Core Viewpoint - The company plans to raise up to 760 million yuan through a private placement of shares to fund various projects, including the development of innovative application security products, smart hardware construction for industry applications, and digital operation headquarters upgrades [1][3]. Fund Allocation - 256 million yuan will be allocated to the "Innovative Application Security Product R&D and Industrialization Project," accounting for over one-third of the total fundraising. This project aims to develop and manufacture innovative embedded security products like eSIMs and establish experimental lines for overseas digital ID cards and digital RMB hardware wallets [2]. - The digital operation headquarters and R&D upgrade project will receive 253 million yuan. This involves purchasing office space in Beijing and equipping it with advanced software and hardware for digital operations, as well as recruiting high-quality R&D talent to enhance the company's capabilities in digital security and intelligent services [2]. - 111 million yuan is designated for the smart hardware construction project, which aims to transition from outsourcing to in-house production of smart hardware products that integrate large model technology, thereby improving the stability and capabilities of existing hardware products and meeting customer needs [2]. Company Overview - The company, Chutianlong, is a major player in the domestic smart card sector, focusing on the R&D, production, and sales of financial and non-financial IC cards, as well as digital RMB hardware wallets and smart terminals. It was listed in March 2021 [3]. - The company states that the private placement will meet its operational funding needs, facilitate strategic business layout, enhance core competitiveness, and accelerate scalable development, aligning with long-term goals and shareholder interests [3]. Performance Insights - After reaching a peak net profit of 166 million yuan in 2022, the company's net profit is projected to decline for two consecutive years in 2023 and 2024, with decreases of 57.58% and 69.38%, respectively, indicating a trend of increasing decline [3]. - The latest earnings forecast anticipates a net profit of 8 million yuan for 2025, representing a year-on-year decrease of 62.89%, with a non-recurring net profit of 1.2 million yuan, down 93.38% year-on-year [3].
楚天龙拟定增募资不超7.6亿元，加码金融科技、智能硬件等领域，公司净利连续三年下滑