Core Viewpoint - The company, Laiyifen, is expected to report a net loss of between 47 million to 70 million yuan for the first half of this year, following a loss in the same period last year, indicating ongoing financial struggles [1][3]. Financial Performance - Laiyifen's projected net profit attributable to shareholders for the first half of this year is between -70 million to -47 million yuan, with a projected net profit excluding non-recurring gains and losses between -76 million to -51 million yuan [1]. - In the first half of last year, the company reported a net profit of 14.92 million yuan, with a net profit of -8.89 million yuan after excluding non-recurring gains and losses [1]. Operational Challenges - The company has been adjusting its store types and structures in response to market trends, which has negatively impacted the number of direct-operated stores and revenue, leading to lower-than-expected profits [3]. - Since 2022, Laiyifen has been reducing the number of direct-operated stores, closing more than it opens each year. In 2024, it closed 533 direct-operated stores while opening only 108, resulting in a net decrease of 425 stores [3]. - The total number of stores decreased by 600 to 3,085 by the end of last year, with a decline in both direct-operated and franchise stores [3]. Quality Control Issues - In May, the company faced a public relations issue when a consumer reported finding a suspected blood-stained band-aid in a rice dumpling product, leading to a company investigation and product recall [5]. - Laiyifen has taken steps to address the issue promptly, including forming a special investigation team and cooperating with market supervision authorities, aiming to resolve consumer concerns quickly [5].
异物粽子尚未有调查定论,来伊份预计上半年亏损最高达七千万