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Core Viewpoint - The announcement of leadership changes at Huate Gas, with Shi Pingxiang stepping down as chairman due to age, and Shi Sihui being elected as the new chairman, reflects a generational transition in the company's management [1][2]. Company Leadership Changes - Shi Pingxiang has resigned from the position of chairman and strategic committee head due to age, but will continue as a board member and on the strategic and nomination committees [1][2]. - Shi Sihui, the vice chairman, has been elected as the new chairman of Huate Gas [1][2]. - Shi Pingxiang and Shi Sihui are father and daughter, with their combined shareholding amounting to 51.46% of the company [2]. Company Background - Huate Gas was founded in 1999 by Shi Pingxiang and has become a leading producer of specialty gases in China, focusing on domestic production to break foreign monopolies in various high-tech sectors [3][6]. - The company went public on the Science and Technology Innovation Board in 2019, marking a significant milestone as the first gas company from Foshan to be listed [6]. Financial Performance - The company has faced revenue declines in recent years, with projected revenue drops of 16.8% in 2023 and 7.02% in 2024 [6]. - In the first quarter of 2025, Huate Gas reported revenues of 338 million yuan and a net profit of 44.4 million yuan [6].