Economic Overview - In 2024, China's GDP growth was 5%, but the economy faced significant challenges, including a decline in consumer confidence and spending, leading to a "consumption downgrade" trend[25]. - The dairy industry in China was among the ten "profit declining industries," with almost all listed dairy companies reporting revenue declines[25]. - The total sales volume of dairy products decreased by approximately 1.5% in 2024, following a 2% decline in 2023[25]. Dairy Production and Pricing - The total raw milk production volume in China decreased by 2.9% to approximately 40.8 million tons, down from 42.0 million tons in 2023[27]. - The national average raw milk price fell from RMB4.4/kg in August 2021 to RMB3.1/kg in December 2024, marking a 30% decrease over more than three years[25]. - The average selling price of raw milk decreased by 17.0%, from RMB4,268/ton to RMB3,541/ton[106]. - The average selling price of raw milk fell to RMB3,541/ton in 2024 from RMB4,268/ton in 2023, while the total sales volume increased to approximately 815,937 tons from 783,028 tons[134][140]. Dairy Industry Challenges - The number of dairy cows in China's 10 major milk production provinces reduced by 6.7% during the first three quarters of 2024[27]. - Approximately 1.2 million dairy cows were eliminated from the dairy industry in 2023 and 2024 combined[27]. - The number of scaled dairy farms in China dropped by 20% from 4,600 in 2022 to 3,700 by the end of 2024[84]. - China imported 2.6 million tons of various dairy products in 2024, representing a decrease of 9.6% year on year[87]. Company Performance - The company recorded a revenue of approximately RMB3,683.8 million for the reporting year, representing a decrease of 6.1% compared to 2023[68]. - Gross profit decreased by 30.7%, from approximately RMB708.5 million to RMB491.0 million, primarily due to a 17.0% decrease in raw milk selling price and a 16.4% decrease in beef cattle selling price[69]. - The company reported a net loss of approximately RMB1,269.3 million, mainly attributable to losses from changes in the fair value of other biological assets amounting to RMB1,260.6 million[69]. - Cash EBITDA for the year was approximately RMB513.3 million, a decrease of 32.6% compared to the previous year[67]. Beef Cattle Market - The demand for high-quality beef, particularly premium products like Wagyu beef, is anticipated to grow significantly[29]. - Beef cattle sales volume increased significantly by 64.5% to 19,415 tons, while the selling price decreased by 16.4%[68]. - The gross loss from the beef cattle business increased significantly to RMB90.0 million in 2024, compared to a gross loss of RMB3.6 million in 2023, primarily due to lower selling prices[155]. Financial Metrics - The basic and diluted loss per share for the Company was RMB 1.81 in 2024, compared to a loss of RMB 0.70 per share in 2023[179]. - The pre-tax loss for the reporting year was RMB 1,250.5 million, compared to RMB 470.0 million in 2023, representing a significant increase in losses[180]. - Net cash flows from operating activities for the reporting year were RMB 813.6 million, significantly higher than RMB 184.0 million in 2023[189]. Investment and Development - The company is focusing on sustainable development and has made continuous investments in research and innovation related to carbon emission reduction[98]. - Research and development expenses amounted to RMB 13.6 million in 2024, compared to nil in 2023, primarily generated by the feed mill[172]. Debt and Financing - As of December 31, 2024, the total secured bank loans amount to RMB 3,498,392,000, an increase from RMB 3,400,323,000 as of December 31, 2023, reflecting a growth of approximately 2.9%[200]. - The effective interest rate for current secured bank loans ranges from 3.90% to 4.80% in 2024, compared to 4.00% to 4.80% in 2023[200]. - The overall financial strategy appears focused on managing interest rates and loan maturities effectively to optimize capital structure[200].
澳亚集团(02425) - 2024 - 年度财报