Guangdong Piano Customized Furniture (SZ:002853) Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-12-09 09:00Core Viewpoint - The controlling shareholder of PIANO, Ma Libin, is planning to change the company's control, which may lead to a change in the actual controller. The company's stock will be suspended from trading for up to two trading days starting December 9 [1][2]. Company Overview - PIANO is a leading brand in the custom furniture industry, primarily engaged in the research, design, production, sales, installation, and after-sales service of mid-to-high-end custom cabinets, wardrobes, and related home products. The company was listed in 2017, with Ma Libin as the main founder and the largest single shareholder, holding 39.12% of the shares as of September 2023 [1][4]. Financial Performance - PIANO has been experiencing financial difficulties, with projected net losses for the fiscal year 2024 and the first three quarters of 2025. In 2024, the company's revenue is expected to drop to 886 million yuan, with a net loss of 375 million yuan. The first three quarters of 2024 saw a revenue decline of 37.27% year-on-year, amounting to 420 million yuan, and a net loss of 7.52 million yuan, which is an increase in losses compared to the previous year [4][5]. Shareholder Actions - Ma Libin has previously attempted to reduce his stake in PIANO, including a plan in October 2022 to transfer 20% of his shares to Zhuhai Honglu Enterprise Management Partnership, which was partially executed. However, he later terminated the remaining transfer agreement. In December 2024, he announced another plan to transfer 1,788,840 shares to Shenzhen Tongjie Enterprise Management Partnership, but this agreement was also terminated in November 2024 [2][3]. Stock Market Activity - On December 8, prior to the announcement of the suspension, PIANO's stock closed at its daily limit, marking the only instance of a limit-up in recent months. This increase in stock price occurred despite the company's ongoing financial struggles [5].