Core Viewpoint - Youyou Food's stock price has surged over 90% this year, reaching a new high, but the controlling shareholder has announced a significant reduction in holdings, raising concerns about the company's future performance and profitability [1][2][3]. Stock Performance and Shareholder Actions - Youyou Food's stock price increased significantly, with a peak of 16.07 yuan on June 5, 2023, after starting the year at 8.41 yuan, marking a rise of over 91% [3]. - On June 22, 2023, the company announced that Zhao Ying, the wife of Chairman Lu Youzhong, plans to reduce her holdings by 3%, equating to approximately 12.83 million shares [2][3]. - Following the announcement, the stock price fell by 7.65% on June 23 but rebounded by 4.26% on June 24, closing at 13.22 yuan [1]. Dividend Policy - Youyou Food has a history of high dividend payouts, with a projected dividend rate of 127.8% for 2024, amounting to around 200 million yuan, exceeding the expected net profit of 160 million yuan [1][3]. - The controlling family is expected to receive approximately 140 million yuan from the dividends [3]. Financial Performance - In 2024, Youyou Food's revenue is projected to be around 1.182 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 22.37%, while net profit is expected to reach 157 million yuan, up 35.44% [5]. - The company's core product, spicy chicken feet, generated revenue of 790 million yuan in 2024, down nearly 200 million yuan from its peak [1][6]. New Business Growth - The new product line, "other spicy marinated meat products," has shown significant growth, with revenue reaching 151 million yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of over 840% [6][9]. - The company has successfully launched a product in Sam's Club, which quickly became a best-seller in its category [6]. Profitability Concerns - Despite revenue growth, the company's overall profitability is under pressure, with the gross margin for new products at only 16.51%, significantly lower than the 31.62% margin for spicy chicken feet [9]. - The overall gross margin for 2024 is projected to be 29%, a slight decline from the previous year, and further decreased to 27.1% in the first quarter of the current year [9]. Accounts Receivable and Cash Flow - Youyou Food's accounts receivable surged to 74.61 million yuan in 2024, an 18-fold increase from 3.79 million yuan in 2023, attributed to new customer credit terms [10]. - The increase in accounts receivable may pose potential cash flow challenges, particularly due to longer payment terms associated with large retail partners like Sam's Club [10].

Core Viewpoint - The company 瑞尔竞达 has faced challenges in its listing attempts on the 北交所, having initially withdrawn its application but quickly moved to restart the process shortly after the failure was confirmed [2][7][11]. Group 1: Company Background and Listing Attempts - 瑞尔竞达, established in 2004, specializes in providing long-lasting technical solutions and key refractory materials for blast furnace ironmaking systems [4]. - The company submitted its initial application for listing on the 北交所 on December 29, 2023, but the review was halted on November 29, 2024, due to the company's decision to withdraw its application [5][6]. - Following the withdrawal, 瑞尔竞达 announced on December 2, 2024, that it would resume its listing efforts on the 北交所 just four days later [7][9]. Group 2: Financial Performance and Dividend Issues - In the first half of 2024, 瑞尔竞达 reported a revenue of 281.7 million, a year-on-year increase of 63.29%, and a net profit of 61.19 million, up 151.75% [11]. - The company faced scrutiny due to its "clearing-style" dividends, having distributed a total of 232.8 million in cash dividends from 2021 to 2023, which raised concerns about its financial practices [17][19]. - The company's cash dividends during the reporting period exceeded its net profits, leading to regulatory challenges in its listing process [17][19]. Group 3: Regulatory Environment and Listing Strategy - The regulatory environment has tightened around companies with significant pre-listing dividends, with new guidelines introduced in 2024 to scrutinize such practices [14][15]. - 瑞尔竞达's previous listing attempt was impacted by these regulations, as its dividend practices were deemed excessive relative to its profits [16][19]. - In its renewed application, 瑞尔竞达 adjusted its fundraising plans, removing the intention to use raised funds for working capital, which may help it align better with regulatory expectations [19]. Group 4: Market Position and Future Outlook - Despite a strong performance in the first half of 2024, the company's revenue growth slowed significantly in the latter half, raising concerns about its sustainability [23]. - The company has a significant reliance on major clients in the steel industry, which could pose risks if client relationships change [25]. - The upcoming listing attempt will be closely monitored by regulators, especially regarding the sustainability of its revenue and profit growth [22].

Core Viewpoint - Jiangsu Yongda Chemical Machinery Co., Ltd. (Yongda Shares) has submitted an IPO application to raise 608 million yuan, but faces scrutiny over its financial practices and related party transactions [1][2]. Financial Performance - Yongda Shares reported revenues of 696 million yuan in 2022, projected to increase to 819 million yuan by 2024, while its net profit attributable to shareholders (excluding non-recurring gains and losses) showed a compound annual growth rate of -2.13% from 2022 to 2024, with a year-on-year decline of 16.75% in 2024 [2][3]. Related Party Transactions - Concerns have been raised regarding Yongda Shares' historical related party transactions, particularly with Zhangjiagang Yongda Petrochemical Equipment Co., Ltd. (Yongda Petrochemical), which is controlled by the same actual controller, Li Jin. Yongda Petrochemical has acted as a middleman for nearly a decade despite lacking production capabilities [2][3][4]. Ownership Structure - The actual controllers of Yongda Shares, Li Changzhe, Gu Xiuhong, and Li Jin, collectively hold 86.56% of the shares. Li Jin holds 7.74%, while Li Changzhe holds 61.62% and Gu Xiuhong holds 17.20% [2][3]. Share Transfer Controversy - In 2016, Li Jin transferred 71% of his shares to his father, Li Changzhe, raising questions about potential proxy holding and the rationale behind this transfer, given Li Changzhe's limited experience in managing a chemical machinery company [3][4][5]. Dividend Distribution - From 2021 to 2024, Yongda Shares distributed a total of 203 million yuan in dividends, which is four times the amount intended for fundraising. The dividends raised concerns about a potential "clearance-style dividend" situation, as the cash dividends nearly equaled the net profits during the reporting period [7][8].