Core Viewpoint - Guotai Environmental Protection (301203) is under investigation, with its controlling shareholder and chairman, Chen Baixiao, being detained, but the company asserts that its operations remain stable and unaffected by this incident [1][3]. Company Overview - Guotai Environmental Protection was established in 2001 and specializes in sludge treatment, ecological restoration, and resource recycling [3]. - The company went public on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange's Growth Enterprise Market in April 2023 [3]. Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, Guotai Environmental Protection reported total revenue of 87.21 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.11%, while net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 19.66% to 26.59 million yuan [3]. - For the year 2024, the company achieved revenue of 316 million yuan, a growth of 1.98%, with increases in sludge treatment services and equipment sales, although net profit fell by 4.80% to 132 million yuan due to rising operating costs [3]. Business Outlook - During a performance briefing in May, the company indicated that its sludge treatment business has growth potential, as clients, primarily local governments, plan to expand wastewater treatment capacity and improve existing facilities [4]. - Guotai Environmental Protection is positioned as a key supplier for these clients, suggesting a gradual increase in service volume as these plans are implemented [4]. Leadership Background - Chen Baixiao, aged 56, has been leading the company for 24 years and holds a 36.38% stake. He is an environmental expert with a strong academic background and has held various engineering and managerial roles since the company's inception [4]. Recent Developments - In October 2023, Guotai Environmental Protection donated 5 million yuan to Zhejiang University to establish the "Guotai Environmental Protection Education Development Fund" in celebration of the university's 70th anniversary [5][7]. - As of August 15, 2023, the company's stock price was 34.51 yuan per share, reflecting a 1.8% increase and a market capitalization of approximately 2.76 billion yuan [7].
突发！301203，实控人、董事长被立案调查并留置！他掌舵企业24年，是高校特聘教授，曾为母校捐款500万元设立基金