Core Viewpoint - The recent ownership change of Changling Hydraulic has progressed, with the completion of the share transfer process, leading to a new control structure involving significant players in the semiconductor industry and state-owned enterprises [1][3][6]. Group 1: Ownership Change Details - On November 15, Changling Hydraulic announced the completion of the share transfer, with Hu Kangqiao and state-owned enterprises acquiring a combined 41.99% stake [1][3]. - The total transaction amount for the ownership change is approximately 20.88 billion yuan, with Hu Kangqiao's group contributing around 14.68 billion yuan for 29.99% of the shares [2][5][6]. - Following the transaction, the actual controllers of the company will include the Jiangyin High-tech Zone State-owned Assets Office, Hu Kangqiao, and Xu Lantao [2][6]. Group 2: Background of New Controllers - Hu Kangqiao, the new key figure, has a strong background in semiconductor design, having founded Corelink Interconnect and raised over 600 million yuan in funding from top investment firms [2][8][9]. - Corelink Interconnect specializes in mixed-signal chip design and has been recognized as a national-level "little giant" enterprise, indicating its significant role in the semiconductor industry [9][10]. Group 3: Financial Performance of Changling Hydraulic - Changling Hydraulic has faced declining financial performance since its IPO in 2021, with revenue fluctuating between 806 million yuan and 907 million yuan and net profit decreasing from 202 million yuan to 95 million yuan [12][13]. - Despite the financial struggles, the company has maintained a high dividend payout ratio, distributing 94 million yuan and 61 million yuan in cash dividends for 2024 and 2025, respectively [14].

Core Viewpoint - The actual controllers of Changling Hydraulic, Xia Jifa and Xia Zemin, are planning to transfer the company's control for the second time within six months due to poor business performance and declining profits [1][4][6]. Group 1: Control Transfer Plans - On July 3, Changling Hydraulic announced that its actual controllers are planning a significant matter that may lead to a change in control, resulting in a stock suspension starting July 4 [2][3]. - This is the second time this year that the company has planned a control transfer, with the first attempt in January ending in failure due to disagreements on core terms with the potential buyer [4][5]. - If the current control transfer is completed, it is expected that nearly 30% of the shares will be transferred, potentially allowing the controllers to cash out approximately 1.6 billion yuan based on the last trading price of 38.21 yuan per share [5]. Group 2: Business Performance - Since its listing in 2021, Changling Hydraulic has experienced a decline in both revenue and net profit, with net profit decreasing for four consecutive years from 2021 to 2024 [6][7]. - The company's revenue figures from 2021 to 2024 show slight fluctuations, with net profits dropping significantly: 2.02 billion yuan in 2021 to 0.95 billion yuan in 2024, reflecting a decline of 14.56% to 6.84% year-on-year [7]. - In the first quarter of 2023, the company reported a revenue of 2.19 billion yuan and a net profit of 0.31 billion yuan, both showing year-on-year declines [7]. Group 3: Acquisition Attempts - In 2023, Changling Hydraulic attempted to diversify into the photovoltaic sector by acquiring a 70% stake in Jiangyin Shangchi Machinery for 336 million yuan, but the acquisition has not yielded significant results [8][9]. - The acquired company, Jiangyin Shangchi, had previously achieved notable revenue and profit figures, but Changling Hydraulic's performance post-acquisition has been disappointing, with the acquired entity failing to meet its profit commitments in 2024 [10]. Group 4: Financial Health - The company's accounts receivable have increased, reaching 409 million yuan by the end of the first quarter of this year, a year-on-year increase of 22.09%, while revenue has been declining [11].