（文章来源：证券日报） 本报讯 （记者王僖）12月21日晚间，山东赫达集团股份有限公司（以下简称"山东赫达"）发布公告 称，日前美国商务部对原产自巴西、中国、印度和越南的硬壳空心胶囊产品反倾销、反补贴调查作出最 终肯定性裁定。作为强制应诉企业，山东赫达获得的反倾销终裁税率为18.71%，较今年5月公布的初裁 税率有大幅降低，反补贴税率为6.90%。 据了解，硬壳空心胶囊是医药行业的重要辅料，美国是中国胶囊企业的重要出口市场。山东赫达的公告 中也明确表示，该公司已着手在美国本土布局产能，且建设正按计划推进。市场分析认为，此次税率大 幅降低，叠加本土化产能的推进，有望显著缓解公司相关产品在美国市场的成本压力。 山东赫达公告中还显示，该公司也将持续拓展美国以外市场，并密切关注主要出口国家的政策与关税变 化，借助全球化产业布局提升抗风险能力。 公告表示，此次终裁结果将显著降低公司所需缴纳的税费保证金金额，前期缴纳的保证金差额部分也将 予退还，预计对公司经营业绩产生积极影响。 本次终裁后，程序尚未完全结束。根据安排，美国国际贸易委员会（ITC）预计于2026年2月作出产业 损害最终裁定。若ITC亦作出肯定性裁定，美国商 ...

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The company has shown steady development in lithium battery magnetic materials, while the impact of anti-dumping investigations in Indonesia has affected short-term volume and profit in Q3 [8] - The company maintains a solid market position in the magnetic materials sector, with increasing market share in home appliances and automotive fields, and is expanding into new product areas [8] - The company’s revenue for Q1-Q3 2025 reached 17.56 billion, a year-on-year increase of 29.3%, with a net profit of 1.45 billion, up 56.8% year-on-year [8] - The company expects to maintain a positive cash flow from operations, with operating cash flow for Q1-Q3 2025 at 2.99 billion, a year-on-year increase of 147.3% [8] - The company forecasts net profit for 2025-2027 to be 1.91 billion, 2.21 billion, and 2.50 billion respectively, with corresponding P/E ratios of 19, 17, and 15 [8] Financial Summary - Total revenue for 2023 is projected at 19.73 billion, with a year-on-year growth of 1.45% [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders for 2023 is estimated at 1.82 billion, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 8.94% [1] - The latest diluted EPS for 2023 is expected to be 1.12 yuan per share [1] - The company’s total assets are projected to reach 24.21 billion by 2024, with total liabilities of 13.94 billion [9] - The company’s operating expenses for Q1-Q3 2025 were 780 million, a decrease of 28.7% year-on-year, with a cost ratio of 4.5% [8]

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued final rulings on anti-dumping and countervailing duties for "thermoformed molded fiber products" from China and Vietnam, significantly impacting the export landscape for these products from China [1] Company Summary - Zhongxin Co., Ltd. is subject to an anti-dumping tax rate of 283.89%, while other Chinese producers/exporters face rates ranging from 49.08% to 477.97% [1] - The company also faces a countervailing duty tax rate of 97.82%, with other Chinese producers/exporters facing rates between 7.56% and 319.92% [1] - In response to these developments, the company plans to expand its market presence outside of the U.S. and will actively seek high-potential target markets while building diversified sales channels [1] Industry Summary - The final rulings by the U.S. Department of Commerce will disrupt the export of thermoformed molded fiber products from China to the U.S., forcing American customers to seek suppliers outside of China [1] - The domestic production capacity in China is expected to become surplus, leading to intensified competition in non-U.S. markets, which will significantly impact Chinese pulp molding manufacturers [1] - The industry is likely to undergo a restructuring of the global supply chain as a result of these rulings [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights that the Trump administration's tariff policies are a significant aspect of its governance, and these policies are likely to continue evolving during its "2.0 phase" [1] - Most economies lack the capability to maintain a "terrifying balance" with the United States, indicating that the threat of tariffs will persist without the announcement of "reciprocal tariffs" [1] - Experts in international law and trade suggest that risks should be mitigated in three areas: increased vertical industry investigations from the U.S., potential "anti-dumping" investigations from other countries affecting Chinese foreign trade enterprises, and unexpected additional tariffs such as secondary sanctions and punitive tariffs [1] Group 2 - A tax expert noted the current confusion surrounding U.S. tariff classifications, leading to uncertainty among foreign trade companies regarding how to report taxes on various product categories [1] - For instance, companies exporting steel furniture are unclear whether they will face tariffs on steel and aluminum first, followed by furniture tariffs, raising questions about the overall calculation of these tariffs [1]

Group 1 - The company has decided to exercise its repurchase rights and intends to sell its stake in Far East Zhongqian (Xiamen) Technology Group Co., Ltd. due to unmet commitments by the other party [7][10][31] - The repurchase amount is calculated as the initial investment of 30 million RMB plus an 8% annual interest from the investment date until the repurchase completion, amounting to approximately 38.56 million RMB as of June 30, 2025 [8][10][20] - The board of directors unanimously approved the repurchase and sale proposal during the meeting held on July 31, 2025 [2][11][40] Group 2 - The company plans to invest in Thailand Far East International Environmental Protection Co., Ltd. by acquiring a total of 30% equity, which includes a 10% stake from Xiamen Jiteli Trading Co., Ltd. and a 20% stake from Far East Zhongqian [36][39] - The total investment for this acquisition and capital increase is 40.5 million Thai Baht (approximately 9 million RMB) [37][40] - The board of directors also approved this investment proposal during the same meeting on July 31, 2025, with a unanimous vote [4][40]

Group 1 - Guangdong Province has initiated a centralized procurement program involving 170 drug varieties and 248 specifications, which may lead to lower drug prices and industry consolidation [1] - The procurement process eliminates A/B procurement orders and adopts group bidding [1] Group 2 - Shandong Heda's subsidiary has been preliminarily assessed with an anti-dumping tax rate of 172.24% by the U.S. Department of Commerce, affecting its exports to the U.S. market [2] - Other Chinese manufacturers/exporters face anti-dumping tax rates ranging from 5.4% to 88.82% [2] - The final ruling on the anti-dumping and countervailing investigation is expected to be released in October 2025, which may impact the company's market strategy [2] Group 3 - The Xinjiang Market Supervision Administration has published five typical cases of violations in the medical field, highlighting issues such as illegal charging and unlicensed drug sales [3] - The penalties imposed include fines for hospitals and pharmaceutical companies, indicating a strict regulatory environment aimed at ensuring compliance and protecting public interests [3]

Core Viewpoint - The company, Shandong Heda, faces significant challenges due to the preliminary anti-dumping and countervailing duties imposed by the U.S. Department of Commerce on hard empty capsules, with a notably high anti-dumping rate of 172.24% for its subsidiary, Hushi, compared to lower rates for other Chinese manufacturers [1][3]. Group 1: Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties - The U.S. Department of Commerce announced a preliminary affirmative ruling on May 22, 2025, regarding anti-dumping duties on hard empty capsules from Brazil, China, India, and Vietnam [1]. - Shandong Heda's subsidiary, Hushi, received an anti-dumping duty rate of 172.24%, significantly higher than the range of 5.4% to 88.82% for other Chinese manufacturers [3]. - The countervailing duty rate for Hushi was preliminarily set at 6.82%, while other Chinese producers faced rates between 3.45% and 8.53% [2][3]. Group 2: Impact on Sales and Revenue - During the investigation period from April 1, 2024, to September 30, 2024, sales of hard empty capsules to the U.S. accounted for 62.38% of the total revenue from this product line [2]. - For the countervailing duty investigation period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, sales to the U.S. represented 44.22% of the total revenue [2]. Group 3: Strategic Responses - The company has proactively built inventory in the U.S. to mitigate the impact of trade tensions, ensuring that current stock can meet U.S. market demand for 5 to 6 months [4]. - Shandong Heda is advancing a project to establish a plant in the U.S. with a capacity of 20 billion capsules per year, which is expected to be operational by 2026 [5]. - The company has formed a special task force and hired legal experts to navigate the dual investigations and aim for the most favorable duty rates [2][4]. Group 4: Financial Performance - In 2024, Shandong Heda reported overseas revenue of 1.232 billion yuan, with a gross margin of 30.67%, which, despite a decline, remains higher than the domestic gross margin of 20.72% [6].

Core Viewpoint - The company faces significant anti-dumping and countervailing duties from the U.S. Department of Commerce, impacting its exports of hard-shell capsules to the U.S. market, prompting the establishment of a special task force to address the situation [1][3]. Group 1: Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties - The preliminary anti-dumping duty rate for the company's subsidiary, Shandong Hershey Capsule Co., Ltd., is set at 172.24%, while other Chinese producers/exporters face rates between 5.4% and 88.82% [1]. - The preliminary countervailing duty rate for Shandong Hershey is 6.82%, with other Chinese producers/exporters facing rates between 3.45% and 8.53% [1]. - The U.S. will require importers to pay these duties as a cash deposit until the final rates are determined after the first annual review, expected to be published in October 2025 [1]. Group 2: Company Response and Strategy - The company is actively preparing for a field investigation by the U.S. Department of Commerce to seek a fair final ruling and has engaged a legal team to challenge the preliminary ruling [3]. - The company has maintained a stock of products in the U.S. that can meet market demand for 5 to 6 months, indicating proactive inventory management [3]. - The company is advancing a project to establish a plant in the U.S. with a capacity of 20 billion capsules per year, which has completed site selection and initial negotiations [3]. Group 3: Business Performance and Future Outlook - In 2024, the company reported revenue of 1.957 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 25.72%, with net profit reaching 222 million yuan, up 0.65% [4]. - Overseas revenue for 2024 was 1.232 billion yuan, a 36.19% increase, accounting for 62.96% of total revenue, reflecting deepened international market expansion [4]. - The company plans to achieve revenue of 2.25 billion yuan in 2025, with specific targets for various segments, including 1.69 billion yuan from cellulose ether and 400 million yuan from plant capsules [4].

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. Department of Commerce has initiated anti-dumping and countervailing investigations into imported metallurgical silicon from several countries, responding to requests from U.S. companies Ferroglobe USA, Inc. and Mississippi Silicon LLC [1] Group 1: Investigations Initiated - The anti-dumping investigation targets imports of metallurgical silicon from Angola, Australia, Laos, and Norway [1] - The countervailing investigation focuses on imports of metallurgical silicon from Australia, Laos, Norway, and Thailand [1]

Group 1 - The U.S. Department of Commerce initiated anti-dumping and countervailing investigations against thermoformed molded fiber products from China and Vietnam in October 2024 [2][3] - The preliminary ruling for anti-dumping resulted in a tax rate of 470.63% for the company, while the average tax rate for other non-mandatory responding companies was 345.84% [3] - The preliminary ruling for countervailing duties set the tax rate at 5.99% for the company, with rates for other Chinese producers ranging from 6.38% to 153.25% [4] Group 2 - Cumulative tariffs, including previous tariffs of 25% and 145%, result in a total tariff of 646.62% for the company [6] - Approximately 52% of the company's revenue in 2024 came from exports to the U.S., with 1.16 million tons shipped in Q1 2025, also representing 52% of total sales for that period [6] - The company's Thai factory project for producing biodegradable tableware is expected to mitigate the negative impacts of the investigations [6] Group 3 - The company has engaged a professional legal team to respond to the investigations and has filed an appeal with the U.S. Department of Commerce [7] - The company plans to increase investment by $80 million in the Thai factory to expand production capacity [8] - The company is actively exploring markets outside the U.S. and assessing the feasibility of establishing overseas production bases [8][9] Group 4 - The company announced the use of idle raised funds for cash management, amounting to 20 million RMB, through a structured deposit product [12] - The total amount for cash management is capped at 30 million RMB, with a 12-month validity period for the investment [17] - The cash management strategy aims to enhance the efficiency of fund usage without affecting the company's main business operations [27]