2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-04-19 00:08Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the competitive bid for ST Xinchao (600777.SH) by Yitai B shares (900948.SH) and Zhejiang Jindi Petroleum Exploration and Development Co., highlighting the implications for ST Xinchao's listing status and ownership structure [1][4][10]. Group 1: Yitai B's Offer - Yitai B shares announced a partial tender offer to acquire control of ST Xinchao, targeting 3.468 billion shares, which represents 51% of ST Xinchao's total share capital, at a price of 3.40 CNY per share, totaling an investment of 11.792 billion CNY [1]. - The tender offer period is set from April 23 to May 22, with a condition that at least 1.904 billion shares (28% of total shares) must be tendered by the end of the offer period [1]. Group 2: Jindi Petroleum's Offer - Zhejiang Jindi Petroleum has also made a competing offer for ST Xinchao, proposing to acquire 1.36 billion shares (20% of total shares) at a price of 3.10 CNY per share, with a maximum funding scale of 4.216 billion CNY [4]. - If both offers are successful, the proportion of non-public shareholders could exceed 90%, potentially violating listing requirements for ST Xinchao [4]. Group 3: ST Xinchao's Business and Market Position - ST Xinchao's main business involves the exploration, development, and sales of oil and gas, with assets located in the Permian Basin of Texas, USA [6]. - The company produces high-quality light crude oil and associated natural gas, primarily sold through long-term agreements with midstream companies [6]. - ST Xinchao has faced challenges such as a dispersed shareholding structure, lack of a controlling shareholder, and a history of penalties, despite having good performance metrics [10].