Zhong Guo Ji Jin Bao·2025-08-02 10:37Core Viewpoint - Tongde Chemical and its wholly-owned subsidiary Tongde Technology have had their assets frozen due to a civil ruling related to a financing lease contract dispute with Qingdao Huaton Financing Leasing Co., Ltd. The company is facing multiple debt disputes and legal lawsuits, primarily linked to its PBAT new materials project, which has become a financial burden [1][2][5]. Group 1: Legal and Financial Issues - On August 1, Tongde Chemical announced that the Qingdao court has frozen 87 million yuan of bank deposits or equivalent assets belonging to the company and its chairman due to a financing lease dispute [1]. - The company has faced several lease contract disputes since May 2025, resulting in frozen bank accounts and asset seizures, with amounts totaling 5.06 million yuan in overdue debts as of July 28 [3][4]. - The PBAT integrated project, initially projected to cost 3.5 billion yuan, has seen its investment balloon to 3.123 billion yuan, with only 95.5% of the project completed as of the latest report [6][7]. Group 2: Business Performance and Strategy - In 2024, Tongde Chemical reported a revenue decline of 43.52% to 545 million yuan and a net loss of 71.99 million yuan, attributed to decreased sales in its traditional explosives business [7]. - The company is attempting to alleviate financial pressure by selling assets and seeking financial support from banks, including a proposed equity transfer of up to 45% in its subsidiaries to another company [8][9]. - The local government has intervened to help the company manage its debt, coordinating with banks to prevent loan withdrawals and facilitate debt restructuring [9]. Group 3: Market Position - As of August 1, Tongde Chemical's stock closed at 5.37 yuan, with a total market capitalization of 2.16 billion yuan [10].