AEOLUS(SH:600469) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-09-12 01:24Core Viewpoint - Fengshen Tire Co., Ltd. has provided a detailed response to the Shanghai Stock Exchange's inquiry regarding its stock issuance application, focusing on financial accounting issues and addressing aspects such as fundraising projects, business operations, and other related matters [1] Fundraising Projects: Capacity Expansion and Market Opportunities - The fundraising project is aimed at expanding the production capacity of high-performance giant engineering radial tires, with a total investment of 1.46369 billion yuan and planned fundraising of 1.1 billion yuan. The project is expected to add approximately 20,000 units of production capacity, with an internal rate of return of 22.86% and a payback period of 6.36 years [2] Product Relevance and Market Outlook - The project focuses on existing giant engineering radial tire products, which will see significant improvements in key performance indicators compared to current products. The global market for giant engineering radial tires has shown growth, increasing from 167,000 units in 2017 to 215,000 units in 2022, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. It is projected to reach 358,000 units by 2027. The Chinese market has also experienced significant growth, with a CAGR of 12.47% from 2017 to 2022, expected to reach 63,000 units by 2027 [3] Capacity Planning and Absorption Capability - Fengshen Tire's current production capacity utilization for giant engineering radial tires is high, with annual production increasing. Given the anticipated market demand growth, the capacity planning for the fundraising project is deemed reasonable. The company has the ability to absorb this capacity, with sales steadily increasing and a strong order backlog. The sales system is improving, with products sold in over 140 countries and regions, supported by enhanced technical research and development capabilities [4] Benefit Assessment and Financing Scale - The benefit assessment for the fundraising project is based on reasonable key metrics such as sales price, volume, and cost, aligning with the company's existing business and industry trends. The sales price is calculated at 80% of the average over the past five years, while raw material and energy costs are projected to increase by 20%. The financing scale is justified, with a funding gap of 1.298894 billion yuan as of June 30, 2025, exceeding the planned fundraising amount of 1.1 billion yuan [5] Business Operations: Performance Fluctuations and Financial Status - The company's revenue has steadily increased, but the net profit attributable to shareholders has fluctuated significantly due to raw material price volatility affecting gross margins and investment income from joint ventures. In 2023, profits improved due to low raw material prices and product structure adjustments, while 2024 and the first half of 2025 are expected to see declines in net profit due to rising raw material prices and decreased investment income [6] Accounts Receivable and Inventory Management - The increase in accounts receivable is consistent with revenue growth, indicating a reasonable trend. The company does not have a policy of relaxing credit terms for major customers, and the provision for bad debts has been decreasing, suggesting adequate overall provisions with no significant recovery risks for long-term receivables [7] - The inventory scale aligns with production and operational conditions, with a reasonable provision for inventory impairment. The inventory turnover rate is increasing, and the aging of inventory is short, indicating effective inventory management [8] Other Matters: Distribution Model and Financial Investments - The distribution model accounts for a high proportion of revenue, aligning with market demand structures. The replacement market size for the distribution model exceeds that of the direct sales model, and the gross margin for distribution is generally higher. Over 95% of overseas revenue is generated through the distribution model, with stable long-term relationships with major distributors [9] - As of June 30, 2025, the company does not have significant financial investments or long-term financial activities. There have been no financial investments implemented or planned in the six months prior to the board resolution for this issuance [11]