卸任集团掌门人，宗馥莉退后一步，娃哈哈权力博弈并未结束

Core Viewpoint - The internal power struggle within Wahaha Group has intensified following the death of founder Zong Qinghou in February 2024, with significant leadership changes and ongoing disputes over shareholding and trademark rights [2][6]. Leadership Changes - On November 27, 2024, Zong Qinghou's daughter, Zong Fuli, resigned from her positions as legal representative, chairman, and general manager of Wahaha Group, with Xu Simin taking over these roles [2]. - Key personnel changes include the resignation of Vice General Manager Wang Guoxiang and the appointment of new board members Bao Minxia and supervisor Kou Jing, both closely associated with Zong Fuli's company, Hongsheng Group [2][3]. - Xu Simin, born in 1994 and a law graduate from Zhejiang University, has a background in Hongsheng Group and has held various positions within Wahaha Group since August 2024 [3]. Shareholding and Influence - Despite her resignation, Zong Fuli retains a significant 29.4% stake in Wahaha Group, maintaining substantial influence over internal decisions [2][5]. - The company has three major shareholders: Zong Fuli, the employee shareholding committee (24.6%), and the state-owned Hangzhou Shangcheng Cultural Tourism Investment Holding Group (46%) [6][7]. Internal Conflicts - Since Zong Fuli's appointment as chairman in August 2024, she has faced challenges, including employee friction and internal disputes over shareholding and trademark rights [6]. - The employee shareholding committee's 24.6% stake has become a focal point of contention, with former employees contesting a 2018 share buyback agreement [6][7]. - Zong Fuli's attempts to transfer the Wahaha trademark to Wahaha Food were unsuccessful, leading to her resignation from key positions in September 2024 due to compliance issues [7]. Future Outlook - Analysts suggest that the recent leadership changes may reflect either a strategic retreat by Zong Fuli or a result of shareholder conflicts, with implications for her influence within the company [5]. - The ongoing internal power struggle and unresolved shareholding disputes pose risks to Wahaha Group's long-term strategic planning and stability [7].