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Core Viewpoint - Recent developments in the liquor industry include shareholder meetings, dividend announcements, and significant personnel changes, reflecting investor interest in stock buybacks and dividends [2] Company Dynamics - Yao Anna has been appointed as the cultural heritage ambassador for Zhenjiu Lidou, a Hong Kong-listed liquor company, as part of efforts to apply for UNESCO recognition for Chinese liquor as a world intangible cultural heritage [3] - Luzhou Laojiao announced that it has executed over half of its share buyback plan, having repurchased 2,133,750 shares, amounting to approximately 271.65 million yuan, which is 90% of the planned upper limit [4] - Kweichow Moutai has adjusted its 2024 profit distribution plan, increasing the cash dividend per share from 27.624 yuan to 27.673 yuan, totaling 34.671 billion yuan in cash dividends [5] - Zhangyu A announced the sale of its French brandy assets for a total of approximately 4.93 million euros (about 39.33 million yuan) [6] Personnel Changes - Two executives, Xiang Ping and Zhang Guichao, have been appointed as members of the Moutai Group's Party Committee, bringing extensive production and marketing experience [9][10] - Yang Weiguo has resigned from his position as a director of Yanghe Co., due to work relocation, effective immediately [11] - Zhangyu A has announced a new board and executive team, electing Zhou Hongjiang as chairman and retaining Sun Jian as general manager [12] - Chen Weimin has been appointed as the new general manager of Yiyaton, following the resignation of Zhou Guohui [14] New Products - Guizhou Zhenjiu has launched a strategic new product called "Dazhen·Zhenjiu," which is a high-end liquor made from over 200 different base liquors, aimed at the ultra-premium market [15] Industry Insights - Guosheng Securities suggests two main investment strategies in the beverage sector: focusing on quality leaders and high-margin improvement targets, as the industry is expected to see a surge in new product launches and seasonal demand [16]