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Yonghui Supermarket’s 590 million yuan equity transfer has not arrived; Buffett will leave 130 billion US dollars to his children; Dong Mingzhu’s claim that Xiaomi air conditioner is the first is untrue; Starbucks denies canceling store sockets; Toyota may face tens of millions Japanese yen compensation; Honda Accord price reduced to less than 150,000 yuan; Tianbing Technology reported that the Tianlong 3 rocket had crashed; Musk's brain-computer interface company neuralink postponed the second subject's surgery; Volkswagen recalled 84,400 vehicles in the United States; Bailey Germany is close to acquiring data provider preqin; kindle Chinese e-book store has stopped downloading services... 6
In order to survive, he did not hesitate to bend down and learn from his "little brother" Fat Donglai. Yonghui Supermarket, which was undergoing a major overhaul and restarted, encountered a bad thing - the latest equity transfer payment failed to arrive on time!
Since 2021, when people talk about Yonghui Supermarket, they cannot avoid keywords such as losses, tight cash flow, and labor pains. Its thirst for funds is evident. The financial report shows that from 2021 to 2023, Yonghui Supermarket has suffered high losses for three consecutive years, with a total loss of more than 8 billion. The asset-liability ratio was once as high as 86.54%, directly catching up with real estate developers, and liquidity risks cannot be ignored.
In order to revitalize the company’s assets, in December last year, Yonghui Supermarket transferred 390 million shares of Wanda Commercial Management (accounting for 1.43% of Wanda Commercial’s total share capital) to Dalian Yujin Trading for 4.53 billion yuan. At that time, the outside world generally believed that this was good news for Yonghui. It would not have to continue to bear investment risks, but could also withdraw funds to ease financial pressure.
Unexpectedly, an accident happened again! The buyer who took over the deal repeatedly failed to pay on time! The person who took over was Sun Xishuang, an old friend of Wang Jianlin. After penetrating the equity, Dalian Yujin Trading is wholly owned by Dalian Yifang, and Sun Xishuang is the actual controller of Dalian Yifang.
Sun Xishuang is the chairman of Dalian Yifang Group Co., Ltd. In 2018, he was the richest man in Liaoning. He and Wang Jianlin have known each other for at least 20 years. In 2002, Wanda launched its privatization. Dalian Wanda and Huaxin Trust sold 36 million shares of the company to Beijing Hexing Investment for RMB 62 million. Hexing became Wanda's second largest shareholder, and Sun Xishuang held 30% of Beijing Hexing's shares. .
In 2009, Wanda invested in Changbai Mountain International Tourism Resort, and Sun Xishuang held 20% of the shares; in 2010, Sun Xishuang invested in Wanda Film, with a shareholding ratio of 4.2%, and was a natural person shareholder second only to Wang Jianlin in terms of shareholding; in 2014, Wanda is listed on the Hong Kong stock market. Sun Xishuang holds 6.3% of the shares and is the only natural person shareholder holding more than 5% of the shares.
What’s more interesting is that regarding the equity of Dalian Wanda Commercial Management, Yonghui Supermarket originally purchased it from Dalian Yifang in December 2018. At the end of December last year, when Yonghui Supermarket transferred its equity, it coincided with the resolution of the gambling agreement crisis of Dalian Wanda Commercial Management.At that time, although Wang Jianlin resolved the temporary crisis, the quality of Dalian Wanda Commercial Management's equity in the capital market also declined - As Wang Jianlin's friend, Sun Xishuang promptly took over the deal at a high price, not only sending a positive signal to the market, but also By raising the market valuation of Dalian Commercial Management, isn't it a kind of support for Wang Jianlin?
But what makes Yonghui Supermarket depressed is that Sun Xishuang’s payment did not arrive as scheduled. According to the agreement, the equity transfer payment will be paid in eight installments. Among them, the first phase of 300 million yuan will be paid on time on December 29, 2023. The second phase of 391 million yuan was overdue. According to the announcement, the payment date for the third installment of 792 million yuan is June 30. Currently, Yonghui Supermarket still has 592 million yuan that has not been received as scheduled.
It is unknown to the outside world why Dalian Yujin once again failed to pay on time. However, there has been a lot of speculation in the market: Is Wang Jianlin’s old friend also under certain financial pressure?
Characters
Buffett will leave $130 billion to his children
According to Jiemian News, on June 28, local time, Buffett rarely revealed the latest inheritance arrangements in an exclusive interview with the Wall Street Journal. Buffett said he has revised his will several times and developed his current plan after seeing his children become more mature. In the latest arrangement, Buffett will donate all remaining wealth after his death to a newly established charitable trust fund, which will be jointly supervised and managed by his daughter Susan Buffett and his two sons Howard Buffett and Peter Buffett. The three must unanimously decide how the money in the foundation should be used. In addition, in the latest interview, Buffett made it clear: "After I die, I will no longer have money to go to the Gates Foundation." Technology Report, Dong Mingzhu Shareholders Meeting On the Internet, Xiaomi air conditioners claimed that Xiaomi’s “number one air conditioner” was untrue. Dong Mingzhu asked, Xiaomi said that it is the first (air conditioner), but it relies entirely on other manufacturers to make products. What is your technology? "Who is number one? Consumers have a stronghold in their minds." In addition, Dong Mingzhu responded to Gree's dividend, saying, "Our determination to strive for annual dividends will not waver. This is also Gree's commitment and 'reassurance' to every shareholder." "At least I won't make you cry," but also You have to carry an umbrella and carry dry food when the weather is sunny, but you can't earn as many points as you want.
Yu Minhong denounced the rumors
Yu Minhong reposted the statement released by Oriental Selection on his personal Douyin account with the text "We accept criticism, but we do not accept it. Rumors and slander!” Oriental Selection’s previous statement responded “Requesting and charging pit fees. , publicity fees” related issues, he said, “In the past year or so, we have never asked the government for publicity fees, and we have insisted not to charge so-called pit fees from any companies or merchants. However, there have been many scams on the Internet recently. We solemnly declare that we will call the police as soon as possible against any criminals who attempt to slander us through malicious slander, slander, or fabrication of rumors. Legitimate interests.” (Shanghai Securities News)
Big companies
Starbucks Denied the cancellation of store outlets
According to "Consumer Reports", following the "implementation of consumer seating", Starbucks once again reported the operation of closing outlets on social platforms. Netizens posted that they often visited Starbucks and found that the outlet in the store was blocked. In response to the netizen’s post, some consumers wondered whether Starbucks would gradually remove power sockets nationwide. In response, Starbucks Relevant people told reporters that the cancellation of the sockets was a misunderstanding, and the store sockets are all in normal use. In response to the netizen's post, the above-mentioned person said that it was "just an example" and "maybe the mall line adjustment, or the store socket layout adjustment" and reminded. Consumers, "If you encounter problems with the socket, you can tell the store associates and they will record it and report it for repair. ” (Consumer Reports)
Toyota may face tens of millions of yen in compensation
A Toyota subsidiary in Japan may face tens of millions of yen in compensation, and regulators will warn the company about free shipping Store automotive production equipment for up to several The company asked about 50 subcontractors to store metal molds used in mass production of auto parts for up to 30 years to cut costs, the report said. trade commission) will issue a warning requiring it to fully compensate subcontractors for the cost of storage equipment, which may amount to tens of millions of yen.
Guangzhou Automobile Honda official microblog Bohao releases news and launches During the 628 Carnival Car Buying Festival, the Guangqi Honda Accord’s guide price starts from 197,800 yuan and is discounted by up to 50,000 yuan (including replacement subsidy), with discounts starting from 147,800 yuan. It is reported that the event will last from June 28 to June 30. Behind the halved price is the cliff-like decline in sales growth. Guangqi Honda sold 31,931 vehicles in May, down 41.31% year-on-year; from January to May, Guangqi Honda sold 173,580 vehicles, down 24.30% year-on-year.
Tianbing Technology reported Tianlong 3. The rocket fell
According to the information released by the WeChat public account of Tianbing Technology, at 3:43 pm on June 30, 2024, the Tianlong-3 liquid launch vehicle independently developed by Tianbing Technology launched a sub-level nine at the Comprehensive Test Center in Gongyi City, Henan Province. Hot test run of machine parallel power system. During the test run, the first-stage rocket ignited normally, and the engine thrust reached 820 tons. Due to structural failure at the connection between the rocket body and the test bench, the first-stage rocket detached from the launch pad. After liftoff, the computer on the rocket automatically shut down, and the rocket fell to the ground. In a deep mountain 1.5 kilometers southwest of the test platform, the rocket body fell into the mountain and disintegrated. The test site was far away from the urban area of Gongyi. Before the test, we worked with the local government to improve safety measures and organized the evacuation of surrounding people in advance. After investigation, there were no casualties.
Polestar Motors is on the verge of being delisted. Last year it lost 150,000 yuan per car sold.
According to Jiemian News, Polestar Automobile was spun off from Volvo Cars and listed on the US stock market two years ago. Star Motors has lost nearly 95% of its value. The seven-year-old electric car startup is on the verge of delisting and its financial performance is deteriorating.
According to financial report data, Polestar car sales increased by 6% to 54,600 vehicles in 2023, but revenue fell by US$67.3 million. The announcement said the decline in performance was affected by increased discounts and lower sales of carbon emission credits.
In 2023, Polestar's gross sales profit margin turned from positive to negative, falling to -17.44%, and its net loss increased from 481 million yuan in 2022 to 1.173 billion yuan. Based on this calculation, Polestar Motors lost US$21,500, or approximately RMB 150,000, for every car sold last year.
Musk's brain-computer interface company Neuralink postpones the operation of the second subject
Michael Lawton, CEO of the Barrow Neurological Institute in the United States, said that Elon Mars Neuralink, a brain-computer interface company founded by Gram, was originally scheduled to launch in June Its device was implanted into a second subject on the 17th, but the operation was stopped due to the patient's health condition. Lawton said that the subject had health problems and was therefore not suitable to participate in the current study of neuralink experimental equipment. A replacement candidate is likely to undergo surgery at Barrow Hospital in July. (Interface News)
Volkswagen is recalling 84,400 vehicles in the United States
According to news on June 30, according to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Volkswagen will recall some 2 022-2024 golf r, golf gti, 2024 model atlas and 2024 atlas cross sport cars, a total of 84,432 units. The reason for the recall is that the rearview camera image may be delayed or invalid after shifting into reverse gear. Dealers will update the infotainment system software free of charge.
investment and financing
sk Hynix plans to invest 103 trillion won in the AI and chip fields by 2028.
According to news on June 30, SK Hynix, the parent company of South Korea's SK Hynix, said that by 2028, sk Hynix will invest 103 trillion won. ($74.6 billion) to strengthen its chip business and focus on artificial intelligence. SK Group also stated that it plans to secure 80 trillion won in funds by 2026 to invest in artificial intelligence and semiconductor fields, as well as fund shareholder returns, and streamline more than 175 subsidiaries.
Xingyao Semiconductor completed a 1 billion yuan B round of financing led by China Mobile Industry Chain Development Fund
It is reported that Zhejiang Xingyao, a leading domestic tf-saw radio frequency filter company Yao Semiconductor Co., Ltd. announced that it has officially completed Series B financing totaling 1 billion yuan. This round of financing was jointly invested by China Mobile Industry Chain Development Fund and Wenzhou Bay New Area Industrial Investment Platform. This time, China Mobile jointly invested in the company through its Beijing China Mobile Digital New Economy Industry Fund and Shanghai China Mobile Digital Transformation Industry Fund. Xingyao Semiconductor officially became the first filter company to invest heavily in China Mobile's system, and also officially became the first filter company in Zhejiang Province, A filter enterprise supported by the joint layout of Wenzhou State-owned Assets Platform. (Investment community)
BlackRock is close to acquiring data provider preqin
According to news on July 1, BlackRock is about to reach a deal. £2 billion ($2.5 billion) deal to acquire private capital database provider preqin.BlackRock has emerged as a possible buyer of London-based Preqin after outbidding rivals, people familiar with the matter said. The companies are finalizing details of a deal that could be announced as early as Monday.
New technologies/products/services
kindle Chinese e-book store stops download service
According to Amazon’s announcement, kindle Chinese e-book store stopped cloud download service on June 30. Undownloaded e-books will not be downloaded and read, and users will not be able to download the Kindle app from the App Store. At the same time, Kindle customer service will also cease support. It is understood that Amazon has stopped the operation of the Kindle e-book store in China at 18:00 on June 30, 2023. Amazon China stated that its long-term commitment to customers will not change. We have established a broad business base in China and will continue to innovate and invest.
Apple may update the macbook pro mold next year
Apple has launched a 14/16-inch macbook pro mold in 2021, starting from the m1 pro / max It has been 3 years since m3 pro / max, and according to Bloomberg reports, Apple plans to The MacBook Pro mold will be redesigned next year (2025-2026).
solos releases the world’s first smart glasses that support gpt-4o airgo vision
Recently, the American smart glasses company solos launched a new type of airgo vision smart glasses with a built-in camera. The world's first smart glasses supporting gpt-4o will be released later this year It will be released soon and will compete with meta ray-ban smart glasses. This innovative product has a front-facing camera embedded in the corner of the frame, similar to the popular ray-ban design, and aims to provide AI visual search and interactive experience anytime, anywhere.
According to reports, airgo vision demonstrates the infinite possibilities given by cameras, enabling in-depth visual searches and providing information summaries for shopping, navigation, cooking and other life scenes. In addition, users can use the GPT-4O AI model's ability to identify objects seen by the camera, allowing it to answer questions about the object. At the same time, the product's open architecture allows users to switch to the AI models of Google Gemini and Anthropic Claude to meet personalized needs. (Jiwei.com)
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