Fufeng Group Limited

HKG:0546 ISIN:KYG368441013

May 26, 2012

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Fufeng Group Limited Company Summary

Fufeng Group (HKG:0546), the world's largest MSG and xanthan gum producer and supplier, uses fermentation technology to produce biochemical products. Its major products include MSG and xanthan gum products. Fufeng also produces fertilisers, corn refined products, starch sweeteners and amino acid products. For further information, please visit the Company website: www.fufeng-group.com .

DIRECTORS / OFFICERS

李學純 (Li Xuechun) Executive Director and Chairman 李學純 (Li Xuechun), aged 58, is the principal founder of the Group, the chairman of the Company and an executive Director. Mr. Li is also a director of Acquest Honour, Summit Challenge, Absolute Divine, Expand Base, Shandong Fufeng, Baoji Fufeng and IM Fufeng. Mr Li is responsible for the strategic planning and formulation of overall corporate development policy of the Group. Mr. Li established the Group in June 1999 when he was appointed a director of Shandong Fufeng upon its establishment. He has 28 years of experience in the fermentation industry. Mr. Li is the sole director of and is beneficially interested in the entire issued share capital of Motivator Enterprises Limited which in turn is interested in approximately 47.35% of the issued share capital of the Company and is a controlling shareholder of the Company.
王龍祥 (Wang Longxiang) Executive Director and General Manager 王龍祥 (Wang Longxiang), aged 48, is an executive Director and the general manager of the Group. Mr. Wang is responsible for the overall management of the Group’s daily operations. Mr. Wang joined the Group in 2005 and has over 18 years of experience in the fermentation industry. Mr. Wang is interested in 14.3% of the issued share capital of Hero Elite, which in turn is interested in 57,600,000 Shares, representing 3.47% of the issued share capital of the Company. Mr. Wang was granted an option to subscribe for 16,000,000 Shares pursuant to the Pre-IPO Share Option Scheme, representing 0.96% of the issued share capital of the Company.
馮珍泉 (Feng Zhenquan) Executive Director and Vice General Manager 馮珍泉 (Feng Zhenquan), aged 40, is an executive Director and vice general manager of the Group. Mr. Feng is also a director of Shandong Fufeng, Baoji Fufeng and IM Fufeng. He is in charge of the operations of Baoji Fufeng. Mr. Feng graduated from 山東輕工業學院專科 (Shandong Institute of Light Industry) in 1990 majoring in electrical and mechanical technology. Mr. Feng was appointed as a director of Shandong Fufeng in May 2002 and has over 16 years of experience in the fermentation industry. He was one of the initial management Shareholders. Mr. Feng is interested in 15% of the issued share capital of Ever Soar, which in turn is interested in 185,112,000 Shares, representing approximately 11.15% of the issued share capital of the Company.
徐國華 (Xu Guohua) Executive Director and Vice General Manager 徐國華 (Xu Guohua), aged 41, is an executive Director and vice general manager of the Group who is responsible for the production and research and development of the Group. Mr. Xu is also a director of Shandong Fufeng, Baoji Fufeng and IM Fufeng. Mr. Xu has been elected to stand as the executive council member of the China Fermentation Industry Association in 2004 and prior to that was invited in 2002 to be a member of the Amino Acid Technology Committee under the China Fermentation Industry Association. Mr. Xu first joined Shandong Furui Brewery Group in 1991. Mr. Xu jointed the Group in June 1999 and has over 19 years of experience in the fermentation industry. He was also one of the initial management Shareholders. Mr. Xu was appointed a director of Shandong Fufeng in May 2002. Mr. Xu is interested in 15% of the issued share capital of Ever Soar, which in turn is interested in 185,112,000 Shares, representing approximately 11.15% of the issued share capital of the Company.
李德衡 (Li Deheng) Executive Director and Vice General Manager 李德衡 (Li Deheng), aged 41, is an executive Director and vice general manager of the Group who is responsible for the business operations of IM Fufeng. He is also a director of Shandong Fufeng, Baoji Fufeng and IM Fufeng. Mr. Li is interested in 15% of the issued share capital of Ever Soar, which in turn is interested in 185,112,000 Shares, representing approximately 11.15% of the issued share capital of the Company.
龔卿禮 (Gong Qingli) Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer 龔卿禮 (Gong Qingli), aged 42, is an executive Director and the chief financial officer of the Group who is responsible for financial management and who assists in strategic planning of the Group. He is also designated to manage and oversee the internal control and corporate governance systems of the Group. Prior to joining the Group in January 2007, Mr. Gong had over 20 years of experience in accounting, business advisory and risk management services, including some with an international accounting firm. Centerpoint Assets Management Limited, a company wholly and beneficially owned by Mr. Gong and at which Mr. Gong served as its sole director, was granted an option to subscribe for 16,000,000 Shares pursuant to the Pre-IPO Share Option Scheme.

ANNUAL REPORT

COMPANY DATA

	Headquarters	Suite 1101, 11th Floor, Chinachem Century Tower

		178 Gloucester Road, Wanchai

		Hong Kong

	Telephone	+852-3185-0300

	Fax	+852-3585-0600

	Principal Sector	Consumers

	Principal Industry	Foods

	Homepage	www.fufeng-group.com

Key Developments: Fufeng Group Limited

	Fufeng Group Limited (HKG:0546) Announces 2011 Annual Results - Turnover Rose By 30.9% to Approximately RMB 8,399.2 Million MAR 21, 2012 18:25 - Article Views: 549 Fufeng Group Limited (HKG:0546), a leading biochemical products producer in China, today announces its audited annual results for the year ended 31 Dec 2011 ("Period under review").

	Fufeng Group Limited (HKG:0546) Chairman Continues to Purchase Fufeng Shares with Confidence in Company Prospects AUG 26, 2011 12:51 - Article Views: 1,001 Fufeng Group Limited (HKG:0546) (PINK:FFNGY) ("Fufeng" or "the Company", together with its subsidiaries collectively known as "the Group"), the largest manufacturer and supplier of MSG in China and the largest manufacturer of xanthan gum in the world, announced today that its chairman, Mr. Li Xuechun has increased his equity stake in Fufeng following the previous share purchases from 16 to 18 August 2011, showing his confidence in the Group's business development and prospects. As an industry leader, the Group aims to develop itself into a leading corn-based biochemical manufacturer in the world ahead of competitors by expanding its production capacity and market share.

	Fufeng Group (HKG:0546) Chairman and General Manager Bought Six Million Shares in Fufeng AUG 22, 2011 13:42 - Article Views: 1,178 Fufeng Group Limited (HKG:0546) (PINK:FFNGY) ("Fufeng" or "the Company", together with its subsidiaries collectively known as "the Group"), the largest manufacturer and supplier of MSG in China and the largest manufacturer of xanthan gum in the world, announced today that its substantial shareholder and chairman, Mr. Li Xuechun and its executive director and general manager Mr. Wang Longxiang have increased their equity stakes in Fufeng, showing their confidence in the Group's business development and prospects.

	Fufeng Group (HKG:0546) Announces 2011 Interim Results, Turnover Rose 28% to RMB 3,815.1 Million AUG 16, 2011 16:07 - Article Views: 1,092 Fufeng Group Limited (HKG:0546) (PINK:FFNGY), a leading corn-based biochemical products manufacturer in China, today announces its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2011.

	Fufeng Group (HKG:0546) Records Net Profit Of RMB966 Million For 2010, Off-Setting Rising Costs With Efficient Production MAR 23, 2011 09:40 - Article Views: 1,854 Fufeng Group (HKG:0546) (PINK:FFNGY), the largest manufacturer and supplier of MSG in China and the largest manufacturer of xanthan gum in the world, today announces its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2010. The Group's revenue in 2010 was approximately RMB 6,416 million, representing an increase of approximately RMB 1,783 million or 38.5% as compared with that of 2009.

	Fufeng Group (HKG:0546) Research Report By RedFile Research SEP 29, 2010 16:01 - Article Views: 1,920 Fufeng Group (HKG:0546) (PINK:FFNGY) is pleased to release a research report conducted by RedFile Research.

	Fufeng Group (HKG:0546) New Plant Construction On Track SEP 15, 2010 12:19 - Article Views: 2,133 The Royal Bank of Scotland N.V. (LON:RBS) (NYSE:RBS) Hong Kong Branch is pleased to release Fufeng Group research report.

	Fufeng Group Limited (HKG:0546) High Margin Products Will Become New Growth Driver, A China Merchants Securities (CMS)(SHA:600999) Research Report AUG 20, 2010 16:43 - Article Views: 2,969 Fufeng Group Limited (HKG:0546) (PINK:FFNGY) announced 2010 interim results. Sales up 45.4% yoy to RMB2.98Bn, profit attributable to equity holders up 30% yoy to RMB460Mn. EPS reached RMB0.32. The company proposed an interim-dividend of RMB0.11 per share. The Xanthan Gum segment reached 20% of total gross profit in 1H2010 and another high margin-product Threonine will become new growth driver in the future.

	Fufeng Group Limited (HKG:0546) Announce an SWS Research Report - GPM Dropped Due To Rising Costs Of Raw Materials, 2010TP Cut to HK$8.48, Maintain BUY Rating AUG 20, 2010 08:53 - Article Views: 2,129 Fufeng Group Limited (HKG:0546) (PINK:FFNGY) announced its 1H10 results yesterday, and they came in slightly below our expectation. The revenue was RMB2.99B (45.4% YoY growth) which is slightly higher than our forecast of RMB2.98B. The basic EPS was RMB0.277 (30% YoY growth) which is slightly lower than our forecast of RMB0.287. The GMP was 24.8% (1H09:28.1%) which is lower than our forecast of 28%. The significant drop of GPM was due to the significant price increase of raw materials, particularly corn kernels.

	Fufeng Group Limited (HKG:0546) In-line 1H10 With Net Profit Increased By 30%, A Piper Jaffray (NYSE:PJC) Research Report AUG 18, 2010 13:54 - Article Views: 1,379 Fufeng Group Limited (HKG:0546) (PINK:FFNGY) 1H10 net profit increased by 30% YoY to Rmb460mil, in line with our estimate. Profit margin was largely in line with our estimate, and a higher subsidy income has offset the impact of lower-than-expected fertilizer sales. Moreover, robust volume growth in core products (xanthan gum + 127%, MSG + 80%) have boosted our confidence in Fufeng's strategy in gaining market share. We reiterate OW and maintain our PT of HK$ 6.7 (7.5X FY11E EPS of HK$0.9) on an undemanding valuation of 6.2x FY11 P/E (27% discount to peers).