Financial Performance - In 2023, the Group achieved operating revenue of RMB1.22 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 28.4%[18] - The adjusted net profit for 2023 was RMB227 million, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 60.4%[18] - Total revenue increased by 28.4% from RMB951.5 million in 2022 to RMB1,221.8 million in 2023, driven by the increase in long-form drama episodes and rapid growth in overseas business[28] - Adjusted net profit rose by 60.4% from RMB 141.8 million in 2022 to RMB 227.4 million in 2023, driven by increased long drama output and effective cost control[96] - The company reported a net profit margin of 12% for 2023, up from 10% in the previous year, indicating improved operational efficiency[174] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from overseas business reached RMB38.814 million, an increase of 89.1% year-on-year[4] - Revenue from long-form drama series rose by 24.3% from RMB944.6 million in 2022 to RMB1,174.4 million in 2023, with 116 episodes broadcasted in 2023, an increase of 11 episodes from 2022[31] - Revenue from short drama series surged by 1,241.7% from RMB2.4 million in 2022 to RMB32.2 million in 2023, reflecting the company's expansion in production capacity and quality content[33] - Revenue from other businesses increased by 237.8% from RMB4.5 million in 2022 to RMB15.2 million in 2023, primarily due to the growth in the artiste management business[34] - Revenue from overseas distribution increased by 89.1% year-on-year, with the establishment of "Linmon International" to focus on overseas content distribution and localized production[64][74] Cost and Expenses - Cost of sales rose by 28.2% from RMB577.5 million in 2022 to RMB740.2 million in 2023, mainly due to the increase in the number of drama series broadcast[35] - Selling and distribution expenses decreased by 11.9% from RMB 105.6 million in 2022 to RMB 93.0 million in 2023, mainly due to a reduction in the number of drama series broadcasts[42] - Administrative expenses decreased by 26.6% from RMB 280.9 million in 2022 to RMB 206.2 million in 2023, primarily due to a reduction in listing expenses and share-based payment expenses[42] - Finance costs decreased by 41.5% to RMB 2.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to RMB 4.1 million in 2022, mainly due to a decrease in expenses on additional discounted notes[42] Content Production and Ratings - The Group produced and broadcast three premium original drama series in 2023, achieving a new high in quality compared to previous years[19] - The short drama series "Nothing But You" received a rating of 8.2 on Douban.com, with 150,000 participants in the rating[19] - The original drama series "The Heart" received a Douban rating of 8.5 and was recognized as an excellent TV series by the National Radio and Television Administration[50] - The original drama series "My Boss" ranked TOP1 in overseas premieres on the Viu platform in early 2024[52] - The short drama series "Twenty Nine" became a blockbuster with a total viewership of over 1.17 billion times, ranking TOP1 on Douyin for four consecutive weeks[58] Strategic Plans and Future Outlook - The Group plans to maintain rapid growth in overseas distribution and develop overseas original content in 2024[11] - The Group aims to release its first cinema film and explore artiste brokerage business in the upcoming year[11] - The Group unveiled a list of 16 drama series for 2024, focusing on various genres to connect with new audiences[53] - The Group aims to enhance its production capacity and explore the application of AI in the entire production process in 2024[67] - The Group plans to continue expanding its strategic brand resources and deepen cooperation with external drama series for enhanced marketing services[80] Employee and Management - The company maintained high recruitment standards and focused on employee performance to drive business development[23] - The company is committed to providing competitive compensation and benefits, continuously improving its incentive policies through market research[23] - The company provided internal and external training opportunities to enhance employees' professional knowledge and skills[23] - The management team includes Mr. Su Xiao, who has approximately 26 years of experience in the media industry[146] - Ms. Chen Fei, the CEO, has around 19 years of experience in TV series planning, production, and marketing[151] Market Expansion and User Engagement - The company has expanded its user base, with active users increasing by 30% to 5 million in 2023, driven by new content offerings and marketing strategies[174] - Linmon Media Limited is exploring market expansion opportunities in Southeast Asia, targeting a 15% market share within the next two years[174] - The company has established strategic partnerships with key advertisers, resulting in a 40% increase in advertising revenue[174] - The company is committed to enhancing its digital marketing strategies, with an increase in marketing spend by 15% to boost user engagement[194] Financial Position and Assets - As of 31 December 2023, the Group had net current assets of RMB2,732.8 million, an increase from RMB2,475.0 million as of 31 December 2022, with the current ratio rising from 5.6 to 6.1[117] - The Group's total equity attributable to owners increased from RMB2,390.5 million as of 31 December 2022 to RMB2,574.5 million as of 31 December 2023, mainly due to undistributed profits accumulated from operating profit in 2023[118] - Linmon Media Limited's total assets as of December 31, 2023, were valued at $200 million, reflecting a 20% increase from the previous year[174] Acquisitions and Investments - The company has initiated discussions for potential acquisitions to bolster its content library, with a focus on regional media companies[174] - The company has completed a strategic acquisition of a local media firm for $15 million, expected to enhance its content library and distribution capabilities[194] Miscellaneous - The Group did not incur any material foreign currency exchange losses in its operations for the year ended 31 December 2023, indicating effective management of foreign exchange risk[131] - There were no significant contingent liabilities as of December 31, 2023[144] - The Group has no future plans for significant investments or capital assets as of December 31, 2023[144]
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