CIXING(SZ:300307) Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-08-05 06:28Core Viewpoint - Cixing Co., Ltd. has faced two failed acquisitions within three months, indicating challenges in its strategic expansion efforts and underlying issues in its core business [2][3][4]. Acquisition Attempts - The company announced the termination of its acquisition of 75% of Shenyang Shunyi Technology Co., Ltd. due to failure to reach agreement on certain commercial terms [3]. - This marks the second significant asset restructuring failure in 2023, following the unsuccessful attempt to acquire Wuhan Minsong Technology Co., Ltd. in February [2][3]. - Both targeted companies had plans for independent IPOs, with Wuhan Minsong having an IPO plan since 2021 and Shunyi Technology starting its listing guidance in May 2024 [3]. Financial Performance - Cixing Co., Ltd. reported a significant decline in net profit, with a 66% year-on-year drop in Q1 2025, amounting to approximately 76.11 million yuan [5]. - The company's revenue for 2024 was about 2.218 billion yuan, with over 1.9 billion yuan (86%) coming from its computer knitting machine business [4]. - The overall revenue growth has slowed, with Q1 2025 revenue at approximately 608 million yuan, reflecting a modest increase of 2.73% year-on-year [5]. Industry Challenges - The computer knitting machine industry is experiencing cyclical downturns, with a typical product lifecycle of 5 to 8 years, leading to reduced market demand [4]. - Increased competition and pressure on profit margins are evident, as noted by the company's secretary, who mentioned that downstream orders are facing short-term stagnation due to tariff policies and consumer demand [5]. Historical Context - Cixing Co., Ltd. has a history of high-premium acquisitions since 2014, many of which have not yielded the expected returns and have resulted in significant goodwill impairments [2][6]. - Previous acquisitions, such as those of YouTou Technology and Duoyi Le, were made at high premiums but led to disappointing financial performance shortly after the acquisition periods ended [6].