国芯网·2025-04-02 12:16Core Viewpoint - The recent reduction in shareholding by the National Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund (大基金) in SMIC marks the first decrease in nearly four years, with its stake dropping from 7.05% to 6.91% [2][5]. Group 1: Shareholding Changes - The shareholder Xin Xin (Hong Kong) Investment Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Fund, has seen a change in its equity stake in SMIC [5]. - The National Fund initially invested in SMIC in 2015, acquiring 4.7 billion shares, and held 15.76% of the company before its listing on the STAR Market [5]. - The last reduction in shareholding by the National Fund occurred in the second quarter of 2021, and since then, the number of shares held remained unchanged until the recent reduction [5]. Group 2: Market Reactions and Implications - Analysts suggest that the recent reduction may be a normal capital recovery operation by the National Fund, allowing for reinvestment into more promising semiconductor sectors or emerging companies [6]. - Concerns have been raised among investors regarding the impact of this reduction on SMIC's financial status, R&D progress, and market confidence, especially given the competitive landscape and challenges such as technology blockades and supply uncertainties [6].