Core Viewpoint - Jiaao Environmental Protection has been investigated by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) for suspected violations of information disclosure, marking the second investigation in five years [1][9]. Company Overview - Jiaao Environmental Protection, established in 2003 and listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2016, focuses on the research, production, and sales of bio-based plasticizers and biomass energy [3]. - The company has been recognized as one of the top ten enterprises in the plasticizer industry in China and has a biodiesel production capacity of 300,000 tons annually through its subsidiaries [3]. History of Violations - In March 2020, Jiaao Environmental Protection corrected multiple financial reports from 2017 to 2019 due to inconsistencies caused by staff errors [5]. - In December 2020, the CSRC initiated an investigation for information disclosure violations, revealing that the company had inflated its 2019 revenue by approximately 179 million yuan, which accounted for 14.24% of the reported revenue [7]. - The company faced administrative penalties in May 2021, including a fine of 1 million yuan for the company and its executives [7][8]. Recent Developments - The latest investigation by the CSRC is related to inaccuracies in annual report disclosures, with the Zhejiang Securities Regulatory Bureau previously issuing a warning regarding unreported construction projects [9]. - The company has made retrospective adjustments to its financial statements, resulting in increased losses for 2022 and 2023 [10][11]. Financial Performance - Jiaao Environmental Protection reported revenues of 3.211 billion yuan, 2.666 billion yuan, and 1.274 billion yuan for 2022, 2023, and 2024 respectively, with net losses of 46.89 million yuan, 7.54 million yuan, and 367 million yuan [11]. - The decline in revenue is attributed to the EU's anti-dumping policies affecting biodiesel exports, leading to a 76.64% decrease in biomass energy revenue [12]. Debt Situation - As of the first quarter of 2025, the company's debt ratio reached 80.45%, with cash reserves of only 230 million yuan and short-term borrowings of 1.405 billion yuan [13]. - The company has struggled with liquidity issues since its IPO in 2016, having attempted five capital increase plans, with the latest plan aiming to raise up to 367 million yuan for debt repayment and working capital [14][15]. Shareholding and Control - The actual controller, Shen Jian, holds a 37.38% stake in the company, which is expected to increase to 51.23% following the completion of the latest capital increase [15]. - Shen Jian has pledged shares to secure personal investments and support the company's operations, with ongoing efforts to reduce the pledge ratio through asset disposals and bank loans [15].