Modern Dairy Named "Most Honored Company" by Extel for the First Time

HONG KONG, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 14, the authoritative financial magazine Extel (formerly Institutional Investor magazine) officially released the results of the "2026 Asia (ex-Japan/ANZ) Executive Team - SMID" rankings. In the Consumer Staples sector, Modern Dairy (1117.HK) was awarded the title of "Most Honored Company" for the first time, owing to its outstanding comprehensive management effectiveness and exceptional performance in capital market communications. The Company also swept Best Company Board, Best IR Program, Best ESG, Best CEO (Mr. Sun Yugang), Best CFO (Mr. Zhu Xiaohui), and Best IR Professional (Ms. Lo Pik Fai, Ruby), securing a total of seven prestigious honors.

Awards	Executive	Ranking
Corporate Awards
Most Honored Company
Best Company Board		Combined, sell side 2nd
Best IR Program		Combined, sell side 2nd
Best ESG		Combined, sell side 2nd
Individual Awards
Best CEO	Mr. Sun Yugang	Combined, sell side 2nd
Best CFO	Mr. Zhu Xiaohui	Combined, sell side 2nd, buy side 3rd
Best IR Professional	Ms. Lo Pik Fai, Ruby	Combined, sell side 2nd, buy side 3rd

Awards

Executive

Ranking

Corporate Awards

Most Honored Company

Best Company Board

Combined, sell side 2nd

Best IR Program

Combined, sell side 2nd

Best ESG

Combined, sell side 2nd

Individual Awards

Best CEO

Mr. Sun Yugang

Combined, sell side 2nd

Best CFO

Mr. Zhu Xiaohui

Combined, sell side 2nd, buy side 3rd

Best IR Professional

Ms. Lo Pik Fai, Ruby

Combined, sell side 2nd, buy side 3rd

 

As one of the most highly regarded authoritative selections in the global capital markets, the Extel survey has, through years of accumulation, become an international benchmark for measuring the quality of corporate governance and investor relations of listed companies. The survey focuses on dimensions such as board effectiveness, investor relations, ESG practices, and management leadership, conducting a systematic assessment of the comprehensive strength of enterprises through independent voting by top global investment institutions and brokerage analysts. A total of 5,581 investors, portfolio managers and analysts from 1,249 voter firms participated in this survey, nominating a total of 2,520 companies and 2,728 individuals across 23 sectors.

According to Extel's evaluation criteria, to earn the designation of Most Honored Company a company must achieve a weighted score of 15 or more points across the six categories in the combined, buy-side and sell-side rankings. Modern Dairy successfully met this standard with its excellent performance, entering this prestigious rank for the first time, which further validates the Company's comprehensive strength across various core evaluation metrics in capital market communications. On the investor communication front, Modern Dairy's Investor Relations team has continuously optimized communication mechanisms. Through diversified channels such as earnings announcements, reverse roadshows, investor visits, and investment forums, the team has actively built a dialogue platform with the capital markets, promptly addressed investor concerns, and consistently enhanced the quality and transparency of information disclosure. Meanwhile, the team proactively gathers market feedback to drive continuous improvements at the operational and management levels, fostering positive interactions in areas such as cost reduction, efficiency enhancement, and digital transformation, thereby effectively reinforcing investors' recognition of the Company's long-term value. Currently, the Company has received positive ratings coverage from nearly 20 brokerages, fully reflecting the market's confidence in its future development.

While consolidating the core competitiveness of its main business, Modern Dairy firmly promotes the deep integration of ESG concepts with corporate operations, maintaining a leading position in authoritative ESG evaluation systems both domestically and internationally. As of March 2026, its MSCI ESG rating was maintained at A, ranking first in China's animal husbandry industry; in September 2025, its S&P Global CSA score jumped to 71, ranking in the top 7% of the industry; in August of the same year, its Wind ESG rating was upgraded from A to AA, ranking second among 231 food companies. These continuously optimized rating performances serve as strong testaments to the Company's in-depth implementation of its "FRESH" sustainable development strategy, comprehensively solidifying its benchmark status in green and low-carbon animal husbandry.

Modern Dairy extends its sincere gratitude to all capital market professionals and authoritative institutions that participated in the voting. This recognition is not only an affirmation of our past efforts but also a spur for our journey ahead. Looking forward, the Company will continue to anchor its vision of "To be a global leader in the dairy farming industry," consistently striving for excellence in optimizing governance, deepening ESG practices, and strengthening investor communications, thereby creating long-term value with a more transparent, efficient, and responsible development posture.

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Disclaimer:

The use by China Modern Dairy Holdings Ltd. of any MSCI Solutions LLC and related entities ("MSCI") data, and the use of MSCI logos, trademarks, service marks or product names, do not constitute a sponsorship, endorsement, recommendation, or promotion of China Modern Dairy Holdings Ltd. by MSCI. MSCI ESG Ratings are solely the opinion of MSCI Solutions. MSCI services and data are the property of MSCI or its information providers, are provided 'as-is' and without warranty, and MSCI disclaims all liability, including for any damages. All uses of any Rating are also subject to the disclaimer at: https://www.msci.com/legal/notice-and-disclaimer and https://www.msci.com/legal/sustainability-and-climate-resources-and-disclosures/msci-sustainability-and-climate-methodologies, each of which may be updated by MSCI from time to time.

 

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Modern Dairy Named "Most Honored Company" by Extel for the First Time

Report Details Advances in Product Electrification, Environmental Management and ESG Governance

HONG KONG, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SANY Heavy Industry (600031.SH, 06031.HK) recently released its 2025 Sustainability Report, outlining progress across ESG, innovation, low-carbon transition, talent development and social responsibility. In 2025, the company invested approximately US$724 million in R&D and US$39 million in environmental initiatives, while energy-efficient projects generated savings of US$10 million. The company also recorded measurable gains across a broad set of ESG metrics.

On the innovation front, R&D spending accounted for 5.79% of SANY's main business revenue in 2025, underpinned by the continued growth of the company's global research footprint and intellectual property portfolio. SANY continued to accelerate the electrification of its product portfolio in response to growing demand associated with the low-carbon transition. Sales of new energy products reached US$1.21 billion. The company also developed an intelligent construction machinery portfolio spanning excavators, mixer trucks, rollers, pavers and cranes. Featuring 5G remote control, unmanned operation and autonomous driving technologies, SANY's intelligent equipment has been deployed across smart mining, construction and other applications, supporting increasingly autonomous and intelligent operations.

In low-carbon and environmentally responsible operations, SANY established group-wide environmental, energy and ecological management systems, with 12 subsidiaries, representing 54.5% of the total, having obtained ISO 14001 certification. All subsidiaries obtained the required pollutant discharge permits, while wastewater, exhaust gas and facility noise levels met applicable standards. In addition, 22 subsidiaries now generate grid-connected power, with clean energy consumption reaching 77.37 million kilowatt-hours and accounting for 14.7% of the company's total energy use.

In talent development and social responsibility, SANY continued building employee support and professional development systems spanning the full employee lifecycle. Women accounted for 14.3% of senior management positions. In 2025, the company granted employee incentives totaling US$73.2 million and paid out US$46.5 million in medium- and long-term incentives awarded in prior years. It also delivered 4,841 vocational training sessions, with 94.6% employee participation, while maintaining an injury rate of 1.33 per thousand employees. The company organized 129 community and charitable initiatives during the year and donated more than US$3.13 million to social and philanthropic causes, bringing cumulative donations to more than US$50.4 million.

SANY said it continues integrating ESG principles into strategic planning, operational decision-making and daily operations to support long-term value creation for both shareholders and society.

For the full report, please visit: https://www.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2026/0429/2026042906156.pdf 

 

Report Details Advances in Product Electrification, Environmental Management and ESG Governance

HONG KONG, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SANY Heavy Industry (600031.SH, 06031.HK) recently released its 2025 Sustainability Report, outlining progress across ESG, innovation, low-carbon transition, talent development and social responsibility. In 2025, the company invested approximately US$724 million in R&D and US$39 million in environmental initiatives, while energy-efficient projects generated savings of US$10 million. The company also recorded measurable gains across a broad set of ESG metrics.

On the innovation front, R&D spending accounted for 5.79% of SANY's main business revenue in 2025, underpinned by the continued growth of the company's global research footprint and intellectual property portfolio. SANY continued to accelerate the electrification of its product portfolio in response to growing demand associated with the low-carbon transition. Sales of new energy products reached US$1.21 billion. The company also developed an intelligent construction machinery portfolio spanning excavators, mixer trucks, rollers, pavers and cranes. Featuring 5G remote control, unmanned operation and autonomous driving technologies, SANY's intelligent equipment has been deployed across smart mining, construction and other applications, supporting increasingly autonomous and intelligent operations.

In low-carbon and environmentally responsible operations, SANY established group-wide environmental, energy and ecological management systems, with 12 subsidiaries, representing 54.5% of the total, having obtained ISO 14001 certification. All subsidiaries obtained the required pollutant discharge permits, while wastewater, exhaust gas and facility noise levels met applicable standards. In addition, 22 subsidiaries now generate grid-connected power, with clean energy consumption reaching 77.37 million kilowatt-hours and accounting for 14.7% of the company's total energy use.

In talent development and social responsibility, SANY continued building employee support and professional development systems spanning the full employee lifecycle. Women accounted for 14.3% of senior management positions. In 2025, the company granted employee incentives totaling US$73.2 million and paid out US$46.5 million in medium- and long-term incentives awarded in prior years. It also delivered 4,841 vocational training sessions, with 94.6% employee participation, while maintaining an injury rate of 1.33 per thousand employees. The company organized 129 community and charitable initiatives during the year and donated more than US$3.13 million to social and philanthropic causes, bringing cumulative donations to more than US$50.4 million.

SANY said it continues integrating ESG principles into strategic planning, operational decision-making and daily operations to support long-term value creation for both shareholders and society.

For the full report, please visit: https://www.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2026/0429/2026042906156.pdf 

 

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SANY Heavy Industry Releases 2025 Sustainability Report