Core Viewpoint - Jiangsu Harbin Intelligent Robot Co., Ltd. (*ST Gongzhi) is facing potential delisting as it has received a notice from the Shenzhen Stock Exchange due to consecutive years of receiving non-standard audit reports, indicating significant financial and operational issues [1][2]. Financial Reporting Issues - *ST Gongzhi has received non-standard audit reports for three consecutive years since 2022, with the 2024 report indicating a lack of opinion on the financial statements and a negative opinion on internal controls [1][2]. - The company reported a revenue of 1.936 billion yuan for 2024, primarily from high-end equipment manufacturing, but the revenue recognition methods used have raised concerns [3][4]. Audit Findings - The audit firm highlighted issues related to equity investments in four platforms, with an initial investment cost totaling 650 million yuan, and noted the inability to confirm the accuracy of various financial statement items due to limited audit scope [2][4]. - The company has attempted to address these issues by liquidating the equity investments, with total proceeds of 309 million yuan, but has not fully completed the disposals as of December 31, 2024 [2][3]. Management's Response - The management claims to have taken steps to mitigate the negative impacts of the non-standard audit opinions and is actively working on the exit strategies for the equity investment platforms [3][5]. - Despite the audit firm's concerns regarding the company's ability to continue as a going concern, *ST Gongzhi asserts that it does not foresee significant uncertainties in its operational capabilities over the next twelve months [5]. Independent Directors' Opinions - Three independent directors have expressed doubts about the accuracy and completeness of the financial reports for 2024, citing frequent personnel changes and inadequate documentation as reasons for their inability to support the reports [6][7]. - Previous years have also seen independent directors raise objections to the annual reports, indicating ongoing governance issues within the company [7].

Core Viewpoint - The increasing prevalence of "non-standard audit opinions" is becoming a significant indicator for delisting in the A-share market, reflecting ongoing improvements in the quality of financial information disclosure among listed companies [1][5]. Group 1: Non-Standard Audit Opinions - As of now, 191 out of 5403 listed companies in the A-share market received "non-standard audit opinions" for their 2024 annual reports, a decrease of 7.3% from 206 companies in 2023 [1][5]. - The breakdown of non-standard opinions includes 20 companies with "unable to express an opinion," 99 with "emphasis of matter" in unqualified opinions, and 72 with qualified opinions [1][2]. - The introduction of internal control audits for the ChiNext and Beijing Stock Exchange has led to 155 internal control non-standard opinions, with 38 companies receiving "negative opinions" [1][2]. Group 2: Audit Firms and Reasons for Non-Standard Opinions - A total of 44 accounting firms issued the 191 non-standard audit opinions, with Zhongxing Caiguanghua leading with 20 opinions, followed by Lixin with 16 [2]. - The primary reasons for non-standard opinions include uncertainties regarding business authenticity, limitations in audit scope, and significant doubts about the company's ability to continue as a going concern [2][3]. - Specific cases, such as *ST Dongtong and *ST Xinyuan, illustrate the challenges faced by companies in providing adequate audit evidence and the impact of ongoing investigations on audit outcomes [2][3]. Group 3: Delisting Risks - Companies receiving "unable to express an opinion" or "negative opinions" face delisting risks under the stock listing rules, with 20 companies already under delisting risk warnings [5][6]. - A total of 98 companies have received non-standard opinions for two consecutive years, with five companies facing potential delisting due to repeated "unable to express an opinion" reports [5][6]. - The new delisting regulations effective from January 1, 2025, may also lead to forced delisting for companies with three consecutive years of internal control non-standard opinions [6][7]. Group 4: Recommendations for Companies - Companies are advised to disclose the specifics and reasons for non-standard audit opinions promptly and to implement corrective measures [7][8]. - Maintaining close communication with audit firms and providing sufficient explanations and evidence for audit concerns can help mitigate the risks of receiving non-standard opinions in the future [7][8].