2025-06-24 04:15Financial Performance - Total revenue for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, was RMB 23,510,737, a decrease of 0.3% compared to RMB 23,586,327 in 2024[3] - Gross profit increased by 1.8% to RMB 11,189,198, up from RMB 10,990,921 in the previous year[3] - Operating profit rose by 4.1% to RMB 5,837,435, compared to RMB 5,609,825 in 2024[3] - Profit attributable to equity holders increased by 8.6% to RMB 4,335,565, up from RMB 3,990,474 in 2024[3] - The gross profit margin improved to 47.6%, an increase of 1.0 percentage points from 46.6% in 2024[3] - The operating profit margin also increased to 24.8%, up by 1.0 percentage point from 23.8% in 2024[3] - Basic earnings per share for equity holders rose to RMB 36.71, compared to RMB 33.65 in the previous year[4] - The company reported a total comprehensive income of RMB 4,166,072 for the year, compared to RMB 3,783,102 in 2024[5] - The total profit before tax was RMB 5,739,662, after accounting for net financing costs of RMB (97,840) and unallocated costs of RMB (745,245)[24] - The annual profit for the group was RMB 4,328,415, after tax expenses of RMB (1,411,247)[24] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from the rice snacks segment was RMB 5,903,849, down from RMB 5,976,867 in the previous year, indicating a decrease of about 1.22%[22] - The dairy and beverage segment generated revenue of RMB 12,108,564, an increase from RMB 11,955,633, reflecting a growth of approximately 1.28%[22] - Revenue from leisure foods was RMB 5,359,073, down from RMB 5,501,808, showing a decline of around 2.59%[22] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of March 31, 2025, were RMB 27,211,758, a slight decrease from RMB 27,457,068 in 2024[6] - Total equity increased to RMB 17,751,141 from RMB 16,405,738 in 2024[7] - The total liabilities as of March 31, 2025, were RMB 9,460,617 thousand, with borrowings amounting to RMB 4,154,749 thousand[26] - The group’s total liabilities increased from RMB 11,051,330 thousand in 2024 to RMB 9,460,617 thousand in 2025[28] - Contract liabilities decreased from RMB 1,316,727 thousand in 2024 to RMB 1,117,121 thousand in 2025, indicating a reduction in deferred revenue[29] Capital Expenditures - Capital expenditures for the year totaled RMB 634,632, with specific allocations of RMB 111,251 for rice snacks, RMB 111,709 for dairy and beverages, RMB 174,243 for leisure foods, and RMB 40,992 for other products[24] - The group’s capital expenditures for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, totaled RMB 405,697 thousand, with the dairy and beverage segment accounting for RMB 93,293 thousand[27] Market and Operational Insights - The group operates primarily in China, with over 90% of revenue and non-current assets located in the region[20] - The group has established overseas subsidiaries in Vietnam, Indonesia, Australia, and Germany, reflecting its market expansion efforts[46] - Emerging channels such as OEM and overseas markets saw double-digit revenue growth year-on-year, continuing to be key growth drivers for the group[48] - The group plans to enhance organizational vitality and responsiveness to market changes while actively developing new products to increase consumer engagement[49] Shareholder Returns - The proposed final dividend per ordinary share for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, is set at 2.04 US cents, down from 3.30 US cents for the previous fiscal year, totaling RMB 1,738.33 million[7] - The company has a cautious policy of returning most residual capital to shareholders through cash dividends and share buybacks[84] - The board recommends a final dividend of USD 0.0204 per share, totaling approximately USD 241 million (equivalent to about CNY 1.740 billion), a decrease from USD 0.0330 per share in the fiscal year 2023, which totaled approximately USD 390 million (equivalent to about CNY 2.790 billion)[84] Employee and Training Initiatives - The average number of employees for the fiscal year 2024 is approximately 39,574, a decrease of 313 compared to the average number for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024[81] - Total compensation for the fiscal year 2024 is CNY 4.5579 billion, an increase of CNY 35.54 million, or 0.8%, compared to the fiscal year 2023[81] - The company emphasizes ongoing employee education and training programs, investing significant resources to enhance employees' professional knowledge and skills[82] Future Outlook - The company will dynamically adjust its capital allocation strategy based on changes in the operating environment to ensure long-term competitiveness[84] - The group plans to continue developing low-sugar and dietary fiber products in response to rising health awareness and changing lifestyles[53] - The group is focusing on optimizing supply chain and production line layouts to enhance automation and respond quickly to diverse sales demands[58] - The group is expanding its product matrix and plans to launch health-oriented products to meet market demand and enhance brand competitiveness[56]