南方乳业中止北交所上市审核，回应省外市场拓展等九大问题

Core Viewpoint - Guizhou Southern Dairy Co., Ltd. has suspended its listing application review at the Beijing Stock Exchange due to the need for supplementary audit matters in its financial reports, following significant losses in its production biological assets and challenges in profitability across its subsidiaries [1][2][4]. Financial Performance - The company reported a revenue of 18.17 billion yuan and a net profit of 2.09 billion yuan for 2024, showing a revenue growth of only 0.65% year-on-year and a net profit growth of 4.36% [7][8]. - The revenue from low-temperature dairy products and ambient dairy products was 6.15 billion yuan and 11.74 billion yuan, respectively, with slight year-on-year increases of 1.96% and 1.17% [7]. Market and Operational Challenges - The company has faced a decline in the proportion of self-sourced milk, dropping to 48.90% in 2024 due to increased external sourcing in response to falling fresh milk prices [5][6]. - The company’s sales are heavily concentrated in Guizhou province, with approximately 92% of total revenue generated from this region, indicating a risk of market saturation [7][8]. Subsidiary Performance - The three subsidiaries of the company, which are involved in dairy farming, reported losses in 2024, attributed to a surplus in the fresh milk market and declining prices [4][5]. - The company has been increasing its external milk sourcing to stabilize supply, leading to a significant reduction in the use of self-sourced milk [5][6]. Innovation and R&D - The company has been questioned about its innovation capabilities, with a requirement to demonstrate a minimum R&D expenditure of 3% of revenue or an average of 1 million yuan over the past three years [11][12]. - Despite having advanced production technologies, the company’s R&D expenditure ratio is lower than that of comparable listed companies, raising concerns about its competitive edge [12][13]. Future Strategies - The company plans to expand its market presence through acquisitions, particularly targeting local dairy companies in surrounding provinces [9][10]. - Efforts to diversify sales channels, including e-commerce and community group purchases, are ongoing, but the contribution from outside Guizhou remains low at approximately 4.63% of total revenue [8][10].