Core Viewpoint - The resignation of Dai Sijue, the youngest chairman in A-share history, comes at a time when the company, Baolingbao, is experiencing a strong performance rebound, raising questions about underlying pressures within the company's control structure [1][2][3] Company Performance - Baolingbao reported a net profit of 111 million yuan for 2024, a year-on-year increase of 105.97%, and a significant increase in non-recurring net profit by 254.56% [3] - For the first three quarters of 2025, Baolingbao achieved a revenue of 2.126 billion yuan, up 15.98% year-on-year, and a net profit of 134 million yuan, reflecting a 32.58% increase [3] Industry Context - The erythritol industry faced severe supply-demand imbalances and price wars in 2023 due to an influx of new players, followed by an anti-dumping investigation by the European Union [3] - The company has shown resilience in navigating the industry's cyclical challenges, focusing on high-value products and optimizing supply chain management [3] Control Structure Changes - The actual control of Baolingbao shifted from Dai Sijue alone to a joint control with his brother, Dai Sicong, in August 2024 [5] - A promised share buyback plan by the new controlling entity has faced delays, with the initial commitment to increase holdings by 5% not being fulfilled as of the latest reports [6] Financial Pressures - Dai Sijue's controlling entity, Yongyu Investment, has faced significant financial pressures, being listed as an executor in multiple court cases with total amounts exceeding 280 million yuan [1][6] - As of the resignation announcement, Dai Sijue held 7.75% of Baolingbao's shares through Yongyu Investment, indicating ongoing involvement despite his resignation [6]
曾经“A股最年轻董事长”戴斯觉辞职,保龄宝业绩反弹难掩实控人资金困局