第一财经·2025-07-16 06:38Core Viewpoint - The actual controller of Kanghua Biological (300841.SZ), Wang Zhentao, is planning to transfer control of the company, marking a significant turning point for the once-prominent vaccine enterprise that had a market value exceeding 50 billion yuan [1][2]. Company Overview - Kanghua Biological was established in 2004 by Wang Zhentao and a core vaccine research team, and it went public in 2020, reaching a peak market value of over 50 billion yuan [5][6]. - The company achieved revenue of 1.04 billion yuan and a net profit of 410 million yuan in 2020, with its stock price peaking at 414 yuan [6]. Financial Performance - Since 2022, Kanghua Biological has experienced declining revenues and profits, with 2024 revenue reported at 1.432 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 9.23%, and net profit at 399 million yuan, down 21.71% [6]. - The first quarter of 2025 showed continued poor performance, with total revenue of 138 million yuan, a year-on-year decline of 55.7%, and net profit of approximately 20.71 million yuan, down 86.14% [6]. Shareholder Actions - Prior to the announcement of the control change, Kanghua Biological faced significant shareholder reductions, with two venture capital firms planning to reduce their holdings by up to 316,580 shares, representing 2.44% of the total shares [7]. Wang Zhentao's Business Challenges - Wang Zhentao has faced multiple failures in cross-industry investments, including a significant loss of over 200 million yuan in a cross-border e-commerce platform and a failed semiconductor acquisition in 2024 [3][12]. - The financial strain on Wang Zhentao is evident, with cumulative pledges of shares in both Kanghua Biological and Aokang International reaching 89.2% and 71.91% respectively [16][17]. Regulatory Issues - Wang Zhentao and related companies faced regulatory penalties in 2024 for non-operational fund occupation, with amounts involved reaching 1.67 billion yuan and 950 million yuan over two years [17].