HAITIAN FLAV (03288) saw its stock price surge 5.12% during intraday trading on Friday, following a series of positive corporate announcements released the previous day.

The company unveiled a RMB184.35 million 2026 A-Share Employee Stock Ownership Scheme (ESOS) that will be funded entirely from its dedicated incentive fund. The plan, which involves up to 800 employees including six directors and senior executives, is designed with performance-based vesting tied to corporate growth targets, aligning employee interests with shareholder value creation.

Additionally, Haitian Flavouring reported strong 2025 financial results with revenue increasing 9.04% year-on-year to 27.40 billion RMB. The company demonstrated particular strength in online sales, which surged 31.87%, and showed growth across all product categories and regional markets.

The board also declared a final ordinary dividend of RMB 0.80 per share for the financial year ended 31 December 2025, providing a return to shareholders and enhancing the stock's attractiveness to income-focused investors.