CNNC TD(SZ:002145) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-09-24 16:00Core Viewpoint - The actual controller of Zhongke Titanium White, Wang Zelong, sold a company he established just over two years ago to his father, raising questions about the motivations behind this transaction and its implications for the company's strategic direction [1][3]. Company Overview - Zhongke Titanium White (中核华原钛白股份有限公司) focuses on the production of high-grade rutile titanium dioxide, which is widely used in coatings, plastics, rubber, inks, and paper [10]. - The company plans to change its name to "Titanium Energy Chemical Co., Ltd." to align with its green circular strategy involving sulfur, phosphorus, iron, and titanium [10]. Transaction Details - On September 23, 2025, the company announced the sale of its 100% stake in Hami Zhonghe Vanadium Titanium Co., Ltd. for an assessed price of 120.8 million yuan (approximately 12.08 million) [3][8]. - The sale is part of a strategy to concentrate resources on four core production areas in Gansu and Guizhou, optimizing investment layout to support the main business development [3]. Financial Performance - As of August 31, 2025, Hami Zhonghe Vanadium Titanium reported zero revenue, a net loss of 251,700 yuan, and a negative operating profit of 319,300 yuan [7]. - The asset evaluation for Hami Zhonghe Vanadium Titanium showed a modest increase of 0.82%, with total assets valued at 124.13 million yuan and total liabilities at 3.33 million yuan [8]. - In the first half of 2025, Zhongke Titanium White reported a revenue of 3.77 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 19.66%, but a decline in net profit by 14.83% [9]. Leadership Background - Wang Zelong, born in 1996, became the actual controller of Zhongke Titanium White after acquiring a significant stake in 2019 for 1.635 billion yuan [4]. - He faced regulatory penalties from the China Securities Regulatory Commission amounting to 133 million yuan due to illegal trading activities [5]. Strategic Focus - The company aims to develop a vanadium-titanium industrial ecosystem in Northwest China, leveraging local resources to enhance production capacity [7]. - The strategic focus includes integrating surrounding mining and processing resources to support the production of titanium concentrate, iron concentrate, and vanadium products [7].