Zhuangyuan Pasture(SZ:002910) Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-07-08 08:21Core Viewpoint - The recent judicial freeze of 32.2 million shares held by the second-largest shareholder of Zhuangyuan Dairy, Ma Hongfu, has raised concerns about the company's governance and financial stability, as it represents 16.47% of the total share capital [2][3][6]. Shareholder Situation - Ma Hongfu's shares were frozen due to a personal arbitration matter involving a debt of 21.27 million yuan, leading to a significant impact on his ability to manage his stake in the company [2][3]. - The freeze includes 32.2 million shares that were already pledged, compounding the challenges for Ma Hongfu in managing his equity [3][6]. - The freeze is set to last for three years, from July 2, 2025, to July 1, 2028, which could limit his influence over company decisions [3][4]. Company Governance - The company has attempted to downplay the impact of the share freeze, asserting that Ma Hongfu is not the controlling shareholder and that it will not affect operational stability [6][8]. - However, the freeze on a significant stake held by a founding member raises questions about governance stability and potential impacts on shareholder rights and decision-making processes [8][6]. Financial Performance - Zhuangyuan Dairy has faced declining financial performance, with net profits falling from 50.48 million yuan in 2021 to a loss of 105 million yuan in 2023, leading to a cash compensation obligation of 20.31 million yuan for Ma Hongfu [11][18]. - The company's operational costs exceeded revenues, with a cost-to-revenue ratio of 101.57% in 2023, worsening to 113.56% in the first three quarters of 2024 [19][21]. Market Position - The company has seen a decline in revenue across its core markets, with significant drops in sales in Gansu and Shaanxi provinces, indicating a loss of market share [19][20]. - Despite increased marketing expenditures, the company has not achieved growth, leading to further financial strain [21].