2025-12-11 04:06Revenue and Profitability - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2025, was RMB 11,107,792, representing a 2.1% increase from RMB 10,876,637 in the same period of 2024[19]. - Profit attributable to equity holders decreased by 7.8% to RMB 1,717,427 from RMB 1,863,371[19]. - Basic and diluted earnings per share were RMB 14.55, down 7.8% from RMB 15.78[19]. - The Group's profit for the period was RMB 1,717,236, compared to RMB 1,862,321 for the same period in 2024, indicating a decrease of approximately 7.8%[169]. - Total comprehensive income for the period was RMB 1,788,728, slightly down from RMB 1,791,025 in 2024[129]. Gross Profit and Margins - Gross profit decreased slightly to RMB 5,131,748, down 0.2% from RMB 5,141,311 year-over-year[19]. - Gross profit margin declined to 46.2%, a decrease of 1.1 percentage points from 47.3%[19]. - The gross profit margin decreased by 1.1 percentage points to 46.2%, primarily due to increased unit costs of imported whole milk powder and palm oil offsetting decreases in other raw material costs[23]. - The gross profit margin for the dairy products and beverages segment was 47.8% for the first half of FY2025, a decrease of 2.5 percentage points year-on-year, primarily due to a double-digit increase in the unit cost of imported whole milk powder[73][76]. - The gross profit margin for the snack foods segment increased to 45.3% for the first half of FY2025, up by 1.0 percentage point year-on-year, attributed to a decrease in the unit cost of raw materials[74][77]. Operating Performance - Operating profit fell by 11.0% to RMB 2,260,712 compared to RMB 2,540,711 in the previous year[19]. - Operating profit margin also decreased to 20.4%, down 3.0 percentage points from 23.4%[19]. - The Group's overall operating expenses increased by 10.6%, mainly due to higher marketing and promotion expenses for new channels and products[23]. - Distribution costs rose by 13.2% to RMB 1,549.9 million, representing 14.0% of revenue, an increase of 1.4 percentage points year-on-year, mainly due to higher advertising and promotion expenses[75][78]. - Administrative expenses increased by 8.3% to RMB 1,652.4 million, with the ratio to revenue rising by 0.9 percentage points to 14.9%, driven by a double-digit increase in staffing expenses[79][83]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - The Group generated a net cash inflow of RMB 1.3054 billion from operating activities in the first half of FY 2025, while financing activities resulted in a net cash outflow of RMB 1.2686 billion[95]. - Cash and bank balances increased significantly to RMB 11.4459 billion as of September 30, 2025, from RMB 8.3465 billion as of March 31, 2025[126]. - Cash generated from operations for the six months ended September 30, 2025, was RMB 1,829,929,000, a decrease of 13.5% compared to RMB 2,114,344,000 in 2024[133]. - Net cash flows generated from operating activities amounted to RMB 1,305,422,000, down from RMB 1,433,759,000 in the previous year, reflecting a decline of 8.9%[133]. - The Group's cash and bank balances stood at RMB 11,445,880 as of September 30, 2025, reflecting a strong liquidity position[166]. Inventory and Receivables - Inventory turnover days increased to 80 days, compared to 74 days in the previous year[19]. - Trade receivables turnover days increased to 14 days, up from 13 days[19]. - Trade receivables from third parties increased to RMB 1,044,830,000 as of September 30, 2025, compared to RMB 851,820,000 as of March 31, 2025, reflecting a rise of 22.67%[182]. - The ageing analysis of trade receivables showed that the amount within 60 days increased significantly to RMB 839,223,000 as of September 30, 2025, compared to RMB 490,631,000 as of March 31, 2025, a growth of 70.94%[186]. - The provision for impairment of trade receivables increased to RMB 103,370,000 as of September 30, 2025, compared to RMB 75,281,000 as of March 31, 2025, indicating a rise of 37.4%[182]. Capital Expenditure and Investments - Capital expenditure for the first half of FY 2025 was RMB 662.0 million, an increase of 84% from RMB 359.0 million in the same period of FY 2024[96]. - The Group's investment in Vietnam production capacity aims to mitigate tariff risks and enhance operational efficiency in overseas markets[36]. - The Group plans to continue optimizing channel structures and increasing investment in product R&D and innovation to sustain high-quality growth[49]. Strategic Initiatives and Market Performance - Revenue from emerging channels achieved solid double-digit growth, accounting for more than 10% of the Group's total revenue in the first half of FY2025[33]. - Revenue from new products launched in the past five years accounted for a mid-teen percentage of total revenue, becoming a key growth driver for the Group[21]. - Specialty snack retail revenue grew rapidly, accounting for about 15% of the Group's total revenue[27]. - The Group's strategic collaborations with the NBA and other brands enhanced brand exposure and significantly improved brand influence among target consumer groups[40]. - Future strategies will emphasize channel refinement and brand differentiation, with increased investment in R&D and innovative marketing activities to support sustainable growth[47].