Core Viewpoint - The rapid decline of KJY, a leading company in water environment governance, highlights severe issues in financial disclosure, operational performance, and corporate governance, leading to its investigation by the China Securities Regulatory Commission [1][2][3]. Financial Performance - In 2023, KJY's revenue plummeted by 31.3% to 302 million yuan, with net profit dropping 77.53% to 19.4 million yuan [2] - For the first three quarters of 2024, revenue further declined by 32.55% to 173 million yuan, resulting in a net loss of 38.9 million yuan, a staggering 195.73% decrease [2]. Core Business Challenges - All three main business segments of KJY are struggling: - Water treatment products saw gross margin drop from 50.26% to 40.76% due to intensified market competition [3] - The average repayment period for existing projects extended to 3.7 years, with accounts receivable constituting 379% of revenue [3] - New orders in operational services fell by 68% year-on-year in the first half of 2024, losing market share to competitors [3]. Regulatory and Financial Issues - KJY's investigation was triggered by its subsidiary's unauthorized provision of bank deposit guarantees for third-party debts, leading to forced liquidation risks [4] - Financial discrepancies include: - Revenue recognition issues, with 52% of annual revenue recognized in Q2 2023, suggesting premature revenue booking [4] - Insufficient bad debt provisions, with only 23.2% of overdue accounts receivable accounted for, below the industry average of 35% [4] - No provisions for inventory depreciation despite significant inventory levels [4]. Cash Flow and Fund Utilization - KJY reported a negative net cash flow from operating activities of 184 million yuan in 2023, worsening to -57 million yuan in Q1 2024, while capital expenditures reached 120 million yuan [5] - Despite plans to invest 350 million yuan in a headquarters project, funds were redirected to financial products, raising investor concerns [5]. Strategic and Governance Failures - KJY's strategic misalignment is evident in its low R&D investment (less than 3% post-IPO) compared to the industry average of 6.8%, weakening its technological edge [6] - Governance issues include family control over the board and independent directors lacking relevant industry experience, with significant insider selling by executives prior to the company's financial collapse [7]. - The water environment governance sector is facing challenges due to government policy changes, with new contract signings dropping by 41% in 2024, exacerbating KJY's difficulties [8].