DKEM(SZ:300842) 3 6 Ke·2025-09-16 02:50Core Viewpoint - Dike Co., Ltd. has pledged its newly acquired 60% stake in Zhejiang Sote Materials Technology Co., Ltd. to secure a loan of up to 400 million RMB, highlighting ongoing cash flow issues despite high sales volumes in the photovoltaic silver paste market [1][2]. Group 1: Acquisition Details - Dike Co., Ltd. announced two significant acquisitions: a 60% stake in Zhejiang Sote for 696 million RMB and an 80% stake in Zhejiang Jinko New Materials for 8 million RMB [2]. - The valuation for Zhejiang Sote was set at 1.16 billion RMB, representing a 74% premium over its net assets of 667 million RMB, while the valuation for Jinko New Materials reached 100 million RMB, indicating a staggering 299.08% premium over its net assets of 25.06 million RMB [2]. Group 2: Financial Performance - Dike Co., Ltd. has faced negative operating cash flow each quarter since 2019, raising concerns about its financial health [1]. - The company reported a net profit of 360 million RMB in 2024, a decline of 6.66% year-on-year, and a significant drop of 70.03% in net profit to 69.81 million RMB in the first half of 2025 [7][8]. Group 3: Market Position and Challenges - Dike Co., Ltd. is a leading player in the photovoltaic silver paste market, achieving a global market share of 26.9% in 2024, ranking first [7]. - The company faces intense competition in the silver paste market, with supply exceeding demand, particularly for front-side silver paste [9]. - Rising silver prices have increased production costs, while demand from downstream battery manufacturers has decreased due to inventory pressures [9]. Group 4: Debt and Cash Flow Management - Dike Co., Ltd.'s debt has surged from 784 million RMB in 2020 to 7.438 billion RMB in mid-2025, with a debt ratio of 80.42% [12][15]. - The company has implemented various measures to manage cash flow, including focusing on high-quality customers and improving accounts receivable management [13]. - Legal actions have been initiated against clients with outstanding debts, amounting to approximately 214 million RMB, which is 12.76% of the company's latest audited net assets [15].