证券日报网讯 9月29日晚间，联合化学发布公告称，公司基于公司长远持续发展的战略规划、把握国内 精密光学行业和半导体投影式曝光机行业的良好发展机遇、丰富公司业务类型以及持续增强公司综合竞 争力的需要，向卓光芮科技（上海）有限责任公司（简称"卓光芮"）进行增资，以自有和自筹资金出资 12，000万元认购卓光芮359.9991万元的新增注册资本，占卓光芮增资后注册资本的19.3548%。同时， 公司有权在本次增资认购款项到位后6个月内，以增资方式继续向卓光芮投资不超过12，000万元，且该 等投资按照卓光芮投资前整体估值不超过7亿元进行定价。公司与卓光芮及其原有股东签署了《增资认 购协议》和《股东协议》，就公司向卓光芮本次增资事宜约定了各方的权利和义务。公司于近日收到卓 光芮的通知，因经营发展的需要，卓光芮科技（上海）有限责任公司对其公司名称进行了变更，并完成 了相关工商变更登记手续，取得了由中国（上海）自由贸易试验区临港新片区市场监督管理局换发的 《营业执照》。 （文章来源：证券日报） ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the announcement is that United Chemical plans to invest 120 million yuan to acquire a 19.3548% stake in Zhuoguangrui Technology, aiming to leverage opportunities in the precision optics and semiconductor exposure machine industries for long-term development [1][2] - Zhuoguangrui, established in March this year, is in the early stages of investment and R&D, with a team led by experienced professionals from leading international semiconductor exposure equipment companies [1] - The investment will primarily support Zhuoguangrui's product R&D and production needs, specifically for the development of exposure machines and related components [1] Group 2 - United Chemical retains the right of first refusal for future capital increases, allowing it to invest up to an additional 120 million yuan within six months after the initial investment [2] - The investment aligns with national priorities for achieving self-sufficiency in key technology areas, particularly in precision optics and semiconductor exposure machines, which are essential for the digital economy and AI industries [2] - This investment marks a strategic shift for United Chemical from traditional manufacturing to a technology-driven model, enhancing its business layout [2] Group 3 - United Chemical emphasizes continuous technological innovation and deepening its organic pigment sector while advancing its strategic layout in electronic chemicals [3] - The company has recently established a subsidiary focused on semiconductor materials, further extending its business into the electronic chemicals field [3] - The investment in Zhuoguangrui represents a significant step in United Chemical's industrial upgrade strategy, combining self-innovation with the introduction of advanced technologies [3]