HAI TIAN(SH:603288) Hua Er Jie Jian Wen·2025-08-28 12:32Financial Performance - Company reported a revenue of 15.23 billion, representing a year-on-year growth of 7.6%, with the seasoning business contributing 14.56 billion and growing by 10.4% [5] - Gross margin improved significantly to 39.3%, an increase of 3.2 percentage points compared to the same period last year, driven by lower raw material prices and enhanced production efficiency [5] - Net profit attributable to shareholders reached 3.91 billion, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 13.3% [5] Core Business Progress - Traditional product lines remained stable, while health series products experienced accelerated growth [1] - Soy sauce business generated 7.93 billion in revenue, growing by 9.1%, with health-oriented products showing notable growth [5] - Oyster sauce revenue was 2.5 billion, growing by 7.7%, supported by product upgrades and channel penetration [2] Cost Control and Expenses - Sales cost was 9.25 billion, increasing by only 2.2%, significantly lower than revenue growth, attributed to reduced raw material prices and improved production efficiency [3] - Sales and marketing expenses rose to 970 million, a 14.4% increase, mainly due to team expansion and increased advertising [3] - Research and development expenses reached 410 million, growing by 8.2%, indicating the company's commitment to innovation [3] Cash Flow and Financial Health - Operating cash flow remained strong at 1.5 billion, although there is room for optimization relative to revenue scale [6] - The company holds nearly 30 billion in cash and bank deposits, reflecting robust operational performance but raising questions about capital efficiency [6] - The company plans to use raised funds for product R&D, capacity expansion, and internationalization, highlighting the need for careful investment to ensure returns [6]