环球园艺IPO：48岁董事长卢敬章控股78%，程序员出身

Company Overview - Global Horticulture Limited, established in 2004, is a manufacturer and exporter of decorative horticultural products, primarily focusing on decorative plastic flower pots suitable for indoor and outdoor use [2] - The company supplies major North American retail chains, including Lowe's, Walmart, Sam's Club, and Costco, through long-term business relationships [2] Financial Performance - For the fiscal years ending December 31, 2022, and June 30, 2023, Global Horticulture reported revenues of HKD 422.9 million and HKD 357.5 million, respectively [3] - Projected revenues for 2024 and the first half of 2024 are HKD 474.5 million and HKD 194.0 million, respectively [3] - Net profits for the same periods were HKD 82.6 million in 2022, HKD 79.7 million in 2023, and projected HKD 126.0 million for 2024, with HKD 40.2 million for the first half of 2024 [3] Shareholding Structure - Before the IPO, Lu Jingzhang held 78.2% of the company's shares, making him the controlling shareholder [4] - Other significant shareholders include Cai Weishun and the Scott couple, each holding 8.09%, and Manenc with 5.64% [4] Leadership - Lu Jingzhang, the founder of the group, has over 20 years of experience in the decorative horticulture industry and serves as the Chairman and CEO [4] - He was appointed as a director on March 20, 2025, and transitioned to Executive Director on December 4, 2025 [4]