智通财经网·2025-10-14 07:26Core Viewpoint - Wan Zhou International (00288) has seen a decline of over 4%, currently trading at 7.34 HKD with a transaction volume of 183 million HKD, amid falling pig prices and market supply-demand imbalances [1] Group 1: Market Conditions - On October 13, the main contract for live pig futures closed down 2.88% at 11,125 RMB/ton, marking a historical low and a cumulative decline of 21% for the year, with prices down over 40% from last year's peak [1] - Current pork spot prices have fallen below 11 RMB/kg, indicating ongoing challenges in the market [1] - Despite efforts to reduce production capacity, the supply-demand imbalance in the market remains unresolved, suggesting that the downward trend in pig prices is unlikely to change in the near term [1] Group 2: Company Actions - Wan Zhou International announced a special dividend of 0.3 HKD per share last month, which aligns with market expectations [1] - All proceeds from the secondary public offering of Smithfield will be distributed as special dividends [1] - The company plans to hold a board meeting on October 28 to approve its third-quarter performance [1]