LNGF(SZ:002717) Jing Ji Guan Cha Wang·2025-09-07 13:08Core Viewpoint - ST Lingnan (002717) and its former controlling shareholder have been investigated by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) for suspected violations of information disclosure laws [1] Group 1: Company Investigation - ST Lingnan and its current co-chairman and president, Yin Hongwei, received a notice of investigation from the CSRC due to alleged information disclosure violations [1] - The specific matters related to the investigation have not been disclosed in the announcement [1] - ST Lingnan has committed to cooperating with the CSRC and fulfilling its disclosure obligations according to relevant laws and regulations [1] Group 2: Shareholder Issues - Yin Hongwei's 20 million shares (1.10% of total shares) were auctioned by the Dongguan Intermediate People's Court for 33.65 million yuan [1] - In addition to the recent auction, Yin Hongwei has faced multiple share auctions and failed sales, including 19.26 million shares auctioned in December 2024 and 70 million shares that went unsold in June 2025 [2] Group 3: Financial Performance - ST Lingnan has reported consecutive annual losses: 1.554 billion yuan in 2022, 1.092 billion yuan in 2023, and 984 million yuan in 2024 [2] - In the first half of 2025, the company generated 179 million yuan in revenue, a decrease of 70.79% year-on-year, and reported a net profit loss of 128 million yuan [2][3] Group 4: Operational Challenges - The company's poor performance is attributed to extended project settlement cycles due to financial pressures on clients, decreased efficiency in accounts receivable turnover, and high financial costs from ongoing financing and overdue debts [3] - ST Lingnan is also facing multiple significant lawsuits and arbitration cases, including a judgment requiring repayment of 297 million yuan to the Agricultural Bank of China [4] - As of August 2025, the company has faced 1.39 billion yuan in undisclosed litigation and arbitration claims over the past twelve months, leading to the freezing of 341 out of 582 bank accounts, which constitutes 58.59% of its total accounts [4]