CYG(SH:600525) 2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-12-24 14:08Core Viewpoint - ST Changyuan is facing a governance crisis due to the suspension of its chairman, Qiao Wenjian, who is under investigation for misconduct, leading to a proposal for his replacement and the nomination of Yang Tao as a new non-independent director by the major shareholder, Zhuhai Gree Financial Investment Management Co., Ltd [1][2][3] Group 1: Governance Issues - Qiao Wenjian has been unable to fulfill his duties since November 24, 2025, due to being placed under detention by the Huizhou Huizhong District Supervisory Committee for suspected misconduct [2] - The company has been in a state of "no actual controller," which has negatively impacted its development [4] - The company’s articles of association allow for the removal of a director who fails to attend board meetings, which applies to Qiao Wenjian's situation [2] Group 2: Financial Performance - ST Changyuan reported a revenue of 54.38 billion yuan for the third quarter of 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 1.34%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of -3.28 billion yuan, a staggering decline of 567.01% [5] - The company has seen a downward trend in its financial performance, with net profits of 6.74 billion yuan in 2022 and 0.88 billion yuan in 2023, followed by a net loss of 9.78 billion yuan in 2024, a drop of 1243.44% year-on-year [5] - The main business areas include smart grid equipment and energy internet technology services, but the competitive landscape is challenging, necessitating differentiation in the energy market [6] Group 3: Shareholder Actions - Gree Financial Investment, the largest shareholder, holds a 14.38% stake and has attempted to initiate reforms within the company, but with limited success [7] - The company has faced significant stock price declines, from a peak of 28.47 yuan per share to around 3.50 yuan, representing a nearly 90% drop [6] - Gree Financial has initiated legal actions against the company for financial misrepresentation, indicating dissatisfaction with the current management and governance [8][9]