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永辉超市大变革,从冷落CEO开始?
YONGHUI SUPERSTORESYONGHUI SUPERSTORES(SH:601933) 创业邦·2025-03-19 09:28

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the significant personnel changes at Yonghui Supermarket, including the departure of former CEO Li Songfeng and the entry of new leadership led by Ye Guofu from Miniso, indicating a major transformation within the company [1][4]. Personnel Changes - Yonghui Supermarket's board of directors was restructured on March 17, with Ye Guofu leading the reform team [1][4]. - Li Songfeng, the former CEO, was not included in the new board or executive team, marking a significant shift in leadership [1][4][9]. - The company is currently in search of a new CEO, leaving the position vacant as it seeks global candidates [4][5]. Shareholder Dynamics - Last year, major supporters of Yonghui, including Milk International and JD.com, lost patience and began to divest, leading to Miniso's acquisition of a significant stake in Yonghui [3][12]. - Miniso's subsidiary, Jun Cai International, acquired approximately 29.40% of Yonghui's shares for nearly 6.3 billion yuan, becoming the largest shareholder without seeking control [3][12]. Financial Performance - Yonghui Supermarket has faced substantial financial challenges, with cumulative losses exceeding 8 billion yuan from 2021 to 2023, and an expected loss of 1.4 billion yuan in 2024 [9][12]. - Despite these losses, the stock price has shown resilience, with a notable increase of nearly 130% from the acquisition price by Miniso [12]. Future Outlook - Ye Guofu expresses confidence in Yonghui's future, citing the success of Miniso and the potential for transformation within the retail sector [11]. - Plans for 2025 include the renovation of around 200 stores and the closure of 250-350 stores, with a goal to complete renovations of all existing stores by 2026 [12].