Zhong Guo Ji Jin Bao·2025-11-07 15:01Core Viewpoint - *ST Changyao is facing a critical survival challenge due to the China Securities Regulatory Commission's investigation, the looming risk of delisting, and difficulties in its pre-restructuring process [2][3][4] Financial Situation - As of December 31, 2024, *ST Changyao reported a negative net asset of -433 million yuan and an accumulated loss of -1.59 billion yuan, with a net profit of -628 million yuan for the year [4] - The company's revenue has drastically declined from 1.615 billion yuan in 2022 to 1.198 billion yuan in 2023, and further down to only 112 million yuan in 2024 [5] - For the first three quarters of 2025, *ST Changyao's revenue increased by 4.4% year-on-year to 105 million yuan, but the net profit decreased by 15.89% to -210 million yuan [5] Delisting Risk - The company is under significant threat of mandatory delisting due to its negative net asset situation and the potential for administrative penalties from the CSRC [2][3][6] - If *ST Changyao fails to improve its financial performance in Q4 2025, it will trigger the delisting clause related to negative net assets [6] Restructuring Challenges - Prior to the CSRC investigation, *ST Changyao was already struggling with debt, leading to the initiation of pre-restructuring by the Hubei Province Shiyan Intermediate People's Court on January 20, 2025 [7] - The court has extended the pre-restructuring period until January 20, 2026, indicating slow progress in the restructuring efforts [8] - The company has warned of the uncertainty surrounding its ability to enter formal restructuring and the risk of bankruptcy if restructuring fails [9] Legal and Financial Liabilities - Due to overdue debts, several creditors have initiated lawsuits against *ST Changyao, resulting in the freezing of numerous bank accounts and asset seizures [11] - As of October 20, 2025, the company had significant interest-bearing liabilities totaling 1.106 billion yuan, with 390 million yuan overdue [11] - The company is involved in 140 legal cases with a total amount in dispute of 1.878 billion yuan, which is 434% of its latest audited net assets [11] Market Performance - As of November 7, 2025, *ST Changyao's stock price was 3.45 yuan per share, with a total market capitalization of only 1.209 billion yuan [13]