Taihe Microfinance (1915.HK) announced a delay in the publication of its 2025 annual results, extending a period of uncertainty as the company grapples with an ongoing judicial investigation.
In a statement, the company said it was unable to meet the reporting deadline because its 2024 annual results and 2025 interim results also remain outstanding. An independent investigator has been appointed to conduct a forensic probe, and the company stated it will provide updates on the investigation's progress at an "appropriate time."
The delay now encompasses three reporting periods, leaving investors without key financial data. Taihe Microfinance did not provide an expected publication date for any of the overdue results. Trading in the company's shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange will continue to be suspended until the exchange's resumption guidance is fulfilled.
The prolonged suspension and lack of a clear timeline for resolution raise significant concerns about the company's internal controls and financial health. The company mentioned it will appoint an internal control consultant to conduct a comprehensive review and take measures to address any regulatory concerns regarding the integrity of its management.
For investors, the continued halt in trading and the absence of financial reporting create a high-risk situation, effectively trapping capital. The outcome and duration of the judicial investigation are the next key catalysts, which will be critical in determining the company's ability to resume normal operations and fulfill its disclosure obligations.
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