Core Viewpoint - Fuda Alloy has announced a third request for an extension to respond to the Shanghai Stock Exchange's inquiry regarding its major asset acquisition and related party transaction, raising market concerns about the progress of this restructuring matter [1] Group 1: Transaction Details - Fuda Alloy plans to acquire 52.61% of Zhejiang Guangda Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. for a cash consideration of 352 million yuan, which will make it the controlling shareholder of Guangda Electronic [2] - Guangda Electronic specializes in TOPCon battery silver paste, primarily used in the front and back electrodes of crystalline silicon solar cells [2] - The actual controller of Guangda Electronic is Wang Zhongnan, who is also the son of Fuda Alloy's actual controller, indicating a related party transaction [2] Group 2: Financial Performance of Target Company - Guangda Electronic's projected revenues for 2023, 2024, and the first half of 2025 are 1.65 billion yuan, 2.68 billion yuan, and 1.41 billion yuan, respectively, with net profits of 15.84 million yuan, 60.73 million yuan, and 26.53 million yuan [2] - The gross profit margins of Guangda Electronic have been declining, recorded at 7.41%, 6.26%, and 5.85% over the reporting period, which is lower than comparable companies by 2 to 6 percentage points [2] Group 3: Regulatory Concerns - The Shanghai Stock Exchange has raised questions regarding the rationale behind the transaction, particularly in light of Guangda Electronic's declining gross margins and the competitive landscape [2] - Concerns have also been raised about Guangda Electronic's financial risks, including an asset-liability ratio exceeding 70% and negative operating cash flows for 2023 and 2024 [3] Group 4: Legal Issues - Guangda Electronic is facing a patent infringement lawsuit from Zhejiang Suote Material Technology Co., Ltd., with claims amounting to 200 million yuan, which could impact the restructuring process [4] - Fuda Alloy has acknowledged the lawsuit and is assessing its potential impact on the acquisition [4] Group 5: Fuda Alloy's Financial Position - Fuda Alloy's revenues for 2022, 2023, and 2024 are reported at 2.193 billion yuan, 2.792 billion yuan, and 3.851 billion yuan, with net profits of 29.8 million yuan, 40.9 million yuan, and 45.6 million yuan, respectively [6] - As of mid-2025, Fuda Alloy's cash balance is 423 million yuan, with short-term liabilities of 1.056 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 32.66% and an asset-liability ratio of 65.93% [6] - Post-transaction, Fuda Alloy's asset-liability ratio is projected to rise to 77.23% [6]