Muyuan Foods (SZ:002714) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-02-02 06:57IPO Dynamics - Muyuan Foods plans to launch its Hong Kong IPO as early as January 29, aiming to raise up to $1.5 billion (approximately HKD 11.7 billion) and is expected to list on February 6 [3] - The funds raised will be used for overseas expansion, smart farming R&D, and debt repayment, potentially creating an "A+H" dual financing platform to strengthen capital during the pig cycle downturn [3] Acquisitions & Sales - JBB Builders is in discussions to acquire 100% equity of Chengdu Jianfu Convenience Store Management Co., which operates 65 direct stores and 30 franchised stores, aiming to enter the rapidly growing Chinese retail market [5] - Unilever has signed an agreement to sell its home care business in Colombia and Ecuador to Alicorp, which includes established local brands like Fab and 3D [8] - General Mills announced the sale of its Muir Glen organic tomato brand to Violet Foods, allowing General Mills to focus on core brands like Cheerios and Progresso [12] - Vitabiotics, a UK vitamin company, is attracting bids from private equity firms including Bain Capital and Blackstone, with a potential valuation of around £900 million (approximately RMB 8.6 billion) [15] Corporate Restructuring - MTG Corporation announced the dissolution of its wholly-owned subsidiary in Shanghai, which has been operating since 2013 and responsible for sales in the Chinese market, due to continuous losses [18][19] - On (昂跑) appointed Frank Sluis as the new CFO, expected to drive sales growth of at least 34% year-on-year for the fiscal year 2025 [21] - BVLGARI appointed Domenico Giampà as the director of its fragrance business, focusing on commercial strategy and growth in high-end fragrance segments [24] - L'OCCITANE appointed Mark Edington as the general manager for travel retail in EMEA and the Americas, leveraging his extensive experience to boost travel retail performance [27] - A2 Milk Company expanded the responsibilities of its Greater China CEO, allowing for better local management of market strategies [30]