Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the discrepancies between the claims made by Xipu Materials regarding its production capabilities and the actual status of its facilities, raising concerns about the company's asset quality and the motivations behind its rapid restructuring efforts [1][3][22]. Group 1: Company Operations and Facilities - Xipu Materials has announced plans to become a core supplier for many wafer fabs, relying on its factories in Zhangzhou and Lanzhou, despite these facilities not being operational yet [1][19]. - The Zhangzhou factory is still under construction, with no production signs, and the Lanzhou factory is merely rented without a signed lease agreement [4][15]. - The company claims to have a production capacity of 4,500 tons of electronic medical-grade specialty gas materials, but there is no evidence of operational readiness or necessary permits for production [7][9][19]. Group 2: Financial and Business Model - Xipu Materials reported projected revenues of 38.54 million yuan and 98.54 million yuan for 2023 and 2024, respectively, with net profits of 40,800 yuan and 1.376 million yuan [24]. - The company operates as a middleman, purchasing products from suppliers and selling them to downstream customers, which raises questions about the sustainability of its revenue model [25][27]. - Contracts indicate significant transactions involving electronic fluorinated liquids, suggesting a reliance on trading rather than manufacturing [26][28]. Group 3: Management and Legal Issues - Chen Chaoqi, the actual controller of Xipu Materials, has faced legal issues, including a lawsuit for 16.8 million yuan related to business disputes [3][29]. - The company has previously attempted to inject another entity, Nantong Zhanding, into a listed company, which was halted by regulatory scrutiny [30][32]. - There are concerns about potential conflicts of interest and competition among Chen's various companies, including Jiangxi Zhanding and Gansu Zhanding, which operate in similar sectors [49][50].
被骗了?A股上市公司跨界重组“踩雷”