Financial Performance - Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, was RMB 10,160,000, a significant decrease from RMB 67,621,000 in 2023[17]. - Online interactive entertainment service revenue dropped to RMB 5,641,000 from RMB 66,394,000, indicating a decline in this segment[17]. - Gross profit for 2024 was RMB 8,103,000, down from RMB 58,848,000 in 2023, resulting in a gross profit margin of 79.8% compared to 87.0%[17]. - The company reported a net profit of RMB 19,916,000 in 2024, a turnaround from a net loss of RMB 135,052,000 in 2023, achieving a net profit margin of 196.0%[17]. - Adjusted net profit for 2024 was RMB 20,215,000, compared to an adjusted net loss of RMB 132,844,000 in 2023, with an adjusted net profit margin of 199.0%[17]. - For the year ended December 31, 2024, the Group recorded total revenue of RMB10.2 million, a decrease of 85.0% from RMB67.6 million in the same period of 2023[22]. - Revenue from online interactive entertainment services decreased by 91.5% to RMB5.6 million for the Reporting Period, compared to RMB66.4 million for the same period in 2023[22]. - The profit attributable to owners of the Company was RMB20.0 million, with an adjusted net profit of RMB20.2 million and adjusted EBITDA of RMB25.8 million[23]. - The Group's gross profit margin for the reporting period was 79.8%, down from 87.0% in the previous year[52]. - The Group's profit attributable to owners of the Company was RMB20.0 million, a significant recovery from a loss of RMB134.7 million in the same period of 2023[70][74]. - The adjusted net profit for the Group was RMB20.2 million, compared to a loss of RMB132.8 million in the previous year[82]. - The Group's adjusted EBITDA improved to RMB25.8 million from a loss of RMB120.6 million in the previous year[79]. Market Expansion and Strategy - The company has expanded into overseas markets, including Indonesia and the Middle East, which are becoming key growth engines for its live social video business[7]. - The company launched a series of live streaming mobile applications to capture the growing demand for mobile entertainment[7]. - Future outlook includes continued focus on overseas market expansion and enhancing product offerings in live streaming services[7]. - The company aims to leverage its strong domestic performance to drive growth in international markets[7]. - The Group is focusing on expanding its overseas live streaming business by integrating successful domestic business models with advanced technologies[24]. - The localized live streaming platform "KiWi Live" has gained popularity in Indonesia, contributing to the Group's market expansion efforts[28]. - The Group launched its self-developed social interaction platform "iMee Live" at the end of 2024, targeting Gen Z users in Southeast Asia[29]. - A joint investment in "Sila Chat" has resulted in significant revenue growth in 2024, with expectations for strong synergies in 2025[30]. Financial Position and Assets - Total assets increased to RMB 2,619,747,000 in 2024 from RMB 2,560,083,000 in 2023, while total liabilities rose to RMB 385,250,000 from RMB 307,099,000[17]. - Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL) increased by 12.6% to RMB1,757.2 million compared to RMB1,560.4 million as of December 31, 2023[86]. - The Group's cash and cash equivalents amounted to RMB467.0 million as of December 31, 2024, up from RMB364.1 million in the previous year[83][84]. - The fair value of financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss increased by 12.6% to RMB1,757.2 million as of December 31, 2024, compared to RMB1,560.4 million as of December 31, 2023[87]. - Other financial instruments saw a significant increase in fair value from RMB825.9 million at the end of 2023 to RMB982.8 million at the end of 2024, representing a year-on-year increase of 19.0%[88]. - The fair value gain of other financial instruments rose from RMB24.7 million in 2023 to RMB58.4 million in 2024, reflecting the positive impact of the accommodative interest rate environment and strong market performance[91]. - Fund investments decreased by 10.6% to RMB479.6 million as of December 31, 2024, with a recognized fair value loss of RMB24.6 million during the reporting period[97]. - Private investments increased significantly, with the fair value rising from RMB98.7 million in 2023 to RMB163.2 million in 2024, marking a 65.3% increase[88]. - The fair value of listed equity securities increased by 36.8% to RMB60.7 million as of December 31, 2024, compared to RMB44.4 million as of December 31, 2023[105]. - Investments in wealth management products rose by 44.3% to RMB52.1 million as of December 31, 2024, from RMB36.1 million as of December 31, 2023[106]. Cost Management and Expenses - Selling and marketing expenses decreased by 76.1% year-on-year to RMB8.3 million, primarily due to lower domestic marketing expenses[53]. - Administrative expenses decreased by 24.3% year-on-year to RMB58.1 million, attributed to a reduction in employee-related expenses and operational costs[54]. - Research and development expenses decreased by 49.3% year-on-year to RMB8.9 million due to strategic restructuring of the R&D team[55]. - Staff costs decreased to RMB 43.4 million for the reporting period, down from RMB 68.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023[127]. - Share-based compensation expenses for the reporting period were RMB 0.3 million, compared to nil for the year ended December 31, 2023[135]. Regulatory Compliance and Governance - The Group strictly complies with PRC laws and regulations, requiring all users to agree to terms of service upon account registration[179]. - The Company has developed a robust content monitoring system to filter inappropriate content on its platforms[179]. - The Group is monitoring compliance with local laws and regulations for its overseas live streaming platforms[180]. - The Interim Provisions on the Administration of Internet Culture require entities to obtain a Network Cultural Business Permit for providing online cultural products and services for profit[187]. - The online cultural business (except online music) is categorized as "prohibited" for foreign investment according to the current effective Guidance Catalogue[190]. - Foreign enterprises are prohibited from investing in the Internet publications business, including online games, as per the New Internet Publication Regulations[194]. - The Ministry of Culture (MOC) requires entities engaging in online performance activities to obtain a Network Cultural Business Permit, effective from January 1, 2017[191]. - The Virtual Currency Notice mandates that online game operators issuing virtual currency must apply for approval from the MOC and prohibits trading of such virtual currency[197]. - The storage period for online game players' purchase records must not be shorter than 180 days from the last service received, as per the Online Game Measures[200]. - The MOC and the Ministry of Commerce jointly issued regulations to strengthen the administration of online game virtual currency, effective June 3, 2010[200]. - Foreign investment in audio/visual program provision via the information network is prohibited according to the Several Opinions on Canvassing Foreign Investment into the Cultural Sector[195]. - The New Internet Publication Regulations require online game operators to obtain an Internet Publishing Services License to offer games directly to the public in China[192]. - The MOC has implemented measures to rectify operations to comply with the Online Performance Measures[191]. - The People's Bank of China is tasked with regulating virtual currency to prevent its impact on the real currency system[199]. Management and Leadership - Mr. Mak Shih On has extensive experience in financial management and operations, having served as CFO and COO of the group, contributing to strategic planning and execution[147]. - Ms. Cao Fei has been the Vice President of Finance at Weibo Corporation since September 2017, bringing significant corporate finance expertise[149]. - Mr. Tse Ming Lun Alan has nearly 23 years of experience in accounting and finance, previously working with KPMG and Techtronic Industries, focusing on financial analysis and M&A support[151]. - Mr. Wang Mingchun, appointed as an independent non-executive director in March 2023, has a background in media crisis management and government relations from his tenure at IDG Capital[155]. - Mr. Zhao Weiwen has over 28 years of experience in the Internet industry, previously managing key client departments at China Telecom, focusing on Internet network infrastructure[162].
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