The document is a presentation by TierOne Consulting on strategic recommendations for Yili Inner Mongolia Group. It includes an agenda, overview of Yili, SWOT analysis, and recommendations. The short-term strategy recommends vertical integration through an incentivization program for farmers to secure supply. The medium-term strategy recommends a joint venture with New Zealand company Westland to gain tax benefits, technology, and imports to reduce costs. It aims to help Yili achieve its goal of becoming a top 20 then top 10 global dairy company.
5. “Our goal is to become one of the
Top 20 enterprises in the world dairy
industry by 2010, and Top 10 by
2015.”
Pan Gang (2007)
Chairman and President
Yili Inner Mongolia Group
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7. 70% of Farmers’
income in Inner
Mongolia was
related to Yili
Favorable Climate
Conditions
“Green” Image of
Inner Mongolia
Yili Inner Mongolia Group
Proximity of
Resources
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9. Timeline
Small SOE’s joined in Inner Huhhot, Mongolia
Yili reorganized into shareholder enterprise: major
shareholder municipal government
Yili receives “Best Taxpayer” award. RMB 1.3
Billion paid to Huhhot between 1999-2004
Industry dominated by Yili & Mengniu
Yili ranked 3rd globally for production volume of
over 30 million tons while accounting for
US$12.3 billion in revenues
Revenues grow 500% from 1992
+ IPO in Shanghai – 96.9 Million
RMB raised
Mengniu is formed from
former Yili employee
Foundation of
Inner Mongolia
Mu Quan Yuan
Xing Animal
Top 20 of Dairy Industry by 2010
Top 10 of Dairy Industry by 2015
Feed
UHT processing
Organic product
research begins
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16. Complications
China historically not a milk nation
Culture
Law
Consumer’s Distrust in Chinese Milk Product
Lactose intolerance
Unfavorable Tax & Property Laws
Government Regulations
Dependence on farmers (no ownership of cows)
Resources
Manage Channel Relationships
No self-sufficiency
Competition
New market entrants
Imports of Milk (international conglomerates)
Local conglomerates
Core Values
Quality and Safety
Growth and Innovation
Adaptation to International Standards
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19. SWOT Analysis: Opportunities
China is a growing market for the dairy industry
• UHT milk
• Baby milk powder
Lock-in cooperative
management structures
Obtain new sources of “green”
arable land
Expanding business through M&A or JV
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20. SWOT Analysis: Threats
Sociological
Lactose intolerance
Consumer preferences
Technological
Economical
Imitation of technology and production processes
Competition from both local players and international
conglomerates
Increased purchasing power in urban areas
Environmental
Political
Sensitive weather and environment
High dependence on government
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21. Question
How can Yili increase its revenue to
become the Top 20 in the dairy industry by
2010 and Top 10 by 2015, while maintaining
its core values and competitive advantage?
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23. Linkages
Core Values
Capabilities
Resources
Social Corporate Responsibility
Quality and Safety
Innovation & Growth (“Going Green”)
Research & Development
Experience in Management
Long-term relationships with Farmers
R&D in UHT processing
Marketing Program
Current Contracts
Government Influence
Processing Plant
Market Share & Brand Equity
Expected Outcomes
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31. Medium-term Strategy
Enter Top 10 in Sales $ by 2015
Key Weakness:
Competitive Disadvantage due to tax breaks for JV
Net Income Figures: Yili vs Mengniu
Effective Tax Rate %: Yili vs Mengniu
35.0%
$1,800.00
30.0%
$1,600.00
25.0%
$1,400.00
Inner Mongolia Yili
Industrial Group Co.,
Ltd.
$1,200.00
$1,000.00
$800.00
Mengniu Dairy Co.
Ltd.
$600.00
Inner Mongolia Yili
Industrial Group Co.,
Ltd.
20.0%
15.0%
Mengniu Dairy Co. Ltd.
10.0%
$400.00
5.0%
$200.00
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0.0%
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32. JV Agreement
Horizontal Integration
JV with New Zealand
Close proximity
Asia Pacific Region
Source of arable land and cows
Strong perception of safety and high
quality products
Westland is known for its green
processes and R&D
Westland is a cooperative based
company
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33. Westland JV
35% Tax break before 2012
International Brand Exposure
Increase Brand Awareness & Equity in China
Tax reduction reinvested into Marketing, Tech & Land
Advantages
Boost in Revenues by 50% & Resources by 25%
Access to R&D Technology, Training, Land & Cows
Import Westland products (cheaper cost)
Milk Powder & Other Dairy Products
Yoghurt & Others
Streamlining Yili’s production
Reducing Yili’s COGS by RMB 2.5bn
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35. Results of Horizontal Integration
Core Values
✓
Capabilities
✓
Resources
✓
Expected Outcomes
35% Tax Break
Focus on the UHT production and R&D
COGS savings from imports
Marketing program expansion
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37. Forecasted Timeline
Tainted Milk Scandal milk,
infant formula, animal feed affected. 11
countries completely halt foreign,
Chinese imports
Top 20 of Dairy Industry by 2010
Top 10 of Dairy Industry by 2015
Yili sole-sponsors Beijing Olympics:
100 million RMB + seven additional plants.
Tax benefits are lifted from foreign and
domestic joint ventures, given grace period
to transition to appropriate tax bracket
$214 million to acquire
Oeania Dairy, NZ
Overseas R&D center in
Wageningen University,
Netherlands
Strategic
Partnership with
Italian Sterilgarda
Alimenti Spa,
acquiring filtration
technology creating a
new liquid milk product
Global
Ranking:
12
Agreement with Dairy
Farmers of America
2004
2006
2007
2008
2012
2013
2014
40. Takeaways
“We have a responsibility to help the
development of the industry and focus more on
green production and brand development with
environmental protection. We want to make sure
all parties – consumers, farmers, and government
work together.”
Pan Gang (2007)
Chairman and President
Yili Inner Mongolia Group
Top 20 in 2010
✓
Top 10 in 2015
✓
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43. Buying Cows?
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Imported nearly
250,000 live heifers.
Spent more than
$250 million on
100,000 foreign
heifers. Live hog
imports will reach
12,000 head.
Net profit is 14
times larger than
from growing 1 acre
of corn. Breeding
dairy cows are
expected to recover
four per cent to
75,000 head.
+
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45. Milk Scandal
2002 EU bans imports from China
Imports halted. China’s system to control residues of veterinary medicines in farmed
animals to be too lax. Animal imports banned.
2004 Avian Flu
Avian Flu + Foot in mouth disease causes EU to halt imports of poultry,
pork, mutton, beef and dairy products from China.
2008 Chinese milk scandal
Melamine incidence to appear to have a higher protein content. 11 countries
stop all imports of Chinese dairy products completely.
2009 Leather milk
Leather-hydrolyzed protein, boosts protein-content ratings of milk.
2013 Fonterra scandal
Bacterial presence in unsterilized pipes used to move whey during the production process.
Fonterra recalls all products
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46. JV Financial Implications
18% of Yili products now produced by Westland
Estimated COGS reduction of RMB2.5bn
Yili Income Statement
18,000.00
Yili COGS comparison JV expected
effects
Sales
16,000.00
14,000.00
Cost of Goods Sold
(COGS) incl. D&A
14,000.00
12,000.00
Gross Income
12,000.00
10,000.00
SG&A Expense
16,000.00
10,000.00
8,000.00
8,000.00
EBIT (Operating
Income)
6,000.00
Income Taxes
4,000.00
Net Income
2,000.00
0.00
Expon. (Sales)
Dec '04
Dec '05
Dec '06
Cost of Goods Sold
(COGS) incl. D&A
6,000.00
COGS incl D&A excl.
18% Production Cost
4,000.00
2,000.00
0.00
Dec '07
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