Core Viewpoint - The investigation and detention of the controlling shareholder and chairman of Guotai Environmental Technology Co., Ltd. may pose risks to the company's operations and financial performance, especially given the recent decline in net profit and revenue growth [2][4]. Financial Performance - In 2023, the company reported a net profit of 138.57 million yuan, which is expected to decrease to 131.92 million yuan in 2024, reflecting a slight decline [4]. - For the first quarter of 2025, the net profit was 26.59 million yuan, showing a year-on-year decrease of 19.66% [4][5]. - The total operating revenue for the first quarter of 2025 was 81.21 million yuan, with a growth rate of 6.11% [5]. - The weighted return on net assets was 1.88% as of March 31, 2025, a significant drop from previous years [5]. Company Background - Guotai Environmental Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in sludge treatment, equipment sales, and water environment ecological restoration [2]. - The company was listed on the ChiNext board on April 4, 2023, after its IPO application was approved on July 21, 2022 [6]. - The chairman, Chen Baixiao, holds a 36.38% stake in the company and has a strong academic background in environmental engineering [3]. Investigation Details - The specific reasons for Chen Baixiao's investigation and detention have not been disclosed, but it is speculated that it may relate to bribery issues [5]. - The company faced scrutiny during its IPO process regarding the sustainability and reasonableness of its high gross profit margins in the sludge treatment business [6].
又一实控人被留置！前年创业板上市，主营环保业务