CYG(SH:600525) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-12-24 23:32Core Viewpoint - ST Longyuan (600525.SH) is facing a governance crisis as its chairman, Qiao Wenjian, has been detained for suspected job-related violations, leading to a proposal from the major shareholder, Zhuhai Gree Financial Investment Management Co., Ltd. (Gree Jin Investment), to replace him and nominate Yang Tao as a new non-independent director, which could significantly impact the company's future direction [3][6][7]. Governance Issues - Qiao Wenjian has been unable to perform his duties since November 24, 2025, due to his detention, resulting in a governance vacuum as he has missed two consecutive board meetings [6][8]. - The company's articles of association stipulate that a director who fails to attend two consecutive meetings without delegation can be recommended for removal by the shareholders' meeting [6][8]. - Gree Jin Investment holds 14.38% of ST Longyuan's shares, making it the largest shareholder, while the former chairman, Wu Qiquan, holds 8.02% [12]. Financial Performance - ST Longyuan has reported significant financial losses, with a net profit of -3.28 billion yuan for the third quarter of 2025, a 567.01% decrease year-on-year [9]. - The company's revenue has been declining, with a reported revenue of 54.38 billion yuan in Q3 2025, down 1.34% year-on-year, and a net profit of -9.78 billion yuan for the year 2024, a 1243.44% drop [9][10]. - The company has been under scrutiny for financial misconduct, including inflating revenue through various deceptive practices, leading to a significant decline in stock price from a peak of 28.47 yuan per share to around 3.50 yuan [11]. Management Changes - Yang Tao, nominated by Gree Jin Investment, has extensive experience in finance and corporate management, having previously served as a director at ST Longyuan, which may help stabilize the company's governance [7][12]. - Gree Jin Investment has attempted multiple reforms since ST Longyuan was placed under risk warning, but these efforts have not yielded significant results [12][13]. Market Position - ST Longyuan's business is diversified but lacks synergy, with over 97% of its revenue coming from competitive sectors such as smart grid equipment and consumer electronics [10]. - The company is facing increased competition in the energy market and needs to enhance its differentiation strategies to improve its market position [10].