SEPTWOLVES(SZ:002029) Xin Lang Zheng Quan·2025-08-15 19:02Group 1 - At least seven companies have announced plans to invest over 1 billion RMB in securities, with Liou Co. planning the highest investment of 3 billion RMB [1] - Seven Wolves plans to use idle funds for securities investment, with a maximum limit of 2 billion RMB, effective from the approval date at the 2024 annual shareholders' meeting until the 2025 meeting [1] - In 2024, Seven Wolves reported a net profit of 285 million RMB, a year-on-year increase of 5.35%, but the non-recurring net profit dropped by 60.86% to 73 million RMB [1] Group 2 - Seven Wolves' net profit is heavily reliant on non-core business activities, with 74% of its 2024 net profit coming from non-main business sources [1] - The company reported a fair value change gain of 236 million RMB from financial assets and liabilities in 2024 [1] - Seven Wolves' stock holdings include major companies like Tencent and Kweichow Moutai, contributing significantly to its profits [2] Group 3 - Seven Wolves' revenue has stagnated, with a reported revenue of 3.14 billion RMB in 2024, a decline of 8.84% year-on-year, remaining at a similar level to 2017 [2] - The company has seen a net decrease of 27 stores in 2024, with a total of 1,804 stores [2] - The decision to allocate 2 billion RMB for securities investment raises concerns about the company's strategic focus shifting away from its core business [2][3] Group 4 - Industry experts note that while stock trading can supplement earnings during periods of weak core business growth, it also introduces performance volatility risks [3] - There is a call for regulatory measures to limit the proportion of securities investments by listed companies and to ensure transparency in investment logic and risk control [3] - Companies should prioritize their main business while using investments as a supplementary strategy, establishing sound decision-making and risk management systems [3]