Financial Performance - Revenue for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, was RMB 71,552 million, a decrease of RMB 1,015 million or 1.4% compared to RMB 72,567 million in 2024[2] - Gross profit decreased by RMB 722 million or 4.0%, from RMB 17,958 million in 2024 to RMB 17,236 million in 2025[2] - Operating profit turned positive at RMB 1,425 million, compared to an operating loss of RMB 1,009 million in the previous year[2] - Net profit for the year was RMB 386 million, a significant turnaround from a net loss of RMB 1,668 million in 2024[2] - Basic and diluted earnings per share for 2025 were RMB 0.04, compared to a loss of RMB 0.17 per share in 2024[2] - The net profit margin for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, was 0.5%, an increase of 2.8 percentage points from a net loss margin of 2.3% in the previous year[68] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets decreased by RMB 4,742 million or 7.8%, from RMB 60,715 million in 2024 to RMB 55,973 million in 2025[2] - Total liabilities decreased by RMB 3,376 million or 8.7%, from RMB 38,921 million in 2024 to RMB 35,545 million in 2025[2] - Net cash decreased by RMB 3,975 million or 24.1%, from RMB 16,504 million in 2024 to RMB 12,529 million in 2025[2] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from customer contracts recognized at a point in time was RMB 68,482 million, down from RMB 69,431 million in the previous year[12] - Rental income from tenants decreased to RMB 3,034 million from RMB 3,120 million[12] - Membership fee revenue increased to RMB 0.36 billion, a growth of 125.0% from RMB 0.16 billion, attributed to the expansion of membership stores and an increase in membership numbers[58] Expenses - The company reported a significant reduction in selling and marketing expenses, which fell from RMB 18,178 million in 2024 to RMB 15,232 million in 2025[4] - Employee benefits expenses amounted to RMB 8,306 million, a reduction of 13.1% from RMB 9,558 million in the previous year[17] - Administrative expenses were RMB 1.709 billion, a decrease of 24.1% from RMB 2.251 billion, with the expense ratio dropping to 2.4% from 3.1%[64] Taxation - The total income tax expense for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, was RMB 644 million, significantly higher than RMB 234 million in the previous year[26] - Approximately 44% of the company's Chinese subsidiaries benefited from preferential tax rates for small and micro enterprises for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, compared to 41% in the previous year[27] Cash Flow - The net cash inflow from operating activities for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, was RMB 3.549 billion, a significant increase of 283.3% from RMB 926 million in the previous year[71] - The cash outflow from investing activities for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, was RMB 4.913 billion, an increase of RMB 4.861 billion from RMB 52 million in the previous year[73] - The cash outflow from financing activities for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, was RMB 3.750 billion, an increase of 176.1% from RMB 1.358 billion in the previous year[74] Dividends - The company declared a final dividend of HKD 0.170 per share (equivalent to RMB 0.156) for the year ended March 31, 2025, compared to HKD 0.020 per share (equivalent to RMB 0.018) for the year ended March 31, 2024[36] - The company paid a total of RMB 1.70 billion in dividends to its owners for the year ended March 31, 2025, compared to RMB 401 million for the year ended March 31, 2024[38] Operational Strategy - The company plans to continue focusing on cost management and operational efficiency to improve profitability in the upcoming fiscal year[2] - The group aims to enhance customer experience through a "Everyday Low Price + Community Life Center" model, focusing on product quality, operational efficiency, and employee satisfaction[87] - The group is actively expanding its store network, having secured three new locations for hypermarkets through lease agreements or land acquisitions[84] Market Position - The company has a diversified customer base with no single customer accounting for more than 10% of total revenue[12] - The group operates primarily in offline physical stores and online sales channels within China, indicating a focused market strategy[11] Compliance and Reporting - The company has not applied any new accounting standards that have not yet come into effect during the reporting period[10] - The group’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with the Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards, ensuring compliance with local regulations[9] - The company’s auditors have reviewed the consolidated financial statements for the year ending March 31, 2025[94]
高鑫零售(06808) - 2025 - 年度业绩