Group 1 - The core point of the article is that Wuzhou Special Paper announced the repurchase and cancellation of 1,173,900 shares of restricted stock due to the disqualification of 110 incentive targets from the 2023 restricted stock incentive plan [1] Group 2 - Three incentive targets have had their labor contracts terminated and are no longer eligible for the incentive plan [1] - 107 incentive targets failed to meet the performance assessment for the 2024 fiscal year, resulting in the second release condition not being fulfilled [1] - The cancellation date for the repurchased shares is set for November 6, 2025 [1]

| 证券代码：605007 | 证券简称：五洲特纸 | 公告编号：2025-072 | | --- | --- | --- | | 债券代码：111002 | 债券简称：特纸转债 | | 五洲特种纸业集团股份有限公司 股权激励部分限制性股票回购注销实施公告 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： 回购注销原因：根据《上市公司股权激励管理办法》《五洲特种纸业集 团股份有限公司 2023 年限制性股票激励计划（草案）》（以下简称"《激励计 划（草案）》"）等相关规定，因五洲特种纸业集团股份有限公司（以下简称"公 司"或"五洲特纸"）2023 年限制性股票激励计划（以下简称"本激励计划"） 的 3 名激励对象与公司已解除劳动关系，不再具备激励资格；以及 107 名激励对 象因公司 2024 年度业绩考核未达标，第二个解除限售期条件未成就，公司董事 会审议决定对上述涉及的 110 名激励对象已获授但尚未解除限售的 1,173,900 股 限制性股票予以回购注销。 本次注销股份的有关情况 | 回购股份数量（股） ...

国浩律师（杭州）事务所 关 于 五洲特种纸业集团股份有限公司 2023 年限制性股票激励计划 调整回购价格及回购注销部分限制性股票 之 法律意见书 地址：杭州市上城区老复兴路白塔公园 B 区 2 号、15 号国浩律师楼 邮编：310008 Grandall Building, No.2 ＆ No.15, Block B, Baita Park, Old Fuxing Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310008, China 电话/Tel： （+86）（571） 8577 5888 传真/Fax： （+86）（571） 8577 5643 电子邮箱/Mail：grandallhz@grandall.com.cn 网址/Website：http：//www.grandall.com.cn 二〇二五年八月 国浩律师（杭州）事务所 法律意见书 国浩律师（杭州）事务所 关于五洲特种纸业集团股份有限公司 2023 年限制性股票激励计划 调整回购价格及回购注销部分限制性股票之 法律意见书 致： 根据五洲特种纸业集团股份有限公司（以下简称"五洲特纸"、"公司"）与 国浩律师（杭州）事务所（以下简称"本所" ...

Group 1 - Huatai Co. experienced a sharp increase, hitting the daily limit up [1] - Qingshan Paper Industry rose over 6% [1] - Other companies such as Jingxing Paper, Yibin Paper, Wuzhou Special Paper, Huawang Technology, and Kain Co. also saw gains [1]

Core Viewpoint - The report highlights the growth and export potential of China's paper and paper products industry, with a focus on recent statistics and future projections [1] Industry Summary - As of September 2025, the export value of China's paper and paper products industry reached 7 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 0.1% [1] - Cumulatively, from January to September 2025, the total export value amounted to 59.49 billion yuan, showing a year-on-year growth of 2.2% [1] - The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the development patterns and market operation potential of the paper industry from 2026 to 2032 [1] Company Summary - The report mentions several listed companies in the paper industry, including Chenming Paper (000488), Kane Co. (002012), Jingxing Paper (002067), and others, indicating a broad spectrum of players in the market [1] - The analysis is supported by data from the National Bureau of Statistics and insights from Zhiyan Consulting, a leading industry consulting firm in China [1]

Core Viewpoint - The paper industry in China is experiencing a decline in revenue and profits due to falling paper prices and weak demand, despite attempts by companies to raise prices [1][2][4]. Industry Overview - The paper industry is a fundamental raw material sector closely linked to the national economy, categorized into four main segments: cultural paper, packaging paper, specialty paper, and household paper [2]. - In the first three quarters of the year, prices for various paper types, including white card paper, double glue paper, copper plate paper, and corrugated paper, have continued to decline due to supply-demand imbalances and high costs [2]. Company Performance - Sun Paper (太阳纸业) reported a revenue of 28.936 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 6.58%, while net profit increased slightly by 1.66% to 2.5 billion yuan [4]. - Other companies, such as Yueyang Forest Paper (岳阳林纸) and Minfeng Special Paper (民丰特纸), have seen significant declines in net profit, with Yueyang's net profit down 31.49% and Minfeng's down 69.43% [2][4]. - Five Continents Special Paper (五洲特纸) achieved a revenue of 6.457 billion yuan, an 18.13% increase, but net profit fell by 44.66% [4]. Reasons for Performance Decline - Companies attribute their performance decline to several factors, including intense market competition, falling sales prices, and increased financial costs due to expansion [5][6][7]. - Yueyang Forest Paper cited three main reasons for its third-quarter decline: competitive pricing, increased interest expenses, and reduced income from its landscaping business [5]. - Minfeng Special Paper's decline was primarily due to production line adjustments and increased financial costs from project loans [6]. Future Outlook - Despite the current challenges, there is potential for recovery in paper prices as the industry enters its traditional peak season in the fourth quarter, with expectations for price increases in white card paper and corrugated paper [8][9]. - Companies are continuing to expand production capacity, which may impact pricing dynamics, but the focus remains on maintaining profitability through differentiated products [8][9].

Core Insights - The paper sector experienced a slight increase of 0.01% on October 29, with Minshida leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 4016.33, up 0.7%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13691.38, up 1.95% [1] Stock Performance Summary - Minshida (920394) closed at 41.63, with a rise of 6.99% and a trading volume of 29,200 lots, amounting to a transaction value of 117 million [1] - Xianhe Co. (603733) closed at 22.90, up 2.92%, with a trading volume of 34,900 lots and a transaction value of approximately 78.84 million [1] - Wuzhou Special Paper (605007) closed at 12.01, increasing by 2.56%, with a trading volume of 36,900 lots and a transaction value of around 43.68 million [1] - Other notable stocks include Songyang Resources (603863) at 20.93 (+2.30%), Huatai Co. (600308) at 3.79 (+1.88%), and Sun Paper (002078) at 14.24 (+0.49%) [1] Capital Flow Analysis - The paper sector saw a net outflow of 198 million from institutional investors, while retail investors contributed a net inflow of 182 million [2] - The overall capital flow indicates a mixed sentiment, with institutional investors withdrawing funds while retail investors increased their positions [2] Individual Stock Capital Flow - Huatai Co. (600308) had a net inflow of 16.33 million from institutional investors, but a net outflow of 15.51 million from retail investors [3] - Xianhe Co. (603733) experienced a net inflow of 2.16 million from retail investors, despite a net outflow from institutional investors [3] - Wuzhou Special Paper (605007) saw a net inflow of 1.77 million from institutional investors and a net inflow of 3.26 million from retail investors [3]

Core Viewpoint - The company reported a revenue of 6.46 billion yuan for the first three quarters of 2025, reflecting an 18.1% year-on-year increase, while the net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 44.7% to 180 million yuan [4]. Group 1: Financial Performance - In Q1, Q2, and Q3 of 2025, the company achieved revenues of 1.99 billion, 2.13 billion, and 2.34 billion yuan, representing year-on-year growth of 15.2%, 25.1%, and 14.8% respectively, with a quarter-on-quarter increase of 9.5% in Q3 [4]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders for Q1, Q2, and Q3 of 2025 was 64.68 million, 56.99 million, and 59.28 million yuan, showing a year-on-year decline of 51.7%, 42.2%, and 37.3%, with a quarter-on-quarter increase of 4.0% in Q3 [4]. Group 2: Production Capacity Expansion - The company’s production capacity in Hubei has been continuously expanding, with the full production of industrial packaging paper lines in April, adding 550,000 tons per year of corrugated paper capacity, and the launch of two special paper production lines in September, adding 300,000 tons of glassine capacity and 70,000 tons of decorative paper capacity [5]. Group 3: Market Competition and Profitability - The gross profit margin for the first three quarters of 2025 was 8.0%, a decrease of 3.6 percentage points year-on-year, with Q1, Q2, and Q3 margins at 8.8%, 7.7%, and 7.6% respectively [6]. - The average price per ton of paper cup base paper in Q1, Q2, and Q3 of 2025 was 6,800, 6,489, and 6,300 yuan, showing year-on-year declines of 300, 418, and 500 yuan [6]. - The average price per ton of hardwood pulp in Q1, Q2, and Q3 of 2025 was 4,782, 4,284, and 4,161 yuan, with year-on-year decreases of 402, 1,383, and 789 yuan [6]. Group 4: Expense Ratios - The company’s expense ratio for the first three quarters of 2025 was 4.8%, an increase of 0.1 percentage points year-on-year, with sales, management, R&D, and financial expense ratios at 0.3%, 1.3%, 1.1%, and 2.2% respectively [7]. - In Q3 2025, the expense ratio rose to 5.0%, with sales, management, R&D, and financial expense ratios at 0.3%, 1.5%, 0.9%, and 2.2% respectively [7].

Investment Rating - The report does not provide a specific investment rating for the company [1] Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 6.457 billion yuan for the first three quarters of 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 18.1%. However, the net profit attributable to the parent company decreased by 44.7% year-on-year to 181 million yuan [1] - The company is expected to see a recovery in profitability as production capacity expands and sales volume increases, with a projected sales increase of approximately 60,000 tons in Q3 [2] - The overall average price in Q3 is expected to slightly decline by about 60 yuan per ton, but the cost optimization from low-priced raw materials is expected to stabilize profit margins [2] Financial Performance Summary - For Q3 2025, the company achieved a gross margin of 7.6%, a decrease of 3.1 percentage points year-on-year, and a net profit margin of 2.5%, down 2.1 percentage points year-on-year [3] - The company’s operating cash flow for Q3 was 255 million yuan, an increase of 130 million yuan year-on-year, indicating improved operational efficiency [3] - The forecast for net profit attributable to the parent company for 2025-2027 is 250 million, 395 million, and 525 million yuan, respectively, with corresponding P/E ratios of 22.6X, 14.3X, and 10.8X [3]

Core Viewpoint - The company reported a revenue of 6.46 billion yuan for the first three quarters of 2025, reflecting an 18.1% year-on-year increase, but the net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 44.7% to 180 million yuan [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - Revenue for Q1, Q2, and Q3 of 2025 was 1.99 billion, 2.13 billion, and 2.34 billion yuan respectively, showing year-on-year growth of 15.2%, 25.1%, and 14.8% [1] - The net profit for Q1, Q2, and Q3 of 2025 was 64.68 million, 56.99 million, and 59.28 million yuan respectively, with year-on-year declines of 51.7%, 42.2%, and 37.3% [1] - The gross margin for the first three quarters of 2025 was 8.0%, down 3.6 percentage points year-on-year, with Q3 gross margin slightly decreasing by 0.04 percentage points from Q2 [2] Group 2: Production Capacity and Market Conditions - The company expanded its production capacity with the full operation of its industrial packaging paper production line in Hubei, adding 550,000 tons/year of corrugated paper capacity [2] - The company faced increased market competition, leading to a decline in gross margins, particularly in food cartons, cultural paper, and heat transfer paper [2] - The average price per ton for paper cup base paper decreased year-on-year in Q1, Q2, and Q3 by 300, 418, and 500 yuan respectively [2] Group 3: Expense Management - The company's expense ratio for the first three quarters of 2025 was 4.8%, an increase of 0.1 percentage points year-on-year, with financial expenses rising due to increased bank loans and the cessation of capitalizing interest on project loans [3] - The expense ratio for Q3 2025 was 5.0%, up 0.4 percentage points year-on-year, with specific increases in management and financial expense ratios [3] Group 4: Future Outlook - The company is expected to continue expanding its production capacity, with the Hubei industrial packaging paper capacity being released and the upcoming launch of the PM19 production line in Jiangxi [4] - The company has adjusted its net profit forecasts for 2025-2027 downwards by 31% for 2025 and 2026, and by 36% for 2027, reflecting increased market competition [4] - Despite the challenges, the company maintains a "buy" rating based on its valuation levels and future growth potential [4]