Revenue Performance - Revenue from marketing and promotion services decreased by 27.6%, from approximately RMB211.5 million for the year ended 31 December 2022 to approximately RMB153.1 million for the year ended 31 December 2023, accounting for 80.1% of total revenue[4][17] - Revenue from advertisement placement services amounted to RMB4.9 million and RMB14.1 million for the years ended 31 December 2023 and 2022, representing 3.2% and 6.7% of marketing and promotion services revenue, respectively[6][19] - Revenue from advertisement distribution services was RMB38.1 million and RMB133.7 million for the years ended 31 December 2023 and 2022, accounting for 24.9% and 63.2% of marketing and promotion services revenue, respectively[7] - Revenue from virtual goods sourcing and delivery services increased to RMB68.4 million in 2023 from RMB54.8 million in 2022, representing approximately 44.7% and 25.9% of marketing and promotion services revenue, respectively[8] - Revenue from advertising agents decreased by 61.1% from RMB 173.3 million in 2022 to RMB 68.0 million in 2023, accounting for 44.4% of total revenue[174] - Revenue from enterprises increased by 122.2% from RMB 38.2 million in 2022 to RMB 85.1 million in 2023, representing 55.6% of total revenue[174] - Total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023, was RMB 153.1 million, a decrease of 27.6% compared to RMB 211.5 million in 2022[174] Cost and Expenses - The cost of sales decreased by RMB 33.7 million or 27.4% from RMB 123.1 million in 2022 to RMB 89.4 million in 2023[177] - The cost of customer acquisition for promotional and advertising services (excluding tangible goods procurement and delivery services) decreased by 53.1% from approximately RMB 101.1 million in 2022 to approximately RMB 47.4 million in 2023[177] - The proportion of customer acquisition costs to total sales costs was approximately 53.0% in 2023, down from 82.1% in 2022[177] - Administrative expenses increased by approximately RMB16.0 million, or 86.0%, from approximately RMB18.6 million for the year ended 31 December 2022 to approximately RMB34.6 million for the year ended 31 December 2023[24] - Research and development expenses increased by approximately RMB2.1 million, or 11.1%, from approximately RMB18.9 million for the year ended 31 December 2022 to approximately RMB21.0 million for the year ended 31 December 2023[27] - Sales and distribution expenses increased by approximately RMB4.8 million, or 60.0%, from approximately RMB8.0 million for the year ended 31 December 2022 to approximately RMB12.8 million for the year ended 31 December 2023[40] Profitability - Profit for the year decreased by approximately RMB55.9 million, or 81.7%, from approximately RMB68.5 million for the year ended 31 December 2022 to approximately RMB12.6 million for the year ended 31 December 2023[29] - Adjusted net profit for the year was approximately RMB21.7 million, down from RMB81.2 million in the previous year[47] - The gross profit margin improved to 53.2% for the year ended 31 December 2023, up from 52.0% in the previous year[61] - The net profit margin decreased to 6.6% in 2023 from 26.7% in 2022, reflecting challenges in profitability[61] Debt and Liquidity - As of 31 December 2023, the Group had interest-bearing borrowings of RMB156.2 million, compared to RMB38.0 million as of 31 December 2022, indicating a significant increase in debt levels[51] - The current ratio decreased to 2.4 times as of 31 December 2023, down from 3.7 times in 2022, indicating a decline in liquidity[61] - The gearing ratio increased to 39.8% in 2023 from 12.9% in 2022, suggesting a higher level of financial leverage[61] - The company's debt-to-equity ratio was 39.8% as of December 31, 2023, up from 12.9% as of December 31, 2022[81] - The actual interest rates on borrowings ranged from 2.8% to 5.0% as of December 31, 2023, compared to 3.6% to 5.5% the previous year[81] Strategic Initiatives - The company aims to diversify its business and penetrate targeted marketing segments through technical support in its IT solution services[11] - The company is conducting due diligence for a potential acquisition of Shanghai Maichun Brand Management Co., Ltd. to expand its supplier and customer base[37] - The company plans to acquire companies in marketing and related industries, with 14.9% of IPO proceeds allocated for this purpose, to be utilized by December 31, 2023[101] - The company intends to develop its SaaS enterprise marketing service platform, with 6.3% of IPO proceeds allocated for this initiative, to be utilized by December 31, 2024[101] - The company is actively negotiating for the potential acquisition of a PRC-based e-commerce solutions provider to enhance its goods sourcing and delivery services[188] Future Outlook - Future plans include enhancing marketing and promotion services, particularly in the lottery industry, to significantly increase the buyer base by connecting offline stores to online platforms[96][97] - The company aims to invest more in advertising solutions to help clients monetize existing user traffic and expand its operational and customer base through independent R&D of virtual goods procurement and delivery platforms[98] - The company plans to utilize the remaining unutilized proceeds according to its strategic plans[124] - The company aims to expand its services to include the delivery of physical goods for e-commerce operators[126] Human Resources - The number of full-time employees increased to 257 as of 31 December 2023, up from 181 in 2022[31] - Total staff costs for the year ended 31 December 2023 amounted to approximately RMB49.5 million, an increase of 24% from RMB39.9 million in 2022[49] Management and Leadership - Mr. Zhang has over 11 years of experience in sales and marketing of telecom value-added services, contributing to the company's strategic direction[139] - Mr. Xia has served in various roles within the group, including Vice President of Hangzhou Rego from July 2020 to December 2023, indicating a strong leadership presence[141] - Ms. Hu has over 13 years of experience in innovative product research and development, focusing on smart kitchen systems since 2014, which aligns with the company's product innovation strategy[146] - Mr. Chen was appointed as an executive director on January 1, 2024, bringing extensive experience in venture capital and media, which may influence future investment strategies[143] - Mr. Fan, with a background in the PLA and experience in enterprise management, was appointed as an executive director, potentially enhancing operational efficiency[156] Corporate Information - The company has a stock code of 02422, indicating its listing status and potential for investment opportunities[152] - The principal banks associated with the company include Industrial Bank Co., Limited and China Construction Bank Corporation, which may provide financial support for future projects[152] - The company website is http://www.regopimc.com, serving as a platform for investor relations and corporate information dissemination[152]
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