1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content 2. Core View of the Report - Paper pulp is in a low-level oscillatory adjustment due to limited cost guidance, abundant supply, and the anticipation of peak season demand [8] 3. Summaries by Related Catalogs 3.1行情回顾与操作建议 - The previous settlement price of the pulp futures 01 contract was 5360 yuan/ton, and the closing price was 5402 yuan/ton, a 0.78% increase. The intended transaction price range of softwood pulp in the Shandong wood pulp market was 5100 - 6700 yuan/ton, with the low-end price rising 50 yuan/ton compared to the previous trading day's closing price. The Shandong Yinxing was quoted at 5800 yuan/ton [7] - Chilean Arauco Company announced a new round of August wood pulp FOB prices: softwood pulp Yinxing at $720/ton; natural pulp Jinxing at $590/ton; hardwood pulp Mingxing at $520/ton, remaining stable compared to the June quotes. According to PPPC data, the chemical commodity pulp shipments from the world's 20 major pulp-producing countries in June increased by 4.7% year-on-year, with softwood pulp down 2.4% year-on-year and hardwood pulp up 10.1% year-on-year. According to UTIPULP data, the European wood pulp inventory in July 2025 was 683,200 tons, a 0.3% decrease month-on-month and an 8.7% increase year-on-year; the European wood pulp consumption was 814,200 tons, a 6.8% increase month-on-month and a 2.1% decrease year-on-year. The total pulp imports in China in July were 2.877 million tons, a 5.1% decrease month-on-month and a 23.7% increase year-on-year. As of August 21, 2025, the weekly pulp inventory in major regions and ports decreased by 1.59% month-on-month [8] 3.2行业要闻 - On August 21st, Nine Dragons Paper announced that its estimated annual profit as of June 30, 2025, would be between 2.1 billion and 2.3 billion yuan, a 165% - 190% increase from last year's 794 million yuan. This profit increase was mainly due to increased sales and a significant decrease in raw material costs compared to the product price decline, driving up gross profit. Additionally, the company issued $400 million in perpetual capital securities in June 2024, and the attributable profit for the holders of these securities this year was approximately 400 million yuan. The estimated attributable profit for the company's equity holders this year is between 1.7 billion and 1.9 billion yuan, a 126% - 153% increase from last year's 751 million yuan. The final performance announcement is expected to be released before the end of September 2025 [9]

Core Viewpoint - The company Jiu Long Paper Industry (Shenyang) Co., Ltd. has obtained a patent for a workshop waste heat recovery device, indicating its commitment to energy efficiency and innovation in the paper manufacturing sector [1]. Company Overview - Jiu Long Paper Industry (Shenyang) Co., Ltd. was established in 2010 and is located in Shenyang, primarily engaged in the paper and paper products industry [1]. - The company has a registered capital of 51.8057 million USD [1]. - It has participated in 57 bidding projects and holds 95 patents, along with 251 administrative licenses [1]. Patent Details - The patent, titled "A Workshop Waste Heat Recovery Device," was authorized with the announcement number CN223258331U, and the application date was October 2024 [1]. - The device includes a ventilation duct, a T-slot, a T-slider, and a heat-absorbing fan, designed to enhance energy recovery and efficiency [1]. - The design allows for easier disassembly of the heat-absorbing fan for dust removal, addressing efficiency issues caused by dust accumulation [1].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the industry [3] Core Insights - The report highlights that major companies in the home furnishing sector, such as Gujia Home and Xilinmen, have reported Q2 results that slightly exceed market expectations, indicating a potential recovery in market sentiment towards home furnishing valuations [2][5] - The packaging paper prices have shown a slight recovery since August, with the upcoming peak season expected to boost demand for recycled paper [2][5] - The electronic cigarette sector, particularly companies like Smoore International, is benefiting from stricter regulations in the US and a recovery in Europe, leading to stable revenue and profit growth [2][5] Summary by Sections Home Furnishing - Gujia Home reported a Q2 revenue increase of 7.2% year-on-year and a net profit increase of 5.4%, with a 50%+ growth in functional product retail for H1 [5] - Xilinmen's Q2 revenue grew by 4.3% year-on-year, with a net profit increase of 22.4% [5] - The report suggests that many home furnishing companies are currently valued at historical lows, presenting an opportunity for valuation recovery [5] Paper and Packaging - As of August 22, 2025, the prices for various paper types are as follows: double glue paper at 4925 CNY/ton (-25 CNY), copper plate paper at 5110 CNY/ton (-40 CNY), and box board paper at 3484.2 CNY/ton (+29.2 CNY) [5][51] - Nine Dragons Paper is expected to report a profit of approximately 2.1 to 2.3 billion CNY for FY2025, a year-on-year increase of 165% to 190% [5][5] - The report emphasizes the importance of companies with well-structured capacity and sufficient fiber supply, such as Nine Dragons Paper and Shanying International [5] Consumer Goods - The report notes that Steady Medical achieved a revenue of 5.3 billion CNY in H1 2025, a year-on-year increase of 31.3%, with a net profit of 490 million CNY, up 28.1% [7] - The consumer goods sector is seeing strong growth in high-end medical supplies and personal care products [7] Export Chain - Home Depot reported Q2 2025 revenue of 45.3 billion USD, a nearly 5% year-on-year increase, slightly below market expectations [5] - The report indicates a positive trend in large orders, with transactions over 1000 USD increasing by 2.6% year-on-year [5] New Tobacco Products - Smoore International's H1 revenue reached 6 billion CNY, a year-on-year increase of 18.3%, with a focus on ODM and proprietary brand businesses [5][9] - The report suggests that the new tobacco product market is expected to grow as international tobacco companies launch HNB products [9]

格隆汇8月22日丨玖龙纸业(02689.HK)发布公告，刘晋嵩为投入时间于其他工作及个人事务而辞任执行 董事一职，自2025年8月22日生效。 ...

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（於百慕達註冊成立的有限公司） (股份代號: 2689) 董事名單與其角色和職能 玖龍紙業(控股)有限公司(「本公司」)董事會(「董事會」)之成員載列如下:- （於百慕達註冊成立的有限公司） | 董事委員會 | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | 審核委員會 | 薪酬委員會 | 提名委員會 | 企業管治委員會 | 執行委員會 | | 董事 | | | | | | | 張茵女士 | | | C | M | C | | 劉名中先生 | | M | | | M | | 張成飛先生 | | M | M | M | M | | Ken Liu先生 | | | | | M | | 林耀堅先生 | C | M | M | M | | | 陳曼琪女士 | M | C | M | M | | | 李惠群博士 | M | M | M | C | | | 曹振雷博士 | M | | | | | 執行董事 | 張茵女士 太平紳士 | （董事長） | | --- | --- | | 劉名中先生 | （副董事長兼行政總裁） | | 張成飛先生 | （副董事長兼副行政總裁 ...

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份內容而產生 或因倚賴該等內容而引致的任何損失承擔任何責任。 （於百慕達註冊成立的有限公司） （股份代號：2689） 承董事會命 玖龍紙業（控股）有限公司 董事長 張茵 香港，二零二五年八月二十二日 於本公告刊發日期，本公司董事會由六名執行董事張茵女士、劉名中先生、張成飛先 生、Ken Liu先生、張連鵬先生及張連茹女士；以及四名獨立非執行董事林耀堅先生、 陳曼琪女士、李惠群博士及曹振雷博士組成。 *僅供識別 執行董事辭任 玖龍紙業（控股）有限公司（「本公司」，連同其子公司「本集團」）董事會（「董事 會」）宣佈，劉晉嵩先生（「劉先生」））為投入時間於其他工作及個人事務而辭任執行 董事一職，自二零二五年八月二十二日生效。 劉先生已確認彼與董事會並無意見分歧，且概無有關其辭任的事宜需本公司股東或香港聯 合交易所有限公司垂注。 董事會謹此對劉先生於其任期內對本公司作出的寶貴貢獻致以衷心謝意。 ...

Report Summary 1. Investment Rating The provided content does not mention the industry investment rating. 2. Core View The paper pulp market is under pressure as it has not emerged from the off - season of demand, and the processing profit of paper mills has not improved significantly. Although there are some changes in supply and demand data, the overall market situation remains challenging [8]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1. Market Review and Operation Suggestions - **Futures Contracts**: The previous settlement price of the 01 contract of pulp futures was 5384 yuan/ton, and the closing price was 5392 yuan/ton, a rise of 0.15%. The SP2509 contract decreased by 0.12%, while the SP2605 contract rose by 0.11% [7]. - **Spot Market**: The intended transaction price range of softwood pulp in the Shandong wood pulp market was 5100 - 6700 yuan/ton, with the low - end price rising by 50 yuan/ton compared to the previous trading day. The price of Shandong Yinxing was 5800 yuan/ton [7]. - **Supply and Demand Data**: In June, the chemical pulp shipments of the world's 20 major pulp - producing countries increased by 4.7% year - on - year, with softwood pulp decreasing by 2.4% and hardwood pulp increasing by 10.1%. In July 2025, the European wood pulp inventory was 683,200 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 0.3% and a year - on - year increase of 8.7%. The European wood pulp consumption was 814,200 tons, a month - on - month increase of 6.8% and a year - on - year decrease of 2.1%. China's pulp imports in July were 2.877 million tons, a month - on - month decrease of 5.1% and a year - on - year increase of 23.7%. As of August 21, 2025, the weekly pulp inventory in major regions and ports decreased by 1.59% month - on - month [8]. 3.2. Industry News Jiulong Paper expects its annual profit for the period ending June 30, 2025, to be between 2.1 billion and 2.3 billion yuan, a growth of 165% - 190% compared to last year's 794 million yuan. The profit growth is mainly due to increased sales volume and a significant decrease in raw material costs compared to product prices. The expected profit attributable to equity holders is between 1.7 billion and 1.9 billion yuan, an increase of 126% - 153% compared to last year's 751 million yuan. The final performance announcement is expected to be released before the end of September 2025 [9]. 3.3. Data Overview The content also includes multiple data charts such as import softwood pulp spot prices, pulp futures prices, pulp spot - futures price differences, and inventory data from different regions, but specific data summaries are not provided in the text [15][23][25][29].

Core Viewpoint - The company forecasts FY25 net profit attributable to shareholders to be between 1.7 billion to 1.9 billion yuan, exceeding both market expectations and previous estimates due to better-than-expected cost control in self-produced pulp and a decline in coal prices [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - The company expects FY25 earnings to be between 2.1 billion to 2.3 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 165% to 190%, with net profit attributable to shareholders increasing by 126% to 153% [1] - The company estimates FY25 paper production volume to be over 21 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 10% [1] - The company has a projected capital expenditure of over 13 billion yuan for FY25, with a potential decline in FY26 capital expenditure but still at a relatively high level [2] Group 2: Production and Capacity Expansion - The company is focusing on expanding its production capacity in Guangxi and Hubei, with plans to produce 1.2 million tons of white cardboard, 600,000 tons of cultural paper, 1.75 million tons of chemical pulp, and 600,000 tons of mechanical pulp by FY25 [1] - By the end of FY25, the company's total paper and pulp production capacity is expected to exceed 30 million tons, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 8% for paper and over 30% for pulp from 2021 to 2025 [1] Group 3: Cost Management and Market Conditions - The company's performance is primarily driven by a significant reduction in self-produced pulp costs, particularly at its integrated pulp and paper base in Beihai, Guangxi [2] - The average prices for various paper products have shown a downward trend, with boxboard, double glue paper, and white cardboard prices decreasing by 4%, 9%, and 7% respectively in the first half of 2025 [2] - The company needs to monitor changes in self-produced pulp costs and the pricing performance of certain paper products during peak seasons [2] Group 4: Earnings Forecast and Valuation - The company has raised its earnings forecast for FY25 and FY26 by 25% and 49% respectively, with projected earnings of 1.8 billion yuan and 2.5 billion yuan [3] - The target price has been increased by 33% to 6.0 HKD, corresponding to a price-to-book ratio of 0.5x for FY25, FY26, and FY27 [3]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the challenges and regulatory issues surrounding the import of recycled paper pulp in China, particularly after the ban on solid waste imports, highlighting the environmental risks and the need for stricter standards and oversight [3][4][11]. Group 1: Import Ban and Industry Response - Since January 1, 2021, China has banned the import of solid waste, including waste paper, leading to a significant shift in the sourcing of raw materials for the paper industry [3][4]. - Major paper companies like Nine Dragons Paper, Shanying International, and Sun Paper have begun investing in overseas recycled pulp projects to adapt to the new regulations [4][11]. - The import volume of recycled paper pulp surged from 300,000 tons in 2018 to 3.36 million tons in 2022, an increase of 11 times [4]. Group 2: Quality and Environmental Concerns - There are significant quality differences among various types of recycled paper pulp, such as roll pulp, wet pulp, and dry ground pulp, which affect their environmental impact and processing costs [5][9]. - Dry ground pulp, which skips many conventional processing steps, often contains high levels of impurities and poses health risks due to the presence of bacteria and other contaminants [9][12]. - A study showed that untreated waste paper samples contained up to 150,000 bacteria per gram, highlighting the potential health hazards associated with imported recycled pulp [13]. Group 3: Regulatory Standards and Recommendations - A new national standard for recycled paper pulp was released in November 2023, aiming to set technical requirements and prevent the entry of "foreign garbage" [11][12]. - The standard is currently recommended rather than mandatory, leading to concerns about compliance and the quality of imported materials [11][12]. - Experts suggest that stricter regulations should be enforced, including mandatory inspections of all products declared as recycled paper pulp and the establishment of a blacklist for non-compliant exporters [19][21]. Group 4: Industry Support and Future Directions - There is a call for increased support for domestic paper companies, particularly those investing in overseas pulp production, to enhance their technological capabilities and ensure quality [19][21]. - The industry is encouraged to adopt innovative technologies to improve the quality of recycled pulp and reduce environmental impacts [19][21]. - The article emphasizes the need for a comprehensive regulatory framework to ensure that the import of recycled paper pulp aligns with environmental standards and public health safety [19][21].