Core Viewpoint - ST Xifa plans to acquire the remaining 50% stake in Lhasa Beer from Carlsberg to enhance asset integrity and operational sustainability, aiming for full ownership of Lhasa Beer [2][7][10] Company Summary - ST Xifa currently holds a 50% stake in Lhasa Beer and has control over its board, making it the controlling shareholder. The acquisition will result in ST Xifa fully owning Lhasa Beer [2][6] - Lhasa Beer achieved a sales volume of 72,400 tons in 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 10.94% [5][6] - The beer business generated revenue of 420 million yuan in 2024, accounting for 99.71% of ST Xifa's total revenue [6] Industry Context - The Chinese beer industry has reached maturity, with increasing market concentration and a shift towards high-end products. Future trends will focus on premiumization, channel innovation, product diversification, and sustainable development [12] - ST Xifa aims to enhance its brand by focusing on product differentiation, optimizing product structure, and expanding market channels to capture a larger share of the mid-to-high-end market [11][12][13][14]