NWF(SH:600975) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-23 13:09Core Viewpoint - The Chinese pig industry is experiencing a downturn in Q4 2025, with low prices and supply-demand imbalance, leading to losses for producers. Despite this, the company New Five Star is committed to its strategic direction, focusing on internal improvements and light asset models to expand its scale over the past four years [1][8]. Cost Reduction and Efficiency - Since 2025, New Five Star has emphasized internal cost certainty, transforming cost reduction and efficiency into actionable daily practices. The company has established a performance evaluation framework that focuses on cost during processes and profit annually, revising seven core systems to create a dynamic incentive structure [2][9]. - The company has shifted from a production-only mindset to a business accounting approach, fostering a positive cycle of goal-setting, performance, and incentives across all levels of staff [2][9]. Technological Innovation in Breeding - The key to cost reduction lies in efficiency improvement, which is driven by genetic enhancement. New Five Star has deepened its breeding system by introducing high-quality genes and utilizing advanced technologies to improve sow reproductive performance [3][10]. - In November 2025, the company established a joint venture to accelerate the implementation of high-yield breeding pigs, projecting that each increase of one piglet weaned per sow per year (PSY) could reduce costs by 30 yuan per head, potentially generating millions in annual benefits [3][10]. Innovative Operational Models - New Five Star has adopted a dual-track model of farmer contract breeding and simulated breeding to balance capacity expansion and light asset operations. The company has scaled its farmer contract breeding model, increasing the number of cooperative farmers to 469 and the number of pigs under contract from 120,000 to 855,000 [4][11]. - This model allows farmers to manage their operations effectively, reducing costs by 0.6 to 1 yuan per kilogram compared to self-breeding, while achieving a survival rate of 96% [4][11]. Organizational Restructuring and Industry Collaboration - To enhance management efficiency, New Five Star has streamlined its organizational structure from four levels to three, facilitating resource consolidation and decision-making [5][12]. - The company is also improving its entire supply chain, achieving a feed self-sufficiency rate of over 85% and increasing slaughter capacity to 2.05 million pigs per year, while focusing capital expenditures on core operations [5][13]. Financial Strategy and Long-term Vision - On January 20, 2026, the company announced plans to use up to 90 million yuan of idle funds to temporarily supplement working capital, aiming to optimize cash flow and reduce financial costs without affecting ongoing projects [6][14]. - The pig industry is witnessing a polarization, with small farmers exiting and large-scale enterprises expanding. New Five Star is investing in technology and innovation, building a competitive edge that will help it navigate through industry cycles [7][8][14].