Core Viewpoint - The company *ST Zhongji has initiated a pre-restructuring process, aiming to attract both industrial and financial investors to optimize its financial structure and ensure sustainable operations [1][2]. Group 1: Pre-restructuring Process - On July 28, the Sixth Division Intermediate Court issued a "Pre-restructuring Notice" to initiate the pre-restructuring of *ST Zhongji [1]. - The court appointed the Zhongji Health Liquidation Group as the temporary administrator for *ST Zhongji [1]. - The company announced on August 5 that it would publicly recruit restructuring investors to facilitate the pre-restructuring process with Hongse Tomato Company [1]. Group 2: Company Background - *ST Zhongji is a producer of tomato products based in Xinjiang, specializing in large-pack tomato sauce, small-pack tomato products, and lycopene soft capsules [1]. - Hongse Tomato Company is a core asset and main operating entity within the *ST Zhongji system [1]. Group 3: Recruitment of Investors - The recruitment aims to attract industrial and financial investors to leverage their advantages for resource integration, risk mitigation, and optimization of the company's financial and governance structures [1]. - The conditions for potential restructuring investors include having a minimum total asset of 30 billion yuan and an annual revenue of at least 3 billion yuan [2]. Group 4: Financial Performance - *ST Zhongji expects a net loss of 60 million to 90 million yuan for the first half of the year, primarily due to a significant drop in average sales prices despite a 160% increase in sales volume of large-pack tomato sauce [3]. - The company reported a 60% increase in interest expenses due to a rise in total borrowings [3]. Group 5: Previous Transactions - *ST Zhongji previously planned to acquire 100% of Xinjiang New Energy Chemical Co., which would have constituted a major asset restructuring, but the company announced the termination of this transaction due to changes in market conditions and transaction timelines [2].