R&T(SZ:002790) Di Yi Cai Jing Zi Xun·2025-04-27 11:23Core Viewpoint - The recent divorce lawsuit involving the chairman of Xiamen Ruiter Bathroom Technology Co., Ltd. has led to the judicial freezing of a significant portion of his shares, causing a notable decline in the company's stock price, raising concerns about potential impacts on the company's operations and governance [1][2]. Company Summary - Xiamen Ruiter has seen its chairman, Luo Yuanliang, have 26.11 million shares (6.25% of total shares) frozen due to a divorce lawsuit initiated by his spouse, Xie Guiqin [1]. - Following the announcement, Ruiter's stock price dropped by 7.52%, closing at 6.64 yuan per share, resulting in a market value of approximately 173 million yuan for the frozen shares [1]. - The company reported a total revenue of 2.358 billion yuan for 2024, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 7.96%, while net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 17.17% to 181 million yuan [2]. - The revenue from smart toilets and covers reached 1.435 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 13.37%, accounting for 60.87% of total revenue [2]. - The company has a significant shareholding structure, with family members of the chairman holding nearly 17.43% of the shares [1]. Industry Summary - Ruiter operates as a leading player in the bathroom fixture manufacturing industry, serving several well-known international brands such as ROCA, INAX, KOHLER, and American Standard [2]. - The company reported domestic and international revenues of 1.686 billion yuan and 672 million yuan, respectively, with international revenue growing by 25.50% [3]. - Despite revenue growth, the cost of goods sold for smart toilets and covers increased by 16.85%, leading to a decline in gross margin for this product category [3]. - The company is facing pressure on its performance, with a 21.2% year-on-year decline in revenue for the first quarter of 2025, and a 63.3% drop in net profit [3].