Core Viewpoint - The company Cambricon faces a significant lawsuit from its former CTO Liang Jun, who is demanding compensation of 4.287 billion yuan for stock incentive losses, which could severely impact the company's profits and market position as the "stock king" of technology in China [1][2][3]. Financial Impact - The compensation amount of 4.287 billion yuan is nearly three times Cambricon's net profit of 1.605 billion yuan for the third quarter of this year, and it exceeds the company's cash reserves of 5.82 billion yuan [3][6]. - If Cambricon loses the lawsuit, the compensation could consume several years' worth of profits [1][6]. Legal Dispute - The core of the dispute lies in conflicting terms between the "Letter of Intent" and the "Equity Incentive Plan," particularly regarding the method of repurchasing Liang's shares [4][6]. - Liang Jun's claim is based on a 2017 document stating that stock incentives are part of his compensation, which he argues should be treated as labor remuneration [7][10]. Background of the Parties - Liang Jun previously worked at Huawei for 17 years before joining Cambricon as CTO in 2017, where he significantly contributed to the company's growth and product development [8][10]. - After leaving Cambricon, Liang Jun became the CEO of a new company, Shanghai Fangqing Technology, which operates in a similar field, raising speculation about his motivations for the lawsuit [11]. Market Reaction - The lawsuit has led to a decline in Cambricon's stock price, with a drop of 2.07% on November 3 and an additional 0.52% on November 4, reflecting market concerns about the company's future [14][15]. - The high valuation of Cambricon, with a dynamic P/E ratio of 276 times, has been questioned, especially given its declining profit margins and market share in the AI chip sector [12][13].