Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-07-14 08:36Core Viewpoint - Shenzhen Shangshui Intelligent Co., Ltd. has entered the inquiry stage of its IPO process on the ChiNext board after previously failing to list on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board due to financial data updates and related party transaction disputes [1][2]. Group 1: Company Overview - Shangshui Intelligent has over ten years of experience in the intelligent equipment industry, focusing on micro-nano powder processing, precision measurement, mixing and dispersion, and functional film preparation, with products used in sectors such as new energy batteries, new materials, chemicals, food, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors [4]. - The company's revenue heavily relies on new energy battery equipment, with over 90% of its revenue coming from this segment, reaching 95.20% in 2024 [4]. Group 2: Customer Dependency - Shangshui Intelligent has established partnerships with major clients like BYD, EVE Energy, and CATL, but shows a significant dependency on BYD, with sales to the top five customers accounting for 91.48%, 91.76%, and 89.79% of total revenue from 2022 to 2024 [4][5]. - Sales to BYD alone constituted 49.04%, 48.39%, and 65.78% of total revenue for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024, respectively, indicating a critical reliance on this single customer [5][7]. Group 3: Financial Performance - The gross profit margin from sales to BYD was relatively high, at 54.48%, 48.70%, and 66.67% from 2022 to 2024, with a significant procurement agreement worth 1.015 billion yuan signed in March 2025 [6]. - The company’s financial situation has deteriorated, with cash reserves dropping from 266.99 million yuan in 2022 to 171.58 million yuan in 2024, alongside an increase in short-term liabilities [12][13]. Group 4: IPO and Fundraising - The initial fundraising target for the IPO was 1 billion yuan, with plans to invest in a manufacturing base and R&D center, but the target has been reduced to approximately 587.39 million yuan for the ChiNext board [8][10]. - The company previously did not utilize its own funds for projects, raising questions about its financial strategy and the necessity of the IPO [11]. Group 5: Regulatory and Compliance Challenges - The underwriting firm, Minsheng Securities, has faced multiple warnings for project violations, which may lead to stricter scrutiny of Shangshui Intelligent's IPO application [14][18]. - The regulatory environment has tightened, with new rules increasing the complexity of the approval process, particularly for firms with a history of compliance issues like Minsheng Securities [18].