Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 11,335.1 million, a decrease of 9.0% compared to RMB 12,455.9 million in the same period of 2023[2] - Gross profit margin decreased to 34.6%, down 0.9 percentage points from 35.5% in the previous year[2] - Adjusted EBIT for the period was RMB 1,271.9 million, an increase of 2.8% from RMB 1,237.7 million in 2023[2] - Adjusted EBITDA rose to RMB 1,682.5 million, reflecting a 1.2% increase from RMB 1,662.8 million in the prior year[2] - The company reported a net profit of RMB 965.5 million for the period, down from RMB 1,016.9 million in the same period last year[6] - Basic and diluted earnings per share decreased to RMB 20.21, compared to RMB 21.47 in the previous year[6] - Total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 11,335,111,000, a decrease of 9.0% compared to RMB 12,455,896,000 for the same period in 2023[14] - Revenue from carbonated beverages was RMB 8,577,161,000, down from RMB 9,305,769,000, representing a decline of 7.8%[14] - Juice revenue decreased to RMB 1,661,095,000 from RMB 1,931,396,000, a drop of 13.9%[14] - Other income for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 134,846,000, an increase of 8.5% from RMB 123,985,000 in the same period of 2023[18] - Basic earnings per share for the period were RMB 565,232,000, compared to RMB 600,610,000 for the same period in 2023, reflecting a decrease of 5.9%[25] - The total cost of goods sold for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 7,423,252,000, compared to RMB 8,067,854,000 in 2023, indicating a decrease of 8.0%[21] - The gross margin for the first half of 2024 decreased by 0.9 percentage points compared to the previous year[38] - In the first half of 2024, the company's revenue decreased by 9.0% year-on-year, primarily due to a 15.7% drop in sales volume[48] - The gross profit margin declined year-on-year, influenced by a significant increase in procurement prices for aluminum cans, while other major raw material prices remained stable[48] Cash and Assets - Cash and cash equivalents increased significantly to RMB 3,661.6 million from RMB 2,293.0 million at the end of 2023[8] - Total assets as of June 30, 2024, were RMB 10,765.8 million, compared to RMB 10,266.0 million at the end of 2023[8] - The company's trade receivables as of June 30, 2024, were RMB 633,739,000, an increase from RMB 369,973,000 as of December 31, 2023[27] - As of June 30, 2024, accounts payable increased to RMB 974,887,000 from RMB 774,354,000 as of December 31, 2023, representing a growth of 25.9%[28] - As of June 30, 2024, the company's cash and cash equivalents totaled approximately RMB 3.662 billion, up from RMB 2.293 billion at the end of 2023[51] - The company has no interest-bearing bank borrowings, maintaining a zero leverage ratio as of June 30, 2024[52] Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The company did not declare an interim dividend for the period[2] - The company declared a final dividend of RMB 413,989,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to RMB 337,361,000 for the previous year, an increase of 22.7%[24] - The board did not declare an interim dividend for the period ending June 30, 2024, consistent with the previous year[55] Operational Insights - The distribution and selling expenses ratio improved to 22.5%, down from 24.4% in the previous year[2] - The company operates in 19 provincial-level regions in China, covering approximately 50% of the population, with a sales team of about 10,000 serving over 2.5 million customers[34] - The company aims to enhance operational efficiency and profitability through supply chain optimization and digital transformation initiatives[35][36] - The non-alcoholic beverage industry in China showed stable sales performance, with GDP growth of 5.0% year-on-year in the first half of 2024[37] - The company plans to focus on product quality, efficiency improvements, and innovation to achieve sustainable high-quality development[35][36] - The smart retail business expanded its scale, covering over 280 cities across 31 provinces, with revenue maintaining rapid growth[45] Acquisitions and Subsidiaries - The company acquired five subsidiaries for a total consideration of RMB 554,179,000, with cash and cash equivalents amounting to RMB 51,064,000 included in the acquisition[31] - Revenue from the five acquired subsidiaries for the period from January 1, 2023, to June 30, 2023, was RMB 32,000, with a net profit of RMB 8,996,000[33] - The company received cash payments of RMB 63,000,000 related to the acquisition during the interim period[31] Governance and Compliance - The company has adopted the Corporate Governance Code and has complied with all applicable code provisions, except for C.2.1 and F.2.2[55] - The chairman and CEO roles are held by the same individual, Mr. Qing Lijun, which the board believes benefits the execution of business strategies[56] - The board consists of six experienced members, ensuring a balance of power and authority within the management[56] - The interim financial information for the six months ending June 30, 2024, has been reviewed by the company's auditors[58] - The interim report will be published on the company's website and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange's disclosure platform at an appropriate time[59] Employee Matters - As of June 30, 2024, the group employed 17,821 employees in mainland China and Hong Kong, a decrease from 18,889 employees as of December 31, 2023[54] - The company emphasizes the importance of talent development and has established policies to ensure employee rights and non-discrimination[54] - The company provides various employee benefits, including retirement and medical insurance, in compliance with local laws[54]
中国食品(00506) - 2024 - 中期业绩