Core Viewpoint - The company "October Rice Field" has announced multiple personnel adjustments, including the appointment of Guo Hong as an independent non-executive director candidate, which has drawn attention due to her connections with Wahaha Group [1][3][5]. Personnel Adjustments - The company plans to abolish the supervisory board and transfer its responsibilities to the audit committee, pending shareholder approval [3]. - Non-executive director Chang Bin resigned due to personal work commitments, and supervisor chairman He Yang will resign effective November 10, 2025, while continuing as HR director [3]. - Guo Hong, with over 25 years of investment management experience, has been nominated as an independent non-executive director candidate [5]. - The company appointed Zhi Qiang as CFO, effective November 10, 2025, who has over 20 years of experience in capital markets and corporate management [3][5]. Company Background - October Rice Field was established in 2011, focusing on pre-packaged high-quality rice, grains, beans, and dried goods, primarily leveraging online channels for growth [9]. - The company completed a 300 million yuan A-round financing in 2020 and has since gone public on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in October 2023 [9][11]. Financial Performance - The company reported revenues of 4.53 billion yuan, 4.87 billion yuan, and 5.75 billion yuan for 2022, 2023, and 2024, respectively, with net losses of 560 million yuan and 64.86 million yuan in 2022 and 2023 [11]. - In 2024, the company turned a profit with a net income of 200 million yuan [11]. Strategic Upgrade - October Rice Field is transitioning from a "kitchen staple enterprise" to a "family food innovation enterprise," focusing on high-end rice and expanding its product range to include snackable corn products [13]. - The company is diversifying its sales channels, collaborating with over 40 e-commerce platforms and various supermarkets, while also expanding into instant retail channels [15]. - Recent financial data indicates a shift in revenue sources, with online sales decreasing and offline sales increasing, reflecting the effectiveness of the channel transformation [15].
娃哈哈前高管将出任“网红东北大米”十月稻田独董，年薪423万的前CFO也有了接班人