Core Viewpoint - In the first half of 2025, Shuanghui Development managed to halt its declining performance, achieving a revenue of 28.4 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 2.97%, and a net profit of 2.3 billion yuan, a slight increase of 1.17% [3][5][6]. Financial Performance - The company plans to distribute a dividend of 2.25 billion yuan, which accounts for 97% of the net profit attributable to shareholders [4][14]. - The revenue from fresh pork products reached 13.8 billion yuan, contributing 48.46% to total revenue, with a year-on-year growth of 3.33% [6][9]. - However, the gross margin for fresh pork products fell to 4.90%, down 0.26% from the previous year [6][8]. Market Challenges - Sales of packaged meat products, including ham and sausages, declined significantly, with a volume drop of 9.04% and revenue decrease of 9.42% [9][11]. - The management attributed the decline in packaged meat sales to a sluggish consumer market and increased competition from emerging brands [11][13]. - The company has struggled to adapt to new sales channels and consumer preferences, leading to a further decline in revenue from traditional channels [13][20]. Shareholder Dynamics - The majority of shares (70.33%) are held by the controlling shareholder, Rotex, which benefits significantly from the high dividend payouts [5][15]. - Since Rotex became the controlling shareholder in 2019, Shuanghui Development has distributed a total of 335.6 billion yuan in dividends, with Rotex receiving approximately 251.7 billion yuan [15][16]. Financial Health - As of June 30, 2025, the company reported a short-term funding gap of approximately 38.36 billion yuan, with short-term borrowings amounting to 94.33 billion yuan [18][19]. - The company has maintained high dividend payouts despite financial constraints, raising concerns about its cash flow and operational safety [18][20]. Corporate Governance - The company has undergone significant leadership changes, with the founder stepping down and a new generation taking over, which may introduce uncertainties in its strategic direction [26][28]. - The ongoing high dividend policy has raised questions about whether it is aimed at alleviating the debt burden of its parent company, WH Group [20][21].
火腿肠“遇冷”!双汇超250亿利润流向境外股东,市值已蒸发上千亿