2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-09-29 08:19Core Viewpoint - The A-share market has raised alarms as two companies, Xinhua Jin (600735) and Meichen Technology (300237), have been placed under special treatment (ST) due to significant financial issues, including fund misappropriation and historical financial fraud [1][3][4]. Group 1: Xinhua Jin - Xinhua Jin's ST status is primarily due to the non-operational fund misappropriation by its controlling shareholder and related parties, with a total of 406 million yuan involved, which is a substantial portion of the company's net assets [3][4]. - The crisis was triggered by an announcement from the Qingdao Securities Regulatory Bureau on August 26, 2025, leading to a drastic drop in stock price and subsequent investor claims [3][4]. - As of the latest updates, Xinhua Jin has not returned any of the misappropriated funds, maintaining a balance of 406 million yuan, which has led to the ST designation [3][4]. Group 2: Meichen Technology - Meichen Technology's ST designation stems from historical financial fraud, where it inflated revenues by 1.438 billion yuan and profits by 658 million yuan from 2014 to 2018 [4][5]. - The most severe year for the company was 2016, with inflated revenue and profit ratios reaching 24.60% and 49.78%, respectively, indicating that nearly half of the reported profits were fabricated [4][5]. - The fraudulent activities involved false procurement and sales practices, misleading investors about the company's actual financial health [4][5]. Group 3: Investor Claims - Investors affected by these issues can pursue legal claims based on specific timelines: Xinhua Jin investors who bought shares between May 8, 2025, and August 26, 2025, are eligible for claims if they sold or still hold shares at a loss [7]. - Meichen Technology investors who purchased shares from March 12, 2015, to March 31, 2025, can also join the claims process if they sold or still hold shares at a loss after April 1, 2025 [7]. - Investors are advised to closely monitor the progress of fund recovery for Xinhua Jin and the financial corrections for Meichen Technology to assess potential impacts on their investments [8][9].