JHT(SH:603061) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-01-10 05:08Core Viewpoint - LXJ International Holdings Limited, the parent company of Anhui Laoxiangji Catering Co., Ltd., has submitted a prospectus to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for an initial public offering (IPO), marking its third attempt to go public after previous applications lapsed due to time constraints [1] Company Overview - Laoxiangji was founded by Shu Congxuan in 2003 and has grown to become one of the largest Chinese fast-food brands, adhering to the philosophy of "healthy, rich, clean, and friendly" to provide a home-like dining experience [3] - As of April 30, 2025, Laoxiangji operates 1,658 stores across 58 cities in 9 provinces in China, including 925 direct-operated stores and 733 franchised stores, serving over 206 million customers in the first eight months of 2025 [3] Market Position - According to Zhaoshang Consulting, Laoxiangji ranks first in the Chinese Chinese fast-food market with a market share of 0.9% based on total transaction volume in 2024, and ranks eighth in the overall Chinese fast-food industry with a market share of 0.5% [3] Financial Performance - Laoxiangji has shown steady growth in recent years, with revenues of 4.528 billion RMB, 5.651 billion RMB, and 6.288 billion RMB for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024 respectively, and net profits of 252 million RMB, 375 million RMB, and 409 million RMB for the same years [5] - In the first eight months of 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 4.578 billion RMB and a net profit of 371 million RMB, continuing its growth trend [5] Ownership Structure - The ownership structure of Laoxiangji is relatively concentrated, with Shu Congxuan's son, Shu Xiaolong, holding 70.78% of the shares through Constantly Soar Ltd, while his sister, Shu Wen, holds 15.02% through Jump Spark Ltd, and Shu Xiaolong's spouse, Dong Xue, holds 6.22% through Favourable Impression Ltd [4]