Core Viewpoint - The Chinese compound seasoning industry, particularly represented by hot pot culture, is experiencing rapid growth, attracting significant attention from the capital market. The demand for convenient cooking, standardized flavors, and diverse tastes is driving the growth of compound seasonings, especially hot pot bases and recipe-style seasonings, making them one of the fastest-growing segments in the seasoning industry [1][8]. Company Overview - Sichuan Tianwei Food Group Co., Ltd. (Tianwei Food) is a leading and rapidly growing compound seasoning company in China, having listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2019. According to Frost & Sullivan, by 2024, the company is projected to be the fourth largest compound seasoning company in China and the fastest-growing among the top five in terms of revenue growth from 2022 to 2024 [1][8]. Financial Performance - Tianwei Food's revenue for 2022, 2023, and 2024 is projected to be 2.676 billion RMB, 3.126 billion RMB, and 3.447 billion RMB, respectively, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.5%. Net profit for the same years is expected to be 341 million RMB, 466 million RMB, and 645 million RMB, reflecting a CAGR of 37.5%, significantly outpacing revenue growth [4][5]. Product Segmentation - The company has a diverse product matrix, including recipe-style seasonings, hot pot seasonings, sauces, and other compound seasonings. Recipe-style seasonings have become the most important revenue source, with revenue growing from 1.375 billion RMB in 2022 to 2.086 billion RMB in 2024, achieving a CAGR of 18.2% and accounting for 60.5% of total revenue by 2024 [5][6]. Market Position - In the recipe-style seasoning segment, Tianwei Food holds a market share of 9.7%, significantly higher than the second-place competitor's 2.6%. The company is also the second-largest in the hot pot seasoning market with a 4.8% market share [8][9]. Sales Network - Tianwei Food has established a comprehensive sales network across China, with 3,251 distributors and over 1 million retail points. The company leads in terminal coverage among listed companies focused on compound seasonings [6][8]. International Expansion - The company has begun internationalizing its brand, exporting products to over 50 countries and regions. The upcoming listing in Hong Kong is seen as a strategic move to enhance global brand recognition and access international investors [7][9]. Industry Outlook - The Chinese seasoning market is projected to reach 498.1 billion RMB by 2024, with compound seasonings growing at a CAGR of 6.4%. Recipe-style seasonings are expected to grow even faster, with a projected market size of 21.6 billion RMB by 2024 [8][9].

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese seasoning market is experiencing significant growth, with the market size expected to reach 498.1 billion RMB in 2024, driven by increasing disposable income, urbanization, and diverse product offerings [1][9]. Company Overview - Tianwei Foods, a leading player in the compound seasoning sector, has submitted an IPO application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, aiming to expand its market presence [1][17]. - The company was established in 2007 and has a market capitalization of approximately 13.7 billion RMB as of November 20 [1][17]. Product Segmentation - Tianwei Foods focuses on compound seasonings, which account for over 50% of its revenue, with hot pot seasonings contributing more than 30% [6][10]. - The company offers various popular products, including "Good People" brand pickled fish seasoning and handmade beef hot pot base [4][6]. Financial Performance - The company's revenue has shown a growth trend, with figures of approximately 2.68 billion RMB in 2022, 3.13 billion RMB in 2023, and projected 3.45 billion RMB in 2024 [10][11]. - The gross profit margin has improved from 33.9% in 2022 to 39.4% in 2024 [10][13]. Market Position - Tianwei Foods ranks as the fourth largest compound seasoning company in China, holding a market share of 2.7% [14][15]. - The overall compound seasoning market in China is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4% from 2024 to 2029 [9][14]. Competitive Landscape - The Chinese seasoning market is highly competitive, with over a thousand participants, including major brands like Haitian Flavoring and Zhongju High-tech [14][15]. - The market is characterized by low concentration, with the top five companies holding only 15.9% of the market share [14][15]. Supply Chain and Production - Tianwei Foods sources raw materials from multiple suppliers, with the top five suppliers accounting for 44.2% of total procurement in recent years [8]. - The company operates four production bases in Sichuan and utilizes third-party manufacturers for certain products [8][10]. Marketing and Sales Strategy - The company has increased its online sales efforts, with direct sales revenue rising from 15% to 32.4% during the reporting period [8]. - Marketing expenses significantly exceed research and development costs, indicating a strong focus on brand promotion [11][17]. Future Outlook - The company plans to use funds from its IPO for brand building, expanding sales networks, and enhancing supply chain capabilities [17]. - Despite growth opportunities, Tianwei Foods faces challenges such as raw material price fluctuations and intense competition in the seasoning market [17].

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese seasoning market is experiencing significant growth, with the market size expected to reach 498.1 billion RMB in 2024, driven by increasing disposable income, urbanization, and diversification of seasoning products [1][12]. Company Overview - Tianwei Foods, also known as Sichuan Tianwei Food Group Co., Ltd., is focusing on compound seasoning products and has recently submitted an IPO application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange [1][21]. - The company was listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2019 and has a current market capitalization of approximately 13.7 billion RMB as of November 20 [1]. Product Categories - Seasonings are categorized into single and compound seasonings, with Tianwei Foods specializing in various compound seasoning products, including hot pot bases and customized sauces [4][5]. - In the reporting period from 2022 to the first half of 2025, recipe-based seasonings contributed over 50% of the company's revenue, while hot pot seasonings accounted for more than 30% [7]. Financial Performance - Tianwei Foods has shown a growth trend in revenue, with figures of approximately 2.68 billion RMB in 2022, 3.13 billion RMB in 2023, and projected 3.45 billion RMB in 2024 [14]. - The company’s gross profit margin has improved from 33.9% in 2022 to 39.4% in 2024, indicating better cost management and pricing strategies [14]. Market Position - Tianwei Foods ranks as the fourth largest compound seasoning company in China, holding a market share of 2.7% in 2024, amidst a competitive landscape with over a thousand market participants [17][19]. - The global seasoning market is projected to grow from approximately 2.14 trillion RMB in 2024 to 2.87 trillion RMB by 2029, with compound seasonings expected to grow at a faster rate due to changing consumer preferences [12]. Sales Channels - The company has expanded its sales channels significantly, with direct sales revenue increasing from 15% to 32.4% due to the development of online sales [10]. - Tianwei Foods has established a nationwide distribution network with over 3,251 distributors and is actively expanding into international markets [9]. Future Prospects - The IPO proceeds are intended for brand building, expanding sales networks, enhancing supply chain capabilities, and increasing product innovation [23]. - The compound seasoning market in China is still in its early development stage, suggesting potential for future growth as consumer preferences evolve [17].

Core Viewpoint - Sichuan Tianwei Food Group Co., Ltd. has submitted an application for listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with CICC as the sole sponsor [1][3]. Company Overview - Tianwei Food is a leading and rapidly growing compound seasoning company in China, ranked as the fourth largest by revenue in 2024 and the fastest-growing among the top five compound seasoning companies from 2022 to 2024 [3]. - The company holds the largest market share in recipe-based seasonings at 9.7% and the second largest in hot pot seasonings at 4.8% [3]. - The company emphasizes strict food safety and quality control standards, continuously innovating and developing high-quality compound seasonings that blend traditional Chinese flavors with modern techniques [3]. Product Portfolio - The company offers a comprehensive product range, including: - Recipe-based seasonings such as fish seasonings, crayfish seasonings, sausage and cured meat seasonings, and other recipe-based seasonings [5]. - Hot pot seasonings, including spicy and non-spicy hot pot bases, dipping sauces, and others [5]. - Sauces and other products, including various ready-to-eat sauces and compound seasoning products [5]. Sales and Distribution Network - Tianwei Food has established a vast sales network covering over 1 million terminal points across China, achieving full-channel coverage through both online and offline channels [5]. - As of June 30, 2025, the company has 3,251 distributors covering all provinces and nearly all prefecture-level administrative regions in China [5]. - The company is also expanding its international market presence, with products sold in over 50 countries and regions [5]. Financial Performance - The company's revenue for the six months ending June 30 for the years 2022 to 2025 is as follows: - 2022: approximately 2.68 billion RMB - 2023: approximately 3.13 billion RMB - 2024: approximately 3.45 billion RMB - 2025: approximately 1.37 billion RMB [6][7]. - The corresponding net profit figures for the same periods are: - 2022: approximately 341 million RMB - 2023: approximately 466 million RMB - 2024: approximately 645 million RMB - 2025: approximately 202 million RMB [6][7].

Core Viewpoint - The condiment industry is undergoing a structural transformation, with companies like Baili Food making significant progress towards IPOs to alleviate financial pressures and support capacity expansion and internationalization efforts [1][5][6] Company Overview - Baili Food, established in November 2012, focuses on the research, production, and sales of Western-style compound condiments, primarily leading with sauces like salad dressing and tomato sauce, while also offering products like breadcrumbs and seasoning powders [2][3] - The company has a diverse customer base, including chain restaurants, baking, retail terminals, and e-commerce [2] Financial Performance - Baili Food's revenue for 2023 and 2024 is projected to be 1.61 billion yuan and 1.91 billion yuan, reflecting year-on-year growth of 27.4% and 19.1% respectively; net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to be 220 million yuan and 280 million yuan, with growth rates of 41.7% and 24.1% [2] - In the first half of 2025, the company reported revenue of 1.039 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 9.34%, and a net profit of 155 million yuan, up 11.26% [2] IPO Progress - Baili Food has successfully passed the IPO guidance for the Beijing Stock Exchange, with plans to issue up to 54 million shares to raise approximately 1.164 billion yuan, allocating funds for headquarters construction, a smart factory project, and R&D center upgrades [3][4] Industry Trends - The condiment industry is witnessing a shift as the growth of basic condiments slows, while the compound condiment market is expanding, driven by technological advancements and customization capabilities [1][6] - The market size for China's condiment industry is projected to reach 498.1 billion yuan by 2024, with the compound condiment market growing from 85.7 billion yuan in 2019 to 126.5 billion yuan in 2024, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 10.2% [6] Competitive Landscape - Baili Food is among the few domestic companies competing with international brands like Kewpie, McCormick, Kraft Heinz, and Hellmann's in the Western-style compound condiment sector [2] - Other companies in the condiment sector, such as Yao Mazi and Tianwei Food, are also pursuing IPOs, indicating a collective movement towards capital market engagement [5][6]

Core Viewpoint - Tianwei Food is planning to issue H-shares and list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to enhance its international strategy and optimize its capital structure, although the details and feasibility of this plan remain uncertain [1][4]. Company Overview - Tianwei Food, founded by Deng Wen in Chengdu, Sichuan, is a well-known brand in the Sichuan seasoning industry, focusing on the research, production, and sales of compound seasonings [3]. - The company's product range includes hot pot seasonings, Chinese dish seasonings, sausage and cured meat seasonings, and spicy sauces, with major brands such as "Hao Ren Jia," "Da Hong Pao," "Tian Che," "Tianwei Food Catering High-end Customization," "Shi Cui Fang," and "Jia Dian Zi Wei" [3]. Financial Performance - Tianwei Food's revenue grew from 1.727 billion yuan in 2019 to 3.149 billion yuan in 2023, marking an increase of 82.33% over four years [4]. - In 2024, the company achieved revenue of 3.476 billion yuan, with a growth rate of approximately 10.40%, a significant decline compared to previous years [6]. - The revenue growth rates for the core business segments, hot pot seasonings and Chinese dish seasonings, have also slowed down, with 2024 growth rates of 3.53% and 16.56%, respectively [6]. Market Competition - The seasoning industry is facing intensified competition, particularly in the compound seasoning segment, which has seen rapid growth due to changing consumer preferences [8][9]. - Major competitors like Haitian Flavoring and Zhongju Gaoxin have launched similar products, impacting Tianwei Food's market share [9]. Strategic Adjustments - To address the competitive landscape, Tianwei Food is adjusting its channel strategy and considering mergers and acquisitions [10]. - The company has implemented a "choose one" policy among distributors to limit competition with brands like Qianhe Flavoring and Jixiangju [11]. - Additionally, Tianwei Food has invested in acquiring stakes in leading brands in the B-end restaurant compound seasoning market, such as acquiring 55% of the parent company of "Shi Cui Fang" for 362 million yuan and 63.84% of the parent company of "Jia Dian Zi Wei" for 154 million yuan [12].

Core Viewpoint - Tianwei Food is planning to issue overseas listed shares (H shares) and apply for listing on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, following the trend set by other condiment companies like Haitian Flavoring and Food [1] Company Overview - Tianwei Food is a leading company in China's compound condiment industry, listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2019. Its main products include hot pot seasonings, Chinese dish seasonings, and sausage and cured meat seasonings, under brands such as "Hao Ren Jia," "Da Hong Pao," "Tian Che," "Tianwei Food Catering High-end Customization," "Shi Cui Fang," and "Jia Dian Zi Wei" [3] - The compound condiment market in China is expected to grow from 230.1 billion yuan in 2024 to 336.7 billion yuan by 2027, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 13.3%, outpacing the overall condiment industry growth [3] Market Competition - Tianwei Food is facing performance pressure due to increasing market competition, with revenue growth rates slowing from 32.84% in 2022 to an expected 10.41% in 2024. Net profit growth rates are also declining, with a significant drop in Q1 2025, where revenue fell by 24.8% year-on-year [4] - The competitive landscape has attracted new entrants, including Haitian Flavoring and Food and Fuling Mustard, which have launched their own compound condiment products [3] International Expansion - To seek new growth opportunities, Tianwei Food is expanding into international markets, with products already sold in over 50 countries, including the United States, Australia, and Spain. The company showcased its brands at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York, the largest specialty food exhibition in North America [5] - The planned Hong Kong listing is seen as a step towards enhancing the company's international strategy and optimizing its capital structure, although there is no specific timeline for the listing [5] Previous Listing Attempts - Prior to the current plans for a Hong Kong listing, Tianwei Food attempted to issue Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs) for listing on the Swiss Stock Exchange in December 2022, but this plan was terminated in September 2023 [6] Challenges Ahead - Analysts highlight that Tianwei Food faces challenges in expanding overseas, including the need for local flavor adaptation, competition from larger global players, and higher compliance costs. The company’s reliance on hot pot seasonings may limit its market acceptance outside of Chinese communities and Southeast Asia [6]