Zhejiang Longsheng(SH:600352) Chang Jiang Shang Bao·2025-12-17 00:33Core Viewpoint - Zhejiang Longsheng, a leading dye manufacturer in China, is set to acquire a 37.57% stake in Dystar Global Holdings (Singapore) for $702 million, aiming for full ownership and enhanced profitability [1][3]. Company Overview - Zhejiang Longsheng has established a comprehensive industrial chain covering dyes, intermediates, water-reducing agents, and inorganic chemical products, maintaining the largest production capacity globally with an annual output of 300,000 tons of dyes and 100,000 tons of additives [1][5]. - The company has invested a total of 1.625 billion yuan in R&D from 2023 to the third quarter of 2025, supported by nearly 1,900 domestic and international patents, which underpins its global R&D system [1][6]. Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of 2025, Zhejiang Longsheng reported revenues of 9.671 billion yuan and a net profit of 1.397 billion yuan, demonstrating resilience despite industry cycles and non-recurring losses [1][6]. - In 2024, the company achieved revenues of 15.88 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.79%, and a net profit of 2.03 billion yuan, reflecting a significant recovery in profitability [6]. Acquisition Details - The acquisition of the remaining 37.57% stake in Dystar is a result of a legal dispute with KIRI Company, with the Singapore International Commercial Court imposing a deadline for the transaction [3]. - The total transaction amount of $702 million was adjusted based on interest from the delayed closing date and considerations of Dystar's recent performance and core intellectual property value [3]. Industry Context - The domestic dyeing industry in China is experiencing steady recovery, with the output of dyeing fabric from large-scale enterprises reaching 57.201 billion meters in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 3.28%, providing a favorable market for upstream dye and chemical companies [4]. - The full acquisition of Dystar signifies Zhejiang Longsheng's completion of the integration of core assets in the global dye industry, enhancing its market influence and enabling expansion into high-end specialty chemicals and environmentally friendly materials [4]. Asset Growth - As of the end of the third quarter of 2025, Zhejiang Longsheng's total assets reached 76.5 billion yuan, marking a historical high and a 3.39% increase from the previous year [2][7]. - The company's debt-to-asset ratio stands at 51.18%, indicating a healthy financial status [7].