1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - In H1 2025, most convertible bond issuers saw revenue growth compared to the previous year, with profits showing some divergence. Amid the bullish equity market since April, investors should focus on low - price and equity - biased convertible bonds with excellent or improving performance and high - quality underlying stocks [1][3][8]. 3. Summary According to the Table of Contents 3.1 2025H1 Convertible Bond Performance Overview - Revenue: By August 30, 61.7% of convertible bond issuers had year - on - year revenue growth, mainly in the (0, 30%] range. In Q2 2025, 77.5% had quarter - on - quarter revenue growth, also concentrated in the (0, 30%] range [8][9]. - Profit: 50.2% of convertible bond issuers had year - on - year growth in net profit attributable to shareholders, with significant differences in performance. In Q2 2025, 53.3% had quarter - on - quarter growth, and the industries with the most issuers having a quarter - on - quarter growth rate of over 100% were electronics, building decoration, and power equipment [8][9]. 3.2 Industries and Convertible Bond Issues with Outstanding Performance 3.2.1 Year - on - Year Dimension - Industry: In terms of revenue, agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry and fishery, non - bank finance, and electronics led; in terms of performance, agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry and fishery, building materials, and media had the highest year - on - year growth rates. The agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry and fishery industry achieved a significant turnaround in performance, with the net profit attributable to shareholders increasing by 6799.93% year - on - year [15]. - Convertible Bond Issues: Huahong Convertible Bond, Wanqing Convertible Bond, Jingrui Convertible Bond, Jingrui Convertible Bond 2, and Muyuan Convertible Bond had the top four year - on - year growth rates in net profit attributable to shareholders in H1 2025 [23]. 3.2.2 Quarter - on - Quarter Dimension - Industry: In terms of revenue, communication, building materials, and non - bank finance led; in terms of performance, building materials, social services, and communication had the highest quarter - on - quarter growth rates in Q2 2025. Some industries such as building materials showed signs of bottoming out and reversing [26]. - Convertible Bond Issues: Jiaojian Convertible Bond, Hengfeng Convertible Bond, Huayang Convertible Bond, Aojia Convertible Bond, and Tianchuang Convertible Bond had the top five quarter - on - quarter growth rates in net profit attributable to shareholders in Q2 2025 [35]. 3.3 Industries and Convertible Bond Issues with Significant Performance Improvement 3.3.1 Industries and Issues with Year - on - Year Turnaround from Loss to Profit - Industries: Agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry and fishery, medicine, and electronics had the most issuers turning around from loss to profit year - on - year. Representative issues include Shanbo Convertible Bond, Tianchuang Convertible Bond, and Jingrui Convertible Bond [38]. 3.3.2 Industries and Issues with Quarter - on - Quarter Turnaround from Loss to Profit - Industries: Power equipment, computer, and construction industries had the most issuers turning around from loss to profit quarter - on - quarter. Representative issues include Jiaojian Convertible Bond, Jidong Convertible Bond, and Like Convertible Bond [45]. 3.3.3 Industries and Issues with Year - on - Year Reduction in Losses - Industries: Computer, power equipment, and building decoration industries had the most issuers with reduced losses year - on - year. Representative issues include Shuangliang Convertible Bond and Xinfu Convertible Bond [50]. 3.3.4 Industries and Issues with Quarter - on - Quarter Reduction in Losses - Industries: Power equipment, computer, and medicine industries had the most issuers with reduced losses quarter - on - quarter. Representative issues include Tong 22 Convertible Bond, Long 22 Convertible Bond, and Shanshi Convertible Bond [56]. 3.4 Convertible Bonds Worth Attention in the Bullish Equity Market 3.4.1 Convertible Bonds in the Excellent Performance Sector - Five convertible bonds, including Muyuan Convertible Bond, Daotong Convertible Bond, Zhongchong Convertible Bond 2, Weice Convertible Bond, and Anji Convertible Bond, were selected based on certain criteria [61]. 3.4.2 Convertible Bonds with Improving Performance - Four convertible bonds, including Liang 22 Convertible Bond, Site Convertible Bond, Chutian Convertible Bond, and Li'ang Convertible Bond, are recommended for continuous attention [63].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Insights - The investment logic for the pig industry continues to strengthen due to dual catalysts from policies and diseases, with a recommendation for long-term positioning despite current price lows [3][5] - The pet food export volume continues to grow year-on-year, indicating a sustained positive trend in the pet food market [4][28] Summary by Sections Weekly Observation - The pig price is running at a low level, with the national average price at 12.71 yuan/kg as of September 21, 2025, down 0.50 yuan/kg week-on-week and down 5.73 yuan/kg year-on-year [3][13] - The average weight of pigs sold is 128.45 kg, showing a slight increase week-on-week and year-on-year [3][13] - The pig industry is expected to see a strong execution of policies aimed at capacity reduction, which will enhance the expectations for substantial capacity reduction [3][13] Weekly Viewpoint - The investment logic for the pig industry is marginally improving, with a recommendation for companies such as Muyuan Foods, Wens Foodstuff Group, and others [5][24] - The domestic feed market is benefiting from the post-cycle of poultry and livestock, with strong overseas demand supporting prices [5][25] - The pet food sector is experiencing a rise in domestic brands due to consumption upgrades and tariff barriers [5][28] Market Performance (September 15-19) - The agricultural index underperformed the market by 1.40 percentage points, with the agricultural index down 2.70% [6][29] - Leading stocks included Shennong Biotechnology (+9.36%), Xuelong Biotechnology (+7.64%), and Tianma Technology (+3.90%) [6][29] Price Tracking (September 15-19) - The average price of pigs was 12.68 yuan/kg, down 0.66 yuan/kg from the previous week [7][37] - The average price of piglets was 22.38 yuan/kg, down 1.57 yuan/kg week-on-week [7][37] - The average price of beef was 65.60 yuan/kg, showing a slight increase [44][37] Key News (September 15-19) - Notification regarding the central reserve frozen pork storage auction scheduled for September 23, 2025, with 15,000 tons available for auction [35]

Investment Rating - Industry Rating: Outperform the market (maintained rating) [12] Core Views - The report emphasizes the deteriorating profitability in the pig farming sector, highlighting the need to focus on the pig segment due to its undervaluation and expectation differences [1][2] - The dairy and beef sectors are noted for potential recovery, with the beef super cycle possibly starting, suggesting investment opportunities in these areas [3][18] - The pet industry is experiencing rapid growth, with domestic brands rising and pet food exports showing positive trends, indicating a robust market for investment [4][19] - The poultry sector is advised to focus on breeding gaps and improving consumption demand, particularly for yellow chickens, which may see price improvements [5][20][23] - The planting sector is encouraged to pivot towards biological breeding opportunities amidst a tight grain supply-demand balance [8][25] - The feed sector is highlighted for its market share growth and consistent performance, particularly recommending Haida Group [9][27] Summary by Sections Pig Farming Sector - Current average pig price is 12.94 CNY/kg, down 4.15% from last week, with self-breeding profits narrowing to 7.7 CNY/head [1][16] - The average weight of pigs at market is at a historical high, indicating continued pressure on prices [1][16] - The report suggests focusing on leading companies like Muyuan Foods and Wens Foodstuff, which are currently undervalued [2][17] Beef Sector - Live cattle prices are at 27.16 CNY/kg, showing a 10.9% year-on-year increase, while fresh milk prices are stable [3][18] - The report anticipates a recovery in raw milk prices and potential price increases in beef due to reduced supply and improved demand [3][18] Pet Industry - The pet economy is thriving, with significant growth in domestic brands and pet food exports increasing by 6.64% year-on-year [4][19] - Recommended companies include Guibao Pet Food, Zhongchong Co., and Petty Co. [4][19] Poultry Sector - The report highlights the need to monitor breeding imports and the potential for price recovery in yellow chickens due to improved demand [5][20][23] - Key recommendations include Shengnong Development and Yisheng Biological [5][22] Planting Sector - Emphasis on improving grain yield through better seed and agricultural practices, with a focus on biotechnology [8][25] - Recommended companies include Longping High-Tech and Dabeinong [8][25] Feed Sector - Haida Group is recommended for its market share growth and consistent performance amidst a recovering market [9][27] - The report notes a significant exit of small players from the market, leading to improved conditions for remaining companies [9][27]

Investment Rating - The industry is rated as "Maintain Buy" [3] Core Viewpoints - The pig price has rapidly dropped below 13 yuan/kg, leading to a decrease in self-breeding and self-raising profitability to -24.44 yuan/head, a reduction of 41.29 yuan/head from the previous week. The high supply pressure is expected to continue to weigh on pig prices. The average weight of pigs has increased to 128.45 kg, up 0.5% from the low point in early August. The feed data shows a month-on-month increase in fattening feed prices of 5.6%, 6.6%, and 5.8% from June to August. The government is expected to implement policies to stabilize production and limit breeding in response to the price pressure [1][13][14] - The average selling price of lean meat pigs nationwide is 12.82 yuan/kg, down 3% from last week, while the average wholesale price of pork is 19.48 yuan/kg, down 2% [2][15] - The poultry sector shows mixed results, with the price of white feather chickens at 6.88 yuan/kg, down 2%, while chicken product prices remain stable at 8.65 yuan/kg. The price of meat chicken seedlings is 3.15 yuan each, down 3.1% [14][31] - The planting and agricultural products sector is expected to benefit from the commercialization of genetically modified varieties, with potential growth opportunities for industry companies [14] - The livestock support sector is experiencing increased price volatility, with leading feed companies likely to replace smaller competitors due to their advantages in procurement, scale, and capital [14] Summary by Sections Pig Farming - The average selling price of lean meat pigs is 12.82 yuan/kg, down 3% from last week [15] - Self-breeding and self-raising profitability is -24.44 yuan/head, down 41.29 yuan/head from the previous week [19] - The average weight of pigs has increased to 128.45 kg, showing a recovery trend [13] Poultry Farming - The price of white feather chickens is 6.88 yuan/kg, down 2% [31] - The price of meat chicken seedlings is 3.15 yuan each, down 3.1% [29] - The average price of chicken products remains stable at 8.65 yuan/kg [31] Agricultural Products - The commercialization of genetically modified varieties is expected to enhance growth potential for industry companies [14] Livestock Support - Leading feed companies are expected to gain market share over smaller competitors due to their advantages [14]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry, indicating a "Buy" rating for the sector [2]. Core Insights - In the first half of 2025, the listed companies in the livestock sector experienced a significant recovery in profitability, with a total net profit of 20.78 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 208% [3][14]. - The sub-industries with the highest profit growth included seed industry (+1212%), pig farming (+663%), and agricultural product processing (+60%) [3][15]. - The report highlights a notable divergence in performance among companies within the sector, driven by industry dynamics and operational conditions [3]. Summary by Sections 1. Overview of the Agriculture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, and Fishery Sector - The agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery sector's net profit for the first half of 2025 reached 20.78 billion yuan, a substantial increase of 208% year-on-year [14]. - The second quarter of 2025 also showed a continued growth trend, with a net profit of 10.84 billion yuan, up 26% year-on-year [18]. 2. Sub-sector Performance Review and Investment Strategy 2.1 Pig Farming - The pig farming sector reported a total revenue of 201.9 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 17.9%, with net profit reaching 15.92 billion yuan, up 865.5% [21]. - Despite a slight decline in pig prices, companies improved profitability through increased volume and reduced costs, with average breeding costs down by 7.2% [21][33]. 2.2 Poultry Farming - The white feather chicken segment showed signs of stabilization, with revenue growth of 0.6% year-on-year, while the yellow feather chicken segment faced significant price declines, leading to a sharp drop in profitability [3][21]. 2.3 Pet Food - The pet food sector saw a revenue increase of 21.4% year-on-year, driven by domestic brand growth and a favorable pricing environment [3][21]. 2.4 Animal Health - The animal health sector experienced a recovery in demand, with total revenue of 8.61 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 26.44% [5][21]. 2.5 Feed - The feed sector's revenue reached 81.91 billion yuan, up 13.3% year-on-year, benefiting from improved profitability in livestock farming [5][21]. 2.6 Seed Industry - The seed industry faced challenges with a revenue decline of 9.7% year-on-year, attributed to falling grain prices and reduced planting enthusiasm among farmers [5][21]. 3. Investment Analysis and Recommendations - The report suggests that the pig farming industry is entering a phase of stable, high-quality development, with potential for significant profit recovery and valuation reassessment for leading companies [4][6]. - The pet food sector is expected to maintain strong growth, supported by increasing pet ownership and spending per pet [4][6].

Core Viewpoint - Muyuan Foods has made a remarkable turnaround from a net loss of 4.263 billion yuan in 2023 to a significant profit increase in 2025, with a 34.46% revenue growth and a 1170% increase in net profit in the first half of 2025 [1][9]. Group 1: Company Performance - In the first half of 2025, Muyuan Foods achieved a revenue of 76.46 billion yuan, marking a year-on-year increase of 34.46% [9]. - The company's net profit reached 10.53 billion yuan, showing a dramatic year-on-year growth of approximately 1170% [9]. - The total cost of pig farming for Muyuan Foods was reported to be below 12.1 yuan/kg by June 2025, indicating a continuous decline in production costs [9]. Group 2: Industry Context - The "pig cycle" has been a significant factor affecting the industry, with fluctuations in pig prices and supply leading to periods of profitability and loss for companies like Muyuan Foods [3][6]. - The recent pig cycle began in 2019, influenced by African swine fever, which caused a drastic drop in pig inventory and a subsequent surge in prices, reaching as high as 40 yuan/kg [5]. - By 2023, the market faced an oversupply situation, leading to a 20% decrease in average pig sales prices compared to 2022, resulting in losses for many companies, including Muyuan Foods [6]. Group 3: Strategic Initiatives - Muyuan Foods has adopted various strategies to mitigate risks associated with the pig cycle, including optimizing feed formulas and enhancing disease prevention systems [7]. - The company has focused on a full industry chain layout to counter price fluctuations, moving towards an integrated development strategy [7]. - Plans for international expansion include partnerships in Southeast Asia and a potential IPO in Hong Kong to support global growth initiatives [11]. Group 4: Market Trends - Despite a continued decline in domestic pig prices, which hit a low of 13.32 yuan/kg in September 2023, Muyuan Foods has managed to maintain a recovery in performance [10]. - The company's stock price has seen a significant increase of 44.69% since late May 2023, reflecting positive market sentiment [12].

Core Insights - Nanyang Wolong Muyuan Meat Food Co., Ltd. has been established with a registered capital of 100 million yuan, focusing on the processing and retail of edible agricultural products and fresh meat [1][2] - The company is wholly owned by Muyuan Food Co., Ltd. through indirect holdings [1][2] Company Information - The legal representative of Nanyang Wolong Muyuan Meat Food Co., Ltd. is Yan Peicheng [1] - The company is located in the Wolong District of Nanyang City, Henan Province, China [2] - The business scope includes initial processing of edible agricultural products, livestock acquisition, wholesale and retail of edible agricultural products, and fresh meat [1][2] Shareholding Structure - Muyuan Meat Food Co., Ltd. holds a 51% stake in Nanyang Wolong Muyuan Meat Food Co., Ltd., contributing 51 million yuan to the registered capital [2] - The parent company, Muyuan Food Co., Ltd., has a total registered capital of 300 million yuan [2]

Core Insights - In August 2025, major listed pig farming companies in China reported a total sales volume of 15.35 million pigs, representing a year-on-year increase of 21.21% and a month-on-month increase of 6.91% [2][6][7] - The total revenue for these companies in August 2025 was 23.52 billion yuan, showing a year-on-year decline of 15.42% but a slight month-on-month increase of 0.88% [6][12] Sales Volume Analysis - The leading company in terms of sales volume was Muyuan Foods, with 7 million pigs sold, followed by Wens Foodstuffs and New Hope, each selling over 1.3 million pigs [2][9] - Companies such as Zhengbang Technology and Lihua Co. saw their sales volume growth exceed 100% year-on-year [7][11] - Compared to July, companies like Zhenghong Technology and Dongrui Co. experienced a slowdown in sales growth, while Lihua Co. and Dabeinong saw increases of 40 percentage points or more [7][12] Revenue Analysis - The revenue figures indicate that companies like Shennong Group, Jingji Agricultural, and New Hope experienced revenue declines exceeding 30% year-on-year [2][12] - Muyuan Foods was the only company to exceed 10 billion yuan in revenue for August, with a total of 11.85 billion yuan, despite a year-on-year decline of 12.3% [13] - Zhengbang Technology and Lihua Co. reported revenue growth rates exceeding 40% year-on-year, while other companies generally faced revenue declines [12][13] Price Trends - The average transaction price for pigs in the national market has been relatively stable around 15 yuan per kilogram since the beginning of 2025, but in August 2025, it dropped below 14 yuan per kilogram, marking a significant year-on-year decline [3][6]

Group 1 - Since 2025, the price of live pigs has remained below 15 yuan/kg, with August sales prices mostly fluctuating between 13 yuan/kg and 14 yuan/kg, indicating a stabilization in prices [1] - Leading companies like Muyuan Foods are focusing on technological innovation and management optimization, achieving a gradual decrease in breeding costs in the first half of the year [1] - New Hope Liuhe reported that in July, the complete breeding cost for its western and central teams dropped to around 12 yuan/kg, with some areas even below this threshold, highlighting their focus on feed and pig industries [1] Group 2 - Juxing Agriculture has maintained a focus on pig breeding, with a breeding cost of approximately 6.16 yuan/jin in the first half of 2025, emphasizing innovation in key technologies [2] - The industry is experiencing increasing differentiation, with cost control and supply chain extension becoming effective strategies for leading companies to enhance competitiveness [2] - As of the end of July, the national breeding sow inventory was 40.42 million heads, slightly above the normal level, indicating ongoing adjustments in supply and demand dynamics [2] Group 3 - Research from Shengan Securities suggests that policy guidance may lead to capacity reduction and a positive impact on pig prices due to upcoming demand peaks during festivals and the Spring Festival [3] - The industry is expected to rely more on efficiency improvements rather than incremental expansion, with government focus on sow inventory to prevent supply-demand imbalances [3] - Leading companies' scale and technological advantages are crucial for driving high-quality industry development, with production management optimization and cost reduction being key factors for profitability [3]

Summary of the Conference Call for Muyuan Foods Co., Ltd. Industry Overview - The swine farming industry in China is experiencing a significant shift towards increased scale, with the proportion of smallholders decreasing from approximately 60% a decade ago to 30% currently, leading to reduced capacity fluctuations and price volatility [5][6] - The Ministry of Agriculture has indicated that the efficiency of sow production is improving while consumption remains stable or declines slightly, necessitating a reduction in sow inventory to ensure high-quality development [6] Company Insights - Muyuan Foods has significantly reduced its pig farming costs through self-built breeding farms and genetic upgrades, achieving a cost advantage of 2-3 RMB compared to competitors like Wens, Shennong, and Dekang, thereby enhancing profitability [2][4] - The company has seen a substantial decrease in capital expenditures, from 46 billion RMB in 2020 to below 10 billion RMB by 2025, with a long-term capital expenditure average expected to be around 5 billion RMB, resulting in a large amount of free cash flow [2][4][8] - The company plans to maintain a long-term dividend payout ratio of 60%, with projected net profits reaching 35 billion RMB based on current profit levels of 300 RMB per pig and 100 RMB per piglet, indicating a minimum dividend capacity of 20 billion RMB [2][7] Future Development Strategy - Muyuan Foods is focusing on expanding into overseas markets while domestic operations will serve as a significant source of free cash flow, with long-term output expected to stabilize around 90 million pigs, including 80 million market pigs and 10 million piglets [2][7] - The company’s valuation will be determined by the market, with potential yields estimated at 4% to 5.5% [7] Historical Performance - Since its listing in 2014, Muyuan Foods has experienced rapid growth, with its market capitalization increasing from 8 billion RMB to over 400 billion RMB at its peak in 2021 [3][8] - The company has improved its balance sheet through disease prevention technology adjustments and cost control, leading to significant free cash flow and the ability to provide substantial dividends [3][9]