Core Viewpoint - The recent complaints from fruit wholesalers at Chengdu Mengyang Wholesale Market regarding the change in rental payment terms reflect the financial pressures faced by Ruin Group following its bankruptcy restructuring and performance guarantees [1][4]. Group 1: Market and Rental Changes - Chengdu Mengyang Wholesale Market has shifted from annual rental payments to a three-year upfront payment, causing distress among merchants [1]. - The management of the market is under Ruin Group, which is under pressure to meet performance targets set during its bankruptcy restructuring [1][4]. Group 2: Ruin Group's Financial Struggles - Ruin Group underwent bankruptcy restructuring in 2022, with a court ruling for a debt restructuring plan amounting to 80 billion yuan [2]. - The group has performance guarantees requiring a total net profit of no less than 2 billion yuan from 2023 to 2025, and 5 billion yuan in 2026, with an IPO planned for 2027 [2][4]. - The two listed companies under Ruin Group have not turned profitable in the past three years, indicating ongoing financial difficulties [2][3]. Group 3: Financial Metrics of Listed Companies - Central Mall, a listed company, reported total assets of 13.255 billion yuan at the end of 2021, which decreased to 10.850 billion yuan by Q1 2025, reflecting a reduction of 2.405 billion yuan [3]. - The asset-liability ratio of Central Mall reached 93.67% by Q1 2025, with a significant shortfall in cash to cover its debts [3]. - Ruin Food, another listed entity, had an asset-liability ratio of 209.71% by the end of 2024, indicating severe insolvency issues [4]. Group 4: Implications of Rental Payment Changes - The decision to collect three years' rent upfront may be a strategy by Ruin Group to generate immediate cash flow to meet its profit targets, although it is unlikely to significantly impact the overall financial situation [5]. - If the performance guarantees are not met, Ruin Group may face asset disposals to settle debts, raising concerns about the future management of Chengdu Mengyang Wholesale Market [6].