000893，董事长被刑事拘留！

Core Viewpoint - The chairman of Yaqi International, Guo Baichun, has been criminally detained for suspected embezzlement and abuse of power, but the company asserts that this matter is personal and unrelated to the company's operations [2][4]. Group 1: Company Developments - Yaqi International announced that Guo Baichun was detained on July 18, following an investigation by the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region Supervisory Committee [2]. - The company confirmed that its production and operations are normal, with the management team continuing to oversee daily operations [4]. - The board of directors is functioning normally, and the company is making steady progress in production and construction [4]. Group 2: Financial Performance - Yaqi International expects a significant increase in net profit for the first half of 2025, projecting a range of 730 million to 930 million yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 170% to 244% [4]. - The growth in performance is attributed to stable production of potash fertilizer, increased output compared to the same period last year, and a flexible sales strategy that targets both domestic and international markets [6]. - The company also noted that the rise in potash fertilizer prices, both internationally and domestically, contributed to an increase in sales prices and gross profit margins for the first half of the year [6]. Group 3: Shareholder Changes - China Agricultural Production Materials Group Co., Ltd., a shareholder with over 5% stake, plans to transfer 46.2026 million shares (5% of total shares) to Huineng Holdings Group Co., Ltd., which will become the largest shareholder of Yaqi International if the transaction is completed [6][7].