6.8亿美元“零现金”并购背后：心通医疗的激进扩张与股东隐忧

Core Viewpoint - The acquisition valued at $680 million (approximately 4.8 billion RMB) by Xintong Medical involves no cash payment, instead opting to issue approximately 3.954 billion new shares to acquire 100% equity of the heart rhythm management company, which is also under the control of MicroPort Medical. However, this "left-hand to right-hand" transaction conceals significant issues such as substantial dilution of shareholder equity, consolidation of loss-making businesses, and risks associated with performance guarantees [1][5]. Group 1: Shareholder Equity Dilution - The issuance of new shares will lead to a significant dilution of existing public shareholders' equity, with their ownership percentage dropping from 53.7% to 35.87%, a decrease of nearly 18 percentage points [2][7]. - The total share capital of the company will increase from approximately 2.413 billion shares to 6.367 billion shares, with new shares accounting for about 62% of the total [6][7]. - The controlling shareholder, MicroPort Medical, will see its ownership only slightly reduced from 46.12% to 44.45%, raising concerns about the protection of minority shareholders' rights [2][7]. Group 2: Financial Loss Pressure from Consolidation - The merger will combine two continuously loss-making companies, significantly challenging Xintong Medical's financial statements. In the first half of 2025, Xintong Medical is projected to incur a loss of approximately 2.2 million RMB, while the heart rhythm management company is expected to report a loss of $41.62 million (around 300 million RMB) [3][8]. - The heart rhythm management company has total liabilities of approximately $734 million, far exceeding its total assets of $369 million, indicating a state of insolvency [3][8]. - If the merger is completed by January 1, 2024, Xintong Medical's losses could expand from 53.3 million RMB to 597 million RMB, raising doubts about the feasibility of achieving the projected synergies and profitability [3][8]. Group 3: Doubts on Acquisition Motives and Independence - The timing of the transaction is notable, as the heart rhythm management company had signed a performance guarantee agreement in 2021, facing redemption risks if it did not go public or achieve a market value of at least $1.5 billion by July 17, 2025. The merger announcement came just one day before this deadline, with the acquisition price significantly lower than the guaranteed market value [4][9]. - This raises speculation that the acquisition may be aimed at helping MicroPort Medical mitigate the risks associated with the heart rhythm management company's performance guarantee, effectively removing a loss-making and capital-intensive business from the public company structure [4][9]. - The dual role of MicroPort Medical as a common controlling shareholder in this transaction has led to concerns about whether its decisions prioritize its own interests over those of minority shareholders in Xintong Medical [4][9].