Group 1 - The chemical sector is experiencing a strong upward trend, with the chemical ETF (516020) showing a price increase of 1.15%, aiming for a third consecutive daily gain [1][8] - Key stocks in the sector include Zhejiang Longsheng, which surged over 9%, and Sankeshu, which rose over 6%, along with other companies like Yaqi International and Hebang Bio, which increased by over 4% [1][8] - The basic chemical sector has seen significant inflows, with over 11.3 billion CNY in net inflows on a single day, ranking fourth among 30 sectors, and a total of 31.3 billion CNY over the past five days, ranking second [9][10] Group 2 - Dongfang Securities expresses optimism about the chemical industry, highlighting a collective shift in corporate strategies that could lead to improved market conditions [10] - The report identifies two key dimensions for investment opportunities: leading companies with significant market share and those with competitive advantages that can enhance profitability [10] - The report specifically favors five areas: MDI, petrochemicals, phosphate chemicals, PVC, and polyester bottle flakes [10] Group 3 - The chemical ETF (516020) tracks the CSI segmented chemical industry index, with nearly 50% of its holdings in large-cap leading stocks like Wanhua Chemical and Salt Lake Shares, while the other half focuses on various sub-sectors [11] - Investors can also access the chemical ETF through linked funds (Class A 012537/Class C 012538) for more efficient exposure to the sector [11]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market - A" [5] Core Insights - The industry is experiencing a dual transformation in cost and structure due to high dependence on key intermediates, particularly 2-chloro-4-nitroaniline, which is essential for the production of disperse dyes [1] - The concentration of the disperse dye industry is increasing, with a CR4 of 70.69%, as stricter environmental regulations lead to the exit of non-compliant small and medium enterprises [2] - The implementation of carbon neutrality policies is expected to limit capacity expansion and further concentrate market share among companies with superior energy-saving and environmental protection technologies [2] Summary by Sections Industry Overview - The disperse dye industry is heavily reliant on key intermediates, which may lead to increased production costs and potential market consolidation [1] - Environmental regulations are tightening, resulting in a higher concentration of the industry and the exit of non-compliant firms [2] Company Recommendations - Recommended companies include: - Zhejiang Longsheng: 300,000 tons of dye and 100,000 tons of additives capacity, leading market share [3] - Runtu Co., Ltd.: 118,000 tons of disperse dye capacity [3] - Jihua Group: 75,000 tons of disperse dye capacity [3] - Yabang: Leading in anthraquinone structure disperse dyes [3] - Annoqi: 40,000 tons of disperse dye capacity [3] - Fulai Ant: 24,000 tons of disperse dye capacity [3] - Wanfeng: 10,000 tons of disperse dye capacity, with expansion plans [3] Market Performance - The industry has shown strong relative and absolute returns over the past months, with a 30.3% increase over 12 months [8]

Group 1 - The concept of disperse dyes is experiencing a significant upward trend, with Luneng Co., Ltd. hitting the daily limit increase [1] - Zhejiang Longsheng, Jinchicken Co., Ltd., Jihua Group, and Shanshui Technology are among the companies with notable gains [1]

上银价值增长3个月持有期混合A（013284）成立日期2021年12月20日，最新规模192.04万。今年以来收 益6.74%，同类排名2530/8844；近一年收益35.23%，同类排名3439/8091；成立以来收益39.12%。 上银价值增长3个月持有期混合A（013284）基金经理为赵治烨、陈博。 截至发稿，赵治烨累计任职时间10年257天，现任基金资产总规模17.68亿元，任职期间最佳基金回报 153.36%， 任职期间最差基金回报-42.27%。 陈博累计任职时间5年355天，现任基金资产总规模7.91亿元，任职期间最佳基金回报99.89%， 任职期 间最差基金回报-8.38%。 1月21日，浙江龙盛涨5.15%，截至发稿，报12.46元/股，成交5.46亿元，换手率1.38%，总市值405.37亿 元。 资料显示，浙江龙盛集团股份有限公司位于浙江省绍兴市上虞区道墟街道龙盛大道1号，成立日期1998 年3月23日，上市日期2003年8月1日，公司主营业务涉及染料、中间体、减水剂以及纯碱、合成氨等无 机化工产品。主营业务收入构成为：染料55.83%，中间体23.14%，助剂7.33%，无机产品5.0 ...

Group 1 - The Shenzhen Composite Index fell by 1.22% and the ChiNext Index dropped by 1.83% as of 11:30 AM on January 20, indicating a bearish trend in the market [1] - Notable stock performances included Nanshan Aluminum rising over 7%, Satellite Chemical and Conch Cement increasing by over 5%, and several other companies like Gujia Home, China Chemical, and Oppein Home gaining over 4% [1] Group 2 - The cash flow ETF managed by Harvest (159221) decreased by 0.08%, with a trading volume of 10.194 million yuan and a turnover rate of 1.29% [2] - There is an increasing market demand for high-dividend and stable cash flow assets, as funds are rotating from momentum-driven bubbles to high-value opportunities under the current "slow bull" market in A-shares [2] - The cash flow index, which includes non-ferrous metals and basic chemicals, benefits from the pricing of physical assets and high operating rates, showing significant cyclical alpha characteristics [2] - During the 14th Five-Year Plan, the State Grid is expected to invest 4 trillion yuan in fixed assets, a 40% increase compared to the previous plan, which directly benefits index components related to grid equipment and energy [2]

Core Viewpoint - Zhejiang Longsheng has completed the acquisition of minority shareholder rights in its subsidiary, Desida Global Holdings (Singapore) Pte Ltd, for a total transaction amount of $702 million, making Desida a wholly-owned subsidiary and integrating its net profit into the consolidated financial statements starting from 2026 [2][3]. Group 1: Acquisition Details - The acquisition involved a combination of directed repurchase and direct acquisition, allowing Zhejiang Longsheng to acquire the remaining 37.57% of Desida's minority shares [3]. - The transaction amount of $702 million (approximately RMB 4.928 billion) was aimed at resolving a long-standing equity litigation that lasted for 10 years [2][3]. - Following the acquisition, Zhejiang Longsheng will hold 100% of Desida through three wholly-owned subsidiaries, and the two directors appointed by KIRI have resigned [3]. Group 2: Financial Performance - In 2024, Desida achieved a revenue of $753 million and a net profit of $116 million, with a net asset value of $1.013 billion [6]. - For the first three quarters of 2025, Desida reported a revenue of approximately $535 million and a net profit of about $62.96 million [6]. - Desida's revenue accounted for approximately 33.33% of Zhejiang Longsheng's total revenue in 2024, which was RMB 15.884 billion [6]. Group 3: Strategic Implications - The acquisition is expected to optimize the equity structure of Zhejiang Longsheng and eliminate litigation interference, enhancing decision-making efficiency [4]. - Desida has been a key player in the high-end dye and chemical solutions market, being one of the largest textile dye suppliers globally [5].

Group 1 - The core point of the article is that Zhejiang Longsheng (600352) has responded to investor inquiries, indicating that the total number of shareholders is expected to reach 99,096 by December 31, 2025 [1]

Core Viewpoint - Zhejiang Longsheng has successfully completed an overseas acquisition to resolve a dispute, spending approximately $702 million (over 4.9 billion RMB) to acquire the remaining 37.57% stake in Dystar Global Holdings, a global leader in dye production [1][4]. Group 1: Acquisition Details - The acquisition was prompted by a court ruling requiring the overall sale of Dystar's shares, leading Zhejiang Longsheng to act as the controlling shareholder [1][3]. - Dystar is a profitable company, with projected earnings of approximately $116 million and $62.96 million for 2024 and the first three quarters of 2025, respectively [4]. - The acquisition is expected to enhance Zhejiang Longsheng's net profit attributable to shareholders [2][5]. Group 2: Financial Impact - The acquisition will not significantly impact Zhejiang Longsheng's cash flow, as the company had cash reserves of 20.72 billion RMB and interest-bearing liabilities of around 18 billion RMB as of September 2025 [2]. - Zhejiang Longsheng's net profit attributable to shareholders for the first three quarters of 2025 was approximately 1.4 billion RMB, indicating a 3.23% year-on-year increase [10]. - The company has maintained a strong financial position, with a debt-to-asset ratio of 51.18% and negative financial expenses of 147 million RMB for the first three quarters of 2025 [10]. Group 3: Historical Performance - Zhejiang Longsheng has demonstrated strong profitability, with annual net profits exceeding 1 billion RMB for 12 consecutive years from 2013 to 2024 [9]. - Despite fluctuations in performance, the company achieved a net profit of 2.03 billion RMB in 2024, marking a 32.36% year-on-year increase [8]. - The company has consistently generated positive operating cash flow, with a net cash flow of 5.56 billion RMB for the first three quarters of 2025, reflecting a 46.71% year-on-year growth [10].

Group 1 - The settlement involved multiple agreements, including a Share Buy-Back Agreement and a Framework Agreement, finalized on December 12, 2025, and an Amended and Restated Share Purchase Agreement on December 13, 2025, which amended the original agreement from May 29, 2025 [1] - The transaction included the purchase of a 37.5% shareholding from KIRI Industries for a total of $688.88 million, with DyStar contributing $426.52 million and Sende International contributing $262.4 million [2] - The completion of the transaction was confirmed by court-appointed receivers on December 30, 2025, resolving all legal disputes between Zhejiang Longsheng and KIRI Industries regarding DyStar's shareholding [2] Group 2 - Following the transaction, the two directors nominated by KIRI Industries have resigned from DyStar's board, resulting in DyStar becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Zhejiang Longsheng Group [3] - The chairman of DyStar Group expressed satisfaction with the transaction, aligning with Longsheng's strategic goal of becoming a leading provider of specialty chemical production services, and emphasized the importance of transparency and stakeholder engagement during the transition [4] - The managing director of DyStar Group highlighted that the resolution of the shareholders' dispute is a significant milestone, positioning DyStar to enhance its global operations and innovation under unified governance [5]

Core Viewpoint - Zhejiang Longsheng Group has successfully completed a $702 million acquisition of the remaining shares of its subsidiary, Dystar Global Holdings (Singapore) Pte Ltd, marking the end of a prolonged international legal dispute and capital maneuvering [2][19][10]. Group 1: Transaction Details - The acquisition involved two parts: Dystar repurchased and canceled 20% of its shares, while Zhejiang Longsheng acquired the remaining 17.57% through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Shengde International Capital [6][20]. - The total payment for the transaction was $702,474,406.69, with the legal transfer of shares completed on December 30, 2025 [8][17]. - Following the transaction, Dystar's shareholder structure changed to three wholly-owned subsidiaries of Zhejiang Longsheng, achieving full control [21][20]. Group 2: Strategic Implications - This acquisition not only resolves a long-standing legal dispute with KIRI Industries Limited but also aligns with Zhejiang Longsheng's strategic goal of becoming a leading global specialty chemicals producer [5][19]. - From 2026 onwards, all net profits from Dystar will be attributed to Zhejiang Longsheng, enhancing the company's financial performance [12][27]. - The full control over Dystar is expected to facilitate comprehensive integration and strategic collaboration, significantly strengthening Zhejiang Longsheng's global research, production, and sales network in the specialty chemicals market [28][26]. Group 3: Background of the Dispute - The acquisition was driven by a decade-long legal battle initiated by KIRI Industries in 2015, which accused Zhejiang Longsheng of oppressing minority shareholders [24][9]. - The dispute began after Zhejiang Longsheng acquired a controlling stake in Dystar in 2012, following Dystar's bankruptcy during the financial crisis [24][11]. - The resolution of this dispute through the acquisition is seen as the optimal solution to eliminate uncertainties surrounding Dystar's ownership [10][25].