确成股份(605183) - 投资者关系活动记录表 2022年5月

Group 1: Company Overview and Industry Situation - The company primarily operates in the silicon chemical industry, focusing on high-dispersion silica products [1] - In 2021, overseas sales accounted for approximately 46.4% of total silica revenue, with about 90% settled in USD [3] Group 2: Impact of COVID-19 - COVID-19 affected production due to temporary lockdown measures, impacting personnel shifts and logistics [1] - By mid-April 2022, production began to normalize, while logistics challenges persisted longer [1] Group 3: Financial Performance - The gross profit margin saw a decline in Q1 2022 due to rising raw material costs, particularly natural gas and coal [2] - The company expects the overall gross profit margin for 2022 to remain above historical levels [2] Group 4: Production Capacity and Utilization - Current production capacity totals 330,000 tons, with ongoing projects expected to add 75,000 tons by the end of 2023 [3] - The utilization rate of the high-dispersion silica production lines is currently high, with improvements expected from the Thai factory [3] Group 5: Future Expansion Plans - Plans include expanding production capacity in Thailand and exploring new domestic opportunities [4] - The company aims to enhance its global presence, particularly in Europe, and is actively pursuing high-value product development [4] Group 6: Innovation and New Applications - The company has applied for 7 invention patents in 2021 and has made progress in developing new silica applications [6] - New products in fields like silicone rubber and oral care are expected to see volume growth depending on customer certification progress [6]