Core Viewpoint - The controlling shareholder of Salted Snack Company, Zhang Xuewen, plans to reduce his stake by up to 2%, potentially cashing out over 400 million yuan, coinciding with the company's stock price reaching a new high [1][5]. Group 1: Shareholder Reduction Announcement - On July 14, Salted Snack Company announced a pre-disclosure of share reduction by major shareholders and senior management [2]. - Zhang Xuewen, holding 15.38% of the shares, intends to reduce his holdings by a maximum of 5.4556 million shares, equating to 2% of the total share capital [2][4]. - Other executives, including Deputy General Manager Li Hanming and CFO Yang Feng, plan to reduce their holdings by a combined total of 97,100 shares, or 0.04% of the total share capital [2][4]. Group 2: Financial Implications - Based on the closing price of 74.84 yuan per share on July 14, if the maximum reduction occurs, Zhang Xuewen's cash-out could exceed 400 million yuan [5]. - As of July 15, the company's stock price was 73.80 yuan per share, reflecting a 19.81% increase since the beginning of the year, with a total market capitalization of 20.131 billion yuan [5]. Group 3: Market Reaction and Concerns - The announcement of the share reduction raised market concerns, leading to a 1.39% drop in the stock price on July 15 [6]. - The company cited "personal funding needs" as the reason for the reduction, despite Zhang Xuewen's departure from the company in October 2019 [5]. Group 4: Company Performance and Challenges - Since its listing in 2017, the company's revenue has grown from 754 million yuan to 5.304 billion yuan in 2024, while net profit has shown volatility [7]. - The company faces challenges in brand recognition compared to competitors, with a noted lack of market presence [9]. - Salted Snack Company has experienced a decline in gross margin from 43.83% in 2020 to 31.84% in 2024 due to competitive pressures from low-price strategies in the market [9]. Group 5: Food Safety Issues - The company has faced multiple food safety complaints, including issues with preservatives and product quality, leading to increased consumer scrutiny [11][15]. - In 2025, there were over 100 new complaints related to food safety, with a total of 748 complaints recorded on the Black Cat Complaint platform [15][16].

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].