Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the hidden risks in seemingly quality M&A projects, particularly focusing on the case of Huaming Equipment's sale of Guizhou Changzheng Electric Co., which is entangled in a complex web of debt and guarantees involving the Zhejiang "Guocheng system" capital [2][3][4]. Group 1: Company Actions and Financial Transactions - Huaming Equipment announced the sale of 100% equity in Guizhou Changzheng Electric for no more than 19.8564 million yuan, with Shanghai Xinjia and Industrial Co., Ltd. acquiring the rights for 1 million yuan [2]. - The acquisition of Guizhou Changzheng Electric by Huaming Equipment in 2018 was valued at 398 million yuan, but the company is now forced to divest at a significantly lower price due to undisclosed debt guarantees [3]. - The total amount of loans guaranteed by Guizhou Changzheng Electric and related enterprises reached 1.1 billion yuan, with the main orchestrators being the Guocheng system and the Wu brothers [2][4]. Group 2: Legal and Financial Implications - The case involves a lawsuit where Guizhou Changzheng Electric is a guarantor for a loan totaling over 270 million yuan, which was not disclosed during the acquisition [2][3]. - The loans from Lanzhou Bank to three shell trading companies amounted to 1.1 billion yuan, with Guizhou Changzheng Electric being one of the guarantors among 16 entities involved [3][4]. - The Guocheng system's involvement raises questions about the legitimacy of the loan transactions, as many of the companies involved share common ownership and contact information, indicating potential collusion [6][12]. Group 3: Background on Key Players - The Wu brothers, Wu Cheng and Wu Biao, control the Guocheng system, which has significant stakes in various companies, including Guocheng Mining [8][11]. - The Guocheng system's operational model relies on a cycle of borrowing, acquisition, and re-pledging assets, creating a fragile financial structure that could collapse under pressure [12]. - The Guocheng system's high leverage and reliance on market confidence pose risks, as any disruption could lead to a chain reaction affecting their financial stability [12].