Financial Performance - The Group recorded total revenue of RMB6,205.6 million in the first half of 2025, representing a decrease of 18.5% compared to the same period last year[18]. - Beverage products recorded revenue of RMB 954.9 million, an increase of 21.3% year-on-year, making up 15.4% of total revenue[29]. - The Group's profit for the period decreased by 28.7% to RMB823.0 million from RMB1,154.9 million in the first half of 2024, with a net profit margin decline from 15.2% to 13.3%[95]. - Gross profit was RMB2,896.1 million, representing a decrease of 22.8% from RMB3,752.6 million year-on-year, with a gross margin of 46.7%, down 2.6 percentage points[68][73]. - Other income increased by 92.8% to RMB217.3 million, accounting for 3.5% of total revenue, mainly due to higher interest income and government grants[69][74]. - The Group recorded revenue of RMB6,205.6 million, a decrease of 18.5% compared to RMB7,616.0 million in the same period last year, primarily due to a decrease in packaged water sales volume and increased marketing investments[66][70]. Market Trends and Strategy - The overall GDP growth in China for the first half of 2025 was 5.3%, with total retail sales of consumer goods increasing by 5% year-on-year[15]. - The soft drink industry in China continues to show significant market potential, with increasing demand for health-oriented and functional products[15]. - The competitive landscape in the beverage market has intensified, but leading companies have maintained their market positions[15]. - The Group aims to become the preferred brand for addressing the basic and diversified beverage needs of Chinese consumers[17]. - The Group's strategy focuses on developing high-quality ready-to-drink soft beverages to meet diverse consumer needs[17]. - The Group's beverage business aims to establish a second growth curve by meeting diverse consumer needs across various scenarios[29]. Product Development and Innovation - The Group launched 14 new SKUs in the beverage category during the first half of 2025, enhancing flavor options and product specifications[29]. - The premium product "L'eau" (怡寶露) Natural Mineral Water introduced a collector's edition series, enhancing its brand reputation through elegant packaging[28]. - The "Mi Shui Series" (蜜水系列) fruit beverage launched new sizes, including a 1L option for "Lemon Mi Shui" and a new "Green Grape Mi Shui" in multiple sizes[34]. - The "Zuo Wei Cha Shi" (佐味茶事) brand upgraded its products to align with health trends, focusing on zero sugar and zero calories[33]. - The Group's coffee beverage "Yan Bei" introduced new flavors, including latte and mocha, enhancing its product offerings[39]. - The R&D team launched innovative beverages, including "Zhi Ben Qing Run Stewed Pear with Loquat," marking a significant breakthrough in the Chinese style healthy drinks sector[58][62]. Production and Capacity Expansion - The Group is expanding its production capacity with the Wuyi Mountain large packaging production line operational in Q1 2025, and plans to establish two new factories in the second half of the year[52]. - The second phase of the Yixing Factory has commenced operations, and the construction of a new factory in Hubei Province is progressing as planned[56]. - The Group's self-owned production capacity will continue to increase, enhancing production autonomy and reducing overall production costs, which supports future market share expansion and profit growth[54][56]. - The Group has added two partner factories to optimize production capacity in South China and East China, aiming to reduce operational costs and improve market response efficiency[52]. Marketing and Brand Strategy - The Group has strengthened its brand presence by becoming the official partner of TEAM CHINA and sponsoring major sports events, including the 34th ITTF–ATTU Asian Cup and FIBA Men's Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers[41]. - C'estbon provides safe drinking water services to over 70 national sports teams, supporting their performance in international competitions[48]. - The Group's marketing strategy includes collaboration with popular IPs, such as "B.Duck," to enhance brand visibility and appeal to younger consumers[49]. - The Group's long-term marketing approach focuses on sports sponsorships and partnerships to solidify its brand identity as a provider of professional sports beverages[41]. - The Group's brand "Zhi Ben Qing Run" continues to promote traditional culture through collaborations with notable figures and events, reinforcing its classic identity[49]. Financial Position and Liabilities - The cost of sales amounted to RMB3,309.5 million, down 14.3% from RMB3,863.4 million in the previous year, attributed to lower packaged water sales volume and raw material prices[67][72]. - The Group's distribution and selling expenses amounted to RMB1,884.3 million, a decrease of 9.9% compared to RMB2,090.4 million in the same period last year, primarily due to reduced transport costs associated with sales volume[82]. - The Group's administrative expenses were RMB144.4 million, a slight decrease of 0.3% from RMB144.8 million in the same period last year[83]. - Trade and other payables increased from RMB3,718.7 million to RMB4,344.4 million, with trade payables turnover days increasing from 36.9 days to 41.3 days[103]. - The Group's total bank deposits and cash amounted to RMB12,387.8 million, maintained through centralized cash management[105]. - The Group's leverage ratio as of June 30, 2025, was 0.6%, remaining stable compared to 0.5% as of December 31, 2024[107]. Shareholder Information and Corporate Governance - As of June 30, 2025, China Resources Company Limited holds a controlling interest of 1,200,000,000 shares, representing approximately 50.04% of the total shareholding[179]. - The company has established an Audit Committee consisting of two non-executive Directors and four independent non-executive Directors to oversee financial reporting and internal control systems[155]. - The Company has complied with all applicable code provisions set forth in the Corporate Governance Code during the Reporting Period[141]. - The Company maintains a balanced composition of executive and independent non-executive Directors to ensure strong independence on the Board[140]. - The Company has adopted the Model Code for securities transactions by Directors and confirmed compliance during the Reporting Period[145]. Future Plans and Investments - The company plans to fully utilize unutilized proceeds by September 30, 2029, for strategic expansion and optimization of production capacity, sales channel expansion, and R&D enhancements[160]. - The company has no current plans for potential investments or acquisitions in 2025, indicating a focus on internal growth strategies[160]. - The Group currently has no plans for significant investments or acquisitions beyond those disclosed in the prospectus[112].
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