2025-09-09 09:01Financial Performance - For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the company's turnover was RMB 23,942 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 0.8%[19] - Profit attributable to shareholders for the same period reached RMB 5,789 million, a 23.0% increase compared to RMB 4,705 million in 2024[19] - Basic earnings per share increased to RMB 1.78 from RMB 1.45, reflecting a growth of 22.8%[13] - The gross profit margin improved by 2.0 percentage points to a record high of 48.9% due to the ongoing development of the premiumization strategy in the beer business[19] - Earnings before interest and taxation for the first half of 2025 amounted to RMB 7,691 million, marking a 20.8% increase from RMB 6,368 million in 2024[19] - The beer segment's earnings before interest and taxation rose by 13.8% to RMB 7,241 million, while the profit attributable to shareholders in this segment increased by 17.3%[19] - The Group's total comprehensive income for the period was RMB 5,735 million, compared to RMB 4,744 million in 2024, indicating an increase of 20.92%[64] - Profit before taxation for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was RMB 7,747 million, compared to RMB 6,414 million in 2024, representing a growth of 20.74%[63] - The profit for the period was RMB 5,757 million, an increase from RMB 4,733 million in the previous year, marking a growth of 21.66%[63][64] Cash Flow and Financial Position - Consolidated net cash reached RMB 7,382 million, significantly up from RMB 2,011 million in the previous year[13] - The current ratio improved to 0.83 from 0.60, indicating better short-term financial health[13] - As of June 30, 2025, the Group's consolidated net cash amounted to RMB 7,382,000,000, with borrowings totaling RMB 1,036,000,000[40] - Cash and cash equivalents increased significantly to RMB 8,384 million from RMB 3,816 million, marking a net increase of RMB 4,573 million[68] - Net cash from operating activities rose to RMB 6,373 million, compared to RMB 6,012 million in the same period last year[68] - The company incurred a net cash outflow of RMB 681 million from financing activities, a significant improvement from RMB 3,827 million in the previous year[68] - The net cash used in investing activities was RMB 1,119 million, slightly lower than RMB 1,167 million in the previous year[68] Equity and Dividends - The company's equity attributable to shareholders increased to RMB 36,201 million from RMB 31,692 million, a growth of 14.3%[13] - The Company declared dividends of RMB 1,258 million for the period ending June 30, 2025[70] - The retained profits increased to RMB 24,491 million as of June 30, 2025, compared to RMB 18,584 million as of January 1, 2024, indicating a growth of approximately 32.0%[70] - The total equity of the Company reached RMB 40,062 million as of June 30, 2025, reflecting an increase from RMB 34,174 million as of January 1, 2024[70] - The Company announced an interim dividend of RMB 0.464 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to RMB 0.373 per share for the same period in 2024, representing an increase of approximately 24.4%[197] Operational Highlights - The Group's online business recorded nearly 40% year-on-year growth in gross merchandise volume (GMV) in the first half of 2025[32] - Beer sales volume was approximately 6,487,000 kilolitres, up 2.2% year-on-year, with premium beer products showing strong performance[26] - The beer business turnover was RMB 23,161,000,000, representing a year-on-year growth of 2.6%, with a gross profit margin of 48.3%[27] - The Group plans to continue executing its "Excellence in Development for Winning at Premiumisation" strategy to strengthen its competitive position[34] - The Group focused on business empowerment, talent development, and knowledge management as part of its strategic initiatives in 2025[58][60][61] Asset Management - As of June 30, 2025, total assets amounted to RMB 71,185 million, a decrease from RMB 69,308 million as of December 31, 2024[65] - The company reported a total equity of RMB 40,062 million, up from RMB 35,585 million as of December 31, 2024[67] - Fixed assets decreased slightly to RMB 17,714 million from RMB 18,124 million, while other intangible assets also saw a decline to RMB 7,894 million from RMB 8,258 million[65] - The consideration receivable as of June 30, 2025, was RMB 3,146 million, a decrease from RMB 3,672 million as of December 31, 2024, representing a decline of approximately 14.34%[106] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The auditor's report for the financial statements was unqualified, indicating no significant issues were raised[77] - The Company has sufficient resources to meet its liabilities and commitments, ensuring operational continuity for the foreseeable future[80] - The accounting policies applied are consistent with those used in the annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024[81] - The Company has implemented its corporate governance standards since November 2003, with the latest revision of the Corporate Governance Practice Manual dated July 4, 2025[179] - The Board of Directors consists of two executive directors, three non-executive directors, and four independent non-executive directors, ensuring a balanced power structure[183] Market and Economic Context - The Chinese economy showed resilience in the first half of 2025, supported by effective policy measures, while market sentiment towards Hong Kong stocks improved[144] - The Group's operational performance remained resilient, focusing on premiumisation and high-quality development in emerging consumer scenarios[150] Risk Management - The Group's risk management and internal control systems were reviewed, with no significant concerns identified that could materially affect operations or financial reporting[140] - The Group's risk management process is designed to proactively identify and mitigate risks across all business segments[141] - The Group's existing risk management and internal control systems are deemed effective and adequate as of the latest review[140]