MENDALE(SZ:002397) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-12-09 14:48Core Viewpoint - The ongoing internal conflict at Mengjie Co., Ltd. has escalated, with board member Chen Jie publicly accusing Chairman Jiang Tianwu of various misconducts, including contract fraud and fund misappropriation, which has raised concerns among minority shareholders [1][3][17]. Group 1: Internal Conflict and Allegations - Chen Jie has publicly accused Jiang Tianwu and Secretary Li Jun of multiple issues, including contract fraud and fund misappropriation, which she claims harm the rights of minority shareholders [3][12]. - Since November, Chen Jie has released six lengthy articles detailing her allegations against the management team, including audio recordings and chat screenshots [3][6]. - Chen Jie has consistently voted against the company's financial reports and other proposals, citing concerns over the authenticity of financial data and fund usage [5][6]. Group 2: Financial Concerns and Mismanagement - Chen Jie raised questions about the reasonableness of certain expenditures, such as the significant increase in terminal construction costs from 40 million to 150 million per store, which she believes lacks justification [6][12]. - The company reported a revenue of 2.463 billion and a net loss of 156 million in 2021, raising alarms about its financial health [6]. - Regulatory scrutiny has increased, with the Hunan Securities Regulatory Bureau issuing corrective measures against Mengjie Co., Ltd. for financial mismanagement and lack of internal controls [7][12]. Group 3: Shareholding and Control Issues - In 2022, Changsha Jinsen invested 385 million to become the largest shareholder of Mengjie Co., Ltd., but has since struggled to gain actual control [1][8]. - The share transfer agreement allowed Changsha Jinsen to hold 19.77% of voting rights, but this control was lost in 2025 when the agreement expired, leading to a fragmented ownership structure [9][11]. - Chen Jie claims that the original agreement was manipulated by Jiang Tianwu to prevent Changsha Jinsen from exercising its shareholder rights, resulting in significant financial losses for the investor [12][13].