Core Viewpoint - The company *ST Huaron (600421.SH) is undergoing a potential change in control due to the planned share transfer by its major shareholders, Zhejiang Hengshun and Shanghai Tianji, which may lead to a shift in ownership [1][6]. Financial Performance - The company has reported continuous net profit losses for four consecutive years from 2021 to 2024, with losses of -8.86 million, -6.49 million, -8.28 million, and -4.68 million, totaling over 28 million [7]. - The company's non-recurring net profit has been in the red for nine consecutive years from 2016 to 2024, accumulating losses exceeding 60 million [8]. - In 2024, the company's revenue was only 117 million, with actual revenue after excluding unrelated income being 112 million [10]. Shareholder Structure - As of Q1 2025, Zhejiang Hengshun and Shanghai Tianji hold 19.50% and 12.46% of *ST Huaron's shares, respectively, giving them a combined voting power of 31.96%, under the actual control of Lou Yongliang, chairman of Zhongtian Holdings Group [6]. Business Strategy and Challenges - In response to the delisting risk, *ST Huaron is attempting to pivot its business by expanding into the wind power mixed tower mold market through its subsidiary, Zhejiang Zhuangchen [11]. - The annual report indicates that Zhejiang Zhuangchen contributed 100% of the company's total revenue in 2024 [12]. - Despite these efforts, the company is still facing challenges, with expected net losses of 2.7 million to 4 million in the first half of 2025, primarily due to low gross margins from Zhejiang Zhuangchen and investments in a new computing subsidiary [14]. Control Change Attempts - This is the second time within a year that *ST Huaron is planning a change in control, having previously attempted to do so in November 2022 and February 2023, both of which were terminated shortly after announcement [3][18]. - The current share transfer involves a deal with Hainan Bocheng Huineng Technology Center, with an estimated transaction value of approximately 325 million based on pre-suspension market capitalization [19]. New Investor Profile - The actual controller of Hainan Bocheng, Lin Mushun, is an investor with a PhD in finance from Xiamen University, primarily involved in the education sector, managing over 180,000 students across 26 vocational colleges [20].

Core Viewpoint - *ST Huazhong's major shareholder, Zhejiang Hengshun Investment Co., Ltd., is planning a share transfer that may lead to a change in control of the company, with stock trading suspended since August 5 due to uncertainties surrounding this matter [2][9]. Shareholding Structure - As of the first quarter of 2025, Zhejiang Hengshun Investment Co., Ltd. holds 19.5% of *ST Huazhong's shares, while its concerted action partner, Shanghai Tianji Investment Co., Ltd., holds 12.46%, together accounting for 31.96% of the total shares [2][3]. - The total number of shareholders at the end of the reporting period is 19,152, with the top ten shareholders holding significant stakes [3]. Auction and Control - A total of 42.23 million shares, representing 21.59% of the company, were put up for auction but failed to attract any bids, resulting in the shares being unsold [6][9]. - The auctioned shares belong to Wuhan New Generation Technology Co., Ltd. and its concerted action partner, Cai Shouping, who are not the controlling shareholders and thus do not affect the company's control or daily operations [9]. Financial Performance - *ST Huazhong is expected to report a net loss of between 2.7 million and 4 million yuan for the first half of 2025, with a projected net profit after deducting non-recurring items ranging from -2.8 million to -4.2 million yuan [10][13]. - The company attributes its losses to intense competition in the traditional mold market and low demand, alongside ongoing losses from its subsidiary, Hangzhou Huazhong Beisuo Technology Co., Ltd. [13]. Stock Performance - On August 4, *ST Huazhong's stock price closed at 6.42 yuan per share, with a market capitalization of 1.26 billion yuan, reflecting a 5.07% increase [13][16].