通威股份子公司获近50亿元融资 11家机构入场同时已备好“退路”

Core Viewpoint - Tongwei Co., Ltd. has successfully completed a strategic capital increase of 4.916 billion yuan for its subsidiary, Sichuan Yongxiang Co., Ltd., attracting 11 investment institutions, including several with state-owned backgrounds, despite the amount being half of the previously estimated scale [1][4]. Group 1: Capital Increase Details - The total capital increase amount is approximately 4.916 billion yuan, which is the largest single private equity financing amount disclosed in Sichuan Province for 2025 [3][4]. - After the capital increase, Tongwei's shareholding in Yongxiang has been diluted to 84.60%, while new investors hold a combined 15.40% [2][3]. - The funds from this capital increase will be used to repay bank loans and supplement working capital for Yongxiang and its subsidiaries [4]. Group 2: Company Performance and Market Context - Yongxiang Co., Ltd. has a production capacity of over 900,000 tons of high-purity crystalline silicon and has ranked first globally in market share and shipment volume since 2021 [5]. - In 2023, Yongxiang achieved a revenue of 45.03 billion yuan and a net profit of 15.18 billion yuan, but faced a net loss of nearly 1 billion yuan in the first three quarters of 2024 due to a downturn in the photovoltaic industry [5]. - Analysts suggest that the financing indicates that leading companies in the photovoltaic sector can endure longer despite the industry's challenges, but it does not change the overall trend of the market [5]. Group 3: Analyst Perspectives - Citigroup upgraded Tongwei's rating from "Sell" to "Buy," raising the target price from 14 yuan to 25 yuan, anticipating benefits from supply-side reforms that will reduce excess industry capacity [6]. - The analyst believes Tongwei is well-positioned to capitalize on potential benefits from supply-side reforms in the polysilicon production sector, enhancing its competitive cost structure [6].