董事长上任仅两月辞职，昔日神车复出难

Core Viewpoint - The resignation of Li Lizhong as chairman of Zotye Auto after only two months in office raises concerns about the company's governance and ongoing financial struggles [1][3]. Group 1: Leadership Changes - Li Lizhong, a veteran from the "Chery system," resigned due to personal family reasons, which has led to speculation about his ability to navigate the company's complex governance environment [3]. - Zotye Auto has experienced significant executive turnover, with over 20 high-level personnel changes announced in 2024 alone, including key positions such as vice president and CFO [3]. Group 2: Financial Struggles - Zotye Auto has faced continuous financial difficulties, reporting losses for six consecutive years from 2019 to 2024, with a total loss of 25.093 billion yuan [5]. - In the first three quarters of this year, the company reported a net loss of 22.3 million yuan, a 33.13% increase in losses compared to the same period last year [5]. - As of September 30, total assets were 3.37 billion yuan, with owner equity dwindling to 12.5828 million yuan, nearing insolvency [5]. Group 3: Operational Challenges - Following its restructuring in 2021, Zotye Auto has struggled to meet expectations, with new models like the T300 and Jiangnan U2 failing to achieve significant sales, each selling less than 100 units monthly [7]. - The company has not resumed large-scale production and sales since its restructuring, citing challenges such as market competition and internal weaknesses [7]. - In September, shares held by the controlling shareholder were auctioned, and assets were frozen, exacerbating the company's financial woes [7]. Group 4: Current Status and Future Outlook - In October, Zotye Auto entered a "no-owner" status as no single shareholder held more than 30% of the company, complicating its governance further [8]. - Recently, the company reached debt settlement agreements with two banks, which may provide temporary relief but does not address the underlying operational and financial challenges [9][11]. - The next leadership will face significant hurdles, including frequent personnel changes, lack of working capital, and prolonged operational shutdowns [11].