Financial Performance - Revenue increased by 105.1% from RMB 2,319.5 million in 2022 to RMB 4,757.4 million in 2023[6] - Gross profit rose by 133.8% from RMB 1,020.0 million in 2022 to RMB 2,384.9 million in 2023[6] - Net profit for the year surged by 766.2% from RMB 104.8 million in 2022 to RMB 907.8 million in 2023[6] - Adjusted EBITDA grew by 290.4% from RMB 320.1 million in 2022 to RMB 1,249.7 million in 2023[6] - Adjusted net profit increased by 342.2% from RMB 232.7 million in 2022 to RMB 1,029.0 million in 2023[6] - Revenue increased by 105.1% from RMB 2,319.5 million in 2022 to RMB 4,757.4 million in 2023, driven by the recovery of the entertainment industry and growth in entertainment content services and online ticketing services[18] - Entertainment content service revenue rose by 106.6% from RMB 1,113.5 million in 2022 to RMB 2,300.4 million in 2023, due to a record number of films distributed and high box office performance[20] - Online entertainment ticketing service revenue grew by 111.5% from RMB 1,067.7 million in 2022 to RMB 2,258.6 million in 2023, supported by a 82.6% increase in China's total box office revenue to RMB 54.915 billion[21] - Gross profit margin improved to 50.1% in 2023 from 44.0% in 2022, with gross profit increasing to RMB 2,384.9 million[16] - Operating profit surged to RMB 1,098.2 million in 2023, up from RMB 162.1 million in 2022, reflecting a significant recovery in profitability[16] - Adjusted EBITDA increased to RMB 1,249.7 million in 2023, compared to RMB 320.1 million in 2022, indicating strong operational efficiency[17] - Net profit for the year rose to RMB 907.8 million in 2023, up from RMB 104.8 million in 2022[31] - Adjusted EBITDA increased to RMB 1,249.7 million in 2023 from RMB 320.1 million in 2022, reflecting strong operational performance[36] - Total assets grew to RMB 12,540.1 million in 2023, while total liabilities increased to RMB 3,501.8 million, resulting in a debt-to-asset ratio of 27.9%[37] - Cash and cash equivalents amounted to RMB 3,685.4 million as of December 31, 2023, primarily denominated in RMB and USD[38] - Total borrowings were approximately RMB 250.0 million as of December 31, 2023, all in RMB-denominated bank loans with interest rates ranging from 1.30% to 1.80%[38] - Unutilized bank financing facilities stood at RMB 700.0 million as of December 31, 2023[38] - Capital expenditures increased by 100.0% from RMB 12.3 million in 2022 to RMB 24.6 million in 2023[39] - The company holds a 5.7% equity interest in Huanyu Media Group Limited as of December 31, 2023[41] - The company had 872 full-time employees as of December 31, 2023, primarily located in Beijing, Shanghai, and other cities in China[43] - The company did not enter into any forward contracts or other financial instruments to hedge foreign exchange risk in 2023[42] - The company plans to fund future capital expenditures using cash generated from operations[39] - The company maintains a net cash position as of December 31, 2023, with no significant contingent liabilities[38] - The company did not have any significant acquisitions or disposals of subsidiaries or associates during the year ended December 31, 2023[40] - The company achieved strong recovery and growth in the entertainment industry in 2023, with multiple business and financial indicators reaching historical highs[56] - The company plans to continue enhancing its core competitiveness and profitability in the "technology + full entertainment" sector, focusing on film promotion, distribution, and live performance services[58] - The company aims to explore new innovative business areas and regions, leveraging its dual advantages in technology services and the entertainment industry[58] - The company will further develop post-box office market-related businesses, in addition to its core film ticketing services[58] - The company did not pay a final dividend for the year ended December 31, 2023[65] - The company will suspend share transfer registration from June 21, 2024, to June 26, 2024, for the annual general meeting[66] - The company did not issue any public bonds during the year ended December 31, 2023[70] - The company made no charitable donations during the year ended December 31, 2023[72] - The company's executive directors have service contracts with a term of three years starting from June 29, 2021, with a notice period of at least three months[74] - The company received annual independence confirmation letters from all independent non-executive directors, confirming their independence[75] - The company's Chairman and Non-Executive Director, Mr. Wang Changtian, indirectly holds approximately 24.24% and 16.87% of the company's issued share capital through Vibrant Wide Limited and Hong Kong Film International Limited, respectively[77] - The company has adopted a series of employee incentive plans (ESOP) with a total of 117,033,705 shares issued or issuable, representing approximately 10.1% of the company's total issued share capital as of the annual report date[81] - The Pre-IPO Share Option Plan allows for the issuance of up to 42,544,600 shares upon exercise of all options, representing approximately 3.7% of the company's total issued share capital as of the annual report date[82] - The total number of shares that may be issued under the Post-IPO Share Option Scheme and Restricted Share Unit Plan does not exceed 55,211,880 shares, representing approximately 4.8% of the company's total issued share capital as of the annual report date[89] - The maximum number of shares that may be issued under the Post-IPO Share Option Scheme alone is 23,293,595 shares, representing approximately 2.0% of the company's total issued share capital as of the annual report date[89] - The exercise price for Pre-IPO share options is determined by the Board or CEO and must not be lower than the par value of the company's shares[84] - Pre-IPO share options are subject to a six-month lock-up period from the date of listing, during which employees cannot sell the related shares[83] - For Class A options, 25% of the granted options can be exercised on the first vesting date, increasing to 50% after one year, 75% after two years, and 100% after three years[87] - For Class B options, 50% of the granted options can be exercised on the first vesting date, increasing to 75% after one year and 100% after two years[88] - During the reporting period, 685,580 Pre-IPO share options were granted, 221,900 were exercised, and 461,515 remained unexercised[85] - The total number of Pre-IPO share options granted during the reporting period was 15,779,492, with 5,497,119 exercised and 10,060,473 remaining unexercised[86] - Pre-IPO share options are automatically canceled if the grantee retires or voluntarily terminates employment, and any unexercised options expire within 90 days[83] - The Post-IPO Share Option Scheme aims to incentivize and reward directors, senior management, employees, and other eligible individuals for their contributions to the company[89] - The company's post-IPO share option plan has a validity period of 10 years, with 4 years remaining as of the annual report date[92] - The post-IPO share option plan allows for annual vesting of 25% over 4 years or 50% vesting by the second year, with the remainder equally vested in the third and fourth years[91] - Any share option grants exceeding 1% of the total issued shares within a 12-month period require shareholder approval at a general meeting[90] - Share option grants to major shareholders or independent non-executive directors exceeding 0.1% of issued shares within 12 months require shareholder approval[91] - The company revised its post-IPO share option plan to comply with amended listing rules, effective from January 1, 2023, and approved by shareholders on June 28, 2023[93] - The weighted average exercise price of share options granted under the post-IPO plan is HKD 13.1360, with a vesting period of 10 years from the grant date[94] - As of December 31, 2023, the company had 7,533,000 unexercised share options under the post-IPO plan[94] - The post-IPO share option plan allows for the exercise of options by legal heirs in the event of the original grantee's death[92] - The company does not require payment from grantees for share option grants unless otherwise determined by the board or CEO[91] - The post-IPO share option plan restricts the total number of shares issued under incentive plans to 1% of the total issued shares within a 12-month period[90] - The total number of post-IPO share options available for grant under the post-IPO share option scheme as of January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023, were 7,992,830 and 11,889,550, respectively[96] - No share options were granted during the year ended December 31, 2023[96] - The Restricted Share Unit (RSU) Plan has a total limit of 31,918,285 shares, representing approximately 2.8% of the company's total issued share capital as of the annual report date[100] - The RSU Plan is effective for 8 years from its adoption date, with 2 years remaining as of the annual report date[99] - Any RSU grant exceeding 0.1% of the issued shares to directors (excluding independent non-executive directors) or key executives requires shareholder approval[98] - The RSU Plan aims to retain and incentivize talent, including directors, senior management, and employees, by granting conditional rights to receive shares or cash equivalents[97] - The company's total granted share options under the pre-IPO share option scheme amounted to 15,135,171, with 3,766,500 exercised and 10,769,851 remaining[95] - The RSU Plan allows the Board and CEO full discretion to determine the amount and terms of awards granted to participants[99] - Any RSU grant exceeding 1% of the issued shares within a 12-month period requires separate shareholder approval[97] - The RSU Plan includes provisions for cash and non-cash income, dividends, and sales proceeds related to the shares from the grant date to the vesting date[97] - The company has appointed a professional trustee to manage and distribute restricted share units (RSUs) under the RSU plan, with vesting periods of either 25% annually over four years or 50% in the second year and the remainder equally in the third and fourth year[101] - As of December 31, 2023, the total number of RSUs available for grant under the RSU plan was 13,243,560, down from 22,131,193 at the beginning of the year[104] - The fair value of RSUs granted on May 4, 2023, September 20, 2023, and November 1, 2023, was HK11.68, and HK8.96 per share[104] - The total number of shares that could be issued under all share option and RSU plans in 2023 was 0.81% of the weighted average number of issued shares for the year[104] - As of December 31, 2023, Mr. Wang Changtian, a director and the company's top executive, held a 41.11% interest in the company through controlled corporations[106] - Mr. Zheng Zhihao, another director, held a 1.68% interest in the company through a wholly-owned subsidiary, Rhythm Brilliant Limited, which directly held 19,277,225 shares[107] - Vibrant Wide Limited holds a beneficial ownership of 277,979,625 shares, representing 24.24% of the total shares[109] - Hong Kong Film International Limited holds a beneficial ownership of 193,486,220 shares, representing 16.87% of the total shares[109] - Inspired Elite Investments Limited holds a beneficial ownership of 82,693,975 shares, representing 7.21% of the total shares[109] - Tencent holds an indirect beneficial ownership of 157,169,260 shares, representing 13.71% of the total shares through Image Flag Investment (Hong Kong) Limited[109][110] - Interstellar Investment Ltd. holds a beneficial ownership of 66,127,317 shares, representing 5.77% of the total shares[109] - The annual cap for the related party transaction with Light Media Group for film and TV series investment and production is RMB 165.0 million, with actual transaction amount of RMB 0.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023[116] - The annual cap for the related party transaction with Light Media Group for film and TV series promotion and distribution services is RMB 101.2 million, with actual transaction amount of RMB 47.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023[117] - The annual cap for related transactions with Enlight Media Group for film and TV drama promotion services in 2023 was RMB 44.0 million, with actual transaction amount of RMB 11.3 million[118] - The annual cap for related transactions with Enlight Media Group for products and services provided by the company in 2023 was RMB 17.6 million, with actual transaction amount of RMB 1.1 million[119] - The annual cap for related transactions with Enlight Media Group for products and services provided to the company in 2023 was RMB 1.0 million, with actual transaction amount of RMB 0.02 million[119] - The annual cap for related transactions with Tencent Group for film and TV drama promotion services provided by the company in 2023 was RMB 231.7 million, with actual transaction amount of RMB 2.0 million[120] - The annual cap for related transactions with Tencent Group for film and TV drama promotion services provided to the company in 2023 was RMB 60.0 million, with actual transaction amount of RMB 2.7 million[122] - The annual cap for related transactions with Tencent Group for payment services in 2023 was RMB 110.0 million, with actual transaction amount of RMB 91.7 million[123] - The annual cap for related transactions with Tencent Group for cloud and technical services in 2023 was RMB 60.0 million, with actual transaction amount of RMB 44.8 million[124] - The company renewed the Tencent Business Cooperation and Service Framework Agreement, with an annual cap of RMB 62.0 million for providing products and services to Tencent Group, while the actual transaction amount for 2023 was approximately RMB 4.4 million[125] - The company renewed the Tencent Entertainment Content Investment and Production Cooperation Framework Agreement, with an annual cap of RMB 364.0 million, but the actual transaction amount for 2023 was RMB 0.0 million[126] - The company signed the Tencent Marketing Promotion Framework Agreement, with an annual cap of RMB 110.0 million for traffic and technical support services, and the actual transaction amount from February 14, 2023, to December 31, 2023, was approximately RMB 87.3 million[126] - The company entered into the Yuewen Entertainment Content Investment and Production Cooperation Framework Agreement, with an annual cap of RMB 381.0 million, but the actual transaction amount for 2023 was RMB 0.0 million[127] - The company signed the Yuewen Movie Promotion and Distribution Framework Agreement, with an annual cap of RMB 214.5 million for providing movie promotion services, but the actual transaction amount for 2023 was RMB 0.0 million[128] - Under the Yuewen Movie Promotion and Distribution Framework Agreement, Yuewen Group provided movie promotion services to the company, with an annual cap of RMB 18.8 million, but the actual transaction amount for 2023 was RMB 0.0 million[128] - The independent non-executive directors and auditors have reviewed and confirmed that the ongoing connected transactions were conducted in the ordinary course of business, on normal commercial terms or better, and in compliance with relevant agreements, ensuring fairness and reasonableness in the interests of the company and its shareholders[129] - The auditors found no issues indicating that the disclosed ongoing connected transactions were not approved by the board, not conducted in accordance with the company's pricing policy, or exceeded the annual caps set by the company[129] - The company operates certain businesses in China through consolidated affiliated entities under contractual arrangements due to regulatory restrictions on foreign ownership, allowing the company to receive economic benefits and exercise control over these entities[130] - The exclusive consulting and service agreement with the foreign-invested enterprise (FIE) ensures that the company receives 100% of the consolidated affiliated entities' total profits, adjusted for costs, taxes, and other statutory contributions, with service fees calculated monthly and paid within 10 days of invoice receipt[133] - The exclusive consulting and service agreement has a 20-year term, renewable at the FIE's discretion, and prohibits the consolidated affiliated entities from accepting similar services from third parties without prior written consent from the FIE[134] - Foreign-invested enterprise has the exclusive and irrevocable right to request the transfer of all equity in Tianjin Maoyan Weiyin, with no conditions attached[135] - Tianjin Maoyan Weiyin and its shareholders are restricted from selling, transferring, or disposing of assets exceeding RMB 5,000,000 without prior written consent from the foreign-invested enterprise[135] - The affiliated entities are prohibited from incurring, guaranteeing, or assuming any debt, except for payables
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