Core Viewpoint - The company, Muyuan Foods, reported a significant increase in net profit for the first half of 2025, driven by stable pig prices and improved operational efficiency, signaling a strong recovery in the pork industry [1][6]. Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, Muyuan Foods achieved a net profit of 10.53 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 1169.77% [1][6]. - The company's revenue reached 76.463 billion yuan, representing a 34.46% growth compared to the previous year [4][6]. - The gross profit margin for the pig farming segment improved to 18.72%, an increase of 10.59 percentage points year-on-year [4]. Operational Highlights - Muyuan Foods sold 46.91 million pigs in the first half of the year, including 38.39 million market pigs and 8.29 million piglets [4]. - The company has been actively managing its breeding stock, aiming to reduce the number of breeding sows to 3.3 million by the end of the year [7][8]. - The average breeding cost has decreased from 13.1 yuan/kg at the beginning of the year to 11.8 yuan/kg by July [5]. Strategic Initiatives - Muyuan Foods is pursuing international expansion, having submitted an application for a Hong Kong IPO to raise 1 billion USD for global business development and R&D [11][12]. - The company is focusing on enhancing its disease prevention capabilities and improving the profitability of each pig through better breeding practices [10][11]. - A local team is being established to explore overseas markets, with plans to utilize a light-asset model for international operations [12].