中信证券：公司及控股子公司对外担保总额为2142.94亿元

Group 1 - The core point of the article highlights that CITIC Securities announced a total external guarantee amount of RMB 214.29 billion, which accounts for 73.11% of the company's most recent audited net assets [1][1][1] Group 2 - The article discusses a significant fluctuation in net profit for a listed company, which surged ninefold before unexpectedly reporting a loss exceeding RMB 200 million [1][1][1] - The chairman of the company personally contributed RMB 50 million to cover the financial shortfall, raising questions about the company's financial management [1][1][1] - There is uncertainty regarding the whereabouts of RMB 5 billion in trust financial products, leading to confusion among shareholders [1][1][1]