卓创资讯筹划港股上市前连续两年“清仓式”分红 上半年增收不增利财报“打架”

Core Viewpoint - Zhuochuang Information reported an increase in revenue but a decrease in profit for the first half of 2025, raising concerns about its financial practices and the rationale behind its planned IPO in Hong Kong shortly after its A-share listing [1][2][5]. Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, Zhuochuang Information achieved operating revenue of 171.15 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 15.75%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was 35.14 million yuan, a decrease of 10.72% [11]. - The company’s net profit for 2023 and 2024 was reported at 52.06 million yuan and 70.51 million yuan, respectively, with cash dividends of 123 million yuan and 111.38 million yuan, resulting in cash dividend ratios of 236.24% and 157.97% [2][4]. Dividend Policy - Zhuochuang Information has engaged in "clearing-style" dividends, distributing a total of 282.38 million yuan over three years (2022-2024) against a cumulative net profit of 180.92 million yuan, leading to a cash dividend ratio of 156.08% [4][5]. - The company’s approach to dividends raises questions about the sustainability of its financial practices, especially as it seeks additional funding through a Hong Kong IPO [5]. IPO Plans and Delays - Zhuochuang Information announced plans for a Hong Kong IPO less than three years after its A-share listing, despite ongoing delays in its initial public offering projects, which were originally scheduled to be operational by June 30, 2023, but have since been postponed to 2027 [6][10]. - The company cited global economic uncertainties and rapid technological changes as reasons for the delays in its projects, questioning the necessity of seeking further capital through the Hong Kong IPO under similar conditions [10][11]. Accounting Discrepancies - There are significant discrepancies in Zhuochuang Information's financial reporting, particularly regarding research and development expenditures, with a reported difference of 19.72 million yuan between the 2024 and 2025 half-year reports [12][15]. - The inconsistency in financial data raises concerns about the company's accounting practices and the reliability of its financial disclosures, which could impact investor confidence [15][16].