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Core Viewpoint - The forced liquidation of shares held by the controlling shareholder, Gao Yang, due to a default in a stock pledge repurchase agreement, raises concerns about the financial stability of Berry Genomics and its declining stock price [1][2][5] Group 1: Shareholder Actions and Impacts - Gao Yang, the founder and chairman of Berry Genomics, has had 3,535,214 shares (1% of total shares) ordered for forced liquidation due to a default on a stock pledge with Guosen Securities [1] - All shares held by Gao Yang (9.05% of total shares) are currently under judicial freeze, indicating significant financial distress [3] - The forced execution of shares is part of a broader trend where both Gao Yang and his associate, Hou Ying, have seen their shares subjected to judicial auction due to ongoing financial difficulties [4] Group 2: Financial Performance - Berry Genomics has experienced a continuous decline in revenue and has reported losses for four consecutive years, totaling approximately 9.85 billion yuan [5] - The company's revenue figures from 2021 to 2024 are approximately 14.22 billion yuan, 13.68 billion yuan, 11.51 billion yuan, and 10.78 billion yuan, respectively, with net profits turning negative starting in 2021 [5] - The decline in performance is attributed to market demand changes and increased competition, leading to significant asset impairment provisions [5] Group 3: Stock Performance - The stock price of Berry Genomics has plummeted from a peak of 98 yuan per share in July 2020 to below 10 yuan per share in 2023, reflecting a severe loss of investor confidence [2] - As of May 19, the stock closed at 13.40 yuan per share, down 5.57% [5]