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Core Viewpoint - Company Jinzi Ham plans to invest 300 million yuan to acquire a 20% stake in optical communication chip company Zhongsheng Microelectronics, indicating a significant cross-industry move into the semiconductor sector [1][2]. Group 1: Investment Details - The investment will be made through Jinzi Ham's wholly-owned subsidiary Fujian Jinzi Semiconductor Co., Ltd., which recognizes the potential of the AI industry and the optical communication market [1]. - The acquisition will be executed in two rounds, with the first round involving an investment of 100 million yuan based on a pre-investment valuation of Zhongsheng Microelectronics between 1 billion and 1.3 billion yuan [3]. - The second round of investment, not exceeding 200 million yuan, is contingent upon the successful verification of a specific chip [3]. Group 2: Company Background - Jinzi Ham, headquartered in Jinhua, Zhejiang, is a leading player in the Chinese ham industry, primarily producing various meat products [1]. - The company has undergone ownership changes, with Zheng Qingsheng becoming the largest shareholder and actual controller after acquiring a stake in June 2025 [1][2]. - Zheng Qingsheng has a diverse business portfolio, including real estate and automotive sales, which may influence Jinzi Ham's strategic direction [1]. Group 3: Financial Performance - Jinzi Ham's financial performance has shown volatility, with a revenue of 343.88 million yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 9.62%, and a net profit of 62.17 million yuan, up 55.19% [3]. - In the first half of 2025, the company reported a revenue decline of 14.73% year-on-year, with a net profit decrease of 25.11% [3]. - The planned investment in Zhongsheng Microelectronics will consume a significant portion of the company's profits over the next five years [2]. Group 4: Market Reaction - Following the announcement of the acquisition, Jinzi Ham's stock price surged, closing at 7.85 yuan, a 9.94% increase, with a market capitalization of 9.5 billion yuan [4]. - The company has a history of cross-industry acquisitions since 2016, although past investments have faced challenges in achieving expected returns [4][5].