
Core Insights - IGG reported a total revenue of HKD 2.72 billion for the first half of 2025, showing stable year-on-year performance [1] - The company declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.139 per share, totaling approximately HKD 161 million, which represents 50% of the profit for the period [1] Financial Performance - The group's gross profit for the period was HKD 2.257 billion, an increase of 5% compared to HKD 2.155 billion in the same period of 2024 [2] - The gross profit margin improved to 83%, up from 79% year-on-year, primarily due to optimized operating costs and increased revenue from high-margin APP business [2] - The profit for the period was HKD 320 million, roughly flat compared to the same period last year, but showed a 29% increase quarter-on-quarter [1] Business Segments - Core gaming products contributed approximately HKD 5.2 billion and HKD 3.6 billion from "Doomsday: Last Survivors" and "Viking Rise," respectively [1] - The APP business generated revenue of HKD 530 million, a year-on-year growth of 30%, and accounted for about 20% of total revenue [2] - The APP business achieved over 73 million monthly active users, a 79% increase compared to the previous year [2] Shareholder Returns - The total amount for dividends and share buybacks was approximately HKD 350 million, representing 61% of the period's profit [1] - The company repurchased shares worth about HKD 35 million, which is 11% of the profit for the period [1]