Group 1: Company Overview and Strategy - The meeting was organized by CICC, with the company’s Vice President and Secretary of the Board, Zhang Qiqiang, introducing the company’s basic situation, development strategy, and recent progress [2] - The company emphasizes compliance with commitment letters and regulations regarding information disclosure [2] Group 2: Nuclear Valve Orders and Production - Nuclear valve orders follow a process where production is initiated only after the production plan is approved by the owner, with deliveries typically occurring in the second and third years post-order [3] - Revenue from nuclear valve business is recognized in batches according to actual delivery progress, with a typical revenue recognition cycle of 2-3 years [3] Group 3: Product Development and Market Competition - The company has developed a comprehensive product matrix for nuclear-grade valves and is continuously upgrading its offerings to meet diverse market needs [4] - The nuclear valve industry is expected to maintain a healthy competitive state due to the normalization of new project approvals and the promotion of domestic equipment [5] Group 4: Profitability and Pricing Strategy - The company’s pricing strategy for nuclear valves is based on cost-plus, benefiting from long-term production and delivery experience, with current profit margins being stable [6] - Future profit margins are expected to remain stable as long as there are no significant changes in the business model or market competition [10] Group 5: New Energy Initiatives - The subsidiary, Shentong New Energy, focuses on high-pressure hydrogen valves, covering the entire hydrogen energy industry chain and has gained recognition from numerous domestic hydrogen enterprises [8] - The company has successfully developed 35MPa and 70MPa series products, with the 70MPa combination pressure-reducing valve achieving international leading standards [8] Group 6: Challenges and Strategic Responses - The steel metallurgy sector is experiencing a downturn, leading to reduced demand for valve products; the company is enhancing product R&D and promoting cost-reduction measures [12] - In the energy and chemical sector, the company plans to continue investing in R&D and innovate marketing strategies to improve market share [12] Group 7: International Expansion - The company is actively expanding its export scale and has established an international trade department to facilitate international business development [13] - Future export efforts will focus on core areas such as petroleum refining and oil and gas extraction [13]
江苏神通(002438) - 2025年9月17日调研活动附件之投资者调研会议记录