Ningbo PIA Automation (SH:688306) Chang Jiang Shang Bao·2025-10-17 00:07Core Viewpoint - Junpu Intelligent is planning to raise up to 1.16 billion yuan through a private placement to address financial pressures and fund various projects, including smart robot development and working capital replenishment [1][2][5]. Financial Situation - The company has burned through the 1.56 billion yuan raised during its IPO in March 2022, leading to a significant cash flow shortage, with monetary funds of 802 million yuan and interest-bearing liabilities of 1.251 billion yuan as of June 2025 [1][8]. - Junpu Intelligent has reported a cumulative net profit loss of 183 million yuan since its listing, with a net loss of 27.77 million yuan in the first half of 2025 [9][10]. Stock Market Performance - Despite poor operational performance, Junpu Intelligent's stock price has increased approximately 1.5 times since its IPO, with a notable rise from 2.97 yuan per share in February 2024 to 12.82 yuan per share in October 2025, representing a 3.32 times increase [3][4]. Investment Projects - The new fundraising will support four main projects: smart robot R&D and industrialization (6.23 billion yuan), medical health smart device applications (2.69 billion yuan), information technology construction (1.33 billion yuan), and working capital (3 billion yuan) [2][3]. - The largest investment will focus on building R&D infrastructure for smart robots, aiming to meet the growing market demand and enhance the company's growth trajectory [2][3]. R&D and Market Position - Junpu Intelligent has established a "Junpu Humanoid Robot Research Institute" and formed strategic partnerships with leading companies and research institutions to advance humanoid robot technology [3]. - The company has made significant progress in key areas such as joint technology and intelligent algorithms, launching humanoid robot products "Jarvis 1.0" and "Jarvis 2.0" [3][10].