Business Growth and Strategy - The Group achieved breakthrough growth in its To B SaaS business, consolidating AI technology to create a one-stop intelligent sales solution covering customer mining, outreach, conversion, and management [16]. - The platform developed vertical solutions for six industries, including pan-finance and intellectual property rights, effectively lowering customer acquisition costs and enabling scalable growth [16]. - The To B SaaS business of Little Blue Book saw significant revenue growth compared to the previous year, focusing on an all-in-one intelligent sales solution [31][33]. - Vala's marketing strategy utilizes short video content and a co-creator model, allowing users to become brand promoters and enhancing sales efficiency [22]. - Vala's marketing strategy includes low-cost, lifestyle-related short video content to drive significant marketing traffic, enhancing brand promotion efficiency [35][37]. - The company has implemented a co-creation model, allowing users to become co-creators after purchasing a Vala vehicle, effectively reducing traditional distribution costs and enhancing sales efficiency [35][37]. - The integration of camping and vehicle businesses into the Valalife initiative aims to redefine vehicle lifestyles, transforming cars into multifunctional mobile spaces for various scenarios [34][36]. - The company aims to explore new collaboration opportunities in the credit facilitation business while ensuring compliance and utilizing mature risk control models [183]. - In the SaaS business, the company plans to enhance its intelligent customer acquisition system by investing in big data, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing [184]. - The Little Blue Book will analyze sales process data to align product development with industry demands and pain points [184]. - Valalife will expand its business model by focusing on Vala vehicles and enhancing lifestyle components applicable to various vehicle models [185]. - The company intends to drive the iterative upgrade of multi-functional mobile spaces through Valalife, empowering users to experience lifestyle changes [187]. Financial Performance - For the year ended December 31, 2024, the company's revenue was approximately RMB224.6 million, representing an increase of approximately 3.4% from approximately RMB217.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 [39]. - The company's operating loss for the year ended December 31, 2024, was approximately RMB61.1 million, compared to an operating profit of approximately RMB22.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 [39]. - The net loss increased from approximately RMB3.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, to approximately RMB69.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 [39]. - Revenue from the SaaS business increased by approximately 29.7% to approximately RMB75.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, from approximately RMB57.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 [51]. - Subscription income from Little Blue Book increased by 55.8% from approximately RMB23.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, to approximately RMB36.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 [61]. - Revenue from Valalife business decreased by approximately 51.8% from approximately RMB33.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, to approximately RMB16.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 [62]. - Revenue from children's entertainment business amounted to approximately RMB31.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 [65]. - Other revenue increased by approximately 25.4% from approximately RMB33.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, to approximately RMB41.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 [66]. - Total operating expenses increased by approximately 46.9% from approximately RMB194.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, to approximately RMB285.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 [67]. - Research and development expenses rose by approximately 124.9% from approximately RMB18.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, to approximately RMB41.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to increased spending related to Vala [74]. - Sales and marketing expenses increased by approximately 88.1% from approximately RMB27.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, to approximately RMB51.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, driven by a 184.4% increase in marketing expenses related to Vala [75]. - The adjusted operating loss for the year was approximately RMB43.1 million, compared to an adjusted operating profit of approximately RMB23.1 million for the previous year [101]. - The net loss for the year was approximately RMB69.0 million, compared to a net loss of approximately RMB3.1 million for the previous year [103]. Credit Facilitation Business - The scale of the credit facilitation business decreased year-on-year due to regulatory adjustments, but the historical overdue asset recovery rate met expectations [17]. - The credit facilitation business experienced a decline due to stricter regulatory policies, leading to a controlled overall scale of the facilitation business [30][33]. - The total volume of credit facilitation business was approximately RMB1,109.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, a decrease of approximately 42.8% from approximately RMB1,938.7 million in the year ended December 31, 2023 [49]. - The Day-1 delinquency rate for credit facilitation assets in 2024 was lower than 4.5%, and the 30-day collection rate of overdue assets was approximately 78.0% [49]. - The net profit from the credit facilitation business declined by 39.7% from approximately RMB58.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, to approximately RMB35.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 [94]. - The Group's credit facilitation services business model allows for a service fee and guarantee fee charged as a percentage of the loan principal, enhancing the credit of Target Borrowers [105]. - The five largest borrowers in loans to customers accounted for less than 30% of the total loans, indicating a diversified borrower base [112]. - The expected credit loss of trade receivables is calculated based on the Group's historical settlement patterns and forward-looking information [117]. - The Group's financial guarantee for credit facilitation has interest rates ranging from 4.37% to 10.66% for tenors of 6 to 12 months [111]. - The average tenure of loans decreased to approximately 8.9 months in 2024 from approximately 9.1 months in 2023 [49]. - The average amount of loans remained approximately RMB7,500 in the year ended December 31, 2024, consistent with the previous year [49]. Regulatory and Compliance Issues - A qualified opinion was issued by the auditor on the Group's consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024 [157]. - The Auditor expressed a Qualified Opinion on the Group's consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 due to uncertainties related to the Yang Arbitration Proceedings and insufficient supporting documents regarding the SK Group's operations [167]. - The Group has been unable to communicate with the SK Group since August 3, 2022, which has disrupted its business operations and led to the inability to access financial records [161]. - The Board decided to deconsolidate the SK Group from the Group's financial statements effective from August 3, 2022, based on the inability to control the operations and finances of the SK Group [162]. - The Audit Committee agreed with Management's position regarding the Deconsolidation and emphasized the need for continued efforts to resolve the Audit Issues [170]. - The Auditor was unable to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence to confirm the accuracy of income, expenses, assets, and liabilities for the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023 [171]. - The Group's financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, may not accurately reflect the financial position due to the unresolved Audit Issues [168]. - The inability to obtain reports from the SK Group's management has hindered the Group's ability to direct future developments [165]. - The Auditor's Qualified Opinion highlights significant concerns regarding the financial reporting and operational control of the SK Group [171]. Shareholder and Employee Information - The Group expressed gratitude to shareholders for their support and acknowledged the dedication of its staff [25]. - As of December 31, 2024, the Group employed approximately 373 employees, with total staff costs of approximately RMB117.2 million, a decrease from RMB137.7 million in 2023 [151]. - The Board did not recommend a final dividend for the year ended December 31, 2024 [150]. Future Outlook and Plans - In 2025, the focus will be on enhancing operational efficiency and deepening synergies among business segments while controlling operational risks [24]. - The Group plans to launch more vehicle models to meet diverse user needs and drive revenue growth [24]. - The Group plans to sell approximately 1,358,954,030 shares of its subsidiary, China Netcom, representing about 29.00% of its total issued share capital, for a total consideration of HK$21,750,000 [156]. - The Company raised total gross proceeds of approximately HK$39.66 million during the year ended December 31, 2024, through a fund-raising exercise [129]. - The net proceeds from the 2024 Placing amounted to approximately HK$38.73 million, with approximately 45.0% allocated for strengthening the Group's existing credit facilitation and SaaS business [131].
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