Core Viewpoint - NetDragon's business remains stable despite facing challenges in the first half of 2025, with a focus on optimizing operations and improving cost efficiency, leading to a 15.6% year-on-year reduction in overall operating expenses [1][3]. Financial Performance Summary - Total revenue for the first half of 2025 was RMB 2.38 billion, a decrease of 27.9% year-on-year [1]. - Revenue from gaming and application services was RMB 1.74 billion, accounting for 73.0% of total revenue, down 18.1% year-on-year and 4.3% quarter-on-quarter [2][5]. - Revenue from Mynd.ai was RMB 640 million, representing 26.9% of total revenue, a significant decline of 45.7% year-on-year due to economic uncertainties [2][9]. - Gross profit was RMB 1.66 billion, down 24.7% year-on-year, with a gross margin increase of 2.9 percentage points to 69.5% [3]. - Profit attributable to shareholders was RMB 30 million, a decrease of 92.5% year-on-year, primarily due to impairment losses on intangible assets and one-time expenses related to personnel restructuring [3][10]. Strategic Initiatives - The company is committed to long-term sustainable growth and value creation, with a focus on AI integration in gaming and education sectors [1][7]. - The board approved an interim dividend of HKD 0.5 per share, a 25% increase year-on-year, and plans to distribute at least HKD 600 million to shareholders over the next 12 months [1][3]. - In gaming, the company is enhancing user engagement through the flagship IP "Magic Domain" and expanding its international presence with successful projects [1][5]. - In education, the company is restructuring its domestic education technology business to focus on key AI technology service projects and vocational education [7][9]. Mynd.ai Business Overview - Mynd.ai's revenue for the first half of 2025 was RMB 640 million, down from RMB 1.18 billion in the same period last year, reflecting budget cuts and reduced spending due to economic uncertainty [9][10]. - The company is focusing on enhancing its product offerings with the launch of next-generation integrated solutions and has signed an agreement to acquire award-winning AI voice assistant technology [10].