蒙牛乳业(02319) - 2022 - 年度财报

Financial Performance - Revenue for 2022 reached RMB 92,593.3 million, a year-on-year increase of 5.1%[5] - Operating profit for 2022 was RMB 5,423.2 million, up 11.6% year-on-year, with an operating profit margin of 5.9%, an increase of 40 basis points[5] - Profit attributable to owners of the company increased by 5.5% year-on-year to RMB 5,303.0 million[5] - Mengniu's overall revenue increased by 5.1% year-on-year, with operating profit rising by 11.6% and operating profit margin improving by 40 basis points[28] - Revenue increased by 5.1% year-on-year to RMB 92.593 billion (2021: RMB 88.141 billion)[109] - Gross profit margin decreased by 1.4 percentage points to 35.3% (2021: 36.7%) due to rising raw material costs and increased depreciation[110] - Selling and distribution expenses decreased by 4.9% to RMB 22.347 billion (2021: RMB 23.488 billion), accounting for 24.1% of revenue (2021: 26.6%)[111] - Administrative expenses increased by 26.0% to RMB 4.442 billion (2021: RMB 3.524 billion), accounting for 4.8% of revenue (2021: 4.0%)[111] - Operating profit increased by 11.6% year-on-year to RMB 5.423 billion (2021: RMB 4.862 billion), with an operating profit margin of 5.9% (2021: 5.5%)[112] - EBITDA improved by 14.3% to RMB 9.121 billion (2021: RMB 7.980 billion), with an EBITDA margin of 9.9% (2021: 9.1%)[113] - Net profit attributable to owners increased by 5.5% year-on-year to RMB 5.303 billion (2021: RMB 5.026 billion)[113] - Capital expenditure decreased by 58.2% year-on-year to RMB 5.074 billion (2021: RMB 12.135 billion), with RMB 5.065 billion spent on production facilities[115] - Net cash inflow from operating activities increased by 10.4% to RMB 8.333 billion (2021: RMB 7.545 billion)[120] - Debt-to-equity ratio increased to 78.1% (2021: 64.4%) due to increased interest-bearing borrowings[122] Product Performance - Liquid milk revenue grew by 2.3% year-on-year to RMB 78,269.3 million, with strong growth in Milk Deluxe, Mengniu pure milk, and Shiny Meadow fresh milk[8] - Ice cream business revenue surged by 33.3% year-on-year to RMB 5,652.4 million, driven by innovative products like "Moutai Ice Cream"[8] - Mengniu's Milk Deluxe organic pure milk achieved the top market share in its category[29] - Mengniu's chilled product business held the top market share in the industry for 18 consecutive years[29] - Mengniu's UHT pure milk showed strong growth, with Milk Deluxe significantly widening its competitive advantage[29] - Fresh milk business achieved strong growth with Shiny Meadow ranking first in high-end fresh milk and Xiaoxianyu gaining popularity among women and teenage customers[31] - Ice cream business recorded record-high revenue, outperforming industry growth levels, with successful product launches in collaboration with Moutai Group and Shanghai Disneyland[31] - Mengniu became the absolute No. 1 in China's cheese market through cooperation with Milkground, focusing on children's cheese sticks, cheese snacks, and butter for family and professional foodservice channels[31] - Yashili capitalized on the "New National Standards" with several infant milk formula products approved for registration, enhancing market share and profitability in middle-aged, elderly, and children's milk formula segments[32] - Mengniu's room temperature pure milk brands, including Milk Deluxe and Mengniu, maintained robust growth, while the chilled yogurt business remained the market leader[46] - Mengniu's fresh milk business division outperformed the industry in terms of annual sales growth, with Shiny Meadow achieving rapid growth that far exceeded the market level[46] - Milk Deluxe organic pure milk took the lead in terms of market share, solidifying the position of Milk Deluxe as a high-end brand[52] - Just Yoghurt developed a new generation of healthy yogurt products characterized by low sugar and low calories, leading the trend of room temperature healthy yogurt products[53] - Fruit Milk Drink launched new milkshake yogurt beverages, including neroli pomelo with aloe vera and jasmine with green grape, to attract young Generation-Z consumers[54] - Mengniu and Milk Deluxe brands sold 1 million boxes of World Cup-themed products, capturing top positions in online sales and overall market share[56] - Champion's Every day's Fresh Yogurt and the Zero Sucrose Yogurt series achieved double-digit sales growth with increasing market shares[61] - Shiny Meadow, Mengniu's high-end fresh milk brand, maintained the top market share in the high-end fresh milk market with rapid growth far above the market level[63] - The newly launched Xiaoxianyu sub-brand exhibited exceptional growth in sales and market shares, targeting youngsters with its unique selling point of yummy light fresh milk[65] - The fresh milk business ranked first in China in terms of sales share in the systems of Sam's Club, Hema, Yonghui Superstores, and Aeon[66] - The Group launched the first healthcare yogurt in China, the Champion Jianzihao immune booster series, addressing consumers' growing concerns about immunity[61] - The Group introduced its first label-free products, the Yoyi C zero sucrose product series with eco-friendly packaging, in response to environmental protection policies[61] - Yashili's revenue for 2022 reached RMB 3.7382 billion, with a focus on infant milk formula and nutritional products[73] - Yashili became the first milk formula company in China to have its products assessed and certified under EU food standards (SGS)[71] - Yashili launched Reeborne Enzhi and Reeborne Jingzhi, the world's first infant milk formulas using MLCT, new OPO structural lipids, and desert organic raw milk, respectively[71] - Bellamy's launched three new milk powder products in 2022, including organic kids milk powder and GOLD+ high-end infant formula[75] - Bellamy's developed local supply chains for complementary foods, launching organic rice cereal, baby noodles, milk rusks, and puffs[76] - The Group's ice cream brands (Suibian, Mood for Green, Deluxe, Ice+) achieved rapid growth through product innovation and upgrades[79] - The Group collaborated with Moutai Group to launch "Moutai Ice Cream," which became one of the most popular crossover ice cream products[80] - The Group introduced a World Cup-themed ice cream series under the "Suibian" brand, sold exclusively at World Cup venues[81] - Ice cream business achieved rapid growth with innovative product launches, including the "奇思巧想 • 熱點風味" series and "巧冰硬實力 • 甜品脆筒" series, driving sales growth[82] - The company collaborated with Moutai to launch Moutai ice cream, combining Moutai liquor with milk, which became a highly popular cross-industry product[82] - Ice cream sales on e-commerce platforms recorded rapid growth, with efforts to expand into corporate group buying, catering, and scenic spots[83] - The cheese business introduced additive-free children's cheese sticks and the casual cheese series "Zhishifenzi", targeting young consumers[84] - Domestic table cheese and butter products saw steady sales growth, with the Ai Shi Chen Xi series of butter products expanding into professional catering applications[85] - The company completed the acquisition of Milkground, holding 35.01% of its shares, aiming to expand into the domestic and global cheese market[87][91] - Milkground is a leading cheese company in China with the largest production capacity and top market share for cheese products and children's cheese sticks[88] - The company upgraded nine major product categories, including pasteurized milk and cheese, to meet EU standards, aiming to develop "EU benchmark products"[90] - Revenue from the ice cream business reached RMB5,652.4 million, accounting for 6.1% of Mengniu's total revenue, up from 4.8% in 2021[140] - The Group launched Yoyi C zero sucrose products with eco-friendly packaging, marking Mengniu's first label-free product to align with environmental protection policies[138] - Shiny Meadow's 4.0 series fresh milk products experienced robust growth, with the launch of low-fat products targeting health-conscious female customers[139] - Suibian introduced a new generation of chocolate ice cream products, including cocoa and milk tea flavors, and collaborated with "Genshin Impact" for IP-themed ice cream[140] - Mood for Green upgraded its condensed milk and red bean products with a low-sugar formula and expanded into the high-end market with the "Zhiqing" ice cream series[141] - Deluxe collaborated with Moutai Group to launch "Moutai ice cream," which became a best-selling product, and partnered with Disney for IP-themed products[142] - Revenue from the milk formula business amounted to RMB3,862.0 million, accounting for 4.2% of Mengniu's total revenue, down from 5.6% in 2021[144] - Yashili's Reeborne brand launched innovative infant formula products, including the first to use MLCT structured lipids and organic raw milk from desert areas[144] - Yashili expanded its product line with Yourui for middle-aged and elderly customers, M8 children's milk formula, and Huicongming for students[146] - Bellamy's launched three new milk powder products in 2022, including organic kids milk powder and Bellamy's GOLD+ high-end infant milk formula, targeting children over 3 years old[147] - Bellamy's organic kids milk powder uses 1% rare organic milk source and features a special formula with "active" lactoferrin, FOS prebiotics, and high β-glucans content[147] - Revenue from other products, including cheese, accounted for 5.2% of Mengniu's total revenue in 2022, amounting to RMB4,809.6 million, up from 2.8% in 2021[150] - Mengniu upgraded its cheese product lines and introduced additive-free children's cheese sticks, targeting young consumers with the Zhishifenzi casual cheese series[150] Sustainability and ESG - Mengniu's "GREEN" sustainable development strategy aims to achieve carbon peak by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2050[12] - Mengniu was included in the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index Series for the third consecutive year[12] - Mengniu's nine major product categories met EU standards, and its Daily Fresh factory received GFSI global food safety dual certification[12] - Mengniu's "smart quality" digital management practice earned it the industry's only "National Quality Benchmark" title[12] - Mengniu unveiled its "GREEN" sustainable development strategy, committing to carbon peak by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2050, with an MSCI ESG Rating upgraded to "A"[36] - Mengniu's MSCI ESG rating improved to an A grade, the highest in China's food industry[12] - Mengniu became the first dairy company to join the responsible business platform Sedex and refined its Supplier Code of Conduct to improve carbon management[155] - Three of Mengniu's factories obtained the German TÜV Rheinland landfill-free waste management system certification, and two factories applied for AWS international sustainable water management standard certification[155] - Mengniu's MSCI ESG rating improved to an A grade, the highest in the Chinese food industry, and it was included in the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index Series[156] - Mengniu unveiled its "GREEN" sustainable development strategy, aiming for carbon peak by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2050, with 15 specific carbon reduction measures across six major aspects[154] Innovation and Technology - The Group introduced the self-developed "aerospace bacteria strain" and enhanced technologies for grass cultivation, cow breeding, and milk production[11] - Mengniu introduced two aerospace bacteria strains in collaboration with China Space Foundation, advancing technological breakthroughs in grass cultivation, cow breeding, and milk production[38] - Mengniu's nine major product categories have been upgraded to meet EU standards, continuing to create a world quality benchmark[38] - The Group introduced the Arla Garden advanced dairy farm management system to enhance quality and safety standards[95] - The Group implemented the "10,000-tonne milk" plan to accelerate the establishment of milk source bases[94] - The Qilin Platform was developed to support the digitization of the ice cream business division[99] - The Group established a smart talent system for human resources management and developed a digital HR system[103] - The room temperature Ningxia Factory was established as a pilot project to meet the World Economic Forum's "Lighthouse Factory" standards[101] - The Group's global dairy industry talent training center provided training to 800,000 talents, focusing on topics such as digitalization, smart technologies, and the dual-carbon strategy[163] Market and Brand Positioning - Mengniu's global dairy ranking improved to 7th, making it the youngest among the top 10 global dairy enterprises[7] - Mengniu's brand value grew by 15% year-on-year in the 2022 Kantar BrandZ™ ranking, leading in brand value growth in China's dairy industry[7] - Mengniu ranked 7th in the 2022 "Global Dairy Top 20" list, up two places from the previous year[28] - Mengniu's brand value grew by 15% year-on-year, ranking first in China's dairy industry in the 2022 Kantar BrandZ™ ranking[34] - Mengniu rose two places to rank 7th in the Global Dairy Top 20 published by Rabobank, distinguishing itself as the only Chinese dairy enterprise to achieve an improved ranking[49] - Mengniu aims for high-quality development with a focus on brand, innovation, and digitalization, targeting a strong growth trajectory and global competitiveness[41] - Mengniu plans to innovate rapidly in product and technology to meet diverse consumer needs, targeting the younger generation and the silver economy with products like milk formula for the elderly and adult nutrition[173] - The company will focus on high-quality sustainable development, emphasizing fresh milk, ice cream, cheese, adult milk powder, and global market expansion to capture growth opportunities[174] - Mengniu will accelerate innovation in foodservice and snack cheese products to capitalize on the growing cheese market[173] - The company will continue to strengthen its core competitiveness, including brand power, R&D capabilities, and digital transformation, to build a consumer-centric, international, and responsible brand[171] - Mengniu will leverage the trend of high-end, functional, snack, and non-dairy product fusion to meet evolving consumer preferences[172] - The company will enhance its product offerings for the middle-aged and elderly, focusing on milk formula and adult nutritional products[173] - Mengniu will further expand its presence in the global market, aligning with its strategy to lead the upgrade and transformation of China's dairy industry[174] - The company will continue to invest in digital transformation and organizational capabilities to support its long-term growth strategy[171] Human Resources and Management - As of December 31, 2022, Mengniu had approximately 47,329 employees, with total employee costs amounting to RMB8,657.5 million, up from RMB7,476.1 million in 2021[159] - The Group employed a total of 47,329 employees in mainland China, Hong Kong, Oceania, and Southeast Asia as of December 31, 2022, an increase from 44,629 in 2021[162] - Total employee costs, including salaries for directors and senior management, amounted to RMB 8.6575 billion in 2022, up from RMB 7.4761 billion in 2021[162] - The Group granted 5,533,245 restricted shares and 44,977,913 share options to employees under its share award and share option schemes in 2022[161] - Mr. Simon Dominic Stevens led Arla Foods' UK business growth from £500 million to £2.5 billion, elevating it from the 4th to the 1st position in the FMCG dairy sector[186] - Mr. Simon Dominic Stevens managed Arla's MENA region, ensuring high growth for key brands and maintaining a safe environment for approximately 3,000 employees during COVID-19[186] - Mr. Simon Dominic Stevens joined Arla's Executive Management team as EVP International, overseeing all international business and the international supply chain starting January 1, 2021[186] - Mr. Yih Dieter was appointed as an independent non-executive director in December 2021, bringing expertise in corporate finance, capital markets, and regulatory compliance[189][190] - Mr. Li Michael Hankin, appointed in December 2021, has over 30 years of experience in financial and accounting, fundraising, mergers and acquisitions, and international business development[191][193] - Mr. Ge Jun, appointed in December 2021, has extensive experience in corporate governance, innovation mechanisms, and sustainable development[192][194] - Mr. Gao Fei, a senior vice president, has been with the company since 1999 and currently heads the UHT business unit, contributing to the rapid growth of Mengniu's market share[195] - Mr. Wen Yongping, a vice president, has been with the company since 1999 and currently heads research and development and innovation, with extensive experience in production and operations management[196] - Mr. Gao Fei, aged 46, is currently the Senior Vice President and head of the Ambient Product Business Unit, with extensive experience in dairy sales, marketing, and management[197] - Mr. Wen Yongping, aged 48, is the Vice President and head of R&D and Innovation, with a Ph.D. in Food Science and Engineering and over 20 years of experience in production and supply chain management[197] - Mr. Zhao Jiejun, aged 46, is the Vice President and head of Milk Sourcing and Animal Husbandry Industry Chain Business Unit, with nearly 20 years of experience in dairy industry sales and supply chain management[198] - Mr. Luo Yan, aged 61, is the Vice President and head of Chilled Product Business Unit and Fresh Milk Business Unit, with 30 years of experience in the food industry and management[199] - Mr. Chen Yiyi, aged 49, is the Vice President and head of Strategy Management, responsible for strategic and investment management, with extensive experience in FMCG, strategic planning, and M&A[200] Strategic Initiatives and Future Plans - The Group completed the acquisition of 20% interest