Group 1 - The company Zhongnong Lihua (603970) has signed a share acquisition letter of intent to acquire at least 50% of Taizhou Agricultural Materials Co., Ltd. from its natural person shareholders, which will make Taizhou Agricultural Materials a subsidiary of Zhongnong Lihua [1] - Taizhou Agricultural Materials reported a revenue of 603 million yuan in 2024, a decrease of 3.51% year-on-year, and a net profit of 39.36 million yuan, down 19.42% year-on-year [2] - The agricultural materials market is facing challenges such as overcapacity, price pressure, and weak supply and demand, leading to a decline in sales and profitability expectations [2][3] Group 2 - Zhongnong Lihua's main business includes pesticide distribution and plant protection technology services, focusing on selling pesticide raw materials and providing crop health solutions [2] - The pesticide industry is entering a consolidation phase, with raw material prices expected to continue declining, following a 41.7% drop in 2023 and an additional 9.1% decrease in 2024 [3] - The domestic agricultural product prices are persistently low, affecting farmers' willingness to invest in planting, resulting in weak terminal demand and intense competition [3]