Group 1 - Modern Dairy Holdings has conditionally agreed to purchase 107.2 million shares of China Shengmu from shareholders for a total cash consideration of HKD 37.52 million, representing approximately 1.28% of China Shengmu's total issued share capital as of the announcement date [1] - Following the completion of the share purchase agreements, Modern Dairy Holdings and its concert parties will hold approximately 30% or more of China Shengmu's total issued share capital, triggering an obligation to make a mandatory offer for all outstanding shares at HKD 0.35 per share, a premium of about 14.75% over the last closing price of HKD 0.305 [2] - The merger will result in a combined herd size of over 610,000 heads, allowing Modern Dairy Holdings to leverage economies of scale in procurement of bulk materials like feed, thereby reducing unit costs and enhancing market competitiveness [3] Group 2 - The acquisition and subsequent offer are expected to strengthen Modern Dairy Holdings' market position in the raw milk supply sector, enhancing its overall risk resilience and competitive edge [3]

Group 1 - Modern Dairy Holdings and China Shengmu announced a share purchase agreement for the sale of 107.2 million shares of China Shengmu, representing approximately 1.28% of its total issued share capital, for a total cash consideration of HKD 37.52 million [1] - Start Great irrevocably granted Modern Dairy Holdings the proxy to exercise voting rights for 2,086,942,512 shares of China Shengmu, which is about 24.90% of its total issued share capital [1] - Following the completion of the share purchase agreements, Modern Dairy Holdings and its concert parties will hold 30% or more of China Shengmu's total issued share capital, triggering a mandatory offer for all outstanding shares at a price of HKD 0.35 per share, which is a premium of approximately 14.75% over the last closing price of HKD 0.305 [2] Group 2 - Modern Dairy Holdings intends to maintain the listing status of China Shengmu on the Stock Exchange after the offer concludes [3] - Modern Dairy Holdings is a leading dairy farming operator and raw milk producer in China, focusing on supplying high-quality raw milk to dairy product manufacturers [3]

Group 1 - The core agreement involves Modern Dairy Holdings agreeing to purchase 107.2 million shares of China Shengmu from selling shareholders for a total cash consideration of HKD 37.52 million, representing approximately 1.28% of China Shengmu's total issued share capital as of the announcement date [1] - Following the completion of the share purchase agreements, Modern Dairy Holdings and its concert parties will hold approximately 30% or more of China Shengmu's total issued share capital, triggering a mandatory offer for all outstanding shares not already owned [2] - The acquisition will enhance the scale of Modern Dairy Holdings and China Shengmu's combined herd size to over 610,000 heads, allowing for economies of scale and improved purchasing power for raw materials, thereby reducing unit costs and strengthening market competitiveness [3] Group 2 - The mandatory offer price for the shares will be HKD 0.35 per share, which is a premium of approximately 14.75% over the last closing price of HKD 0.305 [2] - Approximately 576.1 million shares of China Shengmu will be subject to the mandatory offer, with a maximum consideration payable by Modern Dairy Holdings estimated at around HKD 2.0163 billion [2] - The consolidation of operations is expected to solidify Modern Dairy Holdings' leading position in the raw milk supply market and enhance its overall risk resilience [3]

Core Viewpoint - The livestock stocks are experiencing significant gains, with companies like Yuran Dairy, China Shengmu, and others seeing substantial increases in their share prices due to favorable market conditions and strategic agreements [1] Company Summaries - Yuran Dairy (09858) shares rose by 10.26%, reaching HKD 3.33 [1] - China Shengmu (01432) shares increased by 9.23%, reaching HKD 0.355 [1] - Original Ecology Dairy (01431) shares went up by 3.39%, reaching HKD 0.305 [1] - Modern Dairy (01117) shares rose by 2.36%, reaching HKD 1.3 [1] Industry Insights - Original Ecology Dairy announced an agreement with its controlling shareholder, China Feihe, to supply raw milk from 2026 to 2028, with proposed annual sales caps of RMB 3.1 billion, RMB 3.4 billion, and RMB 3.7 billion, which would account for 96% of total revenue [1] - The price of raw milk is expected to be no less than that offered to independent third-party customers [1] - Tianfeng Securities indicated that the current dairy cow capacity reduction may be nearing its end, with Q3 silage purchases potentially accelerating the clearing process, leading to a rebound in raw milk prices [1] - Beef prices may be at a turning point, but various factors such as funding, confidence, and environmental concerns could affect the willingness to restock, impacting future price increases [1] - Companies with cow resources or those adopting a "milk-meat linkage" model are expected to have stronger profitability [1] - Suggested companies to watch include Yuran Dairy, China Shengmu, Guangming Meat Industry, Modern Dairy, and Aoyuan Group [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the rising stock prices of dairy companies, with significant increases observed in shares of YouRan Dairy, China Shengmu, and others [1] - YouRan Dairy's stock rose by 10.26% to HKD 3.33, while China Shengmu increased by 9.23% to HKD 0.355, indicating strong market interest in the sector [1] - Original Ecology Dairy announced a supply agreement with its controlling shareholder, China Feihe, for raw milk from 2026 to 2028, with proposed annual sales caps of RMB 3.1 billion, RMB 3.4 billion, and RMB 3.7 billion, representing 96% of total revenue [1] Group 2 - Tianfeng Securities noted that the current dairy cow capacity reduction may be nearing its end, with Q3 silage purchases potentially accelerating the clearing of marginal costs, leading to a rebound in raw milk prices [1] - Beef prices may be at an inflection point, but various factors such as funding, confidence, and environmental concerns could affect the willingness to restock, impacting future price increases [1] - Companies with cow resources or those adopting a "milk-meat linkage" model are expected to have stronger profitability, with recommendations to focus on YouRan Dairy, China Shengmu, Guangming Meat, Modern Dairy, and Aoyuan Group [1]

Core Viewpoint - The company is experiencing a prolonged decline in raw milk prices, which has lasted for 28 consecutive months, marking the longest downturn since 2010 [1] Group 1: Raw Milk Price Trends - As of August this year, the average purchase price of raw milk in major producing provinces is 3.02 yuan per kilogram, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 5.6% [1] Group 2: Company Operations - The management indicated that the company has accelerated the elimination of low-yield cows in the first quarter, which is now a regular practice [1]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [9] Core Views - The current industry is at the historical bottom of the raw milk cycle, and the company's performance reflects the pressure from low milk prices. The company's earnings elasticity may come from the resonance of the "milk and meat" dual cycles, as the price of culled cattle (beef cattle) has entered an upward cycle, thereby reducing impairment losses on biological assets. With the industry's capacity reduction and the bottoming out of raw milk prices, the company is expected to see profit improvement in the second half of 2025 [2][8]. Summary by Relevant Sections Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, the company achieved revenue of 6.073 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 5.4%. The net profit attributable to shareholders recorded a loss of 913 million yuan, compared to a loss of 228 million yuan in the same period last year. The loss pressure mainly came from the fair value changes of dairy cows, which resulted in a loss of 1.823 billion yuan, an increase of 58.4% year-on-year. The cash EBITDA was 1.477 billion yuan, a slight decrease of 2.5% year-on-year, while the net cash generated from operating activities was 490 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 23.3% [4][5]. Raw Milk Business - The raw milk business revenue was 5.069 billion yuan, a slight decrease of 0.8% year-on-year. The comprehensive breeding solution business (feed, digital platform, etc.) revenue was 1.004 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 23.2%, mainly due to the company's proactive adjustment of sales strategy to control risks and focus on high-quality customers [5]. Cost Control and Efficiency - During the industry's price decline, the company's raw milk business demonstrated strong operational resilience. The average selling price of raw milk decreased by 10.1% to 3.29 yuan/kg, which is lower than the industry average decline of 11.66%. Benefiting from the expansion of herd size and improved yield efficiency, the total sales volume of raw milk increased by 10.3% to 1.542 million tons, offsetting some of the revenue decline due to price drops. The average unit cost of milk decreased to 2.32 yuan/kg (from 2.58 yuan in the same period last year), with core feed costs significantly reduced by 11.4% to 1.79 yuan/kg. The company's excellent cost control allowed the raw milk business gross margin to remain stable at a high level of 30.2%, compared to 30.3% in the same period last year [6]. Herd Structure Optimization - The pressure on the company's performance in the first half of 2025 was mainly due to the loss of 1.823 billion yuan from the fair value changes of biological assets, which is related to the company's proactive culling of low-yield and inefficient cattle and the reduction in cattle valuation. This short-term impact on the profit statement lays a solid foundation for long-term development. The herd structure has improved, with the proportion of dairy cows in the total herd increasing by 3.5 percentage points to 54.1%, leading to higher production efficiency. The average annual yield per dairy cow reached a record high of 13.2 tons, a year-on-year increase of 1.5% [7]. Market Outlook - The current industry is at the historical bottom of the raw milk cycle, and the company's performance reflects the pressure from low milk prices. The company's earnings elasticity may come from the resonance of the "milk and meat" dual cycles, as the price of culled cattle (beef cattle) has entered an upward cycle, thereby reducing impairment losses on biological assets. With the industry's capacity reduction and the bottoming out of raw milk prices, the company is expected to see profit improvement in the second half of 2025 [2][8].

Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Accumulate" rating for the company, marking its first coverage [2][7][8]. Core Insights - The company has demonstrated operational efficiency improvements and is positioned to benefit from a potential industry cycle reversal [2][4]. - In H1 2025, the company achieved revenue of 10.284 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 2.3%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of -297 million yuan, reflecting a reduction in losses by 34 million yuan [4]. - The company is the largest upstream provider of dairy products and services in China, maintaining operational resilience amid significant industry pressures [7]. Financial Performance Summary - Revenue from raw milk business reached 7.896 billion yuan in H1 2025, up 7.9% year-on-year, driven by improved productivity and optimized herd structure [4]. - The average price of raw milk was 3.87 yuan per kilogram, down 7% year-on-year, while the average feed cost for high-quality fresh milk was 1.91 yuan per kilogram, down 12% [4]. - The company’s cash EBITDA for H1 2025 was 2.811 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 7.1% [5]. Future Projections - The company is projected to achieve revenues of 20.953 billion yuan, 22.331 billion yuan, and 23.922 billion yuan for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively, with growth rates of 4% and 7% [6][7]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to be 340 million yuan, 1.256 billion yuan, and 2.153 billion yuan for the same years, with significant growth rates of 149%, 269%, and 71% [6][7]. - The report anticipates an improvement in return on equity (ROE) from -6% in 2024 to 14% by 2027 [8].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article indicates that YouRan Dairy (09858) experienced a decline of over 5%, with a current price of HKD 3.51 and a trading volume of HKD 685 million [1] - YouRan Dairy reported interim results for the six months ending June 30, 2025, with revenue of RMB 10.284 billion, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 2.28% [1] - The company recorded a loss attributable to shareholders of RMB 297 million, which is a 10.37% reduction compared to the previous year, with a basic loss per share of RMB 0.08 [1] Group 2 - The announcement highlighted that the domestic raw milk supply and demand are experiencing a phase imbalance, leading to a decline in raw milk prices, with an average price of RMB 3.87 per kilogram, down 7.0% from RMB 4.16 per kilogram in the mid-2024 period [1] - Huatai Securities noted that the revenue performance of dairy products in the first half of 2025 is lackluster, with overall liquid milk demand remaining weak; however, current channel inventory levels are reasonable, and there is an expectation for demand recovery, particularly during the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday peak seasons [1]

Core Viewpoint - The company reported a significant decline in revenue and net profit for the first half of 2025, primarily due to inventory clearance and reduced government subsidies, but anticipates recovery in the second half of the year with the potential positive impact of fertility subsidies and improved operational efficiency through digital management tools [1][2]. Financial Performance - For 25H1, the company achieved revenue of 9.15 billion yuan and a net profit of 1 billion yuan, representing year-on-year declines of 9.4% and 46.7%, respectively, aligning with prior forecasts [1]. - The gross margin decreased by 6.3 percentage points to 61.6%, while the net profit margin fell by 7.6 percentage points to 10.9%, largely due to reduced government subsidies and losses from inventory adjustments [2]. - The company plans to distribute at least 2 billion yuan in dividends and repurchase up to 10% of its shares, using at least 1 billion yuan for this purpose [2]. Business Segments - Revenue from dairy products and nutritional products declined by 9.1%, while revenue from raw milk plummeted by 79.8% in 25H1, reflecting ongoing demand pressures in the infant formula sector [1]. - The company reported revenues of 9.04 billion yuan in mainland China, 90 million yuan in the U.S., and 20 million yuan in Canada, with year-on-year changes of -9.5%, +11.9%, and -30.7%, respectively [1]. Future Outlook - The company expects the inventory adjustment process to conclude by August 2025, with anticipated positive effects from fertility subsidy policies in the second half of the year [1]. - Revenue forecasts for 2025-2027 have been revised downwards to 19.91 billion, 21.20 billion, and 22.23 billion yuan, reflecting ongoing industry challenges and competitive pressures [2]. - The company aims to enhance operational efficiency through improved channel management and digital tools, which may lead to better profitability in the long term [2].