Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company with a target price of HKD 2.50, reflecting a 19% increase from the previous target price [7][5]. Core Views - The company's performance in the first half of 2025 showed a significant decline in net profit, down 55.6% year-on-year to USD 25.6 million, primarily due to weak global dry bulk market demand and falling freight rates [1][2]. - The report anticipates a potential recovery in freight rates in the second half of 2025, driven by seasonal demand and macroeconomic factors such as the US interest rate cycle and China's economic recovery [1][4]. - The report suggests that the dry bulk market may have reached a low point in the first half of 2025, with expectations for improved profitability in 2026-2027 [5][4]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, the company's average daily freight rates for handy and super handy bulk carriers decreased by 6.8% and 10.7% year-on-year, respectively [2]. - The company's fleet operating days decreased by 7.4% for handy and 5.5% for super handy vessels due to the disposal of older ships [3]. - The report projects a decline in net profit for 2025, with estimates revised down by 53.0% to USD 70.58 million, while 2026 and 2027 profits are expected to improve [5][11]. Market Outlook - The report highlights that global dry bulk shipping volumes for iron ore, coal, and grain fell by 4%, 7%, and 13% year-on-year, respectively, in the first half of 2025 [2]. - It emphasizes the importance of monitoring the US interest rate cycle and China's domestic demand as key factors influencing global dry bulk demand and freight rates [4][5]. Valuation - The report adjusts the price-to-book (PB) valuation multiple to 0.9x for 2025, aligning with the company's historical average, and raises the target price to HKD 2.50 [5][8]. - The report indicates that the company's market valuation may benefit from improved liquidity in the Hong Kong stock market [5].