Haixin Foods (SZ:002702) Zhong Guo Jing Ying Bao·2025-12-22 11:41Core Viewpoint - Haixin Food has postponed its fundraising project for deep processing of aquatic products and frozen dishes due to equipment installation delays, extending the completion date from December 2025 to June 2026 [1][2]. Group 1: Project Delay and Financials - The fundraising project was initially planned to raise 376 million yuan (net amount of 365 million yuan) for the deep processing of aquatic products and to supplement working capital [1]. - As of now, 310 million yuan has been utilized from the raised funds, with the project experiencing delays attributed to equipment procurement and installation issues [1][2]. - The project had previously been postponed in November 2024 for similar reasons, indicating ongoing challenges in the construction process [1][2]. Group 2: Business Performance - In 2024, Haixin Food's revenue from frozen fish and meat products declined by 18.17%, while revenue from frozen dishes increased by 61.11% to 483 million yuan [3]. - However, in the first half of this year, sales and production volumes for frozen fish and meat products dropped by over 20%, and for frozen dishes, the decline exceeded 30% [3]. - For the first three quarters of this year, the company reported a revenue of 970 million yuan, a decrease of 15.05%, and a net loss of 28.19 million yuan, down 17.94% year-on-year [3]. Group 3: Market and Industry Trends - The pre-made dish market is facing challenges, with consumer skepticism regarding safety and nutrition due to a lack of national standards [3]. - Many companies in the pre-made dish sector, including Guolian Aquatic Products and Huifa Foods, have reported declines in net profit, indicating a broader industry trend [6]. - The domestic consumption market remains stable, with many companies still in the process of digesting previously invested capacities, leading to delays or cancellations of expansion projects [5][6]. Group 4: Future Strategies - Haixin Food plans to optimize its product structure, focusing on high-margin and high-demand core categories while expanding sales channels [6]. - The company aims to enhance cost control across the entire process, from raw material procurement to logistics, to improve overall profitability [6].