Core Points - Guangdong Zijing Information Storage Technology Co., Ltd. has been forced to delist due to major violations, including fraud in securities issuance and significant penalties for its management [1][5][12] - The company was found guilty of fraudulent activities that inflated its financial performance, leading to severe legal consequences for its executives [6][8][9] Company Overview - Zijing Storage is a high-tech enterprise specializing in optical storage, providing various storage media and solutions since its establishment in April 2010 with a registered capital of 3 million RMB [4] - The company was once considered a representative of domestic alternatives in optical storage technology and achieved a market capitalization exceeding 10 billion RMB shortly after its listing on the STAR Market in February 2020 [5] Financial Performance - In 2020, Zijing Storage reported revenue of 563 million RMB, a year-on-year increase of 8.97%, but its net profit decreased by 24.71% to 104 million RMB [5] - The company's revenue declined to 458 million RMB in 2021, a decrease of 6.69%, resulting in a net loss of 229 million RMB, marking a significant drop of 379.85% [5] Legal Proceedings - The company was charged with fraudulently issuing securities, leading to a fine of 37 million RMB and prison sentences for its key executives, with the maximum term being seven years and six months [1][12] - The fraudulent activities included signing false sales contracts and inflating revenue and profits, which misled investors and regulatory bodies [8][9] Impact on Investors - The delisting and legal issues have resulted in significant financial losses for investors, totaling approximately 1.097 billion RMB across 17,471 affected investors [11]

Core Viewpoint - Guangdong Zijing Information Storage Technology Co., Ltd. has been sentenced for securities fraud, with its actual controllers and key management receiving prison sentences and the company itself facing significant fines [1][4]. Legal Proceedings - The company was found guilty of fraudulently issuing securities and was fined 37 million RMB [4]. - Zheng Mu, the actual controller, received a total prison sentence of 7 years and 6 months, along with a fine of 500,000 RMB [4][5]. - Luo Tiewei was sentenced to 7 years in prison and fined 400,000 RMB [4][5]. - Li Yansha received a sentence of 6 years and 6 months, with a fine of 350,000 RMB [5][6]. - Other key management members, including Jiao Shizhi, Huang Meishan, and others, received varying sentences and fines for similar charges [7][8][9]. Company Background - Zijing Storage, established in April 2010, focuses on optical storage technology and has received significant investment from notable firms [11][12]. - The company went public on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board in February 2020, initially achieving a market capitalization of 14.895 billion RMB [13]. - However, post-IPO performance has been declining, with revenues dropping from 5.63 billion RMB in 2020 to 4.58 billion RMB in 2021, and a net loss of 2.29 billion RMB reported in 2021 [13][14]. Regulatory Actions - The company has been under investigation for information disclosure violations since February 2022, leading to a significant regulatory crackdown [13][14]. - Zijing Storage is the first company to face allegations of fraudulent IPO under the new registration system, resulting in its impending delisting due to severe violations [14].