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Core Viewpoint - The performance of Kuozi Jiao in 2024 shows weak growth, with revenue only slightly increasing by 0.89% to 6.015 billion yuan, while net profit declined by 3.83% to 1.655 billion yuan, indicating a significant gap compared to its main competitor, Yingjia Gongjiu [1][2] Group 1: Financial Performance - Kuozi Jiao's revenue for 2024 is 6.015 billion yuan, with a net profit of 1.655 billion yuan, both showing declines compared to the previous year [1] - Yingjia Gongjiu reported a revenue increase of 8.46% to 7.344 billion yuan and a net profit increase of 13.45% to 2.589 billion yuan, highlighting Kuozi Jiao's underperformance [2] - Kuozi Jiao's revenue growth in its core market of Anhui is only 1.1%, while Yingjia Gongjiu's growth is significantly higher at 12.75% [1][2] Group 2: Market Position and Competition - The competition in the Anhui liquor market is intensifying, with Kuozi Jiao previously holding the second position but now being surpassed by Yingjia Gongjiu [2][3] - The revenue gap between Kuozi Jiao and Yingjia Gongjiu narrowed from 780 million yuan in 2018 to 452 million yuan in 2021, but Kuozi Jiao was overtaken again in 2022 [3] - Kuozi Jiao's slow product updates and ineffective sales strategies have contributed to its declining market position [3][4] Group 3: Product and Channel Strategy - Kuozi Jiao's main product line has not been updated for over a decade, leading to product aging and a lack of competitiveness in the high-end market [3][4] - The company has implemented a large dealer system for distribution, which has limited its ability to adapt to market changes and promote new products effectively [5][6] - Kuozi Jiao is attempting to reform its distribution channels to enhance product promotion and market development, but the short-term effects of these changes have yet to be seen [5][6] Group 4: National Expansion Challenges - Kuozi Jiao's revenue from outside Anhui remains low, accounting for less than 20% of total revenue, with a decline of 2.88% in 2024 [6][7] - The company aims to accelerate its national expansion by establishing operational centers in other regions, but it faces significant challenges in reducing its reliance on the Anhui market [6][7] - The chairman of Kuozi Jiao acknowledged the gap in achieving national expansion, emphasizing the need for further development outside its core market [7]