Summary of the Conference Call Industry Overview - The gaming industry is experiencing a new product cycle that drives performance growth for leading companies such as Giant and Jibite, with mobile gaming growing by 17% in the first half of the year. However, the suspension of game license approvals has caused performance fluctuations for some companies, making those with rich product reserves more advantageous [2][3][6]. Company Insights: Kaiyin - Kaiyin has been re-included in the "Golden Stock" list, achieving rapid progress through strategic investments and new contracts. The company has resolved legal disputes with Yumeide and maintained stable profitability after restructuring its business framework. Its main operations include R&D, publishing, and IP investment [2][4][5]. - The company has a strong presence in the "Legend" gaming sector, having launched "Miracle" with a peak MAU of 16 million. The Legend IP remains highly popular, with the global and domestic IP gaming market showing single-digit growth in the first half of 2025 [2][7]. - After the management takeover by Jin Feng, the company has streamlined operations, enhancing overall profitability through mergers and acquisitions. The current business structure includes R&D, publishing, and IP investment, which has laid a solid foundation for future growth [4][8][9]. Market Trends and Future Potential - The gaming industry still holds growth potential, especially for companies with rich product reserves, which may continue to see performance upgrades driven by new products. The mobile gaming sector achieved a 17% growth in the first half of 2025, indicating robust vitality [6]. - Despite challenges from the suspension of game licenses leading to the end of life cycles for older products, companies like Kaiyin and Perfect World, which have significant product reserves and expected discrepancies, are recommended as key investment targets [6]. Specific Strategies in the Legend Sector - Kaiyin has a well-defined strategy in the Legend sector, collaborating with Century Huachong and Tanwan to form a clear upstream and downstream deployment. This includes sharing technology platforms to enhance product supply capabilities and maintaining innovation through version iterations and continuous operations [11]. - The company is also investing in the SLG sector, with anticipated releases such as "Three Kingdoms: The World Returns" expected to contribute to revenue and profits in Q4 2025 or Q1 2026 [11]. Diversification Efforts - Beyond the Legend sector, Kaiyin is diversifying into other game series such as Hot River and Xianxia, as well as making strides in the SLG sector with major IP games expected to launch in Q1 2026. The company is also exploring new monetization avenues through mini-program games and AI applications, including the Soo platform and AI 3D companion product Eve [12]. Governance Improvements - Since Jin Feng's appointment, the company has made governance improvements, including a five-year no-reduction commitment and a recent buyback of 200 million. These measures address previous concerns and enhance shareholder returns, supporting the valuation through core drivers such as high-margin products and potential blockbuster logic [13]. Box Business Potential - The box business boasts over 90% gross margin and over 50% net margin, with significant order growth observed. Revenue for the first half of the year exceeded 600 million RMB, with expectations for accelerated growth in the second half. A price increase is also anticipated in October, indicating substantial integration and enhancement potential [14][15]. Impact of AI Technology - Although AI technology has not yet reflected in gaming sector premiums since 2024, the company has made notable advancements in AI applications. Innovations such as the Soo distribution platform and AI toys are expected to increase user engagement and generate advertising revenue, potentially enhancing valuation if blockbuster products emerge [16].

Core Viewpoint - The company is experiencing a significant decline in revenue and profitability, indicating a deepening crisis and potential survival challenges ahead [1][6]. Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, the company's revenue was 358 million yuan, a year-on-year decline of 23.44%, continuing a downward trend since 2021 [1]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders plummeted by 65.58% to 48 million yuan, with non-recurring net profit down 57.72% [1]. - The second quarter of 2025 saw a net profit of only 20 million yuan, a drastic drop of 76.02% year-on-year, highlighting a "revenue without profit" dilemma [1]. - Operating cash flow turned negative, dropping from 47 million yuan in the same period last year to -26 million yuan, indicating weakened sales collection capabilities [1]. R&D and Strategic Issues - The company has seen a drastic reduction in R&D personnel from 1,038 in 2020 to 477 in 2024, a decrease of over 54% [2]. - The reliance on long-standing products like "One Punch Man: The Strongest Man" and "The King of Fighters 98 Ultimate Battle" has led to a lack of new product development [2]. - Strategic shifts between different gaming segments, including SLG and AI, have not yielded significant results, with new products failing to launch on time [2]. Corporate Actions - The company announced the absorption of its wholly-owned subsidiary, which has no substantial business value, primarily as a symbolic move to streamline its structure [3]. - This merger does not significantly impact the financial situation or address the core business challenges [3]. Future Challenges - The company is betting on the SLG segment as its last hope, with new titles needing to replicate the success of "全民奇迹" to alleviate the crisis [4]. - The SLG market is dominated by major players, raising doubts about the success rate of new products [4]. - The company's cash reserves have decreased by 42.26% year-on-year, and the current liabilities coverage ratio has fallen to 49.98%, making the high R&D investment model unsustainable [4]. Market Confidence - The chairman's plan to reduce holdings by 165 million yuan and the sale of 3.3 million shares has further weakened investor confidence in the company's transformation prospects [5]. Conclusion - The company's predicament reflects a typical failure of traditional game developers in transformation, marked by over-reliance on acquisitions and neglect of internal R&D, leading to product gaps and strategic missteps [6]. - The only potential for recovery lies in the successful launch of new SLG products by the end of 2025; failure could lead to worsening cash flow and shareholder pressure, potentially triggering a survival crisis [6].

Group 1: Company Performance - In the first half of 2025, the company achieved an operating revenue of 358 million yuan and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 47.78 million yuan [1] - The company maintained a stable operating scale and had a cash reserve of 2.239 billion yuan, providing sufficient financial support for new product launches and strategic extensions [5] Group 2: Industry Trends - The Chinese gaming industry continued to show strong growth in the first half of 2025, with actual sales revenue reaching 168 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 14.08% [2] - The number of gaming users in China reached 679 million, setting a new record [2] - The industry is entering a new phase of steady growth driven by supportive policies and market dynamics [2] Group 3: Strategic Focus - The company is focusing on global expansion and AI-driven applications, maintaining a balance between classic product stability and new product development [5][6] - The company is actively developing new products in the SLG segment and enhancing its portfolio of casual games to meet evolving consumer demands [3] - The company is exploring AI technology applications in gaming, aiming to improve development efficiency and create new business opportunities [3] Group 4: Future Outlook - The company is expected to release new SLG products and expand its casual gaming matrix, leveraging AI technology and innovations in stablecoins for future growth [5][6] - The company is positioned at the beginning of a new strategic cycle, with a solid foundation and forward-looking innovation exploration [6]

Core Viewpoint - The chairman of Changyou Technology, Liu Huicheng, plans to reduce his shareholding by up to 27,201,682 shares, which is 1% of the company's total shares, citing personal financial needs despite the company's performance pressure [1][3]. Company Overview - Changyou Technology, established in 2004, is a comprehensive developer, publisher, and operator of mobile and web games, having gone public in May 2012 [3]. - The company has developed and published popular games such as "全民奇迹" (Miracle of All), which has generated over $1 billion globally, and has seen success in overseas markets like Japan and Southeast Asia [3]. Financial Performance - For the reporting period, Changyou Technology achieved revenue of 819 million yuan and a net profit of 111 million yuan, although its performance is under short-term pressure due to product cycle fluctuations [3]. - The company's Q1 2025 report indicated a revenue of 162 million yuan, a year-on-year decline of 36.62%, and a net profit of 27.86 million yuan, down 50.04% year-on-year [5]. Workforce and R&D - The number of R&D personnel at Changyou Technology has halved from 1,038 in 2020 to 501 in 2023, with the proportion of R&D staff decreasing from 75.40% to 65.00% during the same period [5]. - The company is characterized as an IP-driven game company, which may limit its ability to produce blockbuster games in the current market focused on high-quality titles [9].

Group 1 - The major shareholder of Zhangqu Technology, Liu Huicheng, plans to reduce his stake by up to 27.2 million shares, which is approximately 1% of the total share capital, due to personal financial needs [1][2] - Following the announcement, Zhangqu Technology's stock price fell by 1.64%, closing at 4.81 yuan per share, indicating a potential cash-out of around 130 million yuan for Liu Huicheng [1][2] - Liu Huicheng currently holds 169 million shares, representing 6.23% of the company's total share capital, and the reduction period is set from June 5, 2025, to September 4, 2025 [1][2] Group 2 - Zhangqu Technology reported a revenue of 819 million yuan for 2024, a decline of 16.61% year-on-year, and a net profit of 111 million yuan, down 40.68% from the previous year [3][4] - The company's revenue has decreased for four consecutive years since 2021, with the current revenue being halved compared to 2020, when it was 1.789 billion yuan [2][4] - In the first quarter of 2025, Zhangqu Technology achieved a revenue of 162 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 36.62%, and a net profit of 27.86 million yuan, down 50.04% [4]