Shanghai Guijiu (SH:600696) Guo Ji Jin Rong Bao·2025-10-10 14:52Core Viewpoint - The legal dispute between *ST Yanshi and Guizhou Guijiu has reached a conclusion, with a court ruling prohibiting the use of the name "Guijiu" by Shanghai Guijiu, further complicating the already troubled situation for *ST Yanshi [1][5]. Summary by Sections Dispute Background - The trademark dispute dates back six years, initiated by Guizhou Guijiu in December 2019, claiming infringement of trademark rights against *ST Yanshi, which had rebranded itself as Shanghai Guijiu in 2019 [3][4]. - The rebranding was part of *ST Yanshi's strategy to enter the booming sauce liquor market, which had gained popularity since 2018 [3][4]. Legal Proceedings - A series of court rulings have occurred, with the initial judgment in July 2021 requiring *ST Yanshi to cease infringing activities and pay Guizhou Guijiu 1 million yuan in damages [4][5]. - Subsequent appeals led to increased compensation demands, culminating in a final ruling that requires *ST Yanshi to stop using the "Guijiu" name and pay a total of 4.1885 million yuan in damages [5][6]. Financial Impact - The recent ruling adds significant cash flow pressure on *ST Yanshi, which reported cash and cash equivalents of 4.7428 million yuan as of June 2025 [7]. - The company has faced declining performance, with a reported revenue of 28.2496 million yuan in the first half of 2025, a decrease of 85.22% year-on-year, and a net loss of 67.7668 million yuan [9]. - Inventory issues are severe, with a total inventory balance of 146 million yuan, primarily consisting of finished goods and semi-finished products, making up 99% of total inventory [10].