Juewei Food (SH:603517) Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2025-10-30 23:16Core Viewpoint - The company, Juewei Foods, reported significant declines in revenue and net profit for the first three quarters of the year, primarily due to a decrease in product sales influenced by the market environment [1][2]. Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of the year, Juewei Foods' revenue decreased by 15.04% to 4.26 billion yuan, and net profit fell by 36.07% to 435 million yuan [1]. - In the latest third quarter, revenue dropped by 13.98% to 1.44 billion yuan, with net profit declining by 26.46% to 105 million yuan [1]. Sales Channels - The sales revenue from Juewei Foods' marinated food products fell by 16.48% to 3.53 billion yuan in the first three quarters [2]. - Revenue from franchise management also decreased by 21.61% to 42.37 million yuan during the same period [2]. - The number of franchise stores has significantly decreased, with over 4,000 stores closed since June 2024, leaving 10,606 stores as of October 18, 2024 [2]. Product Mix and Market Strategy - Fresh products accounted for approximately 75.35% of total sales in the first three quarters, while packaged products generated only 316 million yuan, representing about 7.42% [2]. - The company has limited presence in e-commerce and fresh food e-commerce channels, with online revenue accounting for only 0.82% in 2024 [2]. Compliance and Regulatory Issues - Juewei Foods faced administrative penalties for failing to disclose over 720 million yuan in revenue from 2017 to 2021, leading to a warning and fines for the company and several executives [4]. - The company has been placed under risk warning, with its stock code changed to "ST Juewei" [4]. Management Response - The management has acknowledged the administrative penalties and is taking corrective actions, including forming a special team to enhance internal controls and compliance [5]. - The company expressed sincere apologies to investors regarding the impact of these issues [5].