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时代芯存重整失败:“救世主”违约致使130亿12英寸晶圆厂再入深渊
Xin Lang Zheng Quan· 2025-07-10 09:32
Core Viewpoint - The restructuring plan of Jiangsu Times Chip Storage Semiconductor Co., Ltd. has failed due to severe investor defaults, marking the end of a significant 12-inch wafer factory in China's semiconductor industry and highlighting the deep contradictions between capital frenzy and industrial rationality [1][2]. Group 1: Restructuring Failure - The restructuring process began in July 2023 when the company, which planned to invest 13 billion yuan in a 12-inch wafer factory, was accepted for bankruptcy liquidation due to insolvency [2]. - The core asset, an ASML lithography machine valued at 143 million yuan, went unsold in an auction due to outdated technology and debt disputes [2]. - The restructuring investor, Huaxin Jiechuan Integrated Circuit Manufacturing Co., Ltd., proposed a 20 billion yuan restructuring plan but failed to pay the agreed funds, leading to the termination of the restructuring process on June 13, 2025 [2]. Group 2: Industry Context - The fate of Times Chip Storage reflects the "Great Leap Forward" style development in China's semiconductor industry, where the company was established in 2016 with plans to produce 100,000 PCM chips annually [3]. - The company faced a financial crisis in 2020, unable to pay for equipment, project costs, and employee salaries, resulting in a total execution amount of 863 million yuan involving various creditors [3]. - The original shareholders' equity has been legally wiped out due to the company's inability to cover its debts [3]. Group 3: Industry Warnings - The case of Times Chip Storage is not isolated, as other projects like Dehuai Semiconductor and Wuhan Hongxin have also faced failures due to blind expansion and investment [4]. - In contrast, leading companies in the industry are building barriers through technological iteration and ecosystem integration, such as SMIC's increased production capacity and Changdian Technology's cost reduction strategies [4]. - Policy initiatives are being strengthened to guide the industry, with funds being established to support semiconductor optimization across the entire chain [4]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The management has initiated a new round of investor recruitment, but the revival of the project is considered highly challenging [5]. - The original shareholders plan to continue promoting PCM technology through foundry services without bearing shareholder responsibilities [5]. - The demise of Times Chip Storage may signify a shift in the industry from "barbaric growth" to "rational restructuring," emphasizing the need to respect industrial laws to compete globally [5].