Financial Performance - For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, the revenue was approximately RMB 1,124.5 million, an increase of 33.8% compared to RMB 840.7 million for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023[2]. - The gross profit for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, was approximately RMB 151.5 million, representing a significant increase of 139.5% from RMB 63.3 million in the previous year[2]. - The loss for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, was approximately RMB 3.0 million, a substantial reduction of 97.2% compared to a loss of RMB 107.5 million for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023[2]. - The adjusted net profit for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, was approximately RMB 12.2 million, while the adjusted net loss for the previous year was approximately RMB 88.1 million[2]. - Total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, was RMB 1,124,537,000, representing a 33.7% increase from RMB 840,663,000 in 2023[18]. - Revenue from licensing of series broadcasting rights was RMB 1,124,141,000 in 2024, up from RMB 749,233,000 in 2023, indicating a growth of 50%[19]. - Major customer 1 contributed RMB 886,032,000 to revenue in 2024, a significant increase from RMB 324,434,000 in 2023, reflecting a growth of 173%[17]. - The expected amount to be recognized as revenue within one year from contract liabilities is RMB 245,726,000 for 2024, compared to RMB 189,771,000 in 2023, showing an increase of 29.5%[27]. - The gross margin for Hangzhou Yide is projected to remain stable at 14% for both 2024 and 2023[38]. - The perpetual growth rate is expected to decrease from 3% in 2023 to 2% in 2024[38]. Assets and Liabilities - The net asset value as of December 31, 2024, was approximately RMB 1,753.3 million, an increase of 0.8% from RMB 1,739.3 million as of December 31, 2023[3]. - The total current assets as of December 31, 2024, amounted to RMB 2,493.4 million, compared to RMB 2,419.3 million in the previous year[6]. - The total liabilities as of December 31, 2024, were RMB 901.5 million, an increase from RMB 810.3 million in the previous year[6]. - The company reported a basic loss per share of RMB 0.3 for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, compared to RMB 16.1 for the previous year[5]. - The company’s total assets less current liabilities as of December 31, 2024, were RMB 1,762.6 million, a slight decrease from RMB 1,773.4 million in the previous year[7]. - Total inventory decreased from RMB 1,308,481,000 in 2023 to RMB 1,233,034,000 in 2024, a reduction of approximately 5.7%[41]. - Trade receivables increased from RMB 554,578,000 in 2023 to RMB 679,852,000 in 2024, representing a growth of about 22.6%[42]. - The asset-to-liability ratio increased from 32.7% as of December 31, 2023, to 34.2% as of December 31, 2024[94]. - The current ratio decreased from 2.99 as of December 31, 2023, to 2.77 as of December 31, 2024, due to an increase in current liabilities exceeding the growth in current assets[100]. Operational Highlights - The group has only one reportable operating segment, with no division by product lines[14]. - Non-current assets of the group are all located in mainland China[16]. - The group has successfully launched four high-quality series during the reporting period, including "Riding the Wind and Waves" and "Harbin 1944," achieving positive broadcasting results and market recognition[58]. - The series "Bleach" broke 10,000 views within six days of its release on iQIYI, becoming the first series to achieve this milestone in the iQIYI Mist Theater[58]. - The group continues to enhance its platform-based operational model, focusing on producing high-quality content as a long-term development strategy[60]. - The group has a rich pipeline of upcoming series, with five television dramas and four web dramas produced or released but not yet aired, expected to premiere in 2025[61]. Employee and Governance - As of December 31, 2024, the group has a total of 77 employees, with 19.5% in finance and legal roles[108]. - Total employee compensation, including director remuneration, amounted to approximately RMB 41.4 million for the year ending December 31, 2024, down from RMB 44.5 million in the same period of 2023[108]. - The group has maintained good relations with employees, with no strikes or labor disputes reported that could significantly impact business[109]. - The company is committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance to protect shareholder interests and enhance corporate value[119]. - The board believes that the current arrangement of roles will not compromise the balance of power and authority within the company[120]. Future Outlook and Strategy - The group aims to enhance its ESG practices and contribute to the "dual carbon" goals, aligning with the trend of green development and sustainable growth[69]. - The group plans to strengthen IP operation management and optimize product structure to enhance the quality of content output[69]. - The company is considering acquisitions of quality IP to ensure stable growth in series production and distribution[116]. - The company plans to change the use of approximately HKD 107.1 million (10.0% of the net proceeds) to invest in potential acquisitions or investments that enhance market position and accelerate the development, production, and distribution of its series[114]. Miscellaneous - The company did not recommend any dividend payment for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024[4]. - The company has not identified suitable investment or acquisition targets due to significant market structure changes and valuation discrepancies[114]. - There are no significant lawsuits, arbitrations, or claims involving the group as of the announcement date[124]. - The annual general meeting is scheduled for June 16, 2025[130].
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