Financial Performance - Revenue decreased by 14.2% from RMB 4,757.4 million in 2023 to RMB 4,082.2 million in 2024[9] - Gross profit fell by 31.9% from RMB 2,384.9 million in 2023 to RMB 1,625.0 million in 2024[9] - Net profit for 2024 was RMB 181.9 million, a decline of 80.0% compared to RMB 907.8 million in 2023[9] - Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 71.1% from RMB 1,249.7 million in 2023 to RMB 361.6 million in 2024[9] - Revenue decreased by 14.2% from RMB 4,757.4 million in 2023 to RMB 4,082.2 million in 2024, primarily due to insufficient supply of major films and a decline in overall box office performance[31] - Gross profit fell by 31.9% from RMB 2,384.9 million in 2023 to RMB 1,625.0 million in 2024, with gross margin decreasing from 50.1% to 39.8%[39] - Revenue from entertainment content services decreased by 14.8% from RMB 2,300.4 million in 2023 to RMB 1,959.8 million in 2024[33] - Online entertainment ticketing service revenue declined by 14.9% from RMB 2,258.6 million in 2023 to RMB 1,921.6 million in 2024, with the total box office in China for 2024 reported at RMB 42.5 billion, a 22.6% decrease from 2023[34] - Operating profit for 2024 was RMB 195.9 million, significantly down from RMB 1,098.2 million in 2023[44] - Other income decreased by 13.5% to RMB 44.2 million in 2024 from RMB 51.1 million in 2023, mainly due to a reduction in tax credits[43] - Income tax expense decreased to RMB 119.4 million in 2024 from RMB 245.8 million in 2023, mainly due to the decline in operating profit[46] - Adjusted net profit for 2024 was RMB 309.6 million, compared to RMB 1,029.0 million in 2023[50] - EBITDA for 2024 was RMB 322.6 million, a decrease from RMB 1,219.7 million in 2023[51] Box Office and Film Performance - The total box office for national films in 2024 was RMB 42.502 billion, down 22.6% from 2023[10] - The company participated in 63 domestic films in 2024, achieving a total box office of approximately RMB 23.2 billion[14] - The company controlled the distribution of 36 domestic films, setting historical highs in both quantity and box office share[15] - The company’s films ranked first in box office during major holiday periods in 2024, including New Year's Day and the Dragon Boat Festival[16] - The film "Silent Kill" achieved a box office of 1.351 billion yuan, becoming the second highest-grossing film of the summer 2024 season and received multiple awards and nominations at the 37th Tokyo International Film Festival and the 19th Changchun Film Festival[20] - The total box office in China reached RMB 24.2 billion as of March 26, 2025, with a record RMB 9.51 billion during the Spring Festival period, marking a historic high[27] Market and Strategic Initiatives - The revenue from live performance market increased by 15.37% to RMB 57.954 billion in 2024[10] - The company enhanced its promotional capabilities through collaborations with platforms like Baidu and Tencent, integrating AI technology into film marketing[14] - The company plans to enhance its strategic investment in entertainment content and strengthen its market position in film promotion and distribution[29] - The company aims to explore AI technology integration in film creation and expand commercial cooperation in regions like Hong Kong and Macau[29] - The company will continue to focus on the long-term development of animation films and maintain its competitive edge in the live entertainment sector[29] - The company aims to increase long-term investment in live entertainment and improve infrastructure and service capabilities to enhance market competitiveness[98] - The company will explore new growth opportunities, including collaborations in AI technology and new scene partnerships with cinemas[98] Cost and Expenses - The cost of revenue increased by 3.6% from RMB 2,372.5 million in 2023 to RMB 2,457.2 million in 2024, driven by rising content production and internet infrastructure costs[37] - Sales and marketing expenses increased by 11.5% from RMB 842.5 million in 2023 to RMB 939.8 million in 2024, attributed to higher marketing and promotional costs[40] Employee and Management - The company employs 896 full-time employees, primarily located in Beijing, Shanghai, and other cities in mainland China[63] - The company participates in various employee social security plans, contributing a specific percentage of employee salaries to these plans[64] - The company has a competitive compensation and benefits system, continuously improving its salary and incentive policies[63] - The company plans to continue granting share-based rewards to motivate employees for growth and development[63] - The company has a commitment to employee training to keep staff updated on industry developments and technological advancements[63] Shareholder and Dividend Information - The board proposed a final dividend of HKD 0.32 per share for the year ending December 31, 2024, subject to shareholder approval on June 25, 2025[110] - The company aims to distribute no less than 20% of the profit attributable to shareholders for the fiscal years 2025, 2026, and 2027, based on its dividend policy[112] - The company repurchased a total of 7,099,800 shares at a total cost of approximately HKD 49.75 million during the year ending December 31, 2024[123] - The repurchase aimed to enhance long-term shareholder value[123] Compliance and Governance - The company has adhered to all relevant Chinese laws and regulations without facing any compliance issues that could adversely affect its business or financial condition[102] - The company has received annual independence confirmation letters from all independent non-executive directors, confirming their independence[129] - The company has established a remuneration committee to determine director remuneration, which requires shareholder approval at the annual general meeting[134] Related Party Transactions - The annual cap for the film and television investment production cooperation framework agreement with Light Media Group is RMB 181.5 million, with actual transaction amount for the year ending December 31, 2024, being approximately RMB 8.8 million[184] - The annual cap for the film and television promotion framework agreement with Light Media Group is RMB 111.3 million, with actual transaction amount for the year ending December 31, 2024, being approximately RMB 99.3 million[187] - The annual cap for related transactions with Tencent Group for film and television promotion services is set at RMB 256.8 million, with actual transaction amounts around RMB 0.2 million as of December 31, 2024[195]
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