Core Viewpoint - The shareholder meeting of Shenzhou Holdings (00861.HK) escalated into a confrontation, highlighting significant governance issues and shareholder dissatisfaction, particularly regarding the company's declining stock price and management compensation amidst continuous losses [1][7]. Governance Issues - The shareholder meeting addressed critical issues such as the approval of the 2024 annual report, dividend distribution, and the nomination of non-executive and independent directors [1]. - A contentious vote allowed the board to issue new shares up to 20% of the existing share capital without special shareholder approval, raising concerns about potential dilution of existing shareholders' rights [3][4]. - The board's authority to issue new shares and repurchase up to 10% of shares without further shareholder meetings diminishes the influence of minority shareholders [4][5]. Financial Performance - Shenzhou Holdings reported a net loss of 254 million yuan for 2024, primarily due to a significant loss of 524 million yuan from its subsidiary, Shenzhou Information [7]. - The company's revenue for 2024 was 16.657 billion yuan, a year-on-year decline of 8.86%, with traditional service revenue dropping by 19.24% [8]. - The software business saw a slight increase in revenue by 3.91%, while the anticipated growth in the big data platform and solutions segment was only 2.11% [9]. Shareholder Dynamics - The major shareholders include Guo Wei's faction holding 21.44% and two state-owned enterprises from Guangzhou holding a combined 30.61% [4]. - The recent vote on independent directors saw only 57% approval, indicating a lack of trust in the current independent director system among nearly half of the shareholders [6]. Management and Internal Issues - Internal governance problems have led to a loss of confidence among shareholders, exacerbated by poor investment decisions and lack of independent audits on significant investments [7]. - The company has faced personnel upheaval, with key management changes impacting business operations, particularly in the Shanghai region [9].