
Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights Haidilao's financial performance for the year ending December 31, 2024, showing a revenue of RMB 42.755 billion, a year-on-year increase of 3.14%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of RMB 4.708 billion, up 4.65% from the previous year [1][2] - The company's core operating profit reached RMB 6.23 billion, reflecting an 18.74% increase year-on-year, with basic earnings per share of RMB 0.87 and a proposed final cash dividend of HKD 0.507 per share [1] - The average table turnover rate for Haidilao restaurants increased to 4.1 times per day in 2024, compared to 3.8 times in 2023, with a total of 415 million customers served during the year, marking a 4.5% increase [1] Group 2 - In 2024, Haidilao opened 62 new restaurants, including 59 self-operated and 3 franchised, while closing or relocating 70 restaurants, resulting in a total of 1,368 operating restaurants by year-end [2] - The company initiated the "Pomegranate Plan" to encourage the incubation and development of new restaurant brands, leading to the establishment of 11 new brands with a total of 74 stores, generating revenue of RMB 483 million, a 39.6% year-on-year increase [2] - The company will continue to monitor the operations, growth, and risks associated with these new brands closely [2]