因违规减持超597万股，洲际油气股东被证监部门责令购回

Company Overview - Intercontinental Oil and Gas (洲际油气) was established in 1984 and listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in October 1996, primarily engaged in oil and gas exploration and development, with assets mainly located in the Middle East, Central Asia, and Eastern Europe [3]. Shareholder Actions - On November 7, 2023, the company announced that its shareholder, Xiamen Jiucheng Enterprise Management Partnership, reduced its stake by 5.976 million shares, decreasing its holding from 7.03% to 6.89%. This reduction occurred less than 15 trading days after the disclosure of the reduction plan, violating regulations [1]. - The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) decided to impose administrative measures on Xiamen Jiucheng, requiring it to repurchase the illegally reduced shares and remit the price difference to the company [1]. - Additionally, another shareholder, Haikou Dongduo Business Service Partnership, was investigated for failing to halt trading when its combined holding reached 5% of the total share capital, leading to a formal investigation by the CSRC [1]. Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of 2023, the company reported a main revenue of 1.537 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 19.94%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 83.08 million yuan, down 46.61% compared to the previous year [3]. - The decline in net profit was attributed to a decrease in international average oil prices and a reduction in crude oil production, which negatively impacted the profitability of oil extraction and sales [3]. - The average price of Brent crude oil was reported at $70.93 per barrel, a 14.3% decrease year-on-year, while the average price of West Texas Intermediate crude oil was $66.73 per barrel, down 14.1% year-on-year [3]. Industry Context - The international oil market has experienced a generally loose supply and demand situation, with fluctuating oil prices in the fourth quarter due to factors such as OPEC+ production increases, geopolitical conflicts, and U.S. tariff policies, leading to significant uncertainty in future oil price trends [4].