Group 1 - Southbound funds increased their holdings in WH Group Limited (00288.HK) by 1,500 shares on October 17, 2025 [1] - Over the past 5 trading days, there has been a cumulative net increase of 12,134,500 shares held by southbound funds [1] - In the last 20 trading days, the total net increase in holdings by southbound funds reached 57,603,300 shares [1] Group 2 - As of now, southbound funds hold 552 million shares of WH Group Limited, accounting for 4.29% of the company's total issued ordinary shares [1] - The company operates primarily in the pork business through three segments: meat products, pork, and others [2] - The meat products segment is involved in the production, wholesale, and retail of both chilled and frozen meat products [2]

Core Viewpoint - Wan Zhou International (00288.HK) experienced a decline of over 4% in its stock price, indicating potential market concerns or negative sentiment surrounding the company [2] Company Summary - The stock price of Wan Zhou International fell by 4.05%, reaching 7.34 HKD per share [2] - The trading volume for the company was reported at 183 million HKD [2]

消息面上，10月13日，生猪期货主力合约2511收盘下跌2.88%，报11125元/吨，续创历史新低，年内累 计下跌21%，较去年高点下跌逾40%。猪肉现货价格目前已跌破11元/公斤。市场人士分析，尽管近月来 供给端持续推进去产能，但效果尚不及预期，市场供需失衡的矛盾依旧，猪价下行走势预计难有改观。 值得注意的是，万洲国际上月宣布派发特别股息每股0.3港元。瑞银发布研报称，此次派息符合市场预 期，所有来自史密斯菲尔德(Smithfield)二次公开发售的所得款项均以特别股息形式派发。此外，万洲国 际拟于10月28日举行董事会会议以审批三季度业绩。 万洲国际(00288)再跌超4%，截至发稿，跌4.05%，报7.34港元，成交额1.83亿港元。 ...

Core Viewpoint - Wan Zhou International (00288) has seen a decline of over 4%, currently trading at 7.34 HKD with a transaction volume of 183 million HKD, amid falling pig prices and market supply-demand imbalances [1] Group 1: Market Conditions - On October 13, the main contract for live pig futures closed down 2.88% at 11,125 RMB/ton, marking a historical low and a cumulative decline of 21% for the year, with prices down over 40% from last year's peak [1] - Current pork spot prices have fallen below 11 RMB/kg, indicating ongoing challenges in the market [1] - Despite efforts to reduce production capacity, the supply-demand imbalance in the market remains unresolved, suggesting that the downward trend in pig prices is unlikely to change in the near term [1] Group 2: Company Actions - Wan Zhou International announced a special dividend of 0.3 HKD per share last month, which aligns with market expectations [1] - All proceeds from the secondary public offering of Smithfield will be distributed as special dividends [1] - The company plans to hold a board meeting on October 28 to approve its third-quarter performance [1]

Summary of WH Group and Shuanghui Conference Call Industry Overview - **Industry**: China Consumer Staples, specifically focusing on the pork and packaged meat sectors Key Points on WH Group 1. **3Q25 Performance Expectations**: WH Group's operating profit (OP) is expected to grow steadily by 2% year-over-year (yoy) in 3Q25, driven by strong packaged meat sales despite a decline in fresh meat profits due to hog price impacts and competition [1][2] 2. **China Business Outlook**: The China segment is projected to achieve approximately 2% yoy OP growth, with packaged meat unit profit estimated at Rmb5,003/ton, benefiting from declining hog prices [1] 3. **4Q25 Projections**: Anticipated OP growth could accelerate to 6% yoy in 4Q25, primarily due to a strong performance in China, expected to grow by 12% yoy, with packaged meat leading at 9% OP growth [2] 4. **Profit Adjustments**: WH Group's net profits attributable to shareholders have been raised by about 2% for 2025-2027, while Shuanghui's profits were trimmed by 2% due to upstream business challenges [3] 5. **Price Target**: The 12-month price target for WH Group is set at HK$9.0 per share, down from HK$9.4, maintaining a "Buy" rating [3] Key Points on Shuanghui 1. **Performance Expectations**: Shuanghui's revenue is projected to decline slightly, with a 2% decrease in operating profit anticipated due to challenges in the upstream business [3][10] 2. **Price Target**: The 12-month price target for Shuanghui is Rmb24.8, reflecting a neutral outlook based on fair valuation [10][13] 3. **Revenue Trends**: Shuanghui's revenues from meat products are expected to decrease, with fresh and frozen pork revenues projected to stabilize around Rmb24,813 million in FY2025 [12] Financial Metrics - **WH Group Financials**: - Revenue for FY2025 is estimated at $28.078 billion, with an underlying EBIT of $2.583 billion [11] - EBITDA is projected to be $3.237 billion for FY2025 [11] - **Shuanghui Financials**: - Total revenue for FY2025 is expected to be Rmb62,743 million, with operating profit around Rmb6,527 million [12] Risks and Considerations 1. **Market Risks**: Potential volatility in live hog prices and higher corn prices could pressure margins for both WH Group and Shuanghui [15][16] 2. **Competition**: Intensity of competition in the packaged meat sector could impact profitability [13][16] 3. **Food Safety Issues**: Any food safety concerns could negatively affect consumer trust and financial performance [16] Conclusion - WH Group is positioned for steady growth in the packaged meat sector, while Shuanghui faces challenges in its upstream business. Both companies are navigating a competitive landscape with potential risks related to market volatility and food safety.

股份發行人及根據《上市規則》第十九B章上市的香港預託證券發行人的證券變動月報表 | | | 致：香港交易及結算所有限公司 公司名稱: 萬洲國際有限公司 呈交日期: 2025年10月3日 I. 法定/註冊股本變動 | 1. 股份分類 | 普通股 | 股份類別 | 不適用 | | | 於香港聯交所上市 (註1) | | 是 | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 證券代號 (如上市) | 00288 | 說明 | | | | | | | | | | | 法定/註冊股份數目 | | | 面值 | | | 法定/註冊股本 | | | 上月底結存 | | | 50,000,000,000 | USD | | 0.0001 | USD | | 5,000,000 | | 增加 / 減少 (-) | | | | | | | USD | | | | 本月底結存 | | | 50,000,000,000 | USD | | 0.0001 | USD | | 5,000,000 | 本月底法定/註冊股本總額： USD 5,000,00 ...

格隆汇10月2日丨万洲国际(00288.HK)公告，公司将于2025年10月28日(星期二)举行董事会会议，藉以 (其中包括)考虑及批准公司及其附属公司截至2025年9月30日止9个月的未经审核综合业绩。 ...

主席 萬隆 (股份代號：288) 董事會會議日期 萬洲國際有限公司（「本公司」）董事會（「董事會」）謹此公佈，本公司將 於二零二五年十月二十八日（星期二）舉行董事會會議，藉以（其中包括）考 慮及批准本公司及其附屬公司截至二零二五年九月三十日止九個月的未經審核 綜合業績。 承董事會命 萬洲國際有限公司 香港交易及結算所有限公司及香港聯合交易所有限公司對本公告的內容概不負責，對 其準確性或完整性亦不發表任何聲明，並明確表示，概不就因本公告全部或任何部分 內容而產生或因倚賴該等內容而引致的任何損失承擔任何責任。 WH Group Limited 萬 洲 國 際 有 限 公 司 （於開曼群島註冊成立的有限公司） 香港，二零二五年十月二日 於本公告日期，本公司執行董事為萬隆先生、郭麗軍先生、萬宏偉先生及馬相傑先 生；本公司非執行董事為焦樹閣先生；及本公司獨立非執行董事為黃明先生、劉展 天先生及周暉女士。 ...

Core Viewpoint - UBS reports that WH Group (00288) announced a special dividend of HKD 0.3 per share, with the ex-dividend date set for October 6. The bank believes this dividend distribution aligns with market expectations, as all proceeds from the secondary offering of Smithfield will be distributed as a special dividend. UBS maintains a "Buy" rating for WH Group with a target price of HKD 8.5 [1] Group 1 - WH Group announced a special dividend of HKD 0.3 per share [1] - The ex-dividend date is October 6 [1] - UBS views the dividend distribution as meeting market expectations [1] Group 2 - All proceeds from the Smithfield secondary offering will be distributed as a special dividend [1] - UBS has assigned a "Buy" rating to WH Group [1] - The target price set by UBS for WH Group is HKD 8.5 [1]

Core Viewpoint - UBS reports that WH Group (00288) has announced a special dividend of HKD 0.3 per share, with the ex-dividend date set for October 6. The bank believes this dividend distribution meets market expectations, as all proceeds from the secondary offering of Smithfield will be distributed as a special dividend. UBS maintains a "Buy" rating on WH Group with a target price of HKD 8.5 [1] Group 1 - WH Group announced a special dividend of HKD 0.3 per share [1] - The ex-dividend date is October 6 [1] - UBS views the dividend distribution as aligning with market expectations [1] Group 2 - All proceeds from the Smithfield secondary offering will be distributed as a special dividend [1] - UBS has assigned a "Buy" rating to WH Group [1] - The target price set by UBS for WH Group is HKD 8.5 [1]