AFR(SZ:300620) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-12-12 09:24Core Viewpoint - The capital heat in the optical communication industry is shifting from stock market exuberance to private placements and mergers and acquisitions, with companies like Guangku Technology planning significant financing for high-premium asset acquisitions amid rising AI computing demands [2][3][25]. Financing and Acquisition Details - Guangku Technology's recent shareholder meeting approved a financing plan to raise approximately 19.5 billion yuan through share issuance and convertible bonds, primarily to acquire 99.97% of Suzhou Anjie Xun Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd. [3][17] - The financing includes 6.56 billion yuan from share issuance, 4.92 billion yuan from convertible bonds, and 8 billion yuan in supporting funds, with 16.4 billion yuan allocated for the acquisition and 3.08 billion yuan for working capital and debt repayment [3][17]. Valuation and Premium Concerns - Anjie Xun's book value is reported at 226 million yuan, with an assessed value of 1.65 billion yuan, resulting in a valuation increase of 630.26% [4][17]. - This acquisition is not Guangku Technology's first high-premium purchase; a previous acquisition in January 2024 had a premium rate of 1192.56% [4][17]. Financial Health and Debt Issues - Despite multiple rounds of financing since 2020, Guangku Technology's interest-bearing debt and debt ratio are expected to rise significantly after 2024 [9][22]. - The company has faced delays in completing its fundraising projects, with all previous projects postponed, raising concerns about its financial management and operational efficiency [9][25]. Market Context and Future Outlook - The optical communication industry is experiencing growth driven by increasing AI data center demands and network bandwidth upgrades, with the CPO market projected to reach 8.1 billion USD by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 137% [25]. - The ongoing capital operations in the industry raise questions about whether they represent a strategic move to secure technological advantages or a potential overcapacity situation [25].