KANGHUA BIOLOGICAL(SZ:300841) Hua Xia Shi Bao·2025-07-26 01:38Core Viewpoint - The transfer of controlling stake in Kanghua Biotech by Wang Zhentao to Shanghai Wankexin Biotech for 1.851 billion yuan is a significant event in the A-share market, marking one of the fastest mergers and acquisitions in the history of listed companies in China [1][2] Summary by Sections Transaction Details - Wang Zhentao transferred approximately 28.47 million shares of Kanghua Biotech, representing 21.91% of the company, to Shanghai Wankexin Biotech for 1.851 billion yuan, with a share price of 65.03 yuan per share [2][3] - Shanghai Wankexin Biotech will also gain voting rights for an additional 10.5 million shares, bringing its total voting power to approximately 29.99% [2][3] Financial Performance - Kanghua Biotech reported revenues of 10.39 billion yuan in 2020, 12.92 billion yuan in 2021, and 14.47 billion yuan in 2022, with net profits of 4.08 billion yuan, 8.29 billion yuan, and 5.98 billion yuan respectively [4] - However, the company's net profit has been declining since 2022, with projections of 5.09 billion yuan in 2023 and 3.99 billion yuan in 2024 [5] Market Context - The stock price of Kanghua Biotech peaked at 996 yuan per share but has since fallen below 100 yuan, with the latest figures showing a net profit of only 20.71 million yuan in Q1 2025, a drop of 86.15% year-on-year [5][6] - The main product, a rabies vaccine, faces competition from a more cost-effective Vero cell rabies vaccine, which dominates the market with a 90% share [6] Strategic Implications - The establishment of Shanghai Wankexin Biotech appears to be a strategic move by Shanghai state-owned assets to acquire quality assets in the biopharmaceutical sector, which is a key focus area for development [7][8] - The acquisition includes performance commitments, with a requirement for Kanghua Biotech to achieve a net profit of no less than 7.28 billion yuan over the next two years [8]