XCEC(SH:600777) Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-10-13 05:19Core Viewpoint - The control dispute over *ST Xinchao (Xinchao Energy SH600777) may be nearing its conclusion as the company announced the termination of three lawsuits in the U.S. related to its overseas assets, indicating a potential resolution of the control struggle between the new controlling shareholder "Yitai System" and the former management [1][2][6]. Group 1: Lawsuit Developments - On October 12, *ST Xinchao announced that three lawsuits in the U.S. have been terminated due to the withdrawal of the plaintiffs and counter-plaintiffs, with no negative impact on the company's financial performance [3][5]. - The lawsuits were initiated by former directors after a board reshuffle in July 2025, which saw the new management attempt to assert control over the U.S. subsidiary [4][6]. - The rapid resolution of these lawsuits, from initiation in early August to termination in early October, suggests a significant shift in control dynamics within the company [6][8]. Group 2: Control of Overseas Assets - The new board of directors convened on October 9, the same day the lawsuits were withdrawn, to approve the replacement of directors at the U.S. subsidiary, indicating a swift consolidation of control over core assets [7][8]. - With 99.99% of *ST Xinchao's assets located in the U.S., controlling the U.S. subsidiary is crucial for the company's operational integrity and future prospects [8][9]. - The transition of control from the previous management to the new board has been marked by a stark contrast in cooperation, with the former management reportedly uncooperative during the handover process [7][9]. Group 3: Future Outlook - Despite the resolution of the control dispute, *ST Xinchao faces ongoing challenges, including a risk of delisting due to an audit report that could not express an opinion on the company's financial statements for 2024 [8][9]. - The new management has committed to improving internal governance and addressing issues highlighted in previous audit reports to enhance the quality of financial reporting [9].