出品｜虎嗅商业消费组 作者｜李佳琪 编辑｜苗正卿 题图｜AI生成 中秋来临前夕，百年老字号五芳斋的餐桌也摆开"新宴席"。 9月26日，五芳斋宣布启动港股上市筹备工作。距离其2022年登陆A股仅三年，这家老字号欲构筑"A+H"双资本平台。 五芳斋的公告直言，赴港上市旨在"加快国际化战略与海外业务布局，提升国际品牌形象"。但在雄心背后，老字号正面临增长瓶颈：2024年其营收下 降14.57%，净利润下降14.24%。 五芳斋的港股计划，承载着明显的战略野心。 公告显示，公司董事会已授权管理层启动H股上市前期筹备工作，并完成了新一届董事会选举。除原有核心决策层连任外，还新增了具备法律金融与注 册会计师背景的专业人士，为即将到来的资本运作未雨绸缪。 这一决定背后，是五芳斋在A股市场遭遇的增长困境。自2022年8月登陆上交所以来，五芳斋的市值已较上市首日缩水近三成。公告发布当日，公司市 值不足35亿元。 业绩表现或是其市值缩水的主因。上市三年来，五芳斋只有2023年的收入和归母净利润实现增长。2024年，五芳斋营业收入为22.51亿元，同比下降 14.57%；净利润为1.42亿元，同比下降14.24%。 增长瓶颈 粽子 ...

Core Viewpoint - The century-old brand Wufangzhai is preparing for a Hong Kong stock listing to accelerate its international strategy and enhance its brand image, despite facing significant growth challenges in its domestic market [1][2]. Group 1: Company Strategy - Wufangzhai has initiated preparations for its H-share listing, aiming to create a dual capital platform with its existing A-share listing [2]. - The company has authorized its management to start the listing process and has appointed new board members with expertise in law, finance, and accounting to support upcoming capital operations [2]. - The decision to list in Hong Kong is seen as a strategic move to address the company's growth difficulties experienced since its A-share debut in 2022, where its market value has decreased by nearly 30% [2]. Group 2: Financial Performance - Wufangzhai's revenue for 2024 is projected to decline by 14.57% to 22.51 billion yuan, with net profit expected to drop by 14.24% to 1.42 billion yuan [2]. - The company's core product, zongzi, is facing severe competition, leading to an 18.64% decline in revenue from this segment, which is projected to be 15.79 billion yuan in 2024 [3]. - The company has struggled to diversify its product offerings, with non-zongzi products showing mixed performance; only the mooncake segment has seen growth, while other categories have declined [3]. Group 3: Market Challenges - The mooncake market is becoming increasingly competitive, with the market size expected to reach 32.5 billion yuan by 2025, growing at approximately 8% [4]. - Wufangzhai is not the only traditional brand competing in the mooncake market, as other century-old brands have also seen significant sales growth [5]. - The company is facing challenges in expanding its overseas market presence, with international revenue accounting for only 0.7% of total income in 2024, despite a year-on-year growth of 8.23% [7]. Group 4: International Expansion - Wufangzhai is pursuing international markets as a new growth strategy, having established subsidiaries in several countries, including Singapore, Japan, and Australia [6]. - However, the acceptance of traditional Chinese foods in foreign markets remains uncertain, and the company has faced regulatory challenges, such as product recalls due to compliance issues [7]. - The company aims to leverage its Hong Kong listing to enhance its international strategy and improve its brand image, potentially providing strong financial support for overseas expansion [6][9].

Core Viewpoint - Jinzi Ham plans to acquire up to 20% of Zhongsheng Microelectronics for no more than 300 million yuan, indicating a strategic shift towards cross-industry investment despite previous failures in similar attempts [2][4]. Group 1: Company Strategy and Performance - Jinzi Ham's revenue growth has stagnated since 2011, with a reported revenue of 170 million yuan in the first half of 2025, down 14.73% year-on-year, and a net profit of 22.92 million yuan, down 25.11% year-on-year [5]. - The company has previously attempted cross-industry ventures in sectors like rare earths and healthcare, but most have ended in failure, leading to a return to its core business [5]. - The recent acquisition attempt is seen as a response to the company's long-standing operational difficulties and a need for new growth avenues [5][4]. Group 2: Industry Challenges and Trends - Many time-honored brands, including Zhang Xiaoquan and Quanjude, are facing similar growth challenges and transformation issues, indicating a broader trend among traditional enterprises [6]. - The success of these brands historically relied on traditional craftsmanship, which is now challenged by modern consumer expectations and market dynamics [6][3]. - Experts suggest that these brands must balance preserving their unique cultural heritage while adapting to contemporary relevance to attract younger consumers [8][3]. Group 3: Recommendations for Transformation - Experts recommend that traditional brands focus on deepening their cultural narratives and aligning products with modern lifestyles to maintain relevance [8]. - It is advised that non-core businesses should operate under independent brands and teams to protect the integrity of the main brand [8]. - Successful examples include Zhang Xiaoquan, which has expanded its product lines and achieved a revenue increase of 9.80% in the first half of 2025, contrasting with the struggles of other brands like Quanjude [7][8].