GTIG(SZ:002091) IPO日报·2025-08-25 08:22Core Viewpoint - Jiangsu Guotai's recent financial maneuvers, including significant investments in financial products and the abrupt termination of a major lithium battery project, have raised concerns about its operational focus and financial health [3][4][5]. Group 1: Financial Decisions - On August 22, Jiangsu Guotai announced plans to use up to 12 billion yuan of idle funds for entrusted wealth management and an additional 1.831 billion yuan for securities investments [3][4]. - The company's market capitalization was only 12.4 billion yuan at the time, while the total planned investments exceeded 14 billion yuan, leading to skepticism about the efficiency of fund utilization [4][7]. - Following public scrutiny, Jiangsu Guotai decided to terminate the plan to establish a subsidiary for securities investment, refocusing on its core business and increasing shareholder dividends [4][5]. Group 2: Business Performance - Jiangsu Guotai's revenue for 2023 and 2024 is projected to be 37.186 billion yuan and 38.956 billion yuan, reflecting year-on-year changes of -13.18% and 4.76% respectively [6]. - The net profit for the same years is expected to be 1.604 billion yuan and 1.106 billion yuan, showing declines of 6.95% and 31.06% [6]. - As of June 30, 2025, the company reported a total revenue of 18.625 billion yuan, with a net profit of 545 million yuan, indicating a year-on-year growth of 10.85% [6]. Group 3: Financial Health - Jiangsu Guotai's cash reserves have been declining, with balances of 20.891 billion yuan, 14.730 billion yuan, and 12.571 billion yuan at the end of 2023, 2024, and mid-2025 respectively [6]. - The company has committed to a dividend policy of distributing no less than 40% of its distributable profits annually over the next three years, with plans for 2-3 profit distributions each year [7].