Shang Hai Zheng Quan Bao·2025-10-18 07:09Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the significant increase in the valuation of Zhiguang Electric's subsidiary, Zhiguang Energy, following three rounds of financing, leading to a planned acquisition by Zhiguang Electric, which raises questions about the underlying motives and implications of this transaction [2][10]. Company Overview - Zhiguang Electric plans to acquire all or part of the minority equity of its subsidiary, Zhiguang Energy, through a combination of issuing shares and cash payments, aiming to enhance control over the subsidiary and improve its core competitiveness in the energy storage sector [6][10]. - Zhiguang Energy specializes in the research, production, and sales of electrochemical energy storage systems, with major products including large-capacity energy storage systems and commercial storage systems [6][7]. Financial Performance - Zhiguang Electric has faced continuous losses over the past two years, with projected net losses of CNY 157 million and CNY 326 million for 2023 and 2024, respectively [7]. - In the first half of 2023, the company reported a net loss of CNY 55.15 million, attributed to fluctuations in the fair value of non-current financial assets and asset impairment losses from a terminated project [7]. - In contrast, Zhiguang Energy has shown better financial performance, with revenues of CNY 925 million, CNY 1.063 billion, and CNY 1.060 billion for 2023, 2024, and the first eight months of 2025, respectively, and net profits of CNY 40.76 million, CNY 42.18 million, and CNY 65.81 million during the same periods [7][8]. Transaction Details - The acquisition is characterized as an "upward acquisition," allowing investors to convert their subsidiary shares into direct shares of the parent company, thereby simplifying the ownership structure and enhancing control [10][13]. - Zhiguang Energy was established in 2018 with an initial investment of CNY 100 million, and its valuation has surged to CNY 1.8 billion following recent financing rounds [10][11]. - The transaction involves several institutional investors, including state-owned funds and private equity firms, indicating strong interest from significant market players [11][12]. Market Reaction - On the first trading day after resuming trading, Zhiguang Electric's stock price initially hit the daily limit but closed down by 5.11% at CNY 7.62 per share [3][5]. - Prior to the trading suspension, the stock experienced a five-day increase of approximately 12% [5][15].