KINGSOFT(03888)2025-03-19 08:59Financial Performance - Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, reached RMB 10,317,904 thousand, representing a 21% increase from RMB 8,533,611 thousand in 2023[3] - Operating profit increased by 64% to RMB 3,646,623 thousand, compared to RMB 2,226,882 thousand in the previous year[3] - Profit attributable to equity holders of the parent surged by 221% to RMB 1,551,613 thousand, up from RMB 483,457 thousand in 2023[3] - Basic earnings per share rose to RMB 1.16, a 222% increase from RMB 0.36 in the prior year[3] - The company reported a net profit of RMB 2,797,096 thousand for the year, compared to RMB 1,215,188 thousand in 2023[9] - The company's profit for the year ended December 31, 2024, was RMB 2,797,096,000, a significant increase of 130.5% compared to RMB 1,215,188,000 in 2023[10] - Total comprehensive income for the year was RMB 2,853,311,000, up 122.5% from RMB 1,285,670,000 in the previous year[10] - The gross profit for 2024 was RMB 8,580.5 million, reflecting a 22% increase year-on-year, with a gross margin of 83%[76] - The operating profit before share-based compensation for 2024 grew by 54% to RMB 3,922.5 million compared to the previous year[82] Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The board proposed a final dividend of HKD 0.15 per share, up from HKD 0.14 per share in 2023[5] - The company declared a dividend of RMB 170,337,000 for the year 2023, reflecting its commitment to returning value to shareholders[11] - The proposed final dividend for 2024 is HKD 0.15 per share, compared to HKD 0.14 per share in 2023, resulting in a total of RMB 184,613,000 for the year[42] - The company repurchased shares worth RMB 397,098,000 during the year, indicating a strategy to enhance shareholder value[11] - The company repurchased a total of 21,062,800 shares at a total cost of approximately HKD 435.60 million during 2024[102] Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets totaled RMB 8,044,078 thousand, a decrease from RMB 8,301,498 thousand in 2023[6] - Current assets increased to RMB 30,240,397 thousand from RMB 26,893,214 thousand in the previous year[6] - Total liabilities increased significantly to RMB 9,872,073 thousand, compared to RMB 8,621,455 thousand in 2023[8] - The total assets of the company as of December 31, 2024, were RMB 28,412,402,000, reflecting growth from RMB 26,573,257,000 in 2023[11] - The total equity attributable to the owners of the parent company as of December 31, 2024, was RMB 22,456,276,000, an increase from RMB 21,289,033,000 in 2023[11] Cash Flow - The net cash flow from operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2024, was RMB 4,587,160, an increase from RMB 3,488,746 in 2023, representing a growth of approximately 31.5%[13] - The net cash flow used in investing activities for 2024 was RMB (8,523,733), compared to RMB (6,476,034) in 2023, indicating an increase in investment outflows of about 31.6%[13] - The net cash flow from financing activities for 2024 was RMB (1,083,680), a decrease from RMB 655,863 in 2023, reflecting a significant shift in financing strategy[13] - The total cash and cash equivalents at the end of 2024 amounted to RMB 3,703,586, down from RMB 8,707,372 at the end of 2023, a decrease of approximately 57.5%[13] - The cash and bank deposits as of December 31, 2024, totaled RMB 23,815.0 million, representing 62% of total assets[90] Research and Development - The company has been focusing on R&D for products such as WPS Office, WPS 365, and WPS AI, indicating a commitment to innovation and market expansion[17] - The company has ongoing research and development in office products and services, including WPS Office, WPS 365, and WPS AI, as well as in gaming services[23] - R&D expenses for 2024 amounted to RMB 3,045.4 million, a 13% increase from the previous year, driven by increased staffing and AI-related investments[77] - R&D expenses for Q4 2024 were RMB 730.4 million, up 7% year-on-year, primarily due to increased staff and AI-related expenditures[63] Market Performance - The revenue from office software and services was RMB 5,121,075 thousand, while revenue from online games and others was RMB 5,196,829 thousand[9] - The revenue from the office software and services business was RMB 5,121.1 million, growing by 12%, while the revenue from online games and other businesses reached RMB 5,196.8 million, significantly increasing by 31%[96] - The number of active devices using WPS Office globally reached 632 million in December 2024, a 6% increase year-on-year[54] - Cumulative paying users reached 41.70 million as of December 31, 2024, marking a 17% year-on-year growth[54] - The revenue from online games and other segments was RMB 1,291.3 million in Q4 2024, a 26% increase year-on-year[60] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The audit committee, consisting of three independent non-executive directors, reviewed the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2024, and confirmed compliance with applicable accounting standards[107] - The company has adhered to the corporate governance code, except for the requirement to provide monthly updates to the board, opting instead for quarterly reports[109] - Forward-looking statements regarding the company's financial condition and operational performance are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties, which may lead to significant differences from actual results[110] - The company will publish all financial and related information as required by listing rules on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and its own website at an appropriate time[111] Employee and Workforce - Employee benefits expenses, including salaries and wages, totaled RMB 4,070,898 thousand for 2024, up from RMB 3,765,451 thousand in 2023, reflecting an increase of approximately 8%[26] - The company has increased its workforce to approximately 8,047 full-time employees, up from 7,172 in 2023[101] - The total employee cost for 2024 was approximately RMB 4,070.9 million, compared to RMB 3,765.5 million in 2023[101]