FRIENDTIMES(HK:06820) Ge Long Hui·2025-07-17 08:43Group 1 - The company, Youyi Shiguang (06820.HK), expects to report revenues of approximately RMB 600 million to RMB 650 million for the six months ending June 30, 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of about 14.1% to 23.6% [1] - The company anticipates a profit of approximately RMB 38 million to RMB 44 million, marking a turnaround from losses and a year-on-year increase of about 152.5% to 160.8% [1] - Key drivers for the profit growth include new game revenue contributions, an increase in the proportion of high-margin channel income leading to a gross margin increase of about 5 percentage points, and a reduction in both research and development expenses and sales expenses [1] Group 2 - The new mobile game "Violent Chef" was launched on May 28, 2025, and quickly topped various app store rankings, collaborating with popular snack brands and over 30 food-related brands for promotional activities [1] - The second season of "Violent Chef," titled "Spirit Forest," officially launched on July 14, 2025, introducing new levels and casual gameplay, along with a partnership with Ele.me for a special event [2] - The company has several games in development, including "Code: Lover," "Code: Flower," "Code: Relic," and "Code: MX," which are currently undergoing testing [2]