Financial Performance - For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, the company reported revenue of approximately RMB 206.3 million, a slight increase of 0.1% compared to RMB 206.1 million in 2024[3]. - Gross profit for the same period was approximately RMB 159.9 million, with a gross margin of 77.5%, up from 76.4% in the previous year, reflecting an increase of about 1.1 percentage points[3]. - The company recorded a net loss of approximately RMB 127.6 million, significantly higher than the net loss of RMB 26.1 million in the previous year, representing an increase of 388.1%[3]. - Adjusted net profit (non-IFRS measure) was approximately RMB 40.7 million, down 22.4% from RMB 52.4 million in the previous year[3]. - Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2025, increased slightly to approximately RMB 206.3 million, up 0.1% from RMB 206.1 million in 2024, primarily driven by a 45.7% increase in data technology services revenue[19]. - The company reported a total comprehensive loss of RMB 137,073,000 for the year ending December 31, 2025, compared to a loss of RMB 41,654,000 in 2024, representing an increase of 229%[77]. - The company reported a basic loss per share of RMB 8,367 thousand for 2025, based on a weighted average of 114,691,556 shares outstanding[109]. Revenue Sources - Mobile advertising service revenue accounted for approximately 97% of total revenue, with mobile advertising service revenue at RMB 200.4 million and data technology service revenue at RMB 6.0 million[6]. - Revenue from mobile advertising services for 2025 was RMB 200,355 thousand, down from RMB 202,049 thousand in 2024, indicating a decrease of about 0.84%[96]. - Revenue from data technology services increased to RMB 5,958 thousand in 2025 from RMB 4,088 thousand in 2024, reflecting a growth of approximately 46%[96]. User Engagement and Growth - The number of cities covered by the platform increased from 466 at the end of 2024 to 488, while the cumulative user base grew from approximately 298 million to 334 million[7]. - Average monthly active users increased from approximately 29.08 million in 2024 to about 30.31 million in 2025, indicating enhanced user engagement and retention[7]. - The number of cooperative transportation entities increased from 295 in 2024 to 312, reflecting ongoing expansion in public transportation analysis services[7]. - By the end of 2025, the user base for mobile AI applications is expected to exceed 700 million, with average usage time increasing by over 20% compared to the beginning of the year[10]. Operational Developments - The company acknowledged that the performance was below initial expectations due to cautious advertising budgets and increased competition in the vertical media platform sector[7]. - The company remains committed to enhancing user value and diversifying revenue streams in response to the evolving advertising market landscape[5]. - The company has launched the Busio mobile application for international users, covering over 10 cities and regions including Singapore and Melbourne, although it has not yet generated significant revenue contributions[8]. - The company operates in 488 cities and towns across China, collaborating with 312 transportation entities, focusing on optimizing scheduling and decision support for Robobus operations[9]. Strategic Initiatives - The company has established a venture capital fund focusing on early-stage AI projects, aiming to discover complementary early-stage projects and teams to enhance its core capabilities[12]. - The company is actively expanding its international business, leveraging its real-time public transport data processing technology and operational experience from the Chinese market[8]. - The company is enhancing its data capabilities by applying new deep learning technologies to improve the accuracy of arrival predictions[10]. - The company is positioned as a technology service provider to enable public transport operators to transition to Robobus operations, responding to the growing demand for automated public transport[9]. - The company is focusing on localizing operations in international markets to better understand local public transport systems and user travel habits[8]. - The company is strategically investing in AI-related fields to strengthen its competitive barriers and create new business value[12]. Financial Management - Cash flows from operating activities for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, show a net cash inflow of approximately RMB 8.1 million, primarily due to non-cash items including fair value losses on financial liabilities[30]. - Net cash used in investing activities for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, is RMB 201.8 million, mainly due to time deposits of RMB 208.2 million[31]. - Net cash generated from financing activities for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, is approximately RMB 176.5 million, including proceeds from a global offering of about RMB 221.8 million[31]. - As of December 31, 2025, the group's cash and cash equivalents amounted to approximately RMB 38.7 million, a decrease of about 31.3% from RMB 56.3 million on December 31, 2024[32]. - The total employee cost, including director remuneration, for the year ended December 31, 2025, was RMB 94.6 million, with a total of 139 employees located in China[45]. Market Environment - The company’s revenue primarily comes from mobile advertising services, which are closely tied to the macroeconomic environment in China[53]. - The Chinese internet advertising market is projected to reach RMB 793.08 billion by 2025, with a year-on-year growth of 4.6%[53]. - The competitive landscape in the mobile advertising service market is intensifying, with a trend of advertising budgets concentrating on leading platforms[54]. - The programmatic advertising ecosystem is continuously evolving, impacting the company's advertising revenue levels and cadence[57]. Compliance and Governance - The company has adopted corporate governance codes as its own governance standards since its listing on June 10, 2025, and has complied with all applicable governance code provisions during the reporting period[63]. - The board of directors has held two regular meetings since the listing date to approve interim and quarterly performance reports, falling short of the required four meetings per year due to the recent listing[65]. - The company has not engaged in the purchase, sale, or redemption of its listed securities since the listing date, and as of December 31, 2025, it holds no treasury shares[68]. Future Outlook - The company anticipates a cautious outlook for the advertising market in 2026, expecting moderate growth driven by AI technology's empowerment across the marketing chain[14]. - The company aims to enhance advertising conversion efficiency through AI algorithm optimization and expand its programmatic advertising platform partnerships[15]. - The company plans to deepen the AI-native model in innovative businesses, focusing on practical applications and gradually integrating verified practices into core operations[15].
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