Core Viewpoint - The cost of violations in the A-share market has increased, highlighted by the sentencing of the actual controller of Liyuan Technology, Shen Wanzhong, for financial fraud [1][3][4]. Group 1: Legal and Financial Consequences - Shen Wanzhong was sentenced to one year in prison, with a one and a half year probation, and fined 3.3 million yuan for the crime of disclosing important information in violation of regulations [1][4]. - The company and several executives were previously penalized by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), with Shen Wanzhong receiving a warning and a fine of 3 million yuan [1][7]. - Liyuan Technology faced administrative penalties for financial misconduct, including the premature recognition of revenue and misclassification of expenses [5][6]. Group 2: Company Performance and Recovery - Liyuan Technology reported consecutive losses in 2022 and 2023, but turned a profit in 2024 with a net profit of 2.54 million yuan [1][14]. - In the first quarter of 2025, the company continued to maintain profitability with a net profit of 288.73 thousand yuan, attributed to improved collection of accounts receivable and reversal of bad debt provisions [2][14]. - The company’s revenue in 2024 was 374 million yuan, showing signs of recovery after previous declines [14]. Group 3: Management Changes - Following Shen Wanzhong's sentencing, he resigned as chairman, and his daughter, Shen Jiawen, was nominated as a director, indicating a generational shift in management [1][14]. Group 4: Industry Position and Technology - Liyuan Technology specializes in water treatment systems and has achieved import substitution in key areas such as nuclear power and seawater desalination systems [12][13]. - The company has developed core technologies in hydrogen fuel cell engine systems, contributing to its competitive position in the market [12].