NWM(SH:603700) Zheng Quan Zhi Xing·2025-08-29 17:46Core Viewpoint - The company announced that the first unlocking condition of the 2024 employee stock ownership plan was not achieved, leading to the proposed repurchase and cancellation of 1,737,250 shares that could not be unlocked due to unmet performance targets [1][3][5]. Summary by Sections Employee Stock Ownership Plan Implementation - The employee stock ownership plan was approved in the 2023 annual shareholders' meeting and has undergone several procedural approvals since then [2][3]. - The plan includes two unlocking periods: the first after 12 months and the second after 24 months, each allowing for the unlocking of 50% of the total shares held [4]. Performance Targets and Results - The performance targets for the first unlocking period required a revenue growth rate of at least 8% for 2024, based on the average revenue of 2022 and 2023 [4]. - The company's revenue for 2024 was reported at approximately 1.5 billion yuan, which did not meet the required growth target, resulting in the failure to unlock the shares [5]. Share Repurchase and Cancellation - The company plans to repurchase and cancel the shares that could not be unlocked, which will reduce the total share capital from 201,699,184 shares to approximately 199,961,934 shares [5]. - The repurchase and cancellation process will be subject to approval at the upcoming shareholders' meeting [5][6]. Impact on Company Operations - The proposed repurchase of shares is not expected to affect the ongoing implementation of the employee stock ownership plan or the company's operational capabilities [6][7]. - The management team will continue to fulfill their responsibilities and aims to create value for shareholders [7].