Jing Ji Guan Cha Wang·2025-10-14 13:22Core Viewpoint - The detention of Wu Haifeng, a director of Hesheng New Materials, is linked to allegations of illegal loan issuance, but the company asserts that this matter is personal and does not affect its operations or governance structure [1][3]. Company Overview - Hesheng New Materials is one of the earliest companies in China to enter the household appliance composite materials industry, focusing on the research, production, and sales of appearance composite materials for appliances [2]. - The company primarily uses steel as raw material, supplying well-known domestic and international appliance brands such as Samsung, LG, Panasonic, Bosch, Midea, and Meiling [2]. Recent Developments - Wu Haifeng, who has a background in banking and asset management, was recently detained, which was unexpected given his prior announcement of a share purchase plan worth between 10 million and 20 million RMB [3]. - The company reported strong financial performance, with a net profit of 97.9 million RMB for 2024, an increase of 18.29% year-on-year, and total revenue of 2.52593 billion RMB, up 7.93% from the previous year [4]. - In the first half of 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 1.211 billion RMB, a slight increase of 0.32%, and a net profit of 97.0031 million RMB, marking a significant growth of 58.31% year-on-year [4]. Strategic Investments - On August 1, 2025, the company announced a 250 million RMB investment in Yizhi Electronics, acquiring a 10% stake, which is positioned in the advanced ARM server processor chip market [4]. - Analysts suggest that Hesheng New Materials' main business is expected to grow steadily due to supportive industry policies, and its subsidiary, Haixi Technology, is likely to benefit from trends in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and 5G [4].