Bei Jing Shang Bao·2025-11-10 12:51Core Viewpoint - The recent addition of companies such as Bayi Steel and *ST Changyao to the investigation list by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has been perceived as a significant negative event, leading to sharp declines in their stock prices. The investigation is primarily due to violations related to information disclosure, with a notable percentage of affected companies facing operational difficulties and financial losses [1][3][4]. Group 1: Investigation Overview - As of November 10, 2023, a total of 60 companies have been investigated by the CSRC this year, with 90% of these cases related to suspected information disclosure violations [1][4]. - The latest companies added to the investigation list, Bayi Steel and *ST Changyao, both experienced a "limit down" in their stock prices on November 10, 2023, closing at 4.01 CNY per share (market cap 6.147 billion CNY) and 2.76 CNY per share (market cap 0.967 billion CNY) respectively [3][4]. Group 2: Financial Performance of Investigated Companies - Among the 60 companies under investigation, approximately 68.33% (41 companies) reported net losses in the first three quarters of 2023, indicating a concerning trend in financial performance [6][7]. - Notably, Bayi Steel recorded the largest net loss, amounting to approximately -572 million CNY, with other companies like Luohua Technology and *ST Muban also reporting significant losses exceeding 100 million CNY [7][8]. Group 3: Regulatory Actions and Penalties - Out of the 60 investigated companies, 25 have received penalties or pre-penalties from the CSRC, with 15 companies already facing fines [11][12]. - The penalties can be severe, with potential fines reaching up to 10 million CNY for administrative violations, and in serious cases, criminal charges may be pursued [4][12].