Sunxing(SH:603978) Chang Jiang Shang Bao·2025-05-09 00:01Core Viewpoint - Shenzhen New Star (603978.SZ) is enhancing its subsidiary's capital structure by introducing a local state-owned investment fund, aiming to improve competitiveness and operational support for its subsidiary, Luoyang New Star [1][7]. Group 1: Capital Increase and Structure - Luoyang New Star plans to raise 200 million yuan through a capital increase, with the registered capital increasing from 1 billion to 1.184 billion yuan, reducing Shenzhen New Star's ownership from 100% to 84.47% while maintaining control [1][3]. - The investment fund, Gongkong New Star Fund, is established with contributions from Shenzhen New Star and local state-owned assets, with a total subscription of 500 million yuan planned [4]. Group 2: Financial Performance and Commitments - Luoyang New Star achieved revenues of 2.423 billion yuan and a net profit of 6.9914 million yuan in 2024, with a performance commitment of a cumulative net profit of no less than 77 million yuan from 2025 to 2027 [2][6]. - Shenzhen New Star reported revenues of 2.563 billion yuan in 2024, but incurred a net loss of 291 million yuan, marking three consecutive years of losses totaling approximately 480 million yuan [2][9]. Group 3: Business Segments and Challenges - Shenzhen New Star operates in three main segments: aluminum grain refiners, battery aluminum foil materials, and lithium hexafluorophosphate, with Luoyang New Star being crucial for the battery aluminum foil segment [1][7]. - The lithium hexafluorophosphate segment faced significant challenges due to low market prices and increased competition, leading to a loss of 42.3482 million yuan in 2024 [8].