Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Outperform" rating for the company, indicating an expected relative performance that exceeds the benchmark index by more than 10% over the next six months [10]. Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 2.081 billion yuan for 2024, a decrease of 8.8% year-on-year, while the adjusted net profit increased by 61.1% to 170 million yuan. The fourth quarter of 2024 saw a revenue of 560 million yuan, down 10.6% [5][10]. - The company has introduced several AI recruitment applications, which have significantly improved user engagement and operational efficiency. The average monthly active users grew by 5.6% year-on-year, with a total registered user base of 106 million, reflecting an 11.1% increase [6][8]. - The company has initiated a special dividend plan, proposing a special dividend of 0.42 HKD per share, highlighting its commitment to returning value to shareholders [5]. Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved an adjusted operating profit of 229 million yuan, marking a 64.9% increase. The fourth quarter's adjusted operating profit was 50 million yuan, compared to 26 million yuan in the same quarter of the previous year [5][8]. - The company’s total liabilities stood at 786 million yuan, with cash and cash equivalents amounting to 1.211 billion yuan, indicating a strong liquidity position [10]. - The forecast for 2025-2027 suggests a gradual recovery in revenue, with expected revenues of 1.988 billion yuan in 2025 and 2.040 billion yuan in 2027, alongside a projected adjusted net profit of 230 million yuan in 2025 [9][10]. Market Position and Strategy - The company has successfully expanded its multi-hunting RCN platform, which has seen a growing demand for job positions, particularly in sectors like internet, energy, and manufacturing. By the end of 2024, 91% of the network had participated in collaborative delivery [7][8]. - The introduction of the AI interview system, Doris, has shown a consistent alignment with professional interviewers' judgments, maintaining a 95% accuracy rate, which enhances the recruitment process across various demographics [6][8].
同道猎聘（06100）：公司年报点评：经调净利同比增61%，每股派息0.42港元，AI应用持续加码