ZHONGSHENG GAOKE(SZ:002778) Chang Jiang Shang Bao·2025-07-17 05:05Core Viewpoint - The potential change in control of Zhongsheng Gaoke (002778) is highlighted, with the "King of Membrane" Weng Shengjin possibly becoming the new actual controller through the transfer of 22.35% shares by Tian Kai Huida, a subsidiary of the current major shareholder [1][3]. Group 1: Share Transfer and Control Change - Tian Kai Huida is planning to transfer its 22.35% stake in Zhongsheng Gaoke, which may lead to a change in the company's control [1]. - The transfer is valued at 2.5 billion yuan, corresponding to a share price of 20.04 yuan, which is a slight premium over the closing price of 19.14 yuan on July 15 [1]. - The transaction's total price is approximately 560 million yuan [1]. Group 2: Company Background and Financial Performance - Zhongsheng Gaoke, formerly known as Gaoke Petrochemical, went public on January 6, 2016, and underwent a change of control in 2020 [2]. - The company has experienced declining financial performance, with revenues of 722 million yuan, 617 million yuan, and 493 million yuan from 2022 to 2024, representing year-on-year declines of 30.05%, 14.5%, and 20.1% respectively [3]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders has also been negative for three consecutive years, with losses of 35.39 million yuan, 155 million yuan, and 170 million yuan during the same period [3]. Group 3: Business Focus and Future Expectations - Zhongsheng Gaoke's main business areas are "lubricants + environmental protection," and it has divested its less profitable lubricants segment to focus on environmental protection [3]. - The company reported a significant revenue drop of 72.93% in the first quarter of this year, with revenues of 29.72 million yuan [3]. - There is anticipation regarding potential asset injections following Weng Shengjin's entry, given his background as the founder of major companies in the packaging and petrochemical sectors [4].