Summary of Petty Co. Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Petty Co. - **Industry**: Pet Food and Treats Key Points and Arguments Production Capacity and Market Demand - Southeast Asia factories have a total production capacity of 26,000 tons, sufficient to meet U.S. market demand for the next two years [2][3] - The Cambodia factory focuses on high-priced products, with an annual output value close to 500 million RMB when fully operational [2][3] - The Vietnam factory has added 2,000 tons of capacity, with an expected annual output value of 800-900 million RMB when fully operational [2][3] Impact of Tariffs - The company plans to share the burden of the 10% tariff imposed by the U.S. on Vietnam and Cambodia with customers, as current major clients have not requested the company to absorb the tariff [2][5] - The company will continue to negotiate with clients to adapt to future policy changes [5] Market Performance - The U.S. market accounts for approximately 65% of the company's contract manufacturing business, expected to remain stable this year [6][7] - Significant growth is observed in the European market, particularly in the UK and Canada, driven by offline supermarket clients [2][5] - Orders in the U.S. market are normal and unaffected by tariff increases, with third-quarter orders expected to be on par with the previous year [7] Brand Performance - The proprietary brand "Jueyan" is expected to maintain a compound annual growth rate of over 50%, with projected revenue for the first half of the year between 400 million and 450 million RMB [4][10] - The "Haodangjia" brand is anticipated to continue expanding in the second half of the year [4] Financial Performance - The first quarter of 2025 saw a decline in revenue primarily due to adjustments in customer order delivery cycles and increased sales expenses [4][11] - The company expects the gross profit margin to remain stable in the second quarter, with sales expenses continuing to rise [11] Currency Exchange and Material Costs - The company has experienced stable raw material prices, including chicken, with no significant fluctuations [10] - The impact of currency fluctuations, particularly the depreciation of the U.S. dollar and appreciation of the RMB, is being monitored, with potential negative effects on business if the RMB continues to strengthen [8][12] Product Development and Market Expansion - The company plans to launch new products, including cat food, to capture a larger market share [12] - The "Jueyan" brand is positioned in the mid to high-end market, while "Haodangjia" targets the mid-range market [12] Sales Channels - The majority of sales currently come from online channels, with a focus on expanding into offline channels, particularly membership-based supermarkets like Sam's Club [13] - The company has successfully entered Sam's Club with its "Jueyan" duck jerky product, which aligns with the brand's positioning [13] Future Outlook - The company anticipates significant growth from the New Zealand high-end staple food brand "Smart Balance," expected to receive certification by early July 2025 [15][16] - The introduction of new products is expected to enhance market competitiveness and meet consumer demand for high-quality imported products [15][16]