NEW HOPE(SZ:000876)2025-09-02 08:48Financial Performance - The company's revenue for the first half of 2025 reached 51.6 billion CNY, a year-on-year increase of 4% [2] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 5.7 billion CNY, showing a turnaround with a growth of 19.7% compared to the previous year [2] - The feed business generated a net profit of 6 billion CNY, with a total sales volume of 1.3 million tons, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 13% [2][3] Feed Business Strategy - The company aims to expand its scale by targeting key customers and optimizing product offerings, with customized feed sales to major clients increasing by over 20% [4] - To mitigate trade war impacts, the company is enhancing external procurement and optimizing raw material sourcing, achieving a 96% usage rate of its online sourcing system in the first half of 2025 [4] - The overseas feed capacity has exceeded 7 million tons, with plans to add 3-4 million tons in the next 3-5 years, and overseas sales grew by 18% in the first half of 2025 [5] Swine Business Highlights - The company reported a 60% reduction in ASF incidence in the first half of 2025, with significant improvements in production metrics [6] - Average piglets per litter increased to 11.2, and the average PSY (pigs weaned per sow) improved to 25.4, both showing enhancements from 2024 [6][8] - The average cost of production dropped to 13.1 CNY/kg, with some regions achieving costs below 12 CNY/kg [8] Stock Issuance and Regulatory Compliance - The non-public stock issuance project is progressing well, with major issues resolved, and the company plans to submit updated materials to the exchange soon [9] - The company is actively participating in national capacity regulation discussions, believing these policies will support long-term industry health [10] Future Outlook and Cost Management - The company aims to maintain a stable breeding stock of 760,000 sows and plans to keep annual slaughter volumes between 16-17 million heads [11] - Cost reduction strategies include enhancing disease control, optimizing breeding management, and improving production efficiency, with expectations for further cost reductions by year-end [14] - The company anticipates stable pork prices in the medium to long term, with limited downward pressure [15] International Operations and Profitability - The average profit per ton of overseas feed is over 180 CNY, significantly higher than domestic profits [18] - The company is focusing on expanding in regions with stable political and economic environments, prioritizing markets with high potential for growth [18]