FAP, May 31 (FAP)-- as a means for listed companies to supplement their working capital, equity pledge is very popular. Reasonable use can obtain additional funds and actively promote the company's business development, but too high the proportion of pledge will also bring risks to listed companies. Data show that as of May 30, 1558 listed companies had equity pledge by controlling shareholders, accounting for 30% of the total number of listed companies, with a total of 223.9 billion pledged shares. Among them, the proportion of equity pledge of controlling shareholders of 229 listed companies is more than 80%. "but when the proportion of equity pledge of the controlling shareholder of a listed company exceeds 80%, we need to be vigilant. In a sense, the company is likely to be extremely short of money, and the risk of investing in such companies is extremely high. " Some analysts told reporters. (Securities Daily)