Group 1: Company Performance Overview - The company achieved an annual revenue of 85.66 billion CNY, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of 5.4 billion CNY, driven by a robust domestic business that generated 54 billion CNY in revenue [3][4] - Domestic rice revenue grew by 13% on top of a 36% increase in 2023, surpassing 20 billion CNY, while corn revenue exceeded 21 billion CNY despite international market challenges [3][4] - The company maintained a stable market share of approximately 20% in Brazil, with sales remaining flat year-on-year despite adverse conditions [3][4] Group 2: Strategic Focus and Initiatives - The company is focusing on a "2+2" crop strategy, prioritizing corn and sorghum while also expanding into soybeans and rice [5][6] - Aiming to enhance profitability, the company plans to leverage its operational management capabilities in Brazil to meet high customer service and product quality demands [5][6] - The company is optimizing its research and product strategies to develop globally competitive products while reducing costs and improving efficiency [5][6] Group 3: Market Trends and Future Outlook - The Brazilian corn market is expected to see significant changes due to the government's new biofuel policy, which will increase ethanol production and subsequently corn demand [7][8] - The company anticipates a slight increase in corn prices by the end of the year, with a clear and sustainable growth trend in the industry [7][8] - The company is positioned to capitalize on market opportunities by deepening its core crop strategy of "corn + sorghum" to enhance market share and profitability [7][8] Group 4: Financial Management and Cost Control - The company has implemented financial strategies to manage high interest rates in Brazil, securing loans at a significantly lower rate of 2.9% compared to local rates exceeding 16% [9][10] - Management expenses have decreased by 22.9 million CNY year-on-year, reflecting the company's commitment to cost control and efficiency [9][10] - The company is adopting hedging tools to mitigate exchange rate risks associated with cross-border loans, ensuring stability in profit margins [9][10] Group 5: Research and Development Focus - The company is prioritizing the development of drought-resistant and high-yield corn varieties, with a focus on enhancing traits such as resistance to pests and diseases [16] - The integration of gene editing technology is expected to significantly shorten breeding cycles from 7-8 years to 5-6 years, facilitating the introduction of competitive varieties [16] - The company plans to expand its market presence in northern regions by launching early-maturing corn varieties and optimizing product structures [14][15]

于全球率先实现了大片段DNA精准插入技术。 本文为IPO早知道原创 作者｜C叔 微信公众号｜ipozaozhidao 据IPO早知道消息，近日，苏州齐禾生科生物科技有限公司（下称"齐禾生科"）完成超2亿元人民币 A轮融资。本次融资由知名基金和老股东共同投资，凯乘资本将继续助力后续A+轮融资。所筹资金将 主要用于公司基因编辑技术的深度研发、基因编辑产品管线的优化与拓展、及商业化平台落地，进一 步提升公司在生物技术产业领域的核心竞争力与市场影响力。 齐禾生科创立于2021年，专注于开发自主可控新型基因编辑技术、创制卓越生物性状和产品。成立 后，公司在基因编辑新工具挖掘、自主知识产权基因编辑工具优化、安全高效递送系统开发和突破性 种质资源创制等多方面均取得显著进展，构建了以SEEDIT™平台为核心的全链条技术平台，商业化 进程位居行业前沿，获2张安全证书，且成为首个获美国USDA豁免的中国企业。 齐禾生科以国家战略需求为导向，目前已经建立起了全球领先的独立自主可控的基因编辑技术体系。 在核酸酶、碱基编辑和引导编辑的基础上，公司在全球率先实现了大片段DNA精准插入技术，为基 于基因堆叠的生物育种和植物合成生物制造产业 ...