Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 9.126 billion yuan for 2024, a decrease of 13.85% compared to 10.593 billion yuan in 2023, while achieving a net profit of 231 million yuan, reversing a loss of 296 million yuan from the previous year, representing a year-on-year growth of 178.20% [1][2][3] Financial Performance - Revenue for 2024 was 9.126 billion yuan, down 13.85% from 10.593 billion yuan in 2023 [2] - Net profit attributable to shareholders was 231 million yuan, a turnaround from a loss of 296 million yuan in 2023, marking a 178.20% increase [1][2] - Net profit excluding non-recurring items was 246 million yuan, up 143.08% from a loss of 570 million yuan in 2023 [1][2] - Basic and diluted earnings per share were both 0.3116 yuan, compared to a loss of 0.3985 yuan in 2023, reflecting a 178.19% increase [2] - The weighted average return on equity was 3.35%, improving from -4.27% in 2023 [2] Business Segments - The liquor business generated 7.041 billion yuan in revenue, a 3.19% increase year-on-year, accounting for nearly 80% of total revenue [2][3] - Liquor sales volume reached 369,400 kiloliters, with production at 378,800 kiloliters, both showing year-on-year growth [2] - The pork business reported revenue of 1.891 billion yuan, a decline of 27.21%, with slaughtering and breeding segments contributing 1.689 billion yuan and 202 million yuan, respectively [3] Cost Management - Sales expenses decreased by 27.47% to 874 million yuan from 1.205 billion yuan in 2023, with promotional expenses down 26.98% and advertising expenses down 10.94% [4] - Management expenses were reduced by 11.98% to 754 million yuan, while financial expenses saw a significant drop of 93.76% to 11 million yuan [4] Future Outlook - The company plans to strengthen its liquor business in Beijing and expand into key cities nationwide, while positioning its pork business as a "high-quality meat supplier" [5]