Core Viewpoint - Cat's Eye Entertainment (01896) reported a strong performance in its interim results, showing significant growth in revenue and net profit, while also expanding its involvement in IP business [1] Financial Performance - Total revenue for the first half of the year reached 2.472 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 13.9% [1] - Net profit for the period was 179 million yuan, with adjusted net profit amounting to 235 million yuan [1] Film Production and Distribution - Cat's Eye participated in the production and distribution of 29 domestic films and 9 imported films during the first half of the year [1] - The company had a record high of 24 films under its control for distribution, marking the highest number for the same period historically [1] - Cat's Eye was involved in the distribution and production of four out of the top five domestic films by box office revenue in the first half of the year [1] IP Business Development - The interim report highlighted the company's focus on IP business, with a notable collaboration on "The King's Avatar: For the Glory" [1] - The company plans to deeply engage in projects related to top gaming IP films and popular domestic animation IP films, as well as expand into various IP content areas including anime IP, celebrity IP, and film-related merchandise [1] - According to CITIC Securities, the company is currently experimenting with operations to accumulate experience, with future potential for scaling and systematic development of film IP operations, integrating distribution and IP derivatives [1]