Changyao Group(SZ:300391) 2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-12-26 12:48Core Viewpoint - *ST Changyao has been penalized for three consecutive years of financial fraud, leading to a forced delisting process initiated by the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, marking a significant enforcement trend in the capital market against financial misconduct [1][2][14]. Group 1: Company Overview - *ST Changyao, originally established in 2001 and listed in 2014, transitioned from a photovoltaic equipment company to the pharmaceutical sector in 2020 [6]. - The company acquired a 52.75% stake in Hubei Changjiang Star Pharmaceutical Co., which was integrated into its financial statements, leading to its rebranding as Changyao Holdings [6]. Group 2: Financial Fraud Details - From 2021 to 2023, *ST Changyao's subsidiaries inflated revenues by a total of 733 million yuan and profits by 168 million yuan through falsified documents and non-existent sales [7][8]. - The inflated revenues accounted for 9.12%, 17.57%, and 19.51% of the reported revenues for the respective years, while the inflated profits represented 35.62%, 88.23%, and 6.42% of the total profits [7][8]. Group 3: Regulatory Actions - The company has been fined 10 million yuan, and 14 responsible individuals have been collectively fined 31 million yuan, with the former general manager receiving a lifetime ban from the securities market [10][11]. - The regulatory framework has shifted towards a "three-punishment linkage" approach, encompassing administrative, civil, and criminal penalties for financial fraud [10][11]. Group 4: Market Impact - Following the announcement, *ST Changyao's stock fell by 3.92%, with a market capitalization of 510 million yuan, representing a decline of over 90% from its historical peak [3][4]. - The forced delisting of *ST Changyao marks the 15th instance of a company facing mandatory delisting due to significant violations in 2025, reflecting a zero-tolerance policy in the capital market [14][15]. Group 5: Future Implications - The regulatory environment is evolving, with new rules allowing the China Securities Regulatory Commission to directly penalize third-party accomplices involved in financial fraud [2][12]. - Enhanced investor protection mechanisms are being implemented, including measures for compensation from controlling shareholders of companies that face delisting due to fraud [14][15].