Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the succession of leadership at Zhejiang Haiyan Liyuan Environmental Technology Co., Ltd. (Liyuan Technology), highlighting the sudden transition of control from the founder to his daughter due to legal issues faced by the founder [1][3][12]. Group 1: Company Background - Liyuan Technology, listed on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board in 2021, specializes in technology-driven environmental water treatment systems for industries such as nuclear and thermal power plants, metallurgy, and chemicals [1]. - The company was founded on May 18, 1999, and has a registered capital of 802 million yuan [11]. Group 2: Leadership Transition - The founder and actual controller, Shen Wanzhong, resigned from his positions as chairman and director following a court ruling that sentenced him to one year in prison (with a one and a half year probation) for the crime of disclosing important information in violation of regulations [1][3][13]. - Shen Wanzhong's daughter, Shen Jiawen, who has a strong academic background, has been appointed as a non-independent director and is expected to take over as chairman [12][16]. Group 3: Legal Issues - Shen Wanzhong was previously placed under residential surveillance due to allegations of violating information disclosure regulations, which led to his eventual sentencing [5][15]. - The company faced administrative penalties in June 2023 for financial misconduct, including the premature recognition of project progress, which inflated revenue and profits [13][15]. Group 4: Current Ownership Structure - Despite his legal troubles, Shen Wanzhong remains the actual controller of Liyuan Technology, holding 32.10% of the company's shares [10][16].