Core Viewpoint - The internal family conflict within the Zong family, particularly regarding the inheritance of Wahaha Group, has escalated into a legal battle, potentially impacting the company's future and governance structure [1][2][17]. Group 1: Family Conflict and Legal Proceedings - Zong Fuli, seen as the sole successor of Wahaha Group, is facing a lawsuit from three half-siblings who claim to be the illegitimate children of the late Zong Qinghou, seeking to reclaim $1.8 billion in trust benefits and a 29.4% equity stake in the company, valued at over 20 billion RMB [1][2][7]. - The three plaintiffs, Zong Jichang, Zong Jieli, and Zong Jisheng, allege that Zong Qinghou established an offshore trust for them, which has not been fully funded, leading to disputes over asset management and potential asset transfer by Zong Fuli [3][5][9]. - The legal battle includes a request for a restraining order against Zong Fuli to prevent her from handling the trust assets, alongside claims for interest and damages due to alleged asset transfers [5][9]. Group 2: Implications for Wahaha Group - The outcome of the lawsuit could significantly affect Zong Fuli's position and the overall ownership structure of Wahaha Group, as the plaintiffs could gain legal recognition as heirs if they successfully establish paternity and challenge the validity of Zong Qinghou's will [17][18]. - The complexity of the case involves cross-border inheritance laws and trust regulations, which may prolong the legal proceedings for 3 to 5 years, creating uncertainty for the company's governance [9][19]. - Wahaha Group has stated that the family dispute is an internal matter and does not impact the company's operations, but legal experts suggest that a successful claim by the plaintiffs could disrupt the current control and management of the company [17][18]. Group 3: Background and Future Considerations - The conflict stems from a lack of clear inheritance distribution by Zong Qinghou, who had previously presented Zong Fuli as his only child, leading to public perception issues and potential brand trust erosion for Wahaha [18][19]. - Experts recommend that family businesses implement transparent and legally compliant wealth transfer strategies to avoid such disputes, emphasizing the importance of clearly defined beneficiary roles and trust structures [19].

据观察者网、环球时报等媒体报道，娃哈哈董事长宗馥莉因资产纠纷在香港被起诉，三名原告是宗继昌 （Jacky Zong）、宗婕莉（Jessie Zong）和宗继盛（Jerry Zong）。原告律师确认，这三人是宗馥莉 的"同父异母弟妹"。三名原告主张他们作为宗庆后的子女，应享有平等的继承权或信托受益权，要 求"拿回信托资金"。 娃哈哈创始人宗庆后与原配施幼珍育有一女宗馥莉，长期被视为娃哈哈帝国唯一接班人。如今另外三名 子女的"横空出现"，围绕高达18亿美元的信托资金向宗馥莉发起诉讼，也让娃哈哈再度陷入舆论漩涡。 上述舆论持续发酵，娃哈哈及宗馥莉方面目前仍未公开回应。娃哈哈相关工作人员则回复称，家族内部 事务，与公司的运营及业务并无关联。 对此，南都湾财社记者联系娃哈哈相关工作人员进行求证，娃哈哈方面表示；"家族内部事务，与公司 的运营及业务并无关联。公司不会提供任何答复口径或相关回应。" 纠纷爆发： 原告自称宗庆后非婚生子女 三人起诉要求拿回信托资金 娃哈哈集团创始人宗庆后去世，其"独女"宗馥莉成为接班人。然而近期香港法庭的一则遗产官司则透 露，宗馥莉实际上有三名同父异母的弟妹。三名原告首次公开主张其为宗庆后非婚 ...