Core Viewpoint - Qingdao Beer has officially terminated its acquisition of 100% equity in Jimo Yellow Wine, which was initially valued at 665 million yuan, due to unmet conditions in the share transfer agreement [2][4]. Group 1: Acquisition Details - The acquisition was announced on May 7, 2023, with the aim of diversifying Qingdao Beer's business beyond beer, as the beer industry in China faces slowing growth [4][5]. - Jimo Yellow Wine, established in 1949, reported a revenue of 166 million yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 13.5%, and a net profit of 30.47 million yuan, up 38.0% [5]. Group 2: Reasons for Termination - The termination was attributed to the failure to meet the preconditions for delivery as stipulated in the share transfer agreement, primarily due to a significant share freeze affecting Jimo Yellow Wine [7][9]. - Since September 2023, over 100 million yuan worth of shares in Jimo Yellow Wine have been frozen, linked to financial disputes involving its major shareholders [7][10]. Group 3: Impact on ST Xinhua Jin - The termination of the acquisition has significant implications for ST Xinhua Jin, which was relying on the 665 million yuan from the sale to resolve a 406 million yuan fund occupation issue [12][13]. - Without this critical funding, ST Xinhua Jin faces increased pressure to liquidate other assets to address its financial challenges and avoid delisting [14].
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