
Financial Performance - Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, reached RMB 13,037,749 thousand, a 106.9% increase compared to RMB 6,301,002 thousand in 2023[3] - Gross profit for the same period was RMB 8,707,765 thousand, reflecting a 125.4% growth from RMB 3,864,071 thousand in the previous year[3] - Operating profit surged to RMB 4,154,272 thousand, marking a 237.6% increase from RMB 1,230,646 thousand in 2023[3] - Profit attributable to owners of the company was RMB 3,125,473 thousand, up 188.8% from RMB 1,082,344 thousand in 2023[3] - Basic earnings per share increased to RMB 2.36, a 191.4% rise compared to RMB 0.81 in the previous year[5] - The company reported a net profit before tax of RMB 4,365,812 thousand, a 208.4% increase from RMB 1,415,755 thousand in 2023[4] - The total comprehensive income for the year was RMB 3,460,496 thousand, compared to RMB 1,163,877 thousand in 2023[5] - The net profit for the year was RMB 3,308,345 thousand, significantly higher than RMB 1,088,771 thousand in the previous year, representing an increase of approximately 203.5%[21] Assets and Equity - Total assets as of December 31, 2024, amounted to RMB 14,870,672 thousand, compared to RMB 9,968,863 thousand in 2023[6] - Total equity attributable to owners of the company was RMB 10,683,505 thousand, up from RMB 7,769,927 thousand in 2023[7] - Cash and cash equivalents increased significantly to RMB 6,109,017 thousand from RMB 2,077,927 thousand in the previous year[6] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from Mainland China business amounted to RMB 7,972,074 thousand, up from RMB 5,234,901 thousand in the previous year, reflecting a growth of about 52.5%[22] - Revenue from Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and overseas business was RMB 5,065,675 thousand, compared to RMB 1,066,101 thousand in 2023, indicating a remarkable increase of approximately 376.5%[22] - Retail store sales revenue in Mainland China reached RMB 3,827,861 thousand, up from RMB 2,661,009 thousand in 2023, reflecting a growth of approximately 43.8%[22] - Online sales revenue in Mainland China increased to RMB 2,697,619 thousand from RMB 1,524,578 thousand, representing a growth of about 77.0%[22] Costs and Expenses - The total cost of sales for the year ended December 31, 2024, was RMB 3,474,213,000, an increase of 70.5% compared to RMB 2,042,672,000 in 2023[23] - Employee benefits expenses rose to RMB 1,462,406,000 in 2024, up 39.5% from RMB 1,048,487,000 in 2023[23] - The income tax expense for 2024 was RMB 1,057,467,000, significantly higher than RMB 326,984,000 in 2023, indicating a rise of 223.5%[25] - General and administrative expenses increased from RMB 707.3 million in 2023 to RMB 947.1 million in 2024, a rise of 33.9%[83] Shareholder Information - The total dividend proposed for 2024 is RMB 373,025,000, which is a substantial increase from RMB 117,317,000 in 2023, representing a growth of 217.5%[33] - The proposed final dividend is RMB 0.8146 per share, amounting to a total of RMB 1,093.9 million based on the current issued share capital of 1,342,943,150 shares[111] - The company repurchased 4,700,000 shares in 2024 at a total cost of approximately RMB 78,031,000, compared to 19,947,000 shares repurchased in 2023 for about RMB 333,709,000[41] Market Expansion and Strategy - The company plans to allocate approximately HKD 1,734.5 million (30.0% of net proceeds) for consumer outreach and overseas market expansion[109] - Future business expansion will focus on North America, Southeast Asia, and Europe, enhancing brand experience through new physical stores[107] - The company aims to deepen collaborations with artists and cross-industry brands to enrich its product matrix and promote cultural integration[107] Operational Highlights - The number of offline stores in mainland China increased by 38, from 363 as of December 31, 2023, to 401 by December 31, 2024[56] - The company opened its first offline stores in five countries, including Vietnam and Indonesia, enhancing international market presence[60] - The city theme park launched in September 2023 has optimized service experiences and created immersive environments for fans[62] IP and Product Development - The IP "THE MONSTERS" generated revenue of RMB 3,040.7 million, with a year-on-year growth of 726.6%[48][49] - The IP "MOLLY" achieved a revenue increase of 105.2% year-on-year, showcasing its enduring popularity[50] - The IP "CRYBABY" experienced a remarkable revenue growth of 1,537.2% year-on-year[51] - The company successfully launched multiple new IPs and product lines, enhancing brand recognition and market competitiveness[47][48] Compliance and Governance - The company has adopted the corporate governance code and has complied with all applicable provisions during the reporting period, except for a deviation regarding the separation of roles between the Chairman and CEO[114] - The Chairman and CEO positions are held by the same individual, Wang Ning, which the board believes does not undermine the balance of power and authority within the company[115]