WBC(SZ:200706) Zheng Quan Shi Bao·2025-12-17 22:54Core Viewpoint - Wafangdian Bearing Co., Ltd. (referred to as "Wafangdian B") announced a comprehensive tender offer initiated by its controlling shareholder, Wafangdian Bearing Group Co., Ltd. (referred to as "Wafangdian Group"), aimed at terminating Wafangdian B's listing status [1] Group 1: Tender Offer Details - The tender offer is directed to all shareholders of Wafangdian B outside of Wafangdian Group, with a total of 158,600,000 shares being offered, representing 39.39% of the company's total share capital [1] - The offer price is set at HKD 2.86 per share, requiring a maximum total funding of approximately HKD 454 million [1] - The duration of the tender offer is 30 calendar days, unless competing offers arise [1] Group 2: Company Performance and Context - Wafangdian B has faced continuous losses and deteriorating operational conditions due to global economic downturns and structural adjustments, leading to increased financial risks [1] - In the first three quarters of the year, the company reported a main revenue of CNY 1.876 billion, a year-on-year increase of 15.43%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was a loss of CNY 29.51 million, narrowing by 38.9% [3] - The company is recognized as the first B-share listed company in China's bearing industry and has established itself as a leading research and manufacturing base for bearing technology and products [3]