Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news highlights the fluctuations in investment and financing within China's lubricating oil industry from 2008 to 2024, with a peak in financing events in 2016 and a significant drop in 2023 [1] - In 2023, there was only one financing event amounting to 10 million yuan, while in 2024, there are six financing events totaling 534 million yuan [1] - The lubricating oil industry is characterized by stability, with few mergers and acquisitions due to high entry barriers and a stable competitive landscape [3] Group 2 - The apparent consumption of lubricating oil in China for 2023 is estimated to be approximately 7.48 million tons [5] - The apparent demand for base oil in China for 2023 is around 8.37 million tons, with domestic production reaching 6.77 million tons, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 5.06% [6] - The industry is seeing strategic acquisitions aimed at enhancing market position and diversifying product offerings, such as the acquisition of Beijing Anlan Environmental Technology by Qingdao Compton [4]