全球最大的冰淇淋公司上市了

Core Viewpoint - The company, Dream Ice Cream, has officially announced its listing in Amsterdam, London, and New York, with a total share capital of 612 million shares. The company was previously part of Unilever and is set to operate independently starting July 2025 [2]. Group 1: Company Overview - Dream Ice Cream is the largest ice cream company globally, with projected revenue of €7.9 billion in 2024, capturing a 21% market share. Competitor Froneri holds an 11% market share, while eight other companies, including Mengniu, Yili, Nestlé, and Mars, collectively account for 12% [2]. - The Chinese market is one of Dream Ice Cream's top ten core markets and ranks second in retail sales for 2024, while other core markets hold the first position in market share [2]. Group 2: Market Dynamics - Despite Dream Ice Cream's strong global position and significant share in China, the overall ice cream market is facing challenges with slowing growth. The average price per 100 grams of ice cream has decreased from ¥3.94 in 2023 to ¥3.65 in the first eleven months of this year [3]. - Analysts suggest that Dream Ice Cream, as a foreign brand, has a higher overall gross margin and will benefit from brand, scale, and fan effects, as well as a complete supply chain after its separation from Unilever [3][4].