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Chuangxin Industries Holdings Limited (02788.HK) announced its subsidiary is under tax guidance that could result in a payment of up to RMB500 million, sending its shares down nearly 3 percent. The company said the issue relates to previously enjoyed tax incentives for high-tech enterprises.
In a filing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the board of directors for Chuangxin Industries said its subsidiary, Inner Mongolia Chuangyuan Metal, is in the process of calculating the final payable amount with tax authorities. The company stressed that its other business segments and projects are operating normally and that it does not expect the payment to have a material adverse impact on the group’s overall financial condition.
The estimated tax liability of RMB400 million to RMB500 million covers the annual tax settlement for 2025 and adjustments to prepaid taxes for the first quarter of 2026. Data from the exchange showed short selling in the stock surged to $78.28 million, accounting for over 63 percent of total turnover. The company currently has a market capitalization of HK$45.15 billion.
While the company has reassured investors it has sufficient cash and bank balances to meet the obligation, a large and unexpected tax payment can raise concerns about cash flow and the potential for further regulatory scrutiny. The event provides a headwind for the stock, which holds a consensus analyst rating of Buy with a price target of HK$32.00, according to data from TipRanks.
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