FSM(SZ:002818) Jing Ji Guan Cha Wang·2025-11-26 01:32Core Viewpoint - The company Fu Sen Mei (002818.SZ) is facing significant management challenges as both its Vice General Manager and Board Secretary, Zhang Fengshu, and its Chairman, Liu Bing, are under investigation by local authorities, which may impact its operations and investor confidence [1][2][3]. Company Overview - Fu Sen Mei primarily operates in the home furnishing market, focusing on self-operated stores in Sichuan Province, with over 1.25 million square meters of self-operated store space and more than 3,500 merchants as of the end of 2024 [1]. - The company has multiple locations in Chengdu, including three home furnishing stores and a large building materials market with an area of 360,000 square meters [1]. Management Changes - Zhang Fengshu, aged 57, has been with Fu Sen Mei since 2009, serving as Vice General Manager and Board Secretary. His annual salary for 2024 was reported at 1.12 million yuan [2]. - Liu Bing, the Chairman, was also placed under investigation four months prior to Zhang, raising questions about potential connections between their cases [2]. Shareholding Structure - Liu Bing is the controlling shareholder of Fu Sen Mei, holding 43.7% of the shares, while his associates Liu Yunhua and Liu Yi hold 27.70% and 8.71%, respectively, giving them a combined control of 80.11% [3]. Financial Performance - Fu Sen Mei has experienced a decline in performance, with 2024 revenues of 1.429 billion yuan, down 6.18% year-on-year, and a net profit of 690 million yuan, down 14.39% [3]. - For the first three quarters of 2025, the company reported revenues of 924 million yuan, a decrease of 14.35%, and a net profit of 477 million yuan, down 12.60% [3]. Project Investment - The "Home Paradise" project has been a significant investment for Fu Sen Mei, with total expenditures reaching 1.756 billion yuan, including 289 million yuan in 2024, but it has reported a loss of 36.67 million yuan for the reporting period [4]. - The project has been cited as a contributing factor to the company's declining performance amid a challenging market environment [3][4]. Market Reaction - Following the announcement of the investigations, Fu Sen Mei's stock price rose by 0.71% to 11.29 yuan per share, although it has seen a decline of approximately 10% from around 12.6 yuan prior to Liu Bing's investigation [4].