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Summary of the Conference Call for Lihua Co., Ltd. Company Overview - Company: Lihua Co., Ltd. - Industry: Livestock and Poultry Farming Key Points Industry and Company Performance - 2026 Pig Production: The company expects a 5% reduction in pig output due to policy adjustments, with a shift from piglet sales to fattened pig sales. The original target of 3 million pigs will be delayed [2][3] - Cost Management: By the end of 2025, pig farming costs reached 6 CNY/kg, with a further decrease to below 6 CNY/kg in January 2026, driven by improved production performance and capacity utilization [2][5] - Broiler Chicken Production: The growth rate for broiler chickens will be reduced to 6%-8% in 2026, down from double-digit growth, to better align supply and demand [2][7] Financial Performance - Profitability: In 2025, the pig segment became the main profit source, with 211,000 fattened pigs sold and a significant drop in sales price by approximately 20% year-on-year. Despite this, effective cost control allowed the company to maintain profitability [4][11] - Slaughtering Operations: The slaughtering volume is expected to reach 90 million chickens in 2026, with continuous improvement in operational results. Loss per chicken has decreased from 1 CNY to about 0.3 CNY in 2025 [2][7] Risk Management - Hedging Plans: The company has set a hedging plan with a maximum margin and premium of 300 million CNY, and a maximum contract value of 3 billion CNY on any trading day, primarily for risk hedging [2][5][6] Market Dynamics - Chicken Pricing: In 2025, the average price of broiler chickens fell by about 12%, leading to overall industry losses, although the company managed to remain slightly profitable [4][10] - Future Outlook: The company remains optimistic about long-term growth despite current challenges, citing that the "production limit" policy may not be sustainable in the long run [3][10] Capital Expenditure - Investment Plans: The company plans to maintain stable capital expenditures, focusing on the expansion of chicken and pig farming operations, including the construction of slaughterhouses and feed mills [14][15] Cost Structure - Cost Breakdown: The cost of broiler chicken production is approximately 5.5-5.6 CNY, with feed costs accounting for over 70% of total costs. The company anticipates a moderate increase in feed prices in 2026 [12][16] Production Capacity - Production Structure: In 2025, the company’s pig output structure was primarily based on self-built farms and partnerships with local farmers, with a focus on maintaining a sustainable self-breeding system [15] Conclusion - The company is navigating a challenging environment with strategic adjustments in production targets and cost management while maintaining a focus on long-term growth and profitability in the livestock sector [2][3][10]