Core Viewpoint - Yiyi Co., Ltd. (依依股份), known as the "first stock of pet diapers," has announced a sudden suspension of trading due to plans to acquire a pet food company specializing in cat food and cat litter [1][6]. Company Summary - Yiyi Co., Ltd. primarily engages in the production of pet hygiene products, including pet pads, pet diapers, and pet cleaning bags. The company was listed in 2021 and reported a revenue of 888 million yuan in the first half of this year, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 9.34%. The net profit attributable to the parent company was 102 million yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 7.37% [6][7]. - The company is planning to acquire Hangzhou Gaoye Family Pet Food Co., Ltd. (杭州高爷家), which was established in 2020 and has a notable presence in the pet product retail and development sector. The brand "Xucuihua" under Hangzhou Gaoye Family has gained significant recognition on e-commerce platforms [6][7]. Industry Summary - The pet economy in China has shown significant expansion, attracting various capital investments for integration and layout. This trend is expected to promote the healthy development of the sector towards branding, capitalization, and standardization [6][7]. - The overall pet market in China has grown from 97.8 billion yuan in 2015 to over 592.8 billion yuan in 2023, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.4%. It is projected that the market size will further increase to 811.4 billion yuan by 2025 [7].
“宠物纸尿裤第一股”公司拟收购宠物食品公司