Chang Jiang Shang Bao·2025-11-25 02:53Core Viewpoint - The acquisition plan by Kanglong Chemical (康龙化成) to purchase 82.54% of Wuxi Baiaode Bio-Science Co., Ltd. for approximately 1.346 billion yuan has raised market concerns regarding the high premium and financial pressure on the company [1][4][7]. Group 1: Acquisition Details - Kanglong Chemical aims to enhance its technological platform and implement its core strategy of "full-process, integrated, international, and multi-therapy" through this acquisition [2][8]. - The acquisition price represents a significant premium, valuing Baiaode at approximately 1.631 billion yuan, which is an increase of 168.21% over its net assets [7]. - The valuation of Baiaode has been supported by previous market financing rounds, with post-investment valuations reaching approximately 1.57 billion yuan in 2021 and 2.57 billion yuan in 2023 [7]. Group 2: Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of 2025, Kanglong Chemical reported a revenue of 10.086 billion yuan, marking a record high, but its net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 19.76% [5][15]. - As of September 2025, the company had interest-bearing liabilities of approximately 6 billion yuan, with financial expenses exceeding 150 million yuan for the first three quarters [4][11]. Group 3: Market Reaction and Shareholder Actions - The stock price of Kanglong Chemical has seen a significant decline, closing at 29 yuan per share on November 24, 2025, down over 70% from its peak of 244.60 yuan per share in August 2021 [6][15]. - Major shareholders have been actively reducing their stakes, with significant cash-outs totaling around 12 billion yuan since 2022 [14][15].