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Core Viewpoint - Liuliu Guoyuan is accelerating its efforts to enter the capital market, having recently submitted a new listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange after a previous application expired. The company faces significant financial pressure due to a buyback agreement with its A-round investor, Sequoia Capital, which was exercised after the company failed to meet its listing timeline [3][4][5]. Financial Challenges - Following the buyback, Liuliu Guoyuan paid a total of approximately 261 million RMB, including 135 million RMB in principal and 126 million RMB in interest, which has strained its cash flow [6][7]. - As of August 2023, the company's interest-bearing bank loans increased to 424 million RMB, while cash and cash equivalents dwindled to 14 million RMB [7]. Investment and Financing - In December 2024, the company secured 75 million RMB in D-round financing from Wuhu Hu'an Fund and Wuhu Xingnong Fund, which also includes a buyback agreement. If the company does not go public by December 31, 2025, investors can demand a buyback [8][9]. Revenue Growth - Liuliu Guoyuan's revenue grew from 1.174 billion RMB in 2022 to 1.616 billion RMB in 2024, with net profit increasing from 68.4 million RMB to 148 million RMB during the same period. In the first half of 2023, revenue and net profit were 959 million RMB and 106 million RMB, respectively [10][11]. Channel Performance - The company has expanded its revenue channels significantly, particularly through supermarket membership stores and snack specialty stores. Revenue from supermarket membership stores rose from 139 million RMB in 2022 to 267 million RMB in 2024, while revenue from snack specialty stores surged from 12.6 million RMB to 550 million RMB in the same period [10][11]. Margin Pressure - Despite revenue growth, the company has faced margin pressure due to strategic pricing decisions aimed at increasing market penetration. The overall gross margin declined from 38.6% to 34.6% during the reporting period, influenced by rising raw material costs and competitive pricing strategies [12][13]. Long-term Considerations - The shift away from traditional distribution channels towards lower-margin emerging channels raises concerns about the company's long-term growth stability, especially if competition intensifies or partnership conditions change [14].