Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Accumulate" rating for the company, marking its first coverage [5][8]. Core Viewpoints - The company is a leading player in the prepared cold dish sector and plans to issue convertible bonds to enhance its production capacity [5][8]. - The prepared dish market in China is expected to grow significantly, with the seafood prepared dish market projected to exceed 200 billion yuan by 2025 [7][20]. - The company has a strong focus on R&D and has established a dual factory model to support growth in both domestic and international markets [55][53]. Summary by Relevant Sections Market Performance - As of September 9, 2025, the closing price is 14.39 yuan, with a market capitalization of 2,022.02 million yuan and a circulating market value of 866.03 million yuan [3]. Financial Forecast and Valuation - Revenue projections for the company are as follows: 490 million yuan in 2023, 534 million yuan in 2024, and 600 million yuan in 2025, with a year-on-year growth rate of 34.75%, 9.04%, and 12.36% respectively [6][8]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to be 35 million yuan in 2023, 41 million yuan in 2024, and 45 million yuan in 2025, with corresponding growth rates of 8.08%, 17.79%, and 9.84% [6][8]. - The company’s P/E ratios are projected to be 57.98, 49.23, and 44.82 for the years 2023, 2024, and 2025 respectively [6][8]. Industry Insights - The prepared dish market in China reached a scale of 3,616 billion yuan in 2023, with a year-on-year growth of 23% [7][20]. - The penetration rate of prepared dishes in China is currently between 10%-15%, indicating significant room for growth compared to 60% in the US and Japan [9][24]. - The company is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand from both B-end (business) and C-end (consumer) markets, with a focus on enhancing product standardization and efficiency in the restaurant industry [9][20]. Company Overview - The actual controller of the company holds a 56% stake, with the largest shareholder being Shanghai Lexiangjia Industrial Co., Ltd., which owns 48.32% of the shares [34][55]. - The company has over 20 years of experience in food exports and offers a diverse range of products, including marine vegetables, nutritional mushrooms, and seafood delicacies [34][55]. - The company has established a strong R&D capability, with 46 patents granted as of 2024, and is actively involved in setting industry standards [53][55]. Production Capacity and Expansion - The company is entering a "dual factory" phase, with new facilities in both Singapore and Jiangsu, aimed at enhancing production capacity and meeting growing market demands [55][57]. - Plans to raise up to 150 million yuan through convertible bonds will be directed towards the construction of a facility with an annual capacity of 7,000 tons for seafood and meat products [57][58].