I always ask this question of Dukang when i see its balance sheet.
Cash of 559 Mil RMB - Interest received: 469,000 RMB
Debt of 135 mil RMB - Finance Cost: 2,170,000 RMB
It does not make business sense
In contrast with Dukang, Moutai is doing well despite the Chinese govt's austerity campaign. In fact, according to the SCMP article, "Other baijiu distillers have also fared well. Sichuan Swellfun, which operates a distillery that traces its roots to the end of the Mongols’ 14th century rule over China, reported a 26 per cent increase in interim profit, while Jiugui Liquor’s net profit more than doubled in the first half."
Dukang's reasons are production was affected by severe air pollution, intensified competition from other baijiu brands, wine and beer. I guess it is a matter of time before Li Wei and Co, make minority shareholders an offer to privatize Dukang.
http://infopub.sgx.com/FileOpen/DKDH_4QF...eID=468863
http://www.scmp.com/business/china-busin...f-its-home
(25-11-2017, 12:26 PM)weijian Wrote: [ -> ]So this "helping of authorities" to control pollution is going to be a yearly event now?
SEVERE AIR POLLUTION IN THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
http://infopub.sgx.com/FileOpen/DK%20-%2...eID=479562
Yes, that is what the CEO said when asked during the AGM. Moutai does not face this problem because their production facilities are in the south. I don't think China's pollution problem will go away within the next few years.
This stock never cease to amaze me with how far it can fall. In 5 years, it has loss 95% of it's market value. Short-sellers would have made a big killing on this.
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