Yuancheng(SH:603388) Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-10-10 15:29Core Viewpoint - The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has issued a preliminary administrative penalty notice against *ST Yuancheng for falsifying financial data over three consecutive years, leading to potential delisting from the Shanghai Stock Exchange [1][2]. Financial Misconduct - *ST Yuancheng has been found to have inflated revenue and profits by over 500 million yuan from 2020 to 2022, violating securities laws [2][4]. - The company reported inflated operating costs of approximately 1.58 billion yuan, inflated revenue of 2.09 billion yuan, and total profit inflation of 50.46 million yuan during this period [2][4]. Specific Financial Adjustments - In the 2020 annual report, the inflated profit was 38.48 million yuan, accounting for 36.60% of the reported amount; in 2021, it was 11.09 million yuan (19.32%); and in 2022, it was 885,900 yuan (1.62%) [2]. - The company also inflated revenue and profit from the Huaiyin project, leading to an additional 14.16 million yuan in revenue and 13.45 million yuan in profit for 2022 [3]. Penalties and Legal Actions - The CSRC plans to impose a total fine of approximately 74.54 million yuan on the company and its responsible personnel, with the actual controller facing a 10-year market ban [5]. - The total penalties, including fines for five individuals, amount to nearly 80 million yuan, reflecting a significant regulatory crackdown on corporate misconduct [5]. Regulatory Implications - The case highlights a shift towards stricter accountability for individuals and companies involved in financial fraud, with potential criminal prosecution on the horizon [5].