Core Viewpoint - The article highlights serious allegations of governance issues and financial misconduct at Dream洁股份, as detailed in a whistleblower report by board member Chen Jie, targeting key executives for fraud and mismanagement [1][3][6]. Group 1: Allegations of Misconduct - Chen Jie accuses Chairman Jiang Tianwu and Secretary Li Jun of contract fraud involving a 3.85 billion yuan equity transfer payment to Jin Sen New Energy, which was allegedly misappropriated [1][3]. - The report claims that 50 million yuan of due diligence funds were misused by executives to pay personal loans, indicating a severe breach of fiduciary duty [3][4]. - Chen Jie asserts that the executives engaged in misleading information disclosure, which harmed the interests of minority shareholders and violated capital market regulations [6]. Group 2: Financial Concerns - Dream洁股份 reported a net profit of 26.52 million yuan for the first three quarters of 2025, a 28.69% increase year-on-year, despite a 7.97% decline in revenue to 1.099 billion yuan, raising questions about the authenticity of financial data [2][8]. - The company has faced scrutiny from regulatory bodies for financial irregularities, including improper revenue recognition and failure to recover loans amounting to 63.38 million yuan from a related party [7][9]. - The financial performance has been under pressure, with revenues dropping from 2.463 billion yuan in 2021 to 1.715 billion yuan in 2024, and consecutive losses in 2021 and 2022 [8]. Group 3: Governance and Regulatory Actions - Chen Jie has consistently opposed company resolutions, voting against or abstaining from 14 proposals, particularly highlighting concerns over financial data integrity [2][6]. - Recent regulatory actions include a warning issued to the company and its executives regarding financial mismanagement and governance failures, indicating a lack of internal controls [9].

Core Viewpoint - ST New潮 is a striking example in China's A-share market, with its assets primarily located in the U.S., raising questions about its governance and financial practices [3][6]. Group 1: Company Overview - ST New潮 is registered in Yantai, Shandong, but operates its board in Beijing, with 99.91% of its assets located in Texas oil fields, USA [3]. - The company has not distributed dividends to domestic shareholders for 15 consecutive years, while its U.S. subsidiary employees enjoy high salaries, averaging 1.75 million RMB annually [4][11]. Group 2: Financial Background - From 2015 to 2017, ST New潮 raised 12.5 billion RMB through three rounds of financing, investing the entire amount in U.S. oil and gas assets, which now produce over 60,000 barrels daily and are valued at 33.8 billion RMB [6][9]. - The domestic parent company is burdened with 2.4 billion RMB in debt and has frozen accounts, while the U.S. subsidiary reported a net profit of 7.376 billion RMB from 2022 to Q3 2024 [8][9]. Group 3: Governance and Control - Although ST New潮 has no official controlling shareholder, it is effectively controlled by a pair of brothers from Hunan, who have manipulated board positions to maintain control over the U.S. subsidiary [10]. - The company has faced significant challenges in auditing its financials, with previous auditors unable to verify the authenticity of its U.S. assets, leading to a "ST" designation [13]. Group 4: Market Activity and Future Prospects - Despite the looming risk of delisting, major energy companies are still interested in acquiring stakes in ST New潮, driven by the value of its U.S. oil fields [14]. - The company’s assets are located in a region with significant shale oil reserves, but the uncertainty surrounding control raises concerns about the viability of any potential acquisitions [14].