3 6 Ke·2025-09-24 09:33Group 1 - The regulatory environment for A-shares has tightened significantly since the introduction of new delisting rules, leading to a more pronounced survival of the fittest dynamic in the market, with 159 companies being designated as ST (Special Treatment) this year [1] - The majority of newly designated ST companies are from the main board, contributing 111 out of the total, while the ChiNext and Sci-Tech Innovation Board account for 45, and the Beijing Stock Exchange has its first three ST companies [1][3] - The new regulations have implemented a dual-stranglehold on problematic companies through quantitative financial indicators and detailed regulatory standards [1] Group 2 - The most prominent issue leading to ST designations is revenue-related, with 54 companies being designated due to their 2024 revenue falling below 300 million yuan, primarily occurring around April when annual reports were disclosed [3] - Other reasons for ST designations include financial report falsifications, negative net assets, and bankruptcy, with 17 companies flagged for false financial reporting [6][7] - The computer and pharmaceutical industries have the highest number of ST companies, reflecting the high competition and rapid changes in these sectors, with 18 and 15 companies respectively [10][11] Group 3 - Despite the increasing number of ST companies, 46 companies have successfully removed their ST status this year through acquisitions and capital injections, meeting regulatory requirements [14] - Notable companies that have successfully "un-capped" include Huijin Co., Zhaojin Gold, and Tongzhou Electronics, among others [14] - The case of Shengtun Mining is highlighted, which achieved a revenue of 13.8 billion yuan in the first half of the year, despite being flagged for false reporting in previous years [15][16]