Core Viewpoint - The second largest shareholder of Xintonglian, Wuhu Yuancheng Bifang Investment Center, has announced another share reduction plan, following a previous reduction of 3% of its holdings within three months. The investment center has been reducing its shares at prices below its acquisition cost since 2022, indicating potential concerns about the company's future performance and its strategic direction in the data intelligence service industry [1][14]. Shareholding Changes - Bifang Investment plans to reduce its holdings by up to 6 million shares, representing no more than 3% of the total share capital, from November 28, 2025, to February 28, 2026, due to funding needs [2][11]. - As of now, Bifang Investment holds 14,903,700 shares, accounting for 7.45% of Xintonglian's total share capital [12][13]. Historical Share Acquisition - Bifang Investment acquired 18.45% of Xintonglian's shares in September 2021 for over 400 million yuan at a price of 11.34 yuan per share [3][5]. - The shareholding peaked at 36,896,200 shares, which was later reduced through multiple transactions at prices lower than the acquisition cost [6][10]. Recent Financial Performance - Xintonglian's revenue for the years 2022 to 2024 was reported as 793 million yuan, 864 million yuan, and 876 million yuan, respectively, with net profits of 35.13 million yuan, 51.68 million yuan, and 49.84 million yuan [14]. - As of November 11, 2025, Xintonglian's closing price was 10.82 yuan, with a market capitalization of 2.164 billion yuan and a dynamic P/E ratio of 41.25 [14]. Strategic Concerns - Bifang Investment's decision to sell at a loss raises questions about the company's strategic direction, particularly in the data intelligence service sector, especially after a failed restructuring that halted further investments in this area [14].
新通联第二大股东再度抛出减持计划,近四年缘何多次“割肉”减持?