18 December 2025 | 12:31AM HKT Equity Research Rianlon (300596.SZ) Assessing the potential implications of the two price hikes recently announced; reiterate Buy 300596.SZ 12m Price Target: Rmb48.00 Price: Rmb43.98 Upside: 9.1% What's happened? Since December, Rianlon has announced two rounds of price hikes (10%) for two of the company's key product categories for polymer stabilizers, including HALS in early-Dec and general antioxidants (GAO) on Dec 16th (the two products combined account for c.25% of Rianlo ...

Summary of Key Points from the Conference Call Industry and Company Overview - The focus is on the Chinese economy and its upcoming Fourth Plenary Session, which will provide insights into the direction of China's next Five-Year Plan [7][17]. Core Insights and Arguments - **Central Bank Policies**: Major central banks, including the Fed, ECB, BoE, and BoJ, have largely met market expectations, with the Fed implementing a 25 basis point cut and signaling potential further cuts [4][5]. - **China's Economic Strategy**: The 14th Five-Year Plan emphasizes "quality growth" and "dual circulation," focusing on domestic demand and export diversification, especially in light of trade tensions with the US [7][8]. - **Deflationary Pressures**: Weak domestic demand and increased productive capacity have led to prolonged deflation, exacerbated by recent trade disruptions [8][17]. - **Policy Reforms**: The upcoming Five-Year Plan will address the balance between stimulus for domestic consumption and the need to combat deflation. Reforms could potentially unlock approximately RMB 30 trillion in excess household savings, increasing the consumption-to-GDP ratio by up to 1.6 percentage points by 2030 [13][17]. - **Household Savings**: China's household savings rate is significantly higher than that of its peers, attributed to insufficient social welfare spending, which has led to depressed consumer spending [14][13]. Important but Overlooked Content - **Market Reactions**: The October Plenary Session is expected to be a critical indicator for Chinese markets, with potential outcomes ranging from continued deflationary policies to significant reforms that could stimulate economic growth [17]. - **Sector-Specific Impacts**: In sectors like solar manufacturing, market-driven consolidation is anticipated despite government efforts to stabilize prices, indicating a shift towards private sector-led initiatives [12][8]. - **Global Implications**: The clarity of Beijing's reform priorities will not only impact China but also have significant consequences for global markets, highlighting the interconnectedness of economic policies [17].