Summary of Ji Hong Co., Ltd. Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Ji Hong Co., Ltd. - **Industry**: Cross-border e-commerce and packaging Key Points Business Performance and Growth - Ji Hong's cross-border e-commerce business is showing signs of recovery and growth, with the European market now accounting for over 25% of total revenue, making it the second-largest market after Northeast Asia [2][3] - The company has incubated 6 to 8 proprietary brands, with 3 to 4 reaching scale, generating over 400 million RMB in total revenue and an annual growth rate exceeding 100% [2][3] - For 2025, net profit is expected to be between 273 million and 291 million RMB, representing a growth of over 50% compared to 2024 [3] Market Segmentation - Northeast Asia is the largest market, accounting for approximately 45% of revenue, followed by Europe at 25% and Southeast Asia at 20% [2][6] - Growth rates are high in Northeast Asia (over 20%) and Europe (close to 90%), while Southeast Asia maintains a stable growth rate of around 10% [6] Strategic Initiatives - The company aims to expand its cross-border e-commerce segment into new markets, particularly in Europe and Australia, with a target of achieving 1 billion RMB in revenue from proprietary brands within three years [5] - Ji Hong is diversifying sales regions and collaborating with financial institutions to mitigate the impact of currency fluctuations [7][8] Currency and Tariff Impact - The company has strategies in place to manage the effects of currency appreciation and fluctuations, including flexible pricing strategies [9] - Ji Hong's revenue is primarily derived from Asian markets, with minimal exposure to U.S. tariffs, thus reducing the impact of tariff fluctuations [10] Innovative Business Model - The "product finds people" model leverages social media for targeted product promotion, enhancing customer engagement and operational efficiency [11][12] - AI technology has been integrated into various operational aspects, significantly improving order processing efficiency and reducing labor costs [13][14] Financial Metrics - The gross margin for the cross-border e-commerce business has improved, exceeding 60% in 2025, while the packaging business maintains a stable gross margin of 18% to 20% [19][20] - The net profit margin for both e-commerce and packaging segments is approximately 5% [20] Cost Structure and Future Outlook - The cost structure for cross-border e-commerce includes procurement (10-15%), logistics, and operational costs, with a focus on high GDP markets [22] - Future cost fluctuations are anticipated, but AI applications are expected to enhance efficiency and profit margins [22] Shareholder Engagement - Ji Hong has a history of frequent dividends and is considering stock incentive plans to align employee interests with company performance [23][24] Conclusion - Ji Hong Co., Ltd. is positioned for significant growth in the cross-border e-commerce sector, with strategic initiatives aimed at market expansion and operational efficiency through technology and innovative business models. The company maintains a strong focus on shareholder returns and employee engagement through incentives.

Core Viewpoint - Jihong Co., Ltd. (002803.SZ, 02603.HK) has reported impressive performance driven by its "cross-border e-commerce + packaging" dual strategy, with a projected net profit growth of 50% to 60% for 2025 [1][2] Financial Performance - For the year 2025, Jihong Co. expects a net profit of 2.73 billion to 2.91 billion yuan, marking a year-on-year increase of 50% to 60% [1][2] - The company anticipates a total net profit of 3.31 billion to 3.49 billion yuan for 2025, representing a growth of 79.40% to 89.26% compared to the previous year [2] - In the first three quarters of 2025, Jihong Co. achieved a revenue of 50.39 billion yuan, up 29.29% year-on-year, with a net profit of 2.16 billion yuan, reflecting a 60.11% increase [2] - The fourth quarter of 2025 is projected to yield a net profit of 572.7 million to 754.7 million yuan, showing a year-on-year growth of 21.19% to 59.69% [2] Business Segments - The packaging business has benefited from a recovering consumer market, leading to increased demand from downstream clients and improved profitability through strategic partnerships with leading companies in the fast-moving consumer goods sector [3] - The cross-border e-commerce segment has seen significant revenue growth due to technological advancements and enhanced supply chain management, contributing to the overall performance of the company [3] Market Position - Jihong Co. ranks second among Chinese B2C export e-commerce companies in Asia with a market share of 1.3% and holds the top position in the paper packaging sector with a market share of 1.2% [4] Strategic Developments - The company is expanding its operations by establishing a wholly-owned subsidiary in Shenzhen with a registered capital of 60 million to 80 million Hong Kong dollars, aimed at enhancing its packaging business [5] - Jihong Co. has formed strategic partnerships, including a collaboration with Huawei Cloud to leverage AI technology for business innovation [5] R&D and Financial Health - R&D expenditures for the first three quarters of 2025 reached 1.01 billion yuan, an increase from 959.4 million yuan in the same period of 2024, indicating a commitment to innovation [7] - As of the end of the third quarter of 2025, Jihong Co. reported cash reserves of 11.98 billion yuan, a 56.87% increase from the beginning of the period, primarily due to H-share issuance and sales receipts [7]

Core Viewpoint - The company expects to achieve a net profit of between 331 million to 349 million RMB for the reporting period of January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 79.40% to 89.26% [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders is projected to be between 273 million to 291 million RMB, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 50.00% to 60.00% [1] Group 1: Revenue and Profit Growth - The company has experienced significant growth in both revenue and profit during the reporting period [1] - The growth is primarily driven by the paper-based fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) packaging business, which benefits from a recovering consumer market and steady demand from downstream clients [1] - The company has established long-term strategic partnerships with leading enterprises in the FMCG sector, enhancing its operational efficiency and profitability through refined group management [1] Group 2: Cross-Border E-commerce Business - The company maintains a technology-driven approach, continuously improving its supply chain management system and achieving high levels of digital operational capability [1] - There is an ongoing expansion of sales regions and replication of business models, leading to substantial growth in revenue and profit for the cross-border social e-commerce business [1] - This growth contributes to the overall performance enhancement of the company [1]

Core Viewpoint - The company expects to achieve a net profit of 331 million to 349 million RMB for the year 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 79.40% to 89.26% [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders is projected to be between 273 million and 291 million RMB, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 50.00% to 60.00% [1] Group 1: Revenue and Profit Growth - The company has experienced significant growth in both revenue and profit during the reporting period [1] - The growth is primarily driven by the paper-based fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) packaging business, benefiting from a recovery in the consumer market and increased packaging demand from downstream clients [1] - The company has established long-term strategic partnerships with leading enterprises in the FMCG sector, which has contributed to its operational efficiency and profitability [1] Group 2: Cross-Border E-commerce Business - The company emphasizes technology-driven approaches and continuously improves its supply chain management system [1] - High levels of digital operational capability have been maintained, which supports substantial revenue and profit growth [1] - The company is also expanding its sales regions and replicating its business model, further enhancing overall performance [1]

Group 1 - The company, Jihong Co., Ltd. (02603.HK), experienced a significant stock price increase of over 8% following a positive earnings announcement, with a current increase of 7.31% to HKD 15.58 per share [1] - The trading volume reached HKD 11.7756 million, indicating strong investor interest in the company's stock after the earnings report [1]

Core Viewpoint - Jihong Co., Ltd. (02603) expects significant profit growth for 2025, leading to a stock price increase of over 8% following the earnings announcement [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - The company anticipates a net profit of approximately 331 million to 349 million yuan for 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 79.40% to 89.26% [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to be around 273 million to 291 million yuan, reflecting a growth of 50.00% to 60.00% year-on-year [1] - The net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses is projected to be about 240 million to 258 million yuan, indicating a year-on-year increase of 49.98% to 61.35% [1] Group 2: Business Segments - The packaging business has seen substantial growth due to the recovery of the consumer market, which has increased packaging demand from downstream clients [2] - The company benefits from long-term strategic partnerships with leading firms in the fast-moving consumer goods sector, enhancing operational efficiency and profitability [2] - In the cross-border social e-commerce sector, the company focuses on technology-driven innovation and supply chain management, leading to significant revenue and profit growth [2]

Group 1: Economic Outlook - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised China's economic growth forecast for 2025 by 0.2 percentage points to 5% and has also upgraded the 2026 growth expectations [3] Group 2: Government Announcements - The State Council Information Office will hold two press conferences on January 20, focusing on the implementation of the Central Economic Work Conference and the role of proactive fiscal policy in promoting high-quality economic development [3] - A press conference on January 21 will discuss the achievements in industrial and information technology development by 2025 [3] Group 3: Regulatory Developments - The Civil Aviation Administration of China introduced a revised Civil Aviation Law, encouraging the development of general aviation and establishing a supportive infrastructure network [4] Group 4: Company News - Yidian Tianxia will resume trading on January 20, not involving GEO business [7] - Tianjian Technology may face delisting risk warnings [7] - Huichuan Technology plans to issue H-shares and list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange [7] - Far East Transmission expects a net profit increase of 25.06% to 41.96% in 2025 [7] - Guilin Tourism anticipates a profit of 11 million yuan in 2025, reversing losses [7] - ST Yuanzhi forecasts a net profit increase of 396.77% to 507.16% in 2025 [7] - Runfeng Co. expects a net profit increase of 128.85% to 159.95% in 2025 [8] - Xiangcai Securities anticipates a net profit of 553 million yuan in 2025, a 157% increase [8] - Haoshanghao expects a net profit increase of 115.64% to 175.35% in 2025 [8] - Hunan Yuneng forecasts a net profit increase of 93.75% to 135.87% in 2025 [8] - Libang Instruments expects a net profit increase of 75% to 105% in 2025 [8] - Chengdu Huamei anticipates a net profit increase of 74.35% to 108.73% in 2025 [8] - Jihong Co. expects a net profit increase of 50% to 60% in 2025 [8] - Guotou Securities anticipates a net profit of 3.4 billion yuan in 2025, a growth of over 35% [8] - Dinglong Co. expects a net profit increase of 34.44% to 40.2% in 2025 [8] - Ruimaite anticipates a net profit increase of 22.28% to 51.24% in 2025 [8] - Nanfang Energy expects a profit of 300 million to 360 million yuan in 2025, reversing losses [8] - Xianglu Tungsten Industry anticipates a profit of 125 million to 180 million yuan in 2025, reversing losses [8] - Feiwo Technology expects a profit of 32 million to 45 million yuan in 2025, reversing losses [8] - Yitong Century anticipates a profit of 8 million to 12 million yuan in 2025, reversing losses [8] - A controlling shareholder of Aotai Bio has proposed a share buyback of 100 million to 200 million yuan [8]

Key Points - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised China's economic growth forecast for 2025 by 0.2 percentage points to 5% and has also adjusted the growth expectations for 2026 [3] - The National Development and Reform Commission will hold a press conference on January 20 to discuss the implementation of the central economic work conference and the "14th Five-Year Plan" [3] - The Ministry of Finance will also hold a press conference on the same day to discuss the role of proactive fiscal policy in promoting high-quality economic and social development [3] - The Supreme People's Procuratorate has emphasized the need to use legal power to support high-quality development and maintain economic and financial security [3] - The Civil Aviation Administration of China has introduced a new Civil Aviation Law that encourages the development of general aviation and aims to create a supportive infrastructure network [4] - There are rumors about the existence of fake accounts participating in Hong Kong stock IPOs, which have been dismissed as unfounded by market experts [5] - The Loan Prime Rate (LPR) is set to be adjusted on January 20, with the current 1-year LPR at 3% and the 5-year LPR at 3.5% [5] Company News - Yidian Tianxia will resume trading on January 20, not involving GEO business [7] - Tianjian Technology may face delisting risk due to trading issues [7] - Huichuan Technology is planning to issue H-shares and list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange [7] - Far East Transmission expects a net profit increase of 25.06% to 41.96% in 2025 [7] - Guilin Tourism anticipates a profit of 11 million yuan in 2025, marking a turnaround [7] - ST Yuanzhi expects a net profit increase of 396.77% to 507.16% in 2025 [7] - Runfeng Co. anticipates a net profit increase of 128.85% to 159.95% in 2025 [7] - Xiangcai Securities expects a net profit of 553 million yuan in 2025, a 157% increase [7] - Haoshanghao expects a net profit increase of 115.64% to 175.35% in 2025 [7] - Hunan Yuneng anticipates a net profit increase of 93.75% to 135.87% in 2025 [7] - Libang Instruments expects a net profit increase of 75% to 105% in 2025 [7] - Chengdu Huamei anticipates a net profit increase of 74.35% to 108.73% in 2025 [7] - Jihong Co. expects a net profit increase of 50% to 60% in 2025 [7] - Guotou Securities expects a net profit of 3.4 billion yuan in 2025, a growth of over 35% [8] - Dinglong Co. anticipates a net profit increase of 34.44% to 40.2% in 2025 [8] - Ruimaite expects a net profit increase of 22.28% to 51.24% in 2025 [8] - Nanfang Energy expects a profit of 300 million to 360 million yuan in 2025, marking a turnaround [8] - Xianglu Tungsten Industry expects a profit of 125 million to 180 million yuan in 2025, marking a turnaround [8] - Feiwo Technology expects a profit of 32 million to 45 million yuan in 2025, marking a turnaround [8] - Yitong Century expects a profit of 8 million to 12 million yuan in 2025, marking a turnaround [8] - Aotai Bio's controlling shareholder has proposed a share buyback of 100 million to 200 million yuan [8]

Group 1: 华是科技 - The controlling shareholder of 华是科技 is set to change to 杭州巨准, with a share transfer agreement signed for 12.912 million shares, representing 11.32% of the total share capital [1] - After the transfer, the actual controller will change to 郑剑波, and the existing shareholders will relinquish voting rights on their remaining shares [1] - The company will resume trading on January 20, 2026 [2] Group 2: 盈方微 - 盈方微 plans to acquire 100% of 上海肖克利 and 富士德中国 through a combination of share issuance and cash payment, with the transaction not being contingent on each other [3][4] - The acquisition is expected to meet the criteria for a major asset restructuring as per the regulations [3] - The company will also resume trading on January 20, 2026 [4] Group 3: 江化微 - 江化微's controlling shareholder will change to 上海福迅科技, with a transfer of 9.238 million shares at a price of 20 yuan per share, totaling 1.848 billion yuan, which is 23.96% of the total share capital [5][6] - The company will resume trading on January 20, 2026 [6] Group 4: 沃华医药 - 沃华医药 reported a revenue of 817 million yuan for 2025, a year-on-year increase of 6.96%, and a net profit of 95.7153 million yuan, up 162.93% [7] - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of 1.46 yuan per 10 shares [7] Group 5: 南网能源 - 南网能源 expects a net profit of 300 million to 360 million yuan for 2025, recovering from a loss of 58.1258 million yuan in the previous year [7] Group 6: 其他公司业绩预告 - Several companies, including 翔鹭钨业, 飞沃科技, and 桂林旅游, have reported significant improvements in their expected net profits for 2025, with increases ranging from 93.75% to over 500% compared to the previous year [8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15]

Major Events - Hualing Cable announced the termination of the acquisition of control over Xingxin Aerospace due to failure to reach consensus on specific agreement terms, stating that this decision will not adversely affect its operations or financial status [1] - Xianglu Tungsten Industry expects a net profit of 125 million to 180 million yuan for 2025, driven by continuous price increases in tungsten raw materials and improved market conditions [1] Company Announcements - Zhongwei Semiconductor is set to launch its first non-volatile memory chip, a low-power SPI NOR Flash with a capacity of 4M bits, filling a product gap in the Flash sector [2] - Nanshan Aluminum plans to invest approximately 437 million USD in a 250,000-ton electrolytic aluminum project in Indonesia [4] - Xinfengming intends to acquire a 35% stake in Dushan Port Development to enhance its supply chain capabilities [5] - Jiangxi Copper signed a cooperation framework agreement with China Ordnance Material Group for the purchase and sale of copper and nickel products [6] Performance Forecasts - Wan Tong Development expects a net loss of 500 million to 750 million yuan for 2025, attributed to strategic shifts and increased impairment losses [12] - Hunan YN anticipates a net profit of 1.15 billion to 1.4 billion yuan for 2025, driven by growth in lithium battery materials [13] - Tianjian Technology forecasts a net loss of 176 million to 250 million yuan for 2025, with potential delisting risk due to financial performance [14] - Leading companies like Guotou Securities and Xiangcai Securities project significant profit growth for 2025, with Guotou expecting 3.42 billion yuan, a 35.18% increase [27][28] Industry Trends - The tungsten market is experiencing improved supply-demand dynamics, benefiting companies like Xianglu Tungsten [1] - The photovoltaic industry continues to face challenges, with companies like Trina Solar projecting substantial losses due to market pressures [19] - The aluminum sector is seeing investment growth, particularly in overseas projects, as indicated by Nanshan Aluminum's plans [4] Stock Movements - Hualing Cable's stock will not be adversely affected by the termination of the acquisition [1] - Companies like Hunan YN and Guotou Securities are expected to see positive stock performance due to favorable profit forecasts [13][27]