Financial Performance - Total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, was approximately RMB 1.25 billion, an increase of 16.4% compared to RMB 1.07 billion in the same period last year[5] - Net profit for the year was approximately RMB 0.72 billion, a decrease of 36.6% compared to RMB 1.14 billion in the previous year[5] - Adjusted net profit was approximately RMB 1.22 billion, down 32.4% year-on-year[5] - The company's revenue increased by approximately 16.4% to about RMB 1.25 billion in the reporting period, up from RMB 1.07 billion in 2023[15] - The new media services segment accounted for approximately 91.0% of total revenue, generating about RMB 1.14 billion, an increase from RMB 988.7 million in the previous year[15] - The broadcasting business segment's revenue rose to approximately RMB 112.4 million, representing about 9.0% of total revenue, up from RMB 85.6 million in the same period last year[16] - The total revenue for 2024 reached CNY 1,250,504,000, an increase of 16.4% compared to CNY 1,074,335,000 in 2023[51] - Gross profit for 2024 was CNY 606,744,000, representing a gross margin of 48.5%, compared to CNY 566,910,000 in 2023[51] - Net income for 2024 was CNY 72,230,000, a decrease of 36.6% from CNY 113,971,000 in 2023[52] Cost and Expenses - The group's sales cost increased by approximately 26.9% from RMB 507.4 million in the previous year to about RMB 643.8 million in the reporting period[17] - The sales cost of the new media services segment rose from approximately RMB 454.8 million to about RMB 563.9 million, an increase of about 24.0%[18] - The sales cost of the broadcasting segment increased by approximately 51.9%, from RMB 52.6 million to about RMB 79.9 million, primarily due to rising procurement costs for integrated transmission projects[19] - Operating expenses increased to CNY 319,259,000 in 2024, up from CNY 261,678,000 in 2023, reflecting a rise of 22%[51] - Employee benefits expenses rose to RMB 409,828 thousand in 2024, up from RMB 352,819 thousand in 2023, an increase of 16.2%[83] - Service costs increased to RMB 554,060 thousand in 2024 from RMB 449,769 thousand in 2023, representing a growth of 23.1%[83] Profitability and Margins - The gross profit margin for new media services was 50.4%, while the broadcasting business showed a slight decline to 28.9%[3] - The group's gross profit for the reporting period was approximately RMB 606.7 million, up about 7.0% from RMB 566.9 million in the previous year[20] - The gross profit margin decreased from approximately 52.8% to about 48.5% in the reporting period[20] - Basic earnings per share for 2024 were CNY 6.07, down from CNY 9.05 in 2023[51] Cash Flow and Financing - Cash flow from operating activities for the reporting period showed a net outflow of approximately RMB 27.6 million, compared to a net inflow of RMB 183.0 million in the same period last year[31] - Cash flow from financing activities resulted in a net inflow of approximately RMB 52.5 million, contrasting with a net outflow of RMB 10.3 million in the same period last year[32] - Total bank and other borrowings increased from approximately RMB 133.9 million as of December 31, 2023, to approximately RMB 212.1 million as of December 31, 2024[32] - The net debt-to-equity ratio as of December 31, 2024, is approximately 17.0%, up from 0.1% in 2023, primarily due to increased bank borrowings to enhance capital efficiency[38] Strategic Initiatives - The company plans to optimize cost structure and enhance operational efficiency to address market challenges and improve profitability[5] - The company is focusing on digital transformation solutions tailored for traditional industries to promote healthy development in the e-commerce sector[8] - The company aims to explore overseas market opportunities and expand its international market growth through localized operations and intelligent supply chain management[14] - The company plans to enhance operational efficiency and cost optimization through technological innovation and precise investment strategies[14] - The company plans to focus on market expansion and new product development in the upcoming year[51] Awards and Recognition - The company received multiple awards, including the "2024 Douyin E-commerce Annual Influential Organization" and the "2024 Tmall Golden Makeup Award," recognizing its outstanding performance and future development potential[10] Employee and Operational Metrics - The total number of employees as of December 31, 2024, is 1,475, an increase from 1,260 employees in 2023[43] - The company has implemented a resource precision allocation strategy in the broadcasting business segment, focusing on core technology upgrades and high-end solution development[11] Financial Position - Current assets as of December 31, 2024, were approximately RMB 704.2 million, up from RMB 527.3 million as of December 31, 2023[33] - Current liabilities increased to approximately RMB 470.9 million as of December 31, 2024, from RMB 408.2 million as of December 31, 2023[33] - The current ratio improved from approximately 1.29 as of December 31, 2023, to approximately 1.50 as of December 31, 2024[33] - The company's total equity reached RMB 413,710 thousand in 2024, up from RMB 301,710 thousand in 2023, reflecting a significant increase of approximately 37.0%[54] Compliance and Governance - The company continues to apply the corporate governance principles as set out in the Listing Rules Appendix C1 and believes it has complied with all applicable provisions during the reporting period[118] - The auditors have confirmed that the preliminary results announcement aligns with the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2024[120]
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