Core Viewpoint - Wallace, known as the "King of Western Fast Food," has officially announced its departure from the capital market after nearly ten years on the New Third Board, with its stock set to be delisted on February 12, 2026 [1][4]. Group 1 - The decision to delist was made after considering the company's current operational situation, market environment, and long-term strategic planning, aiming to improve decision-making efficiency and reduce operational costs [4]. - In the "2023 China Western Fast Food Category Development Report," Wallace ranked third from the bottom in per capita consumption among the top ten Western fast food brands in China, with an average spending of 18.9 yuan [4]. - The delisting decision was not sudden; Wallace announced its intention to apply for delisting on January 9, 2026, and officially suspended trading on January 22, 2026 [6]. Group 2 - According to Wallace's 2025 semi-annual report, the company reported approximately 4.625 billion yuan in revenue and over 121 million yuan in net profit for the first half of 2025, marking a 35.32% increase year-on-year [6]. - Despite the revenue remaining stable compared to the previous year, it marked the first instance of negative growth in revenue for the company [6]. - From 2022 to 2024, the company's revenue growth rate declined from 24.36% to 13.31%, indicating a continuous slowdown in performance [6]. - Since its listing in April 2016, Wallace has only raised 10 million yuan through market financing, which has not significantly aided its store expansion and business development [6]. - The costs associated with compliance audits, financial disclosures, and ongoing regulatory oversight have outweighed the benefits of being listed, leading to the decision to quietly exit the New Third Board [6].
华莱士宣布退市,上市10年仅融资1000万
21世纪经济报道·2026-03-11 05:45