YONGDA AUTO(HK:03669) Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-08-15 13:24Core Viewpoint - The company announced a one-time non-cash impairment of approximately RMB 3.5 billion due to intensified price competition in the automotive market and macroeconomic factors, which will impact the group's consolidated profit and equity for the period ending June 30, 2025 [1] Financial Impact - The impairment is a one-time non-cash adjustment that does not affect cash flow or the company's daily operations and profitability, with no expectation of significant ongoing impairment risks in the future [1] - The impairment will reduce depreciation and amortization pressure on related assets, potentially enhancing overall profitability in the future [1] Business Performance - The group's after-sales service revenue and gross margin are expected to remain stable compared to the first half of 2024, with adjusted profit for the period expected to decline by no more than 60% compared to the same period in 2024 due to decreased new car sales margins [2] - The company's focus on expanding its new energy business remains unaffected, with 30 new brand authorizations and 7 new outlets opened, leading to a year-on-year increase of approximately 49% in new energy vehicle sales and 76% in maintenance revenue [2] Operational Efficiency - The company anticipates maintaining reasonable inventory turnover days and expects net cash inflow from operating activities to be no less than RMB 1.1 billion, reflecting a year-on-year growth of no less than 57% [2] Financial Stability - The company's asset-liability structure is sound, with cash and cash equivalents expected to be no less than RMB 2.3 billion, an increase of no less than RMB 830 million or 56% compared to December 31, 2024 [3] - The asset-liability ratio is expected to remain below 60%, indicating a stable financial condition and strong risk resistance [3] Shareholder Returns - The company has repurchased 30.86 million shares at a cost of HKD 74.83 million and plans to maintain a stable and increasing dividend policy, unaffected by the impairment [3] Future Outlook - The impairment is viewed as a prudent financial measure that does not impact the company's operational stability or future growth prospects, with a continued focus on new energy and luxury brands [4]