Core Viewpoint - The company reported a decline in revenue for the first half of 2025, while net profit showed significant growth compared to the previous year [1] Financial Performance - The company's operating revenue for the first half of 2025 was 1.236 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year decrease of 14.87% [1] - Net profit reached 83.1049 million yuan, which is a year-on-year increase of 33.85% [1] - Basic earnings per share were 0.2212 yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 33.82% [1]

Core Insights - The demand for food flavoring agents, particularly food flavoring, is increasing due to the rising living standards and fast-paced lifestyle of consumers, who prefer convenient processed foods with rich and diverse flavors [1][12] - The food flavoring industry in China has shown a consistent upward trend since 2018, with the market size projected to reach 23.607 billion yuan in 2024, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 4.59% [1][12] - The industry is influenced by advancements in biotechnology, nanotechnology, and AI flavoring, which enhance the quality and stability of food flavoring products [1][12] Industry Overview - Food flavoring is a mixture that imparts aroma to food, combining natural and synthetic flavors to enhance the sensory experience of various food products [3][4] - Food flavoring is widely used across multiple food categories, including beverages, baked goods, frozen foods, candies, and dairy products, providing diverse flavor profiles [3][4] - The usage of food flavoring is strictly controlled, typically ranging from 0.1% to 0.6% in food products to ensure safety and avoid overwhelming flavors [3] Industry Classification - Food flavoring can be classified based on manufacturing methods into natural flavors, equivalent natural flavors, artificial flavors, microbiological methods, and reaction-type flavors [5] - It can also be categorized by state into liquid flavors, emulsified flavors, and powdered flavors [5] Regulatory Environment - The Chinese government has implemented various policies to ensure the safety of food additives, including food flavoring, emphasizing the need for strict quality control and compliance with safety standards [6][12] - Recent regulations focus on the safe use of food additives in pre-packaged foods and the prohibition of unauthorized additives in food production [6][12] Market Dynamics - The food industry is increasingly reliant on flavoring agents to enhance product appeal and drive sales, with the food flavoring market closely tied to the overall food industry performance [10][12] - The revenue of large-scale food manufacturing enterprises in China showed a slight decline in 2022-2023 but is expected to recover with a projected increase of 0.78% in 2024 [10] Competitive Landscape - The global food flavoring market is dominated by a few major international companies, while the Chinese market is characterized by lower concentration but is gradually consolidating [14] - Key players in the Chinese food flavoring industry include Huabao Flavors & Fragrances Co., Ltd., Aipu Flavor Group Co., Ltd., and Anhui Huaye Flavor Co., Ltd., among others [14][16] Financial Performance of Key Companies - Huabao Flavors & Fragrances Co., Ltd. reported a revenue of 853 million yuan in 2024, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 10.60% [16] - Aipu Flavor Group Co., Ltd. achieved a revenue of 622 million yuan in 2024, marking a year-on-year increase of 14.72% [18] - Anhui Huaye Flavor Co., Ltd. reported a revenue of 345 million yuan in 2024, with a significant year-on-year increase of 28.12% [16] Future Trends - The food flavoring industry is shifting towards healthier and more natural products in response to consumer demand for transparency and quality [20] - New technologies such as biotechnology and supercritical extraction are improving production processes and product safety, creating new growth opportunities [20] - Environmental sustainability and resource recycling are becoming critical drivers for industry development, alongside the increasing demand for diverse and personalized flavors [20]

Core Viewpoint - The company has announced a differentiated cash dividend distribution plan, with a cash dividend of 0.18 yuan per share (before tax) for A shares, following the approval at the 2024 annual general meeting [1][2]. Dividend Distribution Plan - The total share capital as of the record date is 383,237,774 shares, with 7,600,000 shares in the company's repurchase account excluded, resulting in 375,637,774 shares eligible for cash dividends [2]. - The total cash dividend distribution amounts to 67,614,799.32 yuan (before tax), with each 10 shares receiving 1.80 yuan [2]. - The company will not conduct capital reserve transfers or issue bonus shares [2]. Relevant Dates - The key dates for the dividend distribution are as follows: - Record date: July 8, 2025 - Last trading day: July 9, 2025 - Ex-dividend date: July 9, 2025 - Cash dividend payment date: To be announced [3]. Calculation of Ex-Dividend Price - The ex-dividend reference price is calculated as the previous closing price minus the cash dividend, as there will be no changes in the number of circulating shares [3]. - The actual cash dividend per share, after adjustments, is approximately 0.17643 yuan [3]. Taxation on Dividends - For individual shareholders holding shares for over one year, dividend income is exempt from personal income tax; for those holding shares for one month or less, the full amount is taxable at a rate of 20% [5]. - For qualified foreign institutional investors (QFII), a 10% withholding tax applies, resulting in a net cash dividend of 0.162 yuan per share [6]. - Other institutional investors are responsible for their own tax declarations, with a cash dividend of 0.18 yuan per share [7]. Contact Information - For inquiries regarding the dividend distribution, shareholders can contact the company's securities affairs department at 021-66523100 or visit the office at 733 Gao Ping Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai [7].

证券代码：603020 证券简称：爱普股份 公告编号：2025-029 爱普香料集团股份有限公司 2024年年度权益分派实施公告 本公司董事会及全体董事保证本公告内容不存在任何虚假记载、误导性陈述 或者重大遗漏，并对其内容的真实性、准确性和完整性承担法律责任。 重要内容提示： 每股分配比例 A 股每股现金红利0.18元（含税） 相关日期 | 股份类别 | 股权登记日 | 最后交易日 | 除权（息）日 | 现金红利发放日 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Ａ股 | 2025/7/8 | － | 2025/7/9 | 2025/7/9 | 差异化分红送转： 是 一、通过分配方案的股东大会届次和日期 本次利润分配方案经爱普香料集团股份有限公司（以下简称：公司或本公司） 2025 年 5 月 23 日召开的2024年年度股东大会审议通过。 二、分配方案 1. 发放年度：2024年年度 2. 分派对象： 截至股权登记日下午上海证券交易所收市后，在中国证券登记结算有限责任 公司上海分公司（以下简称：中国结算上海分公司）登记在册的本公司全体股东。 根据《中华人民共和国公司法》、《中华人 ...

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Core Viewpoint - The lawsuit regarding the equity repurchase of the subsidiary Shanghai Mengze Trading Co., Ltd. has been concluded, with the company successfully executing the judgment and impacting its financial results [1][4]. Summary of Relevant Sections Basic Situation of the Lawsuit - The company initiated a lawsuit in March 2024 against defendants Xu Guangyi and Dai Xiaowen for the repurchase of equity in its subsidiary, with a claim amount of 32 million yuan [1]. - The first-instance court ruled in favor of the company, which was later appealed by the defendants [2]. Progress of the Lawsuit - The company agreed to a mediation proposal from the Shanghai Second Intermediate People's Court, which was documented in a civil mediation letter [2][3]. - The defendants failed to fulfill their obligations within the agreed timeframe, prompting the company to seek enforcement of the payment from the court [3][4]. Execution Progress - The company received a notification from the court confirming that the lawsuit has been fully executed and concluded [4].

证券代码：603020 证券简称：爱普股份 公告编号：2025-028 爱普香料集团股份有限公司 关于控股子公司股权回购诉讼进展 暨执行结案的公告 本公司董事会及全体董事保证本公告内容不存在任何虚假记载、误导性陈述 或者重大遗漏，并对其内容的真实性、准确性和完整性承担法律责任。 重要内容提示: ● 是否会对上市公司损益产生影响：本次诉讼已执行完毕并结案，对公司 损益将产生影响。具体会计处理及相关财务数据以经会计师事务所审计的结果为 准。 一、本次诉讼的基本情况 本案一审被告许广益、戴晓雯不服嘉定法院（2024）沪 0114 民初 7467 号民 事判决，向上海市第二中级人民法院（以下简称：二中院）提出上诉。具体内容 详见公司 2025 年 4 月 9 日披露于上海证券交易所网站（www.sse.com.cn）及刊 载于《上海证券报》、《证券时报》的《爱普香料集团股份有限公司关于控股子公 司股权回购诉讼进展的公告》（公告编号：2025-005）。 2025 年 5 月，公司收到二中院《传票》。根据《传票》信息，二中院已受理 公司与许广益、戴晓雯之间的上述股权转让纠纷案件，案号：（2025）沪 02 民终 502 ...

● 是否会对上市公司损益产生影响：公司本次诉讼的后续进展和执行情况 尚存在不确定性，对本公司利润的影响尚存在不确定性，具体会计处理及相关财 务数据以经会计师事务所审计的结果为准。 证券代码：603020 证券简称：爱普股份 公告编号：2025-027 爱普香料集团股份有限公司 关于控股子公司股权回购诉讼进展 暨申请执行的公告 本公司董事会及全体董事保证本公告内容不存在任何虚假记载、误导性陈述 或者重大遗漏，并对其内容的真实性、准确性和完整性承担法律责任。 重要内容提示: 二、申请执行情况 由于民事调解书确定的履行期限已届满，许广益、戴晓雯未在约定的期限内 履行相应的义务，公司为维护自身合法权益向嘉定法院申请依法强制执行许广益、 戴晓雯向申请执行人支付股权转让款3,200万元。 一、本次诉讼的基本情况 爱普香料集团股份有限公司（以下简称"公司"）就要求被告许广益、戴晓 雯回购公司控股子公司上海盟泽商贸有限公司股权事项于 2024 年 3 月向上海市 嘉定区人民法院（以下简称：嘉定法院）提起诉讼并申请诉前财产保全。具体内 容详见公司 2024 年 3 月 14 日披露于上海证券交易所网站（www.sse.com. ...

Group 1 - The artificial meat concept sector rose by 2.37%, ranking 7th among concept sectors, with 17 stocks increasing in value, including Huabao Co., which hit a 20% limit up [1][2] - Leading stocks in the artificial meat sector included Lingge Technology, Meiyingsen, and Haoxiangni, which rose by 5.50%, 4.11%, and 3.42% respectively [1] - The sector experienced a net inflow of 7.71 million yuan, with Huabao Co. receiving the highest net inflow of 55.56 million yuan [2][3] Group 2 - The top three stocks by net inflow ratio were Huabao Co. at 13.93%, Haoxiangni at 9.71%, and Aipu Co. at 9.15% [3] - Other notable stocks included Shuanghui Development and Shuangta Food, with net inflows of 14.04 million yuan and 6.82 million yuan respectively [3][4] - Stocks that faced declines included Xue Rong Biological, which fell by 2.99%, and Fuxiang Pharmaceutical, which decreased by 1.57% [1][4]

Core Viewpoint - Aipu Co., Ltd. has reached a settlement in a share buyback lawsuit involving its subsidiary, Shanghai Mengze Trading Co., Ltd., after the court proposed a mediation plan [1][2]. Group 1: Share Buyback Lawsuit - In July 2018, Aipu Co., Ltd. invested 51 million yuan in Mengze Trading, acquiring a 51% stake through capital increase and share transfer [1]. - The share buyback clause was triggered when partners Xu Guangyi and Dai Xiaowen were imprisoned, leading Aipu to file a lawsuit in March 2024 [2]. - The court ruled in March 2025 that Xu and Dai must pay Aipu 54.3884 million yuan plus interest, with Aipu bearing certain litigation costs [2]. Group 2: Mediation Agreement - Under the mediation agreement, Xu and Dai are required to pay Aipu 32 million yuan by May 27, after which Aipu will transfer its 51% stake in Mengze Trading back to them [2]. - Aipu will cover the first-instance case acceptance fee and part of the second-instance fee, while Xu and Dai will bear the remaining costs [2]. Group 3: Background of Partners - Xu and Dai were imprisoned due to involvement in a long-standing smuggling case, which has been reported previously [3].