company has previously faced corrective measures from the Anhui Securities Regulatory Bureau due to issues related to fictitious business operations from 2021 to 2023, with potential for further expansion of the amounts involved [1]