青岛啤酒，终止收购

Core Viewpoint - Qingdao Beer has officially terminated its acquisition of 100% equity in Jimo Yellow Wine, which was initially valued at 665 million yuan, due to unmet conditions in the equity transfer agreement [1][5]. Company Summary - The acquisition aimed to diversify Qingdao Beer's business beyond beer, as the Chinese beer industry faces slowing growth, with a projected 0.6% decline in beer production for 2024 and a 5.3% decrease in Qingdao Beer's revenue [2]. - Jimo Yellow Wine, established in 1949, is a representative of northern yellow wine, with its "Jimo" brand recognized as a "Chinese Time-honored Brand" since 2006. In 2024, it reported a revenue of 166 million yuan, up 13.5%, and a net profit of 30.47 million yuan, up 38% [4]. Industry Context - The traditional yellow wine sector is experiencing a revival, driven by national trends and innovation from leading liquor companies, indicating a significant national expansion [3]. Financial Implications - The termination of the acquisition is expected to have severe financial repercussions for ST Xinhuajin, which was relying on the 665 million yuan from the sale to address a 406 million yuan fund occupation issue [10][11]. - ST Xinhuajin's stock faces delisting risks if it fails to recover the occupied funds by February 2026, as indicated by regulatory measures [12]. Legal and Operational Challenges - The termination was influenced by a series of equity freezes affecting Jimo Yellow Wine, totaling over 100 million yuan, primarily linked to its major shareholders, which created significant legal and operational barriers for the acquisition [6][9]. - The equity freeze was deemed a "significant adverse change," leading to the automatic termination of the acquisition agreement after the stipulated 120-day period [9].