Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is maintained at "Overweight" [1] Core Insights - The report highlights the upcoming IPO of "Ming Ming Hen Mang," a leading company in the snack retail industry, which is set to launch globally on January 20, 2026, with plans to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on January 28, 2026 [5][7] - The snack retail sector is characterized by high-quality price ratios, diverse product structures, and a selection of products that meet consumer demands, positioning it as a mainstream channel in China's snack industry [7] - The company "Ming Ming Hen Mang" has experienced rapid expansion, with nearly 20,000 stores nationwide as of Q3 2025, primarily through a franchise model [7] - The revenue growth of "Ming Ming Hen Mang" is driven by store openings, with a GMV of 66.06 billion yuan in the first three quarters of 2025, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 74.5% [7] - The report suggests that the snack retail channel will continue to thrive due to its low-priced, high-quality products and favorable in-store experiences for consumers [7] Summary by Sections Industry Performance - Over the past 12 months, the industry has shown a relative return of -30.07% compared to the CSI 300 index, with absolute returns of -5.41% [2] Company Insights - "Ming Ming Hen Mang" has a gross margin of less than 10%, relying on high turnover for profitability, with a diluted ROE of 21.58% for the first three quarters of 2025 [7] - The company plans to issue approximately 14.1 million shares in its IPO, aiming to raise between 3.237 to 3.336 billion HKD [7]