Investment Rating - The report provides various investment ratings for companies in the consumer staples sector, with several companies rated as "Outperform" and one as "Neutral" [1]. Core Insights - The report indicates that price hikes in the consumer staples sector are weaker than expected, while costs remain low [1]. - The monitored spot cost indices for six consumer goods categories have declined, while futures cost indices have primarily increased [34]. Summary by Category Beer - The spot cost index decreased by 1.87% month-on-month, while the futures index increased by 3.15%. Year-to-date, the spot index has changed by -0.6% and the futures index by +1.81% [35]. - Glass prices have shown a month-on-month decrease of 1.2% for spot prices and an increase of 3.4% for futures prices [35]. Condiments - The spot cost index decreased by 1.37% month-on-month, while the futures index increased by 3.03%. Year-to-date changes are -0.42% for spot and +2.23% for futures [36]. - Soybean prices have decreased by 2.4% month-on-month for spot prices, while futures prices increased by 6.7% [36]. Dairy Products - The spot cost index decreased by 1.93% month-on-month, while the futures index increased by 1.58%. Year-to-date changes are -0.43% for spot and +1.68% for futures [37]. - Fresh milk prices rose to 3.04 yuan/kg, with corn prices increasing by 0.4% month-on-month [37]. Instant Noodles - The spot cost index decreased by 0.51% month-on-month, while the futures index increased by 3.31%. Year-to-date changes are +0.79% for spot and +3.46% for futures [38]. - Palm oil prices increased by 9.6% month-on-month for spot prices [38]. Frozen Food - The spot cost index decreased by 1.74% month-on-month, while the futures index decreased by 0.61%. Year-to-date changes are -1.44% for spot and -0.14% for futures [39]. - Vegetable prices fell by 1.8% month-on-month [39]. Soft Drinks - The spot cost index decreased by 3.71% month-on-month, while the futures index remained unchanged. Year-to-date changes are -1.12% for spot and -0.19% for futures [40]. - PET chip prices increased by 5.4% month-on-month [40].

Core Viewpoint - China Shengmu (01432) experienced a stock price increase of 14.49%, currently trading at HKD 0.395, with a trading volume of HKD 29.1831 million. This surge is linked to a potential conditional cash offer from Modern Dairy, represented by CITIC Securities, to acquire all issued shares of China Shengmu, excluding those already owned or agreed to be acquired by Modern Dairy and Start Great Holdings Limited [6]. Group 1 - The announcement on January 19 indicates that the cash offer is contingent upon the completion of a share purchase agreement, which must meet certain preconditions and be finalized before the deadline [6]. - As of the announcement date, aside from the conditions listed in the share purchase agreement, other preconditions have not yet been met or waived [6]. - Modern Dairy has received approval from independent shareholders for the related transaction, although the announcement emphasizes that the offer remains a potential conditional cash offer, with uncertainties surrounding the completion of the share purchase agreement and the offer itself [6].

Group 1 - The core point of the article is that China Shengmu (01432) experienced a nearly 6% increase in stock price, reaching HKD 0.365, with a trading volume of HKD 9.77 million [1] - On January 19, Modern Dairy and China Shengmu jointly announced a potential conditional cash offer by CITIC Securities to acquire all issued shares of China Shengmu, excluding those already owned or agreed to be acquired by Modern Dairy Holdings and Start Great Holdings Limited [1] - The offer is contingent upon the completion of a share purchase agreement, which must meet certain conditions and be finalized before the deadline [1] Group 2 - As of the announcement date, aside from the conditions listed in the share purchase agreement, other prerequisite conditions have not been met or waived [1] - Modern Dairy Holdings has received approval from independent shareholders for the related transaction [1] - The announcement emphasizes that the offer is only a potential conditional cash offer, and both the completion of the share purchase agreement and the submission of the offer carry uncertainties [1]

Group 1 - The core point of the article is that China Shengmu (01432) experienced a nearly 6% increase in stock price, reaching HKD 0.365, with a trading volume of HKD 9.77 million [1] - On January 19, Modern Dairy and China Shengmu jointly announced a potential conditional cash offer by CITIC Securities to acquire all issued shares of China Shengmu, excluding those already owned or agreed to be acquired by Modern Dairy Holdings and Start Great Holdings Limited [1] - The offer is contingent upon the completion of a share purchase agreement, which must meet certain conditions and be finalized before the deadline [1] Group 2 - As of the announcement date, aside from the conditions listed in the share purchase agreement, other prerequisite conditions have not yet been met or waived [1] - Modern Dairy Holdings has received approval from independent shareholders for the related transaction [1] - The announcement emphasizes that the offer is only a potential conditional cash offer, and both the completion of the share purchase agreement and the offer itself carry uncertainties [1]

Core Viewpoint - The recent appreciation of the RMB is expected to benefit the food and beverage sector through reduced import costs, improved domestic demand, and increased foreign investment allocation [1][2]. Group 1: Recent Developments - The RMB has accelerated its appreciation, breaking the 7 mark offshore on December 25 and reaching 6.96 onshore by January 22, indicating enhanced economic momentum and improved export competitiveness [1]. - Historical analysis shows that during previous RMB appreciation cycles (May-November 2020 and November-December 2022), the food and beverage sector outperformed the CSI 300 index by 18% and 12%, respectively [2]. Group 2: Cost, Demand, and Valuation Dynamics - Cost: The appreciation of the RMB reduces the converted prices of imported raw materials, leading to lower manufacturing costs and improved profitability. Key raw materials affected include soybeans, palm oil, oats, barley, and tree nuts [2]. - Demand: The recovery of domestic demand is a fundamental support for the strong RMB, which will further lower companies' restocking costs, shifting the industry from passive destocking to active restocking, thus reinforcing demand resilience [2]. - Valuation: The liquidity remains ample during the RMB appreciation cycle, enhancing the inflow of foreign capital into A-shares, which is expected to bring liquidity premiums to the food and beverage sector, known for its high foreign ownership [2]. Group 3: Investment Recommendations - The report highlights three main lines of focus for investment: 1. Cost benefits, recommending companies such as Ximai Food, Lihigh Food, Miaokelando, Qiaqia Food, and H&H [3]. 2. Demand recovery, recommending companies like Anjijia Food, Qianwei Central Kitchen, Youran Dairy, Modern Farming, New Dairy, and Wancheng Group [3]. 3. Valuation recovery, recommending companies including Yili Group, Mengniu Dairy, Xianle Health, Weilong Delicious, and Yanjinpuzi [3].

China Modern Dairy Holdings Ltd. China Shengmu Organic Milk Limited 中國現代牧業控股有限公司 中國聖牧有機奶業有限公司 （於開曼群島註冊成立的有限公司） （股份代號：1117） （股份代號：1432） 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聯合公告的內容概 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，概不對因本聯合 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。 本 聯 合 公 告 僅 供 參 考，並 不 構 成 收 購、購 買 或 認 購 現 代 牧 業 控 股 或 中 國 聖 牧 證 券 的 邀 請 或 要 約，亦 不 在 任 何 司 法 權 區 構 成 任 何 投 票 或 批 准 的 招 攬。本 聯 合 公 告不會於或向構成違反相關司法權區相關法律的任何司法權區發佈、刊發或派發。 （於開曼群島註冊成立的有限公司） 中信里昂證券有限公司代表中國現代牧業控股有限公司 提出的可能強制有條件現金要約以收購中國聖牧有機奶業有限公司 的 全 部 已 發 行 股 份（中 國 現 代 牧 業 控 ...

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，概不對因本公告全部 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。 本 公 告 僅 供 參 考，並 不 構 成 收 購、購 買 或 認 購 現 代 牧 業 控 股 或 中 國 聖 牧 證 券 的 邀 請 或 要 約，亦 不 在 任 何 司 法 權 區 構 成 任 何 投 票 或 批 准 的 招 攬。本 公 告 不 會 於 或向構成違反相關司法權區相關法律的任何司法權區發佈、刊發或派發。 China Modern Dairy Holdings Ltd. 中國現代牧業控股有限公司 （於開曼群島註冊成立的有限公司） （股份代號：1117） 於二零二六年一月十六日舉行的股東特別大會 的投票表決結果 茲提述(i)中 國 現 代 牧 業 控 股 有 限 公 司（「現代牧業控股」）於 二 零 二 五 年 十 月 三 十 日 刊 發 的 公 告，內 容 有 關（其 中 包 括）中 信 里 昂 證 券 有 限 公 司 代 表 現 代 牧 業 控 股 提出的可能強制有條件現金要約以收購中國 ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is that the dairy industry is entering a new phase characterized by "structural differentiation," with companies facing performance pressures in 2025 and a slowdown in liquid milk business growth [1] - The market is experiencing a significant shift, with traditional liquid milk consumption declining due to changing consumption scenarios, leading to intense price wars as a survival strategy for companies [1] - High-value segments such as premium milk powder, low-temperature fresh milk, and life-cycle nutrition products are rapidly emerging, creating new growth trajectories for the industry [1] Group 2 - Companies are now competing on a broader scale, moving beyond simple size and price comparisons to a systematic contest involving technology, supply chain, and brand value [1] - The industry is expected to see new development prospects by 2026 amid structural adjustments and transformations [1] Group 3 - In the stock market, dairy stocks in Hong Kong saw a rebound, with Yurun Dairy leading with a nearly 8% increase, followed by Modern Dairy with over 5%, and Australia Asia Group with a 2.3% rise [2] - Other companies such as Original Ecology Dairy, Mengniu Dairy, and China Feihe also experienced gains, albeit smaller, indicating a positive market response [2]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news highlights a rebound in Hong Kong dairy stocks, with significant gains in companies like Yurun Agriculture, Modern Farming, and Australia Asia Group, amidst a challenging performance outlook for the dairy industry in 2025 [1] - The dairy industry is entering a new phase characterized by "structural differentiation," with liquid milk business growth slowing down and intense price competition becoming a survival strategy for companies [1] - High-value segments such as premium milk powder, low-temperature fresh milk, and life-cycle nutrition products are emerging rapidly, creating new growth trajectories for the industry [1] Group 2 - The competitive landscape has shifted from simple scale and price competition to a comprehensive contest involving technology, supply chain, and brand value [1] - Structural adjustments and transformations are expected to lead to new development prospects for the industry by 2026 [1] Group 3 - Specific stock performance includes Yurun Agriculture rising by 7.91% to 4.640, Modern Farming increasing by 5.37% to 1.570, and Australia Asia Group up by 2.30% to 2.670 [2] - Other companies such as Original Ecology Agriculture, Mengniu Dairy, and China Feihe also experienced slight increases in their stock prices [2]

Group 1 - Anta Sports-R (82020), Tencent Holdings-R (80700), and Geely Automobile-R (80175) have the highest short-selling ratios at 100.00%, 90.92%, and 80.03% respectively [1][2] - Meituan-W (03690), Alibaba-W (09988), and Tencent Holdings (00700) lead in short-selling amounts, with 1.554 billion, 1.440 billion, and 1.253 billion respectively [1][2] - Tencent Holdings-R (80700), China Wangwang (00151), and Country Garden (02007) have the highest deviation values at 45.18%, 36.17%, and 33.66% respectively [1][2] Group 2 - The top short-selling amounts are led by Meituan-W (03690) at 1.554 billion, followed by Alibaba-W (09988) at 1.440 billion, and Tencent Holdings (00700) at 1.253 billion [2] - The top short-selling ratios include Anta Sports-R (82020) at 100.00%, Tencent Holdings-R (80700) at 90.92%, and Geely Automobile-R (80175) at 80.03% [2] - The highest short-selling deviation values are observed in Tencent Holdings-R (80700) at 45.18%, China Wangwang (00151) at 36.17%, and Country Garden (02007) at 33.66% [2][3]