Core Insights - The Jiangsu Lianshui Economic Development Zone is advancing the construction of the Huai'an (Lianshui) Lingang Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Park, focusing on the second phase of standardized factory buildings [1][2] - The project aims to establish a comprehensive service platform for enterprises, integrating advanced agricultural processing, logistics, and technology [1] Project Overview - The project is located in the development zone, covering an area of approximately 218,200 square meters with a total construction area of about 214,700 square meters [1] - It consists of two phases: Phase one includes 11 standardized factory buildings and related facilities, while Phase two will add 6 standardized factory buildings and warehouses [1] Development Goals - The overall positioning of the project is centered on deep processing of agricultural products, utilizing intelligent processing equipment to enhance automation, precision, and efficiency [1] - The project will also incorporate modern agricultural logistics, cold chain storage, agricultural technology research, smart agricultural equipment, and biotechnology, forming a complete industrial chain [1] Project Management - Jiangsu Lianshui Economic Development Zone High-Quality Development Group has prioritized rapid project implementation and construction, focusing on problem-solving and efficiency [2] - A dedicated project team has been established to oversee financing, administrative approvals, and risk assessments, ensuring timely progress [2] - Regular meetings are held to unify thoughts and address issues, aiming for early commencement and completion of the project [2]

Group 1: Strategic Planning - The company aims to focus on "technological innovation, green development, and social return" as its strategic goals, emphasizing three major development directions: upgrading agricultural additives and specialty fertilizers, focusing on cost reduction and yield increase, and deepening the "going out" strategy in Southeast Asia, the former CIS, and Africa [2][3]. Group 2: Core Competitiveness - The company is committed to continuous technological innovation, developing biodegradable and environmentally friendly materials, and launching new agricultural additives that meet energy-saving and environmentally friendly requirements [4]. - Unique products and services in biological agriculture and digital agriculture have been introduced, providing comprehensive solutions for cost reduction and yield increase [4]. Group 3: Sales and Marketing Innovation - The company has implemented a "1+X" strategic marketing model, focusing on core customers while integrating traditional distributors, e-commerce platforms, and overseas exports [4][5]. - This model aims to provide customized, one-stop solutions, enhancing customer satisfaction and ensuring efficient business expansion [4]. Group 4: Risk Management - The company is expanding procurement channels in emerging markets to enhance supply chain resilience and flexibility, while maintaining reasonable inventory levels [6]. - Specific measures are in place to mitigate currency exchange risks, including shortening quotation cycles and increasing the proportion of direct RMB settlements [6]. Group 5: Business Development and R&D Progress - In the first half of 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 12,236.98 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 13.31% [7]. - Significant investments in R&D have led to the launch of five new products for nematode control and three new products for nitrogen-fixing in the first half of 2025 [8]. Group 6: Future Mergers and Acquisitions - The company plans to pursue external development strategies, focusing on acquiring firms with core R&D capabilities in agricultural additives and specialty fertilizers [8]. - The dual-track acquisition strategy will also target technology-driven companies in gene editing and digital agriculture to enhance its service capabilities [8]. Group 7: R&D Investment and Innovation - The company has established a robust R&D innovation mechanism, ensuring sustained investment and breakthroughs in core technologies [9]. - Collaboration with top research institutions is emphasized to tackle key technologies and optimize the commercialization path [9][10].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, expecting a stock price increase of over 15% relative to the industry index in the next six months [5][18]. Core Viewpoints - The company is leveraging technological innovation to drive cost reduction and increased production in agriculture, aiming for a global strategic layout [1][10]. - The company's revenue for the first half of 2025 was 685 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.5%, while net profit attributable to shareholders was 61 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 12.47% [1][2]. - The decline in profitability is attributed to the rising costs of fertilizer additives and biological products outpacing revenue growth [2][10]. Financial Performance Summary - Revenue projections for 2025-2027 are 1.417 billion yuan, 1.705 billion yuan, and 2.171 billion yuan, respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 14.7%, 20.3%, and 27.4% [1][10]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to reach 123 million yuan, 172 million yuan, and 244 million yuan for the same period, with growth rates of 31.7%, 39.4%, and 42.2% [1][10]. - The company's return on equity (ROE) is projected to improve from 8.3% in 2025 to 12.9% in 2027 [1][10]. Market Development Summary - The company has made significant progress in expanding its agricultural chemical additives market, achieving a 0.3% year-on-year growth in domestic additive revenue to 188 million yuan and a 9.14% increase in overseas additive revenue to 309 million yuan in the first half of 2025 [4][10]. - The company has established partnerships with leading agricultural platforms to promote nitrogen-fixing products and nematode control products, enhancing its market presence [9][10].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2025, the company reported revenues of $74.7 million, a 40% decline year-over-year, primarily due to a winding down of the seed business and reduced demand for crop inputs in Argentina [6][7][8] - For the full fiscal year, revenues totaled $335.3 million, down 28% year-over-year, with declines across all segments [8][12] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 was -$4.5 million, down from $19.9 million the previous year, largely due to a $22.7 million reduction in gross profit [13][15] - Full-year EBITDA was $28.3 million, down from $81.4 million in FY24, reflecting a $54.6 million decline in gross profit [15][18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the seed segment, revenues were $63.9 million for the year, a reduction of 34%, attributed to the transition to a royalty-based model [9][12] - Crop protection revenues for the full year were $181.9 million, down 20%, with a strong decline in Argentina offset by growth in bioprotection in the U.S. and adjuvants in Brazil [8][12] - Crop nutrition revenues were $89.5 million, down 37% year-over-year, driven by lower microbiota fertilizer sales in Argentina [8][12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company experienced a significant decline in sales in Argentina due to adverse on-farm economics and reduced spending on agricultural inputs [5][6] - International sales of core technologies grew, with adjuvant sales in Brazil almost doubling and bioprotection products in the U.S. growing nearly 40% [7][8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on cash generation and improving working capital management, targeting a running rate of 5 to 6 months of sales [19][20] - Cost structure adjustments are being accelerated, with targeted operating expense savings of around 10% to 12% [19][20] - The company aims to scale up biological initiatives and support key partners in Latin America while onboarding new partnerships in the U.S. and Australia [21][22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the challenges faced in fiscal 2025, attributing them to a combination of macroeconomic shifts in Argentina and changes in the HB4 seed business strategy [4][5] - The company expects to improve EBITDA margins and progress towards a more robust balance sheet with a normalized agricultural input market in Argentina and continued growth in the U.S. and Brazil [20][22] Other Important Information - Total financial debt stood at $255.5 million, slightly lower than the previous quarter, reflecting repayments of unsecured public bonds and working capital loans [17][18] - Cash and cash equivalents totaled $34.6 million, resulting in a net financial debt of $220.8 million as of June 30, 2025 [18] Q&A Session Summary Question: What metrics should be focused on in the next six to nine months? - Management emphasized cash generation and profitability expansion as key metrics, with less priority on top-line growth under current circumstances [24][25] Question: Can you elaborate on cost savings initiatives? - Management indicated that cost savings of $3 to $3.5 million per quarter are expected, achieved through workforce streamlining and right-sizing capacities [29][31] Question: What was the gross profit from the Syngenta agreement in fiscal 2025? - Management clarified that the gross profit from Syngenta for the fiscal year was approximately $18 million, with no upfront payment recognized this year [34][36] Question: What is the outlook for the HB4 product? - Management highlighted a significant agreement with GDM to reposition HB4 technology for weed control, which is expected to generate revenues in the upcoming fiscal year [42][43] Question: How is the inventory situation in Argentina? - Management noted that inventory levels have been almost depleted, indicating a potential recovery in sales as planting needs arise [60][61]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2. Core Viewpoints - The company adheres to the development mission of empowering global agriculture with biological and digital technologies, focusing on the "biotechnology + digital technology" dual - wheel drive for global agricultural modernization transformation, aiming to become a leading global agricultural technology service enterprise [25][26][28]. - In 2025 H1, the company achieved stable business development, with overall revenue of 684.5976 million yuan, a year - on - year increase of 6.50%. The modern agriculture business achieved revenue of 122.3698 million yuan, a year - on - year increase of 13.31% [28][31][34]. - The company will continue to deepen its global strategic layout, optimize resource allocation, upgrade product structure, and improve operational efficiency to enhance profitability and sustainable development capabilities [31][36]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1. Research Basic Situation - Research object: Fubang Co., Ltd. - Industry: Fertilizer industry - Reception time: August 26, 2025 - Reception personnel: Company's chairman and general manager Wang Renzong, independent director Guo Fei, deputy general manager and financial controller Wan Gang, deputy general manager and board secretary Yi Min [16] 3.2. Detailed Research Institutions - The reception objects are investors who participated in the company's 2025 semi - annual online performance briefing through the Panorama Network live interactive platform [19]. 3.3. Research Institution Proportion No information provided. 3.4. Main Content Data - **Agro - chemical Auxiliary Business**: In 2025 H1, the auxiliary business won the title of "No. 1 in global fertilizer auxiliary sales" by Sullivan, achieving revenue of 496.4149 million yuan, a year - on - year increase of 5.62%. The company promotes transformation and upgrading, focusing on R & D of customized products in the domestic market and expanding overseas markets through localization operations [23]. - **Core Technologies and Products**: The company focuses on technological innovation, researching and applying new materials, and launching products and service models in biological and digital agriculture, aiming to build a modern agricultural ecosystem [24]. - **Land Transfer**: The company built a digital agriculture industrial park in Sanhe Town, Yingcheng City, introducing intelligent technologies in facility agriculture [25]. - **Modern Agriculture Business Strategy**: The biological agriculture segment focuses on four product areas and builds a full - chain R & D system. The digital agriculture segment provides full - process products and services, aiming to build a modern agricultural ecosystem [26]. - **Digital Economy Layout**: The company responds to national strategies, introduces advanced technologies, and sets up the "Tomato Commune" as a demonstration park [26][27]. - **Performance of Modern Agriculture Business**: In 2025 H1, it achieved revenue of 122.3698 million yuan, a year - on - year increase of 13.31%. It made progress in R & D, market expansion, and established a new marketing model [28]. - **Digital Agriculture Layout**: The company focuses on "biotechnology + digital technology", and has advantages in digital soil testing, intelligent water and fertilizer management, and orchard yield estimation [29]. - **Sub - company Wuhan Sotu Data Technology Co., Ltd.**: It developed a "soil digital map" and related digital solutions, currently in the demonstration application stage [30]. - **Overseas Cooperative Organization**: The company established Forbon Technology Netherlands Holdings Co. Cooperatief U.A. in the Netherlands in 2015 to promote international cooperation and business development [30]. - **2025 H1 Operating Performance**: The company achieved revenue of 684.5976 million yuan, a year - on - year increase of 6.50%. Domestic revenue was 365.0579 million yuan, a year - on - year increase of 5.10%, accounting for 53.32% of total revenue; overseas revenue was 319.5397 million yuan, a year - on - year increase of 8.16%, accounting for 46.68% of total revenue [31]. - **Exchange Rate Risk Management**: The company uses natural hedging and diversified settlement strategies to reduce the impact of exchange rate fluctuations [32]. - **Auxiliary Business R & D**: The company focuses on R & D of high - efficiency and environmentally friendly auxiliary products and promotes frontier project research [33]. - **Investment in Wuhan Shuanglvyuan Chuangxin Technology Co., Ltd.**: It developed a leading genomic intelligent breeding system based on biological breeding gene chips [33]. - **Market Promotion of Biological Agriculture Products**: The company's products in biological agriculture are in the demonstration and verification stage, and the "Tianshengdan" project is being promoted [34]. - **Reasons for Net Profit Decline in 2025 H1**: The company increased strategic investment, promoted large - scale demonstration projects, and faced impacts from overseas market expansion [34][35][36]. - **Measures to Address Financial Risks**: The company will improve the capital management system, evaluate goodwill regularly, and actively communicate with the market [36].

Group 1: Business Performance - The company achieved a revenue of 68,459.76 million yuan in the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 6.50% [8] - Domestic revenue reached 36,505.79 million yuan, up 5.10%, accounting for 53.32% of total revenue; while overseas revenue was 31,953.97 million yuan, increasing by 8.16%, making up 46.68% of total revenue [8] - The modern agriculture business generated 12,236.98 million yuan in revenue, with a year-on-year growth of 13.31% [6][10] Group 2: Agricultural Business Strategy - The company focuses on the transformation and upgrading of agricultural additives, emphasizing precision, greenness, efficiency, and nutrition [2] - It has been recognized as the "global leader in fertilizer additive sales" by an international consulting firm, with a revenue of 49,641.49 million yuan, reflecting a growth of 5.62% [2] - The company is developing a digital agriculture industry park in Echeng City, integrating economic crop planting, agricultural technology display, and education [3] Group 3: Technological Innovation - The company is committed to technology innovation, focusing on biodegradable and environmentally friendly materials, and has launched products like nitrogen-fixing for gramineous crops and nematode control [3][4] - It has established a comprehensive R&D system for biological agriculture, covering microbial agents, bio-fertilizers, and biopesticides [4] - The company is leveraging "digital + biological" technology to drive modern agricultural transformation [4] Group 4: Market Expansion and Risk Management - The company is optimizing its sales network to expand into emerging international markets, particularly Southeast Asia [6] - It employs a dual currency settlement strategy to mitigate foreign exchange risks, ensuring stable overseas business development [8] - The company has established a cooperative in the Netherlands to enhance international market engagement and technology acquisition [7] Group 5: Financial Management and Future Outlook - The decline in net profit is attributed to increased investments in core technologies and product innovation, as well as extended product turnover periods due to overseas market expansion [10] - The company aims to balance scale and efficiency, enhancing resource allocation and operational efficiency to improve profitability [11] - Future strategies include continuous optimization of financial management and risk assessment related to goodwill [11]

Industry Focus - The 2025 CBP Bio-Agriculture Promotion Conference will focus on the core issues of biological transformation in the agricultural sector, aiming to interpret cutting-edge trends and development directions in bio-agriculture [1] - The Chinese fertilizer export situation for 2025 is expected to show "total volume growth year-on-year, continuous optimization of structure, and emerging markets" according to a senior consultant from Beijing Guotong Big Data Co., Ltd [1] - The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has initiated a major pest and disease prevention campaign for autumn grain crops, organizing field observations in major producing provinces [1] Market Analysis - In Shandong and Chongqing, the agricultural input market is becoming more active as the autumn fertilizer preparation period begins, indicating a potential improvement in trading atmosphere [1] - The domestic monoammonium phosphate market is experiencing a significant divergence between strong upstream costs and weak downstream demand, leading to a stalemate in the market [1] Company Dynamics - Xingfa Group is actively responding to national supply and price stabilization calls amid a surge in agricultural input demand during the busy season [1] - Stanley's mid-year report shows a revenue of 6.391 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 12.66%, and a net profit of 607 million yuan, up 18.9% year-on-year [1] - Fubon Technology is leading a major agricultural microbiology project in Hubei Province focused on the creation and application demonstration of efficient crop nitrogen-fixing agents [1] - Jinzhe Group ranked 31st on the innovation list of the 2025 Shandong Top 100 Private Enterprises [1] - Hubei Yihua reported a net profit of 399 million yuan for the first half of 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 43.92% [1] Company Announcements - Salt Lake Co. announced the termination of a $300 million subscription intention for a merger with Highfield Resources Limited after a comprehensive evaluation [2] - Aojia Ecological reported a profit of 668,700 yuan for the first half of 2025, reversing a loss from the previous year, with a revenue of 101 million yuan, up 30.56% year-on-year [2]

Core Viewpoint - Fubon Technology (300387) reported a revenue of 685 million yuan for the first half of 2025, marking a year-on-year growth of 6.50%, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of 61.217 million yuan. The company's new business in modern agriculture showed significant performance, achieving a revenue of 122 million yuan, up 13.31% year-on-year [2]. Group 1: Business Performance - The overall modern agriculture market in China is expected to experience rapid growth, prompting the company to seize opportunities in biological and digital agriculture, launching products such as nitrogen-fixing agents, root-knot nematode control agents, and digital agriculture support services [2]. - The agricultural additive business, which primarily serves nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and compound fertilizer companies, generated a revenue of 496 million yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 5.62%. The business was recognized as the "global leader in fertilizer additive sales" by a reputable international consulting firm [4]. Group 2: Market Potential - Longcheng Securities highlighted the significant market potential for nitrogen-fixing products, estimating a potential market space of approximately 28.935 billion yuan based on a unit price of 15 yuan per mu for the nitrogen-fixing products, with the national arable land area projected to be around 1.929 billion mu in 2024 [2]. - The biological nematicide market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 14.6%, reaching a market size of 2.1 billion USD by 2030, indicating a promising research direction in ecological pest control [2]. Group 3: Technological Development - Fubon Technology has established partnerships with research teams from Huazhong Agricultural University and the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences to advance projects in nitrogen-fixing agents and root-knot nematode control [3]. - The company has introduced five new microbial nematode control products and three new nitrogen-fixing products during the reporting period, enhancing market conversion efficiency [4].

Group 1 - The company reported a revenue of 685 million yuan for the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 6.50%, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of 61.217 million yuan [1] - The modern agriculture segment achieved a revenue of 122 million yuan, showing a year-on-year increase of 13.31%, indicating strong performance in new business areas [1] - The company is strategically positioning itself in the biological and digital agriculture sectors, launching products such as nitrogen-fixing agents and nematode control solutions [1] Group 2 - The company has established partnerships with Huazhong Agricultural University and the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences to advance projects in nitrogen-fixing and nematode control [2] - A dedicated research team with expertise in microbiology and plant pathology has been formed to enhance the efficacy of nematode biocontrol agents through genetic engineering and breeding techniques [2] Group 3 - During the reporting period, the company launched five new nematode control products and three new nitrogen-fixing products, improving market conversion efficiency [3] - The agricultural additives and specialty fertilizers segment generated a revenue of 496 million yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 5.62%, and was recognized as the "global leader in fertilizer additive sales" by a reputable consulting firm [3]

Group 1 - The establishment of Guangxi Guokong Capital Operation Group marks a new phase of "capitalization, collaboration, specialization, and industrialization" for state-owned capital operations in Guangxi [1] - Guangxi Guokong is formed by integrating several enterprises, including Guangxi Agricultural Reclamation Group and Guangxi Honggui Group, with a registered capital of 11 billion yuan and an AAA credit rating [1] - The company aims to support national agricultural strategies, empower rural revitalization, and set a new benchmark for state-owned capital operations [1] Group 2 - Guangxi Guokong plans to achieve key technological breakthroughs in smart agriculture, biotechnology, and intelligent equipment, while also undertaking major national and regional projects [2] - The company aims to create a cluster of industrial funds to leverage social capital for enhancing industrial upgrading capabilities [2] - Future goals include establishing a management scale of over 100 billion yuan in industrial funds and becoming a significant player in global technology development and business model innovation [2]