Shen Zhen Shang Bao·2026-01-14 10:12Core Viewpoint - The major shareholder of Guofa Co., Ltd. (600538), Zhu Rongjuan, has had 17.84 million shares (3.40% of total shares) judicially frozen due to a loan contract dispute, raising concerns about potential changes in the company's control structure [1][3]. Shareholder Situation - Zhu Rongjuan's total shareholding of 21 million shares (4.01% of total shares) is now entirely under judicial marking, freezing, or pending freezing [1]. - The freezing is a result of multiple significant debt lawsuits involving Zhu and her associate, Peng Tao, with a total execution amount of approximately 504 million yuan [3]. - The company's shareholding structure is highly dispersed, with Zhu's shareholding at only 7.57% before the freeze, and the top ten shareholders holding about 20% collectively, indicating liquidity among shareholders [3]. Corporate Governance - Recent adjustments in corporate governance include the resignation of non-independent director Li Yong, who was subsequently elected as an employee representative director while retaining key positions such as vice president and board secretary [3]. Financial Performance - In Q3 2025, the company achieved a net profit of 1.99 million yuan, marking a turnaround from previous losses, although it still reported a cumulative loss of 3.85 million yuan for the first three quarters, a significant reduction in losses by 81.56% year-on-year [4]. - The improvement in performance is attributed to increased investment income and the reversal of credit impairment losses, despite a decline in overall gross margin and negative operating cash flow [4].