Core Viewpoint - Hill Valley Investment Co Ltd has completed the acquisition of approximately 589 million shares of Yiyuan Wine Industry (08146), representing about 73.63% of the total issued share capital as of the announcement date, for a total consideration of approximately HKD 73.6298 million, equating to about HKD 0.12491 per share [1] Group 1 - The mandatory unconditional cash offer will be made by the offeror to acquire all offer shares, excluding those already owned or agreed to be acquired by the offeror [1] - The cash offer price of HKD 0.12491 per share represents a discount of approximately 52.86% compared to the closing price of HKD 0.2650 per share reported on December 9, 2025, on the GEM of the Stock Exchange [1] - The company has applied to the Stock Exchange for the resumption of trading of its shares on GEM starting from 9:00 AM on December 31, 2025 [1] Group 2 - The offeror is ultimately wholly owned by Mr. Yang Lingjiang, who is the sole director of the offeror [1]

Core Viewpoint - Hill Valley Investment Co Ltd has completed the acquisition of approximately 589 million shares of Yiyuan Wine Industry (08146), representing about 73.63% of the total issued share capital as of the announcement date, for a total consideration of approximately HKD 73.63 million, equating to about HKD 0.12491 per share [1] Group 1 - The mandatory unconditional cash offer will be made by the acquirer to purchase all offer shares, excluding those already owned or agreed to be acquired by the acquirer, and to cancel all unexercised share options [1] - The offer price of HKD 0.12491 per share represents a discount of approximately 52.86% compared to the closing price of HKD 0.2650 per share reported on the GEM of the Stock Exchange on December 9, 2025 [1] - The company has applied to the Stock Exchange for the resumption of trading of its shares on GEM starting from 9:00 AM on December 31, 2025 [1] Group 2 - The acquirer is ultimately wholly owned by Mr. Yang Lingjiang, who is the sole director of the acquirer [1]

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Core Viewpoint - Yang Lingjiang's acquisition of 73.63% of Yiyuan Wine Industry amidst financial struggles at 1919 Liquor Supply indicates a strategic move to leverage potential capital opportunities in the wine industry [2][12]. Group 1: Acquisition Details - Yang Lingjiang acquired approximately 5.89 billion shares of Yiyuan Wine Industry for an estimated price of 156 million HKD (approximately 141 million RMB) [2]. - Yiyuan Wine Industry, known as the largest wine producer in Shanxi, has faced significant financial losses in recent years, including losses of 600,000 RMB in 2022 and 41 million RMB in 2024 [3]. - The acquisition is seen as a potential platform for capital integration and operational synergy, especially given the current adjustments in the wine industry [3][12]. Group 2: Financial Context - 1919 Liquor Supply has been facing severe financial challenges, including claims from franchisees for overdue payments, leading to rumors of a financial crisis [5][6]. - Yang Lingjiang stated that the company has reduced its debt from 60 billion RMB to a debt ratio of less than 20%, asserting that the company is in its healthiest state historically [6][12]. - The company has undergone significant changes, including a shift in ownership structure, with Yang's stake in 1919 Liquor Supply increasing to 92.87% after a recent buyback [12]. Group 3: Industry Trends and Challenges - The wine industry is currently undergoing a deep adjustment, with companies like Huazhi Liquor facing substantial performance declines [2][3]. - Yang Lingjiang's strategy includes transitioning 1919 Liquor Supply towards a new business model focused on immediate retail and experiential sales, moving away from traditional sales methods [9][10]. - The potential for 1919 Liquor Supply to relist is complicated by regulatory challenges and the need for improved business health and profitability [14].

Core Viewpoint - The acquisition of a 73.63% stake in Yiyuan Winery by Yang Lingjiang, founder of 1919 Wine Supply, amidst financial difficulties faced by 1919, indicates a strategic move to leverage Yiyuan's assets and potential for industry consolidation during a challenging period for the wine industry [1][3][12]. Group 1: Acquisition Details - Yang Lingjiang's acquisition of Yiyuan Winery was disclosed on December 15, with an estimated transaction value of approximately 156 million HKD (around 141 million RMB) based on Yiyuan's stock price prior to suspension [2][12]. - Yiyuan Winery, the largest wine producer in Shanxi, has faced significant financial losses in recent years, including losses of 60,000 RMB in 2022 and 4.1 million RMB in 2024 [3][12]. Group 2: Industry Context - The wine industry is currently undergoing a deep adjustment, with companies like Huazhi Wine (A-share listed) also experiencing substantial performance declines [1][3]. - The market for high-end liquor has contracted significantly, prompting a shift in business models towards immediate retail and integrated consumption experiences [9][10]. Group 3: Financial Health and Strategy - Yang Lingjiang has reportedly reduced 1919's debt from 92% to below 20%, claiming the company is in its healthiest state historically, despite ongoing cash flow challenges [6][12]. - The company plans to eliminate 1,500 underperforming franchise stores by the end of the year as part of its transformation strategy [10][12]. Group 4: Future Prospects - There are speculations about the potential for 1919 Wine Supply to relaunch its IPO, with the acquisition of Yiyuan Winery possibly facilitating this process by providing a more favorable capital platform [12][14]. - Yang Lingjiang aims to develop 1919 into a leading F2B2C platform, with ambitious plans for product development and brand management over the next decade [11][12].

Group 1 - The founder of 1919, Yang Lingjiang, has acquired 73.63% of Yiyuan Wine Industry, referred to as the "first domestic winery stock," raising questions about the potential for 1919 to restart its IPO process [1] - Industry expert Xiao Zhuqing emphasized that any company seeking to go public must address its business health, sustainable profitability, and compliance with regulatory procedures [1] - Investment banker Li Lin noted that current IPO applications in Hong Kong require approval from the Securities Regulatory Commission, which could pose challenges for both wine manufacturing and distribution companies [1]

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Core Insights - Yang Lingjiang, founder of 1919 Wine Supply, acquired 73.63% of Yiyuan Wine Industry for approximately HKD 159 million, becoming the new controlling shareholder and actual controller of the largest wine producer in Shanxi [1][6] - This acquisition represents a strategic move for Yang to enhance his wine industry portfolio and a potential turnaround attempt for Yiyuan, which has been struggling with performance issues [1][6] Acquisition Details - The acquisition was completed on December 12, with Yang purchasing 589 million shares, representing 73.63% of Yiyuan's total shares [2][7] - Yiyuan's market capitalization was only HKD 212 million prior to the suspension, with an estimated net asset value of approximately HKD 226 million by the end of 2024 [2][7] - The funding for this acquisition came from Yang's personal funds, unrelated to 1919, following his recent restructuring efforts that significantly reduced 1919's debt from 92% to below 20% [2][7] Company Background - Yiyuan Wine Industry was founded in 1997 and became the first boutique winery listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in June 2018 [3][8] - The company has faced significant performance volatility post-IPO, with three years of losses out of seven, and a projected loss exceeding HKD 41 million for 2024 [3][8] - Despite a revenue increase of 42.5% in the first half of 2025, the company has struggled to reverse its declining trend [3][8] 1919 Wine Supply Overview - 1919 Wine Supply, established in 2005, is a leading player in China's new retail wine sector, with a total transaction volume of HKD 11 billion in 2023 and over 5,000 stores [4][9] - The company faced challenges, including delisting from the New Third Board in June 2023, and is currently undergoing a strategic transformation to focus on high-quality store operations [4][9] - The acquisition of Yiyuan is seen as a critical step for Yang to restart the capitalized growth of 1919, with plans to integrate Yiyuan into a broader business model alongside 1919 and Tianmu International [4][9] Industry Context - The domestic wine industry is currently experiencing a downturn, characterized by weak demand, high inventory levels, and excess raw wine, leading to production cuts and overall contraction [5][11] - Despite the alignment of interests between Yang and Yiyuan, the challenging market conditions pose significant risks to the potential synergies from the acquisition [5][11]