Report Industry Investment Rating - All three industries (cotton, sugar, and pulp) are rated as neutral [3][7][10] Core Viewpoints - For cotton, the global supply - demand pattern has shifted from loose to tight, but the market doubts the tight pattern. In China, short - term supply shortage supports cotton prices, but weak downstream demand limits the upside. In the medium - term, new cotton listing will suppress prices [2] - For sugar, the Brazilian sugar market has complex changes in exports. The domestic sugar market faces pressure from imported sugar, but potential delays in the new sugar - making season may lead to a price increase in the fourth quarter [4][6][7] - For pulp, the supply pressure remains in the second half of 2025, and the demand is weak both at home and abroad. The pulp price is expected to continue to oscillate at a low level [9][10] Summary by Product Cotton Market News and Key Data - Futures: Cotton 2601 contract closed at 14,100 yuan/ton yesterday, down 25 yuan/ton (-0.18%) from the previous day. Spot: 3128B cotton in Xinjiang was 15,080 yuan/ton, down 2 yuan/ton; the national average was 15,243 yuan/ton, up 9 yuan/ton. India will exempt cotton import tariffs from August 19 - September 30 [1] Market Analysis - International: USDA cut global cotton production and ending stocks, but the market doubts the tight pattern, and ICE cotton is in a shock range. Domestic: Zhengzhou cotton rose with the external market. Short - term supply shortage supports prices, but weak downstream demand limits the upside. Medium - term, new cotton listing will bring new pressure [2] Strategy - Neutral. Low inventory and upcoming textile peak season support prices, but policy regulation and long - term industrial factors limit the upside [3] Sugar Market News and Key Data - Futures: Sugar 2601 contract closed at 5,661 yuan/ton yesterday, down 11 yuan/ton (-0.19%) from the previous day. Spot: Sugar in Nanning, Guangxi was 5,980 yuan/ton; in Kunming, Yunnan was 5,855 yuan/ton. In July 2025, Brazilian sugar exports decreased, while ethanol exports increased [4] Market Analysis - International: Brazilian sugar production and crushing data are mixed, and some institutions are lowering Brazilian sugar production estimates. Domestic: The sales progress of domestic sugar has slowed down, and the pressure of imported sugar is increasing [6] Strategy - Neutral. Pressured by processed sugar supply, Zhengzhou sugar will oscillate. In the medium - term, low inventory and potential delays in the new sugar - making season may lead to a price increase in the fourth quarter [7] Pulp Market News and Key Data - Futures: Pulp 2511 contract closed at 5,178 yuan/ton yesterday, down 74 yuan/ton (-1.41%) from the previous day. Spot: Chilean silver star coniferous pulp in Shandong was 5,850 yuan/ton; Russian needle pulp was 5,200 yuan/ton. The imported wood pulp spot market was mostly stable, with some prices following the decline of the futures [8] Market Analysis - Supply: In the first half of 2025, wood pulp imports increased, and domestic production capacity will be put into operation in the second half. Port inventory is high, and supply pressure remains. Demand: Weak consumption in Europe and the US, and weak domestic demand due to the off - season. Terminal demand improvement in the second half of the year is limited [9] Strategy - Neutral. The pulp market fundamentals have not improved significantly, and the price is expected to continue to oscillate at a low level [10]

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Core Viewpoint - The company, Huazi Industrial, is undergoing significant leadership changes with multiple resignations from its board and management team, which may impact its governance and operational strategies [1][2][3]. Group 1: Leadership Changes - Several board members and executives, including Chairman Li Yanyong, have resigned due to work adjustments, with Li transitioning to a senior advisory role [1]. - Vice Chairman Liu Fu'an and other directors have also submitted their resignations, with Liu continuing to serve as acting chairman until a new chairman is elected [2]. - Independent director Su Li's resignation will reduce the independent director proportion below one-third, effective upon the appointment of a new independent director [2]. Group 2: Board Elections and Appointments - The company has proposed new candidates for its ninth board of directors, including Zhang Zhijun, Song Minsong, and Zhang Wenguo as non-independent directors, and Ni Yuanying as an independent director [3]. - Teng Mingshang has been appointed as the new financial officer, with a term lasting until the ninth board's expiration [3]. Group 3: Financial Activities - Huazi Industrial plans to apply for a comprehensive credit line of 20 million RMB from China Merchants Bank to support its operational needs, with the loan terms linked to the market interest rate [4]. - The company emphasizes that this financing will not adversely affect its operations or shareholder interests [4]. Group 4: Financial Performance - The company's revenue has shown a significant upward trend from 65.4 million RMB in 2018 to 515.7 million RMB in 2024, while net profits have fluctuated, indicating a pattern of more losses than gains [5]. - Net profits for the years have been reported as -116.6 million RMB, 23.86 million RMB, -125.3 million RMB, 9.967 million RMB, -165.1 million RMB, 18.88 million RMB, and 25.45 million RMB, reflecting volatility in profitability [5]. Group 5: Ownership Changes - In April 2023, a capital increase agreement was signed, resulting in a change of control from Zhang Wenguo to Song Minsong, with the latter acquiring a 29.9% stake in Huazi Industrial [6]. - The previous controlling shareholder, Zhang Wenguo, has committed not to seek control of the listed company following this transaction [6].