Core Viewpoint - *ST Rong Control (formerly Rongfeng Holdings) is facing a significant issue as its independent director, Liu Changkun, has been unreachable, raising concerns about corporate governance and the potential impact on the company's operations and financial reporting [1][2][3]. Company Situation - On October 26, *ST Rong Control announced that it has been unable to contact independent director Liu Changkun since the notice for the 14th meeting of the 11th board of directors was sent on October 14 [1][2]. - Liu Changkun, aged 67, has been serving as an independent director since April 23, 2020, and his current term is set to end on December 20, 2026 [2][3]. - The company has stated that the board will closely monitor the situation and may consider measures such as appointing a new independent director to ensure proper governance [1][3]. Financial Performance - In the third quarter of 2025, *ST Rong Control reported a significant increase in revenue, achieving 67.91 million yuan, a year-on-year growth of 249.21% [5]. - For the first nine months of 2025, the company generated approximately 185 million yuan in revenue, reflecting a substantial year-on-year increase of 377.55% [5]. - The growth in revenue is attributed to the expansion into new business areas, including e-commerce live streaming and cross-border logistics, which contributed over 38% of total revenue in 2024 [5]. - Despite the revenue growth, the company reported a net loss of 2.39 million yuan in the third quarter, although this was an 85.75% reduction compared to the previous year [5]. - Cumulatively, the net loss for the first nine months of 2025 reached 27.40 million yuan, a 20.17% improvement from the same period last year [5]. Cash Flow and Financial Health - The company's cash flow situation remains tight, with a net cash flow from operating activities of -18.70 million yuan for the first nine months of 2025, indicating significant cash consumption in the third quarter [6]. - The cash balance has decreased sharply from 57.29 million yuan at the end of June 2025 to just 9.94 million yuan by September 30, 2025 [6].
*ST荣控董事会召开前夕,独董刘长坤失联