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Core Viewpoint - Xinbo Co., Ltd. is facing significant operational challenges, with a notable decline in revenue and net profit, alongside increasing debt levels and shareholder actions indicating a lack of confidence in the company's future performance [1][3]. Financial Performance - In the first three quarters of the year, Xinbo reported revenue of 6.18 billion, a slight decrease of 0.09% year-on-year, and a net profit of 0.07 billion, down 95.12% year-on-year, nearing a loss [1]. - The company anticipates revenue of 8.57 billion in 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 25.67%, but expects net profit to decline by 44.32% to 0.168 billion [3]. Shareholder Actions - Major shareholders, including the controlling shareholder Tang Kaijian, have pledged 30%-70% of their shares, and there has been a significant reduction in holdings, with 2.85 million shares sold [2][3]. Debt and Financing - Since its IPO in early 2021, Xinbo has raised approximately 2.14 billion through various financing methods, yet its interest-bearing debt has surged, with short-term loans increasing from over 0.1 billion to 5.4 billion, resulting in a debt ratio exceeding 70% [3][11]. - Despite financial strain, the company has allocated 0.1 billion for share buybacks aimed at incentivizing middle and senior management [4][15]. Operational Challenges - Xinbo's operating cash flow has been negative for four consecutive years, and the company has made questionable decisions, such as acquiring assets from Chery New Energy at a 7x premium, which are barely profitable [3][12]. - The company is expanding its production capacity in the automotive lightweight sector, with a projected capacity of 400,000 to 450,000 tons across various segments by 2024 [8]. Future Prospects - The company plans to invest in new projects, including a 3.2 billion investment in a new aluminum frame project, expected to reach production in the second half of 2025 [7]. - However, the slow ramp-up of production and long lead times for major clients are hindering the expected growth in the new energy vehicle sector, adversely affecting cash flow [10].