Core Viewpoint - The board meeting of RiShang Duty Free (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. was convened unexpectedly to vote on whether to participate in the Shanghai airport duty-free project bidding, with the majority of directors opposing the bid, potentially leading to the company's exclusion from the bidding process [1][2]. Group 1: Company Background - RiShang Shanghai was established in June 1999 and is the first foreign company to operate airport duty-free shops in China [2]. - In 2018, China Duty Free Group acquired a 51% stake in RiShang Shanghai for 1.505 billion yuan, becoming the controlling shareholder [2]. - The acquisition aimed to secure duty-free operating rights at Shanghai airports and enhance procurement scale and economic efficiency [2]. Group 2: Current Situation - The bidding for duty-free shops at Shanghai Pudong and Hongqiao International Airports started on November 17 and will close on December 9 [1]. - The internal conflict among shareholders raises doubts about RiShang Shanghai's ability to participate in the bidding [1]. Group 3: Market Context - Investors speculate that the current situation reflects a changing landscape in the airport duty-free channel, with China Duty Free Group potentially opting to bid directly rather than through its subsidiary [5]. - China Duty Free Group has faced declining performance, with a reported revenue of 39.862 billion yuan for Q3 2025, down 7.34% year-on-year, and a net profit of 3.052 billion yuan, down 22.13% [5]. - The company's performance has been weak, with a revenue drop of 16.38% to 56.474 billion yuan in 2024 and a net profit decline of 36.44% [6].