Core Viewpoint - *ST Zhongcheng (300208), formerly known as Qingdao Zhongcheng, is facing delisting from the Shenzhen Stock Exchange due to significant financial misconduct and negative net assets [1][3] Group 1: Delisting Announcement - On May 7, *ST Zhongcheng received a notice from the Shenzhen Stock Exchange regarding the termination of its stock listing [1] - The delisting decision is based on two main violations: negative net assets in 2023 and a qualified audit report for 2024, along with denied internal control audits [1] - The company has been confirmed to have engaged in systematic financial fraud for six years, as per the investigation by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) [1] Group 2: Regulatory Actions - The company was investigated by the CSRC for information disclosure violations starting January 16 of this year [3] - The CSRC issued an administrative penalty notice on April 30, citing fraudulent financial data related to a fictitious project in the Philippines from 2017 to 2021 and further financial misrepresentation regarding Indonesian mining rights from 2020 to 2022 [3] - The company failed to disclose a significant lawsuit involving 627 million yuan, which accounted for 57.47% of its net assets at the end of 2022, leading to a warning and a fine of 7.5 million yuan from the CSRC [3] Group 3: Financial Performance - In the latest annual report, the company reported a revenue of 137 million yuan, a year-on-year decline of 70.21% [3] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was -310 million yuan, reflecting a 73.24% reduction in losses compared to the previous year [3] - The primary reasons for the losses include the completion of the nickel power project, high management costs, and elevated financial expenses [3]