WILLING CORP.(002667) Zheng Quan Shi Bao Wang·2025-05-20 12:13Core Viewpoint - The company, Weiling Co., Ltd., has acquired a 74.3% stake in Hunan Linwu Jiayu Mining Co., Ltd. for 220 million yuan, aiming to diversify its operations into the non-ferrous metal mining sector, particularly focusing on tin and tungsten, which are essential for various high-tech industries [1][3]. Group 1: Acquisition Details - Weiling Co., Ltd. announced the acquisition of a 74.3% stake in Jiayu Mining for 220 million yuan through its subsidiary Tianjin Changling Mining Partnership [1]. - The stake includes 51 million shares held by Huang Huamao (41.34%) purchased for 122 million yuan and 40.67 million shares held by Shenzhen Huarong Asset Management Co., Ltd. for 97.6 million yuan [1]. - Jiayu Mining, established in 2014, specializes in the mining and processing of non-ferrous and black metal ores, with key products including tin, tungsten, lead, and zinc [1]. Group 2: Resource and Production Capacity - Jiayu Mining's mining license allows for a maximum extraction of 300,000 tons per year, with current estimated reserves of tin at 2.47 million tons, lead at 1.19 million tons, zinc at 1.17 million tons, and tungsten at 290,000 tons [2]. - The company’s strategic focus is on integrating mining, processing, and production of lithium battery raw materials, enhancing its vertical integration in the industry [2]. Group 3: Financial Performance and Strategic Shift - In 2024, Weiling Co., Ltd. reported a revenue of 533 million yuan, a decrease of 53.33% year-on-year, and a net loss of 308 million yuan, down 37.95% [3]. - The decline in revenue is attributed to the ongoing downturn in the lithium carbonate market, which has negatively impacted the company's main business [3]. - To optimize its business structure and enhance overall performance, the company aims to leverage its experience in lithium resource development to accelerate Jiayu Mining's recovery and increase revenue and profitability by 2025 [3].