Summary of Key Points Core Viewpoint - The report highlights the salary trends and demographic characteristics of CFOs in A-share listed companies for 2024, indicating a total salary scale of 4.27 billion yuan and an average annual salary of 814,800 yuan. Group 1: Salary Overview - The total salary of CFOs in A-share listed companies reached 4.27 billion yuan, with an average annual salary of 814,800 yuan [1] - The highest salary recorded was 4.26 million yuan for Yang Shaolin, CFO of Haida Group, with a significant increase of 2.27 million yuan from the previous year [6] - 67% of CFOs experienced salary increases last year, while 28% saw declines [8] Group 2: Industry Breakdown - In the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery sector, the average salary for CFOs was 787,100 yuan, which is below the market average [1] - Among 22 CFOs in the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery sector, 5 had salaries exceeding 1 million yuan [6] - Companies with revenue exceeding 100 billion yuan had CFOs with higher salaries, while smaller companies had lower compensation [6] Group 3: Demographics - The majority of CFOs are aged between 40 and 50 years, accounting for 43% of the total [1] - The educational background shows that 48% of CFOs hold a bachelor's degree, while 37% have a master's degree [3] - The youngest CFO is 32 years old, while the oldest is 63 years old [1] Group 4: Salary Distribution - The most common salary range for CFOs is between 500,000 and 1 million yuan, making up 31% of the total [5] - There are 4 CFOs with salaries exceeding 2 million yuan, representing 5% of the total [5] - The lowest salary recorded was 150,000 yuan for a CFO in the agriculture sector [6]

Summary of Key Points Core Viewpoint - The report highlights the salary trends and demographics of CFOs in A-share listed companies for 2024, indicating a total salary scale of 4.27 billion yuan and an average annual salary of 814,800 yuan for CFOs in the A-share market. Group 1: Salary Overview - The total salary for CFOs in A-share listed companies reached 4.27 billion yuan, with an average annual salary of 814,800 yuan [1] - The highest salary recorded was 4.26 million yuan for Yang Shaolin, CFO of Haida Group, with a significant increase of 2.27 million yuan from the previous year [6] - 67% of CFOs experienced salary increases last year, while 28% saw declines [8] Group 2: Industry Breakdown - In the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery sector, the average salary for CFOs was 787,100 yuan, which is below the market average [1] - Among 22 CFOs in the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery sector, 5 had salaries exceeding 1 million yuan, with some companies generating over 100 billion yuan in revenue [6] Group 3: Demographics - The majority of CFOs are aged between 40 and 50 years, accounting for 43% of the total, while those aged 50 and above make up 42% [1] - The educational background shows that 48% of CFOs hold a bachelor's degree, 37% have a master's degree, and 16% have an associate degree [3] Group 4: Salary Distribution - The most common salary range for CFOs is between 500,000 and 1 million yuan, comprising 31% of the total [5] - There are 4 CFOs with salaries exceeding 2 million yuan, representing 5% of the total [5] - The lowest salary recorded was 150,000 yuan for Deng Li, CFO of Denghai Seeds [6] Group 5: Performance and Salary Changes - Companies like Tianbang Food and Yong'an Forestry saw revenue and net profit declines, yet their CFOs received salary increases [8] - In the planting industry, CFOs generally received lower salaries, with Zhang Xingtai from Xin Sai Co. earning only 280,000 yuan [8]

Summary of Key Points Core Viewpoint - The 2024 A-share CFO compensation report reveals significant disparities in salaries among CFOs of listed companies, with some experiencing drastic increases while others face substantial decreases in their compensation. Group 1: Overall Compensation Data - The total compensation for CFOs in A-share listed companies reached 4.27 billion yuan in 2024, with an average annual salary of 814,800 yuan [1]. Group 2: Highest Paid CFOs - The highest-paid CFO in 2024 is Zhong Zheng from Midea Group, with an annual salary of 9.46 million yuan [2]. - The second highest is Zhou Yalin from BYD, earning 8.96 million yuan, followed by Li Ying from ZTE with 8.52 million yuan [2]. Group 3: Lowest Paid CFOs - Xu Wen, CFO of Maiqu'er, has the lowest salary at 16,600 yuan, a decrease of 143,400 yuan or 89% from the previous year [3]. - Huang Yunjie from Times New Materials ranks second lowest with a salary of 38,200 yuan, also down by 143,400 yuan or 80.56% [3]. - Wang Zhigang from Tiandi Technology is third lowest with a salary of 94,100 yuan, down by 908,600 yuan or 90.62% [3]. Group 4: Highest Salary Increases - Jiao Jifang from Jiaozuo Wanfang saw the largest salary increase, from 1.0176 million yuan to 4.1129 million yuan, an increase of 3.0953 million yuan [4]. - Yu Zhisen from Blue Eagle Equipment had a salary rise from 150,000 yuan to 3.201 million yuan, an increase of 3.051 million yuan [4]. - Yang Shaolin from Haida Group increased his salary from 1.9842 million yuan to 4.2581 million yuan, an increase of 2.27 million yuan [4]. Group 5: Largest Salary Decreases - Liu Xuewen from Longi Green Energy experienced the largest salary drop, from 8.8475 million yuan to 4.5111 million yuan, a decrease of 4.3364 million yuan or 49.01% [5]. - Li Shaohui from JA Solar saw his salary fall from 5.4512 million yuan to 2.3825 million yuan, a drop of 3.0687 million yuan or 56.29% [5]. - Jiang Wenguo from Guojin Securities had a salary reduction from 4.7698 million yuan to 1.9761 million yuan, a decrease of 2.7937 million yuan or 58.57% [5].

Macro and Strategy - The report highlights that special new local government bonds have exceeded 800 billion, with net financing of government bonds and new local bonds reaching 9.2 trillion, surpassing the same period last year by 5 trillion [7][8] - The report indicates that the net financing of local bonds for the 31st week was 2,425 billion, and for the 32nd week, it was 828 billion, with a cumulative total of 5.2 trillion, exceeding last year's total by 3.1 trillion [7][8] Agriculture Industry - The report notes a new round of beef price increases, with strong support for pork prices, indicating a positive outlook for the livestock sector in 2025 [9][11] - The report provides specific price data, such as the pork price at 14.19 yuan/kg, which is a week-on-week increase of 0.78%, and the price of live chickens at 6.70 yuan/kg, with a week-on-week increase of 0.6% [9][10] - Investment recommendations include livestock, pet consumption, and undervalued leading companies in the breeding chain, with specific companies highlighted for investment [11] Machinery Industry - The report states that the machinery industry index rose by 5.67% in July, outperforming the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 index by 2.12 percentage points [12] - Key investment focuses include AI infrastructure and humanoid robots, with a recommendation for companies like XCMG and SANY Heavy Industry [12][13] Semiconductor Industry - The semiconductor index increased by 3.08% in July, with the report suggesting a focus on domestic manufacturing supply chains and cyclical recovery in analog chips [16][17] - The report highlights that global semiconductor sales in June reached $59.91 billion, a year-on-year increase of 19.6%, with China’s semiconductor sales at $17.24 billion, a 13.1% increase [16][17] Electric Power and New Energy - The report discusses Apple's commitment to invest an additional $100 billion in the U.S., which may positively impact the supply chain and related companies [19] - Investment recommendations include battery and equipment companies that are expected to benefit from the increased use of steel shell batteries in iPhones [19] Company-Specific Insights - Haida Group is noted for its significant growth in feed sales, achieving a total of 14.7 million tons in the first half of 2025, a 25% year-on-year increase, with market share rising from 8.41% to 9.27% [19] - Far East Horizon reported a stable asset scale with a slight increase in net profit, achieving a net profit of 2.2 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 3.8% [21][22] - Ninebot's revenue for the first half of 2025 reached 11.74 billion yuan, a 76.1% year-on-year increase, driven by strong sales in electric two-wheelers and lawnmowers [23][24]

Group 1 - Guangdong Haida Group Co., Ltd. is acquiring equity in Zhuhai Dehai Biotechnology Co., Ltd., with the case expected to be concluded by July 30, 2025 [1] - China International Pharmaceutical Health Co., Ltd. and China National Pharmaceutical International Hong Kong Co., Ltd. are acquiring Shandong Luzhong Investment Co., Ltd., with the case expected to be concluded by July 30, 2025 [2] - Shanghai Zhiheng New Energy Co., Ltd. is establishing a joint venture with China Resources Power Holdings Co., Ltd., with the case expected to be concluded by August 1, 2025 [3] Group 2 - Anhui Conch Cement Co., Ltd. is acquiring assets from multiple companies including Yili Yaobai Cement Co., Ltd. and Xinjiang Baihang Environmental Technology Co., Ltd., with the case expected to be concluded by August 1, 2025 [4] - Yangzhou Lianhuan Investment Co., Ltd. is acquiring equity in Sichuan Longyi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., with the case expected to be concluded by August 1, 2025 [5] - Ampere Investment Company is establishing a joint venture with China International Capital Corporation Private Equity Investment Management Co., Ltd., with the case expected to be concluded by August 1, 2025 [6]

Group 1 - The State Administration for Market Regulation has released a list of unconditional approvals for operator concentration cases from July 28 to August 3, 2025 [1] - The list includes the acquisition case of Zhuhai Dehai Biotechnology Co., Ltd. by Guangdong Haida Group Co., Ltd. [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report highlights Haida Group's strong position in the agricultural and animal husbandry industry, emphasizing its nearly thirty years of experience and integrated business model centered around feed production [2] - The company has successfully expanded its operations upstream and downstream, establishing a closed-loop industrial chain that includes feed, seedlings, animal health, breeding, and processing [2] - Haida Group's stock structure is relatively concentrated, which may influence its governance and decision-making processes [2] Group 2 - The feed business has shown impressive performance both domestically and internationally, with a projected total sales growth rate of 25% year-on-year for the first half of 2025 [2] - The synergy between the feed business and the agricultural products and animal health segments is contributing to steady growth in these areas [2] - The company possesses significant soft power advantages, with an excellent management team and an efficient organizational structure that supports stable development [2] Group 3 - Haida Group is recognized as a high-quality growth stock in the agricultural sector, with its management team being a core component of its success [2] - The company has established a highly efficient organizational system that integrates procurement, research and development, sales, and production, which helps maintain excess profitability compared to the industry [2]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Outperform the Market" (maintained) [2][32]. Core Viewpoints - The company, Haida Group, is positioned as a high-quality asset in the agricultural and animal husbandry sector, with a focus on expanding its business from feed production to a comprehensive agricultural industry chain [3][32]. - The company aims to achieve a total feed sales volume of 14.7 million tons by the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 25%, significantly exceeding the national growth rate of 7.7% [3]. - The company is actively responding to the "Belt and Road" initiative, expanding its international market presence, with overseas feed sales expected to grow by 40% to 2.4 million tons in 2024 [3][9]. - The management team is noted for its significant advantages, focusing on stable core business operations while exploring new business opportunities within the multi-trillion yuan agricultural market [3][32]. Summary by Sections Company Overview - Haida Group has been deeply involved in the agricultural and animal husbandry industry for nearly 30 years, establishing a closed-loop industrial chain that includes feed, seedlings, animal health, breeding, and processing [4]. - The company reported a revenue of 58.83 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 12.5%, with a net profit of 2.64 billion yuan, up 24.2% [4][8]. Business Segments - The feed segment achieved a revenue of 47.14 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, with a gross margin of 9.79% [8]. - The company’s feed sales volume reached 14.7 million tons in the first half of 2025, marking a 25% increase compared to the previous year, and its market share rose from 8.41% in 2024 to 9.27% [8][9]. - The agricultural product sales segment reported a revenue of 9.735 billion yuan, with a gross margin of 20.26% [10]. Future Growth and Projections - The company aims for a total feed sales volume of over 30 million tons by 2025, with a mid-term goal of reaching 51.5 million tons by 2030 [9]. - The projected net profits for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 5.161 billion yuan, 5.868 billion yuan, and 6.665 billion yuan, respectively, with corresponding EPS of 3.10 yuan, 3.53 yuan, and 4.01 yuan [3][30][32]. - The company is expected to maintain a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20% in overseas markets from 2024 to 2030 [3][9]. Management and Operational Efficiency - The company has established a highly efficient organizational structure that integrates procurement, research and development, sales, and production, which enhances its responsiveness to market demands [16][24]. - The management team has demonstrated a strong ability to maintain high asset turnover rates, with an average ROE of 19% from 2017 to 2024 [16][18].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the agricultural sector [1][5][4]. Core Views - The report is optimistic about the reversal of the livestock cycle in 2025, with expectations of a simultaneous rise in domestic and international beef and milk prices [3][4]. - The pet consumption sector is identified as a growing industry that will benefit from demographic changes [3]. - The feed industry, particularly Haida Group, is expected to achieve excess returns due to the recovery in aquaculture [3]. - The report anticipates sustained profitability in the pig farming sector due to limited expansion intentions, with a focus on undervalued leading companies [3]. - The poultry sector is expected to see a long-term increase in consumption, with yellow chicken likely to benefit first from improved domestic demand [3]. Summary by Sections Livestock - Beef prices have started to rise, with the average price at 59.75 CNY/kg as of August 1, 2025, reflecting a 0.88% increase week-on-week and a 28.49% increase year-on-year [1][14]. - The pig market shows stable production capacity, with prices at 14.19 CNY/kg, up 0.78% week-on-week, and a forecast for continued price stability into 2025 [1][13]. Poultry - White chicken supply has slightly increased, with prices at 6.70 CNY/kg, up 0.6% week-on-week [1][14]. - Yellow chicken prices are stable, with potential benefits from domestic demand improvements [1][14]. Feed - Soybean meal prices are at 2998 CNY/ton, up 1.15% week-on-week, with a favorable supply-demand outlook [2][16]. - Corn prices are at 2401 CNY/ton, showing a slight decrease of 0.12% week-on-week but a 0.67% increase year-on-year [2][16]. Investment Recommendations - Recommended stocks include: - Livestock: YouRan Agriculture, Modern Agriculture, China Shengmu, Guangming Meat [3][4]. - Pets: Guibao Pet, Zhongchong Co., RuiPu Bio [3]. - Feed: Haida Group [3]. - Swine: Dekang Agriculture, Muyuan Foods, Huazhong Foods, Wens Foodstuffs, Bangji Technology, Shennong Group, New Five Feng, Juxing Agriculture, Tangrenshen, Tiankang Biological [3]. - Poultry: Lihua Co., Yisheng Co., Shengnong Development [3]. - Animal Health: Keqian Biological, Huisheng Biological [3]. - Planting Chain: Hainan Rubber, Qianyuan High-Tech, Fengle Seed Industry, Longping High-Tech [3].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an investment rating of "A" for the agriculture sector, suggesting a focus on the recovery cycle of feed and marginal improvements in breeding [1]. Core Insights - The agriculture sector has shown a decline of 2.97% in the past week, with the animal health, food and feed additives, fruit and vegetable processing, aquaculture, and seeds sub-industries performing the best [1][22]. - The report highlights a potential recovery in the feed industry due to the decline in upstream raw material prices and improvements in the breeding sector, particularly for Haida Group, which is expected to see an upward trend in its operational fundamentals [2][4]. - The report emphasizes that the current market may be overly pessimistic about the impact of rising pig production capacity on profitability, while it overlooks the positive effects of declining raw material costs and potential macro demand recovery in 2025 [3]. Summary by Sections Swine Breeding - As of August 1, 2025, the average prices for external three yuan pigs in Sichuan, Guangdong, and Henan were 13.70, 16.04, and 14.38 yuan per kilogram, reflecting increases of 0.74%, 3.22%, and 1.77% respectively [2][31]. - The average pork price was 20.60 yuan per kilogram, down 1.29% from the previous week, while the average wholesale price for piglets was 27.00 yuan per kilogram, up 3.85% [31]. - The report suggests that the swine breeding industry is expected to enter a profitability cycle starting from Q2 2024, although the average debt reduction rate indicates a long road ahead for the industry [3]. Poultry Breeding - The weekly price for white feather broilers was 6.83 yuan per kilogram, up 1.94%, while the price for broiler chicks rose significantly by 33.16% to 2.57 yuan per chick [46]. - The report notes that the breeding profit for broilers is currently negative at -0.43 yuan per chick, and egg prices have decreased by 2.70% to 7.20 yuan per kilogram [46]. Feed Processing - In June 2025, the total industrial feed production in China was 27.67 million tons, a slight decrease of 0.1% month-on-month but a year-on-year increase of 6.6% [55]. - The report indicates that the production of compound feed, concentrated feed, and additive premix feed saw year-on-year growth of 6.6%, 3.4%, and 8.7% respectively [55]. Aquaculture - As of August 1, 2025, the prices for sea cucumbers, shrimp, and bass remained stable at 90.00 yuan per kilogram, 320.00 yuan per kilogram, and 50.00 yuan per kilogram respectively [64]. - In freshwater products, the price for grass carp was 16.70 yuan per kilogram, down 0.30%, while crucian carp saw a slight increase of 0.09% to 22.99 yuan per kilogram [64]. Crop and Grain Processing - As of August 1, 2025, soybean prices were stable at 3926.32 yuan per ton, while corn and wheat prices slightly decreased to 2402.75 yuan and 2440.50 yuan per ton respectively [75]. - The report highlights a significant increase in the price of enoki mushrooms, which rose by 37.78% to 6.20 yuan per kilogram [75].