H&R(SZ:000892) Xin Lang Zheng Quan·2025-09-03 07:38Core Viewpoint - The employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) of Huanrui Century has raised concerns due to the disproportionate allocation of shares to the newly appointed board secretary, Yang Shuai, who acquired 14.83% of the total shares offered, significantly higher than other executives [1][4][7]. Summary by Sections Employee Stock Ownership Plan - Huanrui Century announced an ESOP on August 28, 2025, intending to grant up to 10.1167 million shares, representing approximately 1.0313% of the company's total equity, to no more than 35 core personnel [1]. - The shares are sourced from the company's repurchase account, with a subscription price of 2.45 yuan per share, which is 72.91% of the repurchase price and 50% of the average trading price prior to the announcement [3]. Share Allocation and Performance - Yang Shuai's allocation of 14.83% is 7.5 times higher than that of other executives, such as the vice chairman and vice general manager, who received only 1.98% each [4]. - The stock price on August 29 was 5.18 yuan, indicating that participants could potentially gain over 100% upon unlocking their shares [3]. Financial Performance and Targets - Huanrui Century set a performance target for the ESOP, requiring a minimum 20% revenue growth in 2025 compared to 2024 [9]. - The company reported a revenue of 198 million yuan in the first half of 2025, an increase of 83.72% year-on-year, with a target of exceeding 264 million yuan in the second half to meet the performance goal [9]. - Despite the revenue growth, the company has faced significant losses, totaling 1.739 billion yuan over the past five years, with a net loss of 6.3938 million yuan in the first half of 2025 [9][10]. Market Reactions and Regulatory Scrutiny - The generous ESOP amidst ongoing losses has led to skepticism regarding the company's decision-making [10]. - The lenient performance evaluation criteria for unlocking shares, where achieving a "qualified" rating allows for an 80% unlock rate, has also drawn criticism [10]. - Similar past controversies involving ESOPs in other companies have led to regulatory scrutiny, indicating a potential for increased oversight in Huanrui Century's case [12][13].