EOPTOLINK(SZ:300502) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-10-10 13:35Core Viewpoint - The recent share transfer by the actual controller and chairman of Xinyi Technology, Gao Guangrong, has raised concerns regarding governance and market trust, especially given his history of regulatory violations and the significant drop in his shareholding percentage [1][5][8]. Share Transfer Details - Gao Guangrong plans to transfer 11.43 million shares, accounting for 1.15% of the total share capital, at a price of 328 CNY per share, which is approximately 10% lower than the closing price of 365.77 CNY on September 30, resulting in a total cash-out of 3.749 billion CNY [1][3]. - Following the transfer, Gao's shareholding will decrease from 7.39% to 6.24%, making him the second-largest shareholder, while General Manager Huang Xiaolei will become the largest shareholder with a 7.13% stake [3]. Historical Context - This is not Gao's first instance of share reduction; from October 2022 to July 2023, he reduced his holdings by 10.99 million shares, cashing out over 579 million CNY [3]. - In addition, there were previous violations where Gao transferred 1.42% of shares through family trusts, leading to penalties from the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) totaling approximately 31.5 million CNY [3][5]. Management and Governance Concerns - There have been 42 instances of share reductions by company executives in 2023, with no records of share increases, indicating a trend of selling rather than buying [4]. - The market reacted negatively to the recent share transfer, with a 4% drop in stock price on October 9, closing at 351.15 CNY, and a net outflow of 2.032 billion CNY in principal funds [4][8]. Regulatory and Compliance Issues - Gao's previous violations have led to increased scrutiny regarding the compliance of his recent share transfer, although it was conducted through a compliant method [8]. - The company has been criticized for inadequate disclosure regarding Gao's shareholding and the associated risks, such as a 42% pledge rate that could trigger margin calls if the stock price drops significantly [9]. ESG Rating Impact - The company's governance rating has declined from BB to B as of January 2025, reflecting the negative impact of Gao's regulatory issues on the company's ESG standing [6].