Core Viewpoint - Lakala is facing significant operational challenges and is exploring a secondary listing in Hong Kong while accelerating the application of digital currency in cross-border scenarios to enhance its international competitiveness [1][8]. Group 1: Company Background - Founded in 2005 by Sun Taoran, Lakala was a pioneer in the domestic third-party payment sector, starting with card terminals in convenience stores and expanding to a global cross-border payment network covering over 100 countries [1]. - At its peak, Lakala achieved an annual net profit exceeding 1 billion yuan [1]. Group 2: Business Challenges - Lakala is currently experiencing a decline in both revenue and net profit, with a further drop in Q1 2024 [1][6]. - The company has faced increased competition and regulatory scrutiny, particularly from major players like Alipay and WeChat Pay, which have adopted a "card-binding" model for cashless payments [5]. Group 3: Strategic Initiatives - In response to operational pressures, Lakala is pursuing a strategy that integrates "payment + SaaS + AI" and is expanding its cross-border payment services [7]. - The company reported a year-on-year increase of 76% in the number of cross-border merchants and an 85% rise in cross-border payment transaction volume [7]. Group 4: Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, Lakala's revenue decreased by 13.02% to 1.3 billion yuan, while net profit fell by 51.71% to 101 million yuan, with a non-recurring net profit decline of 62.97% [6].