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Group 1 - The acquisition attempt by Ningbo Fuda, which began in January, was seen as a typical case of real estate companies transitioning into the new energy sector, but it has been halted after four months of due diligence and negotiations [1][3] - Ningbo Fuda planned to acquire at least 45% of Jingxin Materials' equity in cash and aimed to gain control through voting rights arrangements, but differences in valuation and resource integration led to the rational termination of the cooperation [3][4] - The company emphasized that the termination of this acquisition will not affect its existing business and committed to not initiating any restructuring within a month [3] Group 2 - Ningbo Fuda has faced continuous performance pressure, with its revenue declining from 45.6 billion yuan in 2019 to an estimated 17 billion yuan in 2024, and net profit dropping from 4.3 billion yuan to 2.1 billion yuan [4] - In the first quarter of this year, excluding the impact of the previous year's fuel oil business divestiture, revenue growth rebounded to 9.75%, but concerns remain regarding the cement business due to a slowdown in infrastructure [6] - The trend of real estate companies transitioning into new energy and semiconductor sectors has been observed, with over 10 A-share real estate firms announcing business transformations in 2023, reflecting a shift from previous diversification into finance and entertainment [7] Group 3 - Capital market reactions to such transformations are complex, as evidenced by Ningbo Fuda's stock price, which initially surged after the acquisition announcement but subsequently fell by 25% over four months [7] - The current silver paste industry is undergoing a technological transformation, with new battery technologies reducing silver consumption, posing challenges for companies to adapt and innovate [9] - The case of Ningbo Fuda illustrates the boundaries of rational transformation, highlighting the importance of prudent risk assessment during the due diligence process and the need for companies to build genuine value creation capabilities [9]