Citigroup released a research report stating that CIMC ENRIC (03899) announced a placement of up to 79.7 million new shares, estimated to represent approximately 3.77% of the enlarged share capital, at a price of HK$9.79 per share, raising net proceeds of about HK$774 million. Citigroup maintained its "Buy" rating on CIMC ENRIC with a target price of HK$12.5.

CIMC ENRIC's management explained that although the consolidated cash position and cash flow appear sufficient, some funds have restricted uses, especially following the spin-off and listing of the chemical business (CIMC Tank Solutions (301559.SZ)). Furthermore, some of the operating cash inflows for the clean energy business come from advance payments by shipbuilding customers, and these funds also cannot be used for capital expenditures. Therefore, ENRIC needs to rely on external financing to support the capital expenditures for its clean energy business.