Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" [1] Core Views - The company has demonstrated operational resilience and is enhancing shareholder returns [1] - In 2025, the company reported a revenue of 28.873 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 7.32%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 7.038 billion yuan, up 10.95% year-on-year [5] - The company is focusing on internal reforms and product/channel transformation, with a steady growth trend expected to continue [5] - The company has committed to a shareholder return plan, promising that the total cash dividends for 2025-2027 will not be less than 80% of the annual net profit attributable to shareholders [5] Financial Performance - In 2025, the company's revenue growth rate was 7.3%, with projections of 9.2% for 2026, 9.1% for 2027, and 8.9% for 2028 [6] - The net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to grow to 7.778 billion yuan in 2026, 8.480 billion yuan in 2027, and 9.200 billion yuan in 2028, with growth rates of 10.5%, 9.0%, and 8.5% respectively [6] - The company's gross margin for 2025 was 40.22%, an increase of 3.23 percentage points year-on-year, attributed to lower raw material prices and cost control measures [5] Product and Channel Development - The company has established a pyramid-shaped product matrix, with core products like soy sauce, oyster sauce, and seasoning sauce showing steady growth [5] - Online channel revenue grew by 31.87% year-on-year, indicating improved operational capabilities in online sales [5] - The company is actively developing new channels and customized products for online sales, contributing to significant revenue growth [5]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the company [1]. Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 28.873 billion yuan for 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 7.33%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 7.038 billion yuan, up 10.94% year-on-year, exceeding market expectations. In Q4 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 7.245 billion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 11.44% and a net profit of 1.716 billion yuan, up 12.23% year-on-year [5]. - The company has committed to a three-year dividend plan, promising a dividend payout ratio of no less than 80% of the annual net profit for 2025-2027, enhancing shareholder returns [7]. - The company’s three core product categories—soy sauce, oyster sauce, and seasoning sauce—showed stable growth, with revenues of 14.934 billion yuan, 4.868 billion yuan, and 2.917 billion yuan respectively, reflecting year-on-year increases of 8.55%, 5.48%, and 9.29% [7]. Financial Data and Profit Forecast - The company’s total revenue is projected to reach 31.223 billion yuan in 2026, with a year-on-year growth rate of 8.1%. The net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to be 7.754 billion yuan, reflecting a growth rate of 10.2% [6]. - The gross profit margin for 2025 was 40.22%, an increase of 3.23 percentage points year-on-year, primarily due to cost reductions and economies of scale [7]. - The company’s earnings per share (EPS) for 2025 was 1.23 yuan, with projections of 1.33 yuan for 2026 and 1.47 yuan for 2027 [6].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the company [1] Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 28.873 billion yuan for 2025, a year-on-year increase of 7.33%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 7.038 billion yuan, up 10.94% year-on-year, exceeding market expectations [5] - The company plans to maintain a dividend payout ratio of no less than 80% of the annual net profit for 2025-2027, enhancing shareholder returns [7] - The company is focusing on continuous innovation in channels and products, including new retail models and overseas expansion, which are expected to drive future growth [7] Financial Data and Profit Forecast - The company’s total revenue is projected to grow from 26.905 billion yuan in 2024 to 35.742 billion yuan in 2028, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 8.1% [6] - The net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to increase from 6.344 billion yuan in 2024 to 9.490 billion yuan in 2028, reflecting a steady growth trajectory [8] - The gross profit margin is anticipated to improve from 40.2% in 2025 to 42.2% in 2028, driven by cost reductions and economies of scale [6]

香港交易及結算所有限公司及香港聯合交易所有限公司對本公告的內容概不負責，對其準確性 或完整性亦不發表任何聲明，並明確表示，概不對因本公告全部或任何部份內容而產生或因倚 賴該等內容而引致的任何損失承擔任何責任。 FOSHAN HAITIAN FLAVOURING AND FOOD COMPANY LTD. 佛山市海天調味食品股份有限公司 （於中華人民共和國註冊成立的股份有限公司） （股份代號：3288） 本公告乃根據《香港聯合交易所有限公司證券上市規則》第13.10B條而作出。 公司代码：603288 公司简称：海天味业 佛山市海天调味食品股份有限公司 证券代码 603288 2025 年年度报告摘要 茲載列佛山市海天調味食品股份有限公司（「本公司」）在上海證券交易所網站 ( www.sse.com.cn )刊登的本公司2025年年度報告摘要（A股），僅供參閱。 佛山市海天調味食品股份有限公司 董事會 香港，2026年3月26日 於本公告日期，本公司董事會成員包括：(i)執行董事程雪女士、管江華先生、黃 文彪先生、文志州先生、廖長輝先生及代文先生；及(ii)獨立非執行董事張科春先 生、屈文洲先生及丁邦清先生。 ...

FOSHAN HAITIAN FLAVOURING AND FOOD COMPANY LTD. 佛山市海天調味食品股份有限公司 （於中華人民共和國註冊成立的股份有限公司） 香港交易及結算所有限公司及香港聯合交易所有限公司對本公告的內容概不負責，對其準確性 或完整性亦不發表任何聲明，並明確表示，概不對因本公告全部或任何部份內容而產生或因倚 賴該等內容而引致的任何損失承擔任何責任。 （股份代號：3288） 本公告乃根據《香港聯合交易所有限公司證券上市規則》第13.10B條而作出。 茲載列佛山市海天調味食品股份有限公司（「本公司」）在上海證券交易所網站 ( www.sse.com.cn )刊登的本公司2025年年度報告（A股），僅供參閱。 佛山市海天調味食品股份有限公司 董事會 香港，2026年3月26日 於本公告日期，本公司董事會成員包括：(i)執行董事程雪女士、管江華先生、黃 文彪先生、文志州先生、廖長輝先生及代文先生；及(ii)獨立非執行董事張科春先 生、屈文洲先生及丁邦清先生。 佛山市海天调味食品股份有限公司2025年年度报告 公司代码：603288 公司简称：海天味业 佛山市海天调味食品股份有限公司 证券 ...

Summary of Haitan Weiye Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Haitan Weiye (海天味业) - **Industry**: Condiment and Food Industry Key Points Industry and Market Dynamics - The restaurant channel is expected to accelerate significantly in 2026, with shipment growth rising to 12% in January-February, compared to only 2-3% in 2025 [2][3] - The overall revenue growth for 2026 is projected at approximately 10%, with profit growth expected to be between 13%-14%, reaching around 7.99 billion yuan [2][3] - The core product category, oyster sauce, is benefiting from the recovery in the restaurant sector, showing a return to double-digit growth [2][7] - The cost pressure is manageable, with soybean price increases offset by double-digit declines in sugar prices, leading to a potential increase in gross margin for 2026 [2][9] Company Performance and Strategy - Haitan Weiye's market share in the restaurant channel is expected to continue increasing, aided by a recovery in consumer dining out [5][6] - The company has shifted its promotional focus to the "low-salt" series, which has already reached a scale of several billion yuan and is expected to become a new flagship product [2][7] - The company’s operational efficiency and cost management strategies are expected to enhance profitability, with a focus on supply chain optimization and smart manufacturing [9] Financial Projections - For 2025, Haitan Weiye is expected to achieve around 6% revenue growth and approximately 10% profit growth [3] - The revenue growth target for 2026 is set at about 18%, with expectations for double-digit growth, potentially exceeding 10% [3][5] - The estimated valuation for Haitan Weiye is around 26-27 times earnings for A-shares and 22 times for Hong Kong shares, with potential for upward revision based on performance [3][10] Competitive Landscape - The competitive landscape in the restaurant sector is changing, with a reduction in price wars as major players like Anjiyuan and Yihai begin to cut promotions [5][6] - This trend is expected to benefit Haitan Weiye, allowing it to regain market share in the restaurant channel [6] Cost Management and Profitability - The company is not facing significant cost pressures for 2026, with raw material costs expected to remain stable or slightly decrease due to favorable pricing trends [8][9] - The optimization of production processes and supply chain efficiencies is anticipated to contribute to lower costs per ton, enhancing profit margins [9] Valuation and Market Sentiment - The core catalyst for Haitan Weiye's stock price is expected to be changes in fundamentals, particularly exceeding market expectations for performance [10] - Historical performance indicates that when the company surpasses revenue growth expectations, it can lead to significant valuation recovery [10] Additional Insights - The shift towards healthier product offerings, such as low-salt options, aligns with current consumer health trends and may drive future sales growth [7] - The company’s ability to adapt to market conditions and consumer preferences will be crucial for maintaining its leadership position in the condiment industry [6][7]

Summary of Conference Call for Zhongju Gaoxin Company Overview - **Company**: Zhongju Gaoxin - **Industry**: Seasoning and Condiments Key Points and Arguments Industry and Market Conditions - In 2025, the industry faced pressure due to high channel inventory and sluggish terminal sales, leading to price inversion issues in early 2025 [2][3] - By January 2026, channel inventory levels were reduced to an ideal range of 2-3 times, with only a few products still experiencing price inversion [2][3] Business Goals and Strategies - The 2026 operational goal is to restore existing business revenue to 2023 levels, with overall targets not lower than 2024, focusing on sales quality and profit margins [2][3] - The "Five-Star Plan" was initiated to expand new business areas, particularly through the "Catering Seed Plan," which aims to enhance the catering channel by integrating chefs and dishes [2][3][8] Mergers and Acquisitions - The acquisition of Sichuan Weizhi Mei is expected to be consolidated in March, serving as a platform to enhance the Chinese seasoning business and adapt to the fast-paced content e-commerce model [2][3][8][18] Channel Management and Governance - A Market Alliance Management Committee was established to empower distributors in local price and inventory management, transitioning the company from a "manager" to a "provider of products and services" [2][3][4][17] Digital Transformation and Cost Efficiency - The company is focusing on digital transformation through the S2B2b platform to build a dedicated supply chain, aiming to maintain gross margins despite rising raw material costs [2][3][4][9] Incentive Mechanisms - A new stock incentive plan is planned for 2026, utilizing over 4 million shares of treasury stock, along with an excess profit-sharing mechanism to enhance team motivation [2][3][19] Inventory Management - As of January 2026, channel inventory was approximately 3 times, with main sales areas at 2-2.5 times and non-main sales areas at 3.8 times, indicating a positive trend in inventory management [5][6] Pricing and Profitability - The price inversion issue began during the pandemic and was exacerbated by optimistic market predictions, leading to significant adjustments in sales strategies [6][7] - By January 2026, most price inversion issues were resolved, with only a few products remaining affected [6][7] Revenue and Market Share - The company aims to recover its revenue to 2023 levels while ensuring better inventory and sales conditions [10][11] - The market share loss was attributed to insufficient follow-up during supermarket adjustments, but overall impact remains manageable due to strong consumer loyalty [10][11] Product Development and Market Adaptation - The company plans to enhance product offerings by focusing on health-oriented and functional products, as well as regional specialties through acquisitions and partnerships [11][12] Competitive Landscape - The exit of small brands in the seasoning industry may alter the competitive landscape, primarily benefiting leading brands like Haidilao and Chef Bang [12][13] Catering Channel Focus - The catering channel is identified as a critical growth area, requiring a shift in organizational capabilities to provide comprehensive solutions for dishes [13][14] Financial Outlook - The net profit margin for 2026 is expected to exceed 2024 levels, with a focus on maintaining profitability amid new business developments [15][16] Distributor Support and Management - New policies will support distributors, transitioning from a management role to a service-oriented platform, enhancing local market operations [17] Acquisition Details - The acquisition of Weizhi Mei is valued at approximately 10-12 times PE, with the agreement signed before the Spring Festival [18] Stock Incentive Plans - A new stock incentive plan is anticipated for 2026, focusing on core management and broader employee engagement [19]

Core Viewpoint - Qianhe Flavor Industry has successfully passed the BRCGS FOOD and IFS FOOD certification re-evaluation by SGS, demonstrating its food safety management system's stability and professionalism, and achieving international advanced standards in food safety management [1][5]. Certification Details - The management system of Qianhe Flavor Industry has been audited and confirmed to meet global food safety standards, achieving an "A" level rating as of August 2022 [2]. - The certification covers activities including the cooking, fermentation, and high-temperature sterilization of soy sauce, vinegar, and cooking wine, with all products packaged in glass bottles, plastic bottles, or pouches [2][3]. Quality Management System - BRCGS FOOD and IFS FOOD are recognized as the "gold standard" in food safety management systems, with SGS's audit covering the entire production chain of Qianhe Flavor Industry, including raw material procurement, production processing, finished product inspection, and logistics [5]. - The company emphasizes consumer food safety, integrating this principle throughout the production chain, and has established a comprehensive quality system that includes big data quality control and supply chain management [5]. Raw Material Control - Qianhe Flavor Industry implements a "three-tier screening" process for raw materials, including supplier qualification audits, factory inspections, and laboratory re-inspections upon arrival, ensuring the quality of core raw materials like non-GMO soybeans and wheat [7]. - The company employs over 100 types of testing equipment in its testing center to monitor risks associated with raw materials, auxiliary materials, packaging materials, and finished products, conducting systematic risk assessments [8]. Continuous Improvement - Qianhe Flavor Industry has obtained multiple food safety quality system certifications, including ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, BRC, and IFS, and is the first in the Chinese condiment industry to receive a clean label product certification [10]. - The company aims to provide consumers with a comprehensive safety guarantee from farm to table, ensuring that its products are clean and of high quality [10].

Core Viewpoint - The consumer association in Guilin, Guangxi, conducted a comparative test of cooking wine products to provide scientific and objective consumption references for consumers, highlighting the importance of quality indicators in product selection [3] Group 1: Product Testing Results - Eight cooking wine samples were tested, including brands like Huguo, Weishi, and Hai Tian, with prices ranging from 2.8 yuan to 9.9 yuan [3] - All samples met the industry standard for alcohol content, with the Huguo brand showing an alcohol level of 16.0% vol, which is considered excellent [4] - All samples satisfied the standard for amino acid nitrogen content, with Huguo and Hai Tian brands reaching 0.50 grams per liter, significantly above the national requirement [5] Group 2: Safety and Quality Indicators - All eight samples had total acidity levels within the acceptable range of ≤5.0 grams per liter, but variations exist that may affect taste preferences [6] - None of the samples detected sulfur dioxide, indicating that no sulfur-based preservatives were used, which enhances consumer safety and product quality [6] Group 3: Consumer Guidance - The Guilin consumer association recommends that consumers check labels for complete information, prioritize products with simple ingredient lists, and select cooking wine based on specific culinary needs [7] - It is advised to store opened bottles in a sealed manner in the refrigerator and consume them within three months to maintain quality [7]

Group 1 - The event "Shared Plan" will take place from January 16 to 18 at the Changsha Hongxing International Convention and Exhibition Center, showcasing local products and brands from Liuyang [1] - The "Jinyang Goodies" exhibition area will feature well-known local brands and products, highlighting the craftsmanship of "Liuyang manufacturing" [1][9] - The event aims to present the rich culinary culture of Liuyang, emphasizing local flavors and traditional food items [2] Group 2 - Local companies such as Hunan Daowushan Food Co., Ltd. and Hunan Dewang Agricultural Technology Development Co., Ltd. will present traditional dishes that evoke nostalgia and local flavors [2] - Hunan Xianola Agricultural Development Co., Ltd. and Hunan Xiangnuo Food Co., Ltd. will showcase unique local products like pickled vegetables and smoked bamboo shoots, which are integral to local cuisine [2] - The event will also feature innovative food solutions, including pre-packaged meals from Hunan Xincongchu Food Co., Ltd., making it easier for families to prepare festive meals [5] Group 3 - The Liuyang food industry is providing new solutions for traditional cooking, allowing for easier meal preparation with high-quality pre-cooked dishes [5] - Local beverage companies like Hunan Aosili Food Technology Co., Ltd. will offer refreshing drinks to complement the festive meals [7] - The "Jinyang Goodies" platform aims to enhance the brand image of Liuyang manufacturing by ensuring quality and traceability for over 20 local enterprises [9]