Core Viewpoint - Recent management changes at Weilong Delicious, including the resignation of CFO Peng Hongzhi and the appointment of Yu Feng, reflect potential challenges the company faces in product and market areas [2][3][4] Management Changes - CFO Peng Hongzhi will resign on August 31, with Executive Director Yu Feng taking over from September 1 [3] - This marks the second management change within six months, following the appointment of a new CEO in April [3] - The current executive directors are all members of the Liu family, indicating a strong family control over the company [3] Industry Challenges - The snack food industry is becoming increasingly competitive, prompting the Liu family to regain control of key positions to ensure consistent strategic direction [4] - The traditional "spicy strips" product line is losing popularity among mainstream consumers due to health concerns, impacting sales [5][7] - Sales of spicy strips have declined from 193,600 tons in 2021 to 124,400 tons in 2023 [5] Financial Performance - In 2024, Weilong Delicious reported revenue of 6.266 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 28.63%, and a net profit of 1.069 billion yuan, up 21.37% [6] - Revenue from vegetable products reached 3.371 billion yuan, growing 59.1% and surpassing the revenue from spicy strips [6] Product Development - The company is shifting towards healthier product offerings, increasing the sales of vegetable products like konjac snacks [6][7] - However, the konjac products have faced quality control issues, leading to consumer complaints [7] - The market for konjac snacks is becoming crowded, with competitors like Salted Fish and Three Squirrels entering the space [7]

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