Core Viewpoint - Hongtian Co., Ltd. is facing significant challenges, including a decline in financial performance and regulatory scrutiny due to alleged non-disclosure of related party transactions [2][3]. Financial Performance - In 2024, Hongtian's revenue and net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 38.60% and 42.87% year-on-year, respectively [2]. - For the first quarter of 2024, the company's revenue dropped nearly 60%, resulting in a net loss of 25.25 million yuan [2]. Regulatory Issues - The accounting firm, Lixin Certified Public Accountants, issued a qualified opinion on Hongtian's 2024 financial statements, citing insufficient audit evidence regarding related party relationships [2]. - The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) issued a notice of investigation to both Hongtian and its director, Shu Zhigao, for failing to disclose related party transactions [2][3]. Shareholder Actions - Nord Co., Ltd., a major customer of Hongtian, received a similar notice from the CSRC for alleged non-disclosure of related transactions [3]. - Nord's subsidiary, Nord Technology, previously held over 5% of Hongtian's shares but reduced its stake to 4.99995% by selling only 100 shares by the end of 2024 [3]. Corporate Governance - The Shanghai Stock Exchange has requested Hongtian to clarify any undisclosed arrangements regarding control between Shu Zhigao and Zhao Weibin, the current actual controller [4]. - The exchange also inquired whether the acquisitions and divestitures made by Hongtian were part of a bundled transaction involving related parties [4].