Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the ongoing legal issues faced by Kanni Electromechanical due to a past acquisition that resulted in significant financial losses and subsequent lawsuits from investors for securities misrepresentation [1][9]. Group 1: Legal Proceedings - Kanni Electromechanical was ordered by the Nanjing Intermediate Court to compensate an institutional investor approximately 33.09 million yuan for securities misrepresentation [1]. - A total of 17 investors have filed claims against Kanni Electromechanical, with a cumulative claim amount of 383 million yuan, leading to a total compensation of 83.15 million yuan ordered in initial judgments [6]. - All intermediary institutions involved in the case, including brokers and audit firms, were held jointly liable for compensation, with specific percentages assigned to each [2]. Group 2: Financial Impact - The acquisition of Longxin Technology for 3.4 billion yuan in 2017 significantly impacted Kanni Electromechanical's financials, leading to a net profit loss of 3.151 billion yuan in 2018 due to large provisions for expected liabilities and bad debts [10]. - Kanni Electromechanical has recognized a total of 216 million yuan in potential losses related to investor claims, indicating ongoing financial repercussions from the acquisition [7]. Group 3: Background of the Acquisition - The problematic acquisition occurred in 2016 when Kanni Electromechanical sought to diversify into the consumer electronics sector, which ultimately led to financial distress due to fraudulent financial reporting by Longxin Technology [9][10]. - Following the acquisition, Kanni Electromechanical took legal action against the original shareholders of Longxin Technology for breach of contract and sought to recover losses [11].