TIP Group(SH:605255) Hua Xia Shi Bao·2025-09-20 02:20Core Viewpoint - The chairman and actual controller of Tianpu Co., Ltd. plans to transfer control due to his children living abroad and unwilling to take over the business, potentially cashing out approximately 600 million yuan, but insider trading allegations involving employees and shareholders have complicated the situation [2][4][9]. Group 1: Company Background - Tianpu Co., Ltd., established in 2009, specializes in the research, production, and sales of polymer materials for automotive fluid systems and sealing systems, and was listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in August 2020 [3]. - The company's performance has been mediocre, with annual revenues ranging from 300 million to 400 million yuan and net profits around 30 million yuan in recent years. In the first half of 2025, revenue was 150 million yuan, a 3.4% decline year-on-year, and net profit was approximately 11.3 million yuan, down 16% [3][4]. Group 2: Control Transfer and Market Reaction - The actual controller, You Jianyi, cited his age and lack of energy to drive the company's transformation as reasons for the control transfer, which is also seen as a prudent decision considering market conditions and the interests of minority shareholders [4]. - Following the announcement of the control transfer, Tianpu Co., Ltd. experienced a significant stock price surge, achieving 13 consecutive trading days of price increases, with a total rise of 245% from August 22 to September 19, 2025 [5][7]. Group 3: Insider Trading Allegations - Four individuals, including the spouse of the former financial director, were found to have engaged in stock trading during a period when they had insider information. They have since returned their profits to the company [9][10]. - Tianpu Co., Ltd. maintains that these transactions do not constitute insider trading, asserting that the trades occurred before the individuals were aware of the insider information [9][10].