"Historical Legacy Issues" Ledger Closed, Tianfeng Securities "New Chapter of State-Owned Assets" Unveiled

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On March 13th after market close, following multiple fines issued by the Hubei Securities Regulatory Bureau, Fujian Securities Regulatory Bureau, and Shanghai Stock Exchange, the multi-year regulatory review process for Tianfeng Securities (rights protection) has concluded.

Industry insiders believe that fines totaling over 40 million yuan, along with suspension of some business qualifications, serve as a serious penalty for past violations and mark a clear dividing line for the company’s new development phase after state-owned capital’s involvement. Market attention now turns to whether Tianfeng Securities, shedding its historical burdens, can truly operate more lightly and begin a cycle of value revaluation and recovery.

Fines Issued, Legacy Issues Cleared

The recent batch of fines directly targets core issues from Tianfeng Securities’ private shareholder-led period.

First, it involved providing large-scale financing to the former major shareholder Wuhan Contemporary Group and related parties in violation of regulations, with undisclosed related-party transactions leading to significant omissions in annual reports from 2020 to 2022. In response, the Hubei Securities Regulatory Bureau issued fines totaling 36.3 million yuan to Tianfeng Securities and five key responsible persons, and imposed lifetime market bans on then-Chairman Yu Lei and then-Vice President and CFO Xu Xin.

Second, it involved violations related to the disclosure of shareholding changes in Fujian Yong’an Forestry, resulting in an additional fine of 5.4 million yuan for Tianfeng Securities and responsible personnel.

Additionally, due to management, internal control, and compliance deficiencies, the company’s private fund sales business was suspended for two years, and its subsidiary Tianfeng Tianrui was suspended from establishing new private funds for one year.

Regarding the penalties, Tianfeng Securities stated that the outcome is consistent with the prior “Administrative Penalty Notice,” and the company sincerely accepts and will resolutely implement it. This marks the thorough resolution of legacy risks and the solid implementation of comprehensive rectification work.

Tianfeng Securities further emphasized that this penalty is part of a comprehensive cleanup of issues stemming from the private shareholder era. Since regulatory investigations began, the company has actively cooperated, clarified facts, and taken responsibility. With the formal issuance of the administrative penalty decision, the long-standing burdens restricting the company’s development have been fully lifted, effectively severing ties with past risks.

Since Hubei Hongtai Group’s state capital took control at the end of 2022, Tianfeng Securities has centered on governance restructuring, systematically rebuilding its compliance and risk control systems. To date, all rectification measures have been completed on schedule and have proven effective, significantly improving compliance operations and restoring business performance.

In 2023, the company achieved revenue of 3.427 billion yuan and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 307 million yuan, turning losses into profits year-over-year. In 2024, due to market fluctuations and other factors, revenue and net profit declined, with revenue falling to 2.7 billion yuan and a net loss of 29.7091 million yuan, though non-recurring net profit remained profitable, with quarterly profit exceeding 500 million yuan in Q4.

In the first three quarters of 2025, revenue increased by 57.53% year-over-year to 1.53 billion yuan, turning losses into profits. The company expects net profit for 2025 to be between 125 million and 185 million yuan, potentially achieving its best performance in nearly two years. This turnaround is linked to the successful completion of a 4 billion yuan private placement in 2025 and strengthened capital strength.

Industry experts note that the recovery of Tianfeng Securities’ financial data and the resolution of regulatory risks form a dual foundation for the company’s “lighter” operation. Whether it can leverage this to initiate a new valuation recovery cycle characterized by quality growth and regional deepening will be a key focus moving forward.

Market Outlook: Investor Caution and Expectations

For the market, especially retail investors, the issuance of fines signifies the elimination of uncertainty. A retail investor who has held Tianfeng Securities stock for over three years said, “Seeing the fine amount and business suspension, my first reaction was worry. But thinking more carefully, it’s more like ‘the shoe has dropped.’ Problems surfaced, penalties enforced, rectification completed—better than always being in suspense.” He believes the key is whether the company can truly learn from the lessons, and with the backing of a state-owned shareholder, achieve stable and transparent operations.

Another investor is more focused on the company’s fundamentals: “The fines relate to historical issues. The key is the current operational status and future prospects. The announcement says they expect to turn a profit in 2025, with net profits between 125 million and 185 million yuan—best in recent years. Plus, they completed a 40 billion yuan private placement last year, strengthening capital. If these figures are accurate and the business can recover steadily, the current stock price might already reflect most of the pessimism, leaving room for valuation recovery.”

Some market opinions suggest that Tianfeng Securities’ most difficult period may be over, with both its fundamentals and valuation at historic lows. As negative factors are fully released, its investment value could be re-evaluated.

According to Tianfeng Securities, the company’s current shareholding structure is clear, governance is effective, and core business operations are normal, with no substantial impact from the recent penalties. Under the theme of compliant operation, the company has focused on its main business, providing nearly 930 billion yuan in financing to the real economy over the past three years.

This incident transcends a single company and has profound industry significance. Industry analysts believe that regulatory authorities’ strict enforcement clarifies the rigid bottom line for industry compliance. Tianfeng Securities’ path of governance reconstruction and risk resolution through state control also offers practical reference for other institutions burdened with historical issues, promoting a shift from passive risk handling to proactive compliance culture, and from粗放 expansion to high-quality, connotative development.

Tianfeng Securities’ case exemplifies recent efforts in the securities industry to strengthen regulation and resolve risks. Heavy fines are not only a response to past mistakes but also mark a clear boundary for development stages. For investors, a brokerage’s value ultimately depends on governance, compliance, professional capability, and operational performance.