Summary of G-bits Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: G-bits - **Industry**: Mobile and PC Gaming Key Points and Arguments Financial Performance - **Mobile Game Performance**: - "Ask the Dao Mobile Game" experienced a slight year-on-year decline but remained stable quarter-on-quarter. No significant growth was observed in November 2024 due to lack of special services [2][6] - "Friends Digging Treasure" had an average monthly revenue of less than 100 million RMB in Q3 and Q4, showing no significant changes [2][6] - "Ask the Dao PC Game" saw a moderate year-on-year decline from October to November, potentially due to version updates and post-pandemic user shifts [2][6] New Game Releases - **"Sword Legend"**: - Domestic version saw a slight decline in Q3 but did not meet expected stability; overseas versions in Hong Kong, Macau, and Japan showed similar trends [2][6] - Expected revenue for Q4 2025 is between 150 to 200 million RMB, with total revenue projected around 300 million RMB including overseas markets [2][9] - **New Game User Retention**: - A new game showed a slight decline in user retention, prompting design and gameplay adjustments, with a new version planned for January 2026 [2][8] - Compared to "One Thought of Immortality," the new game performed poorly, with September and October activities failing to significantly boost revenue [2][8] Revenue Structure and Marketing Strategy - **Revenue Changes**: - Significant changes in revenue structure were noted for "Friends Digging Treasure" since its launch, with high revenue sharing percentages from platforms like Tencent and Apple [3][4] - G-bits focuses on iOS for new game promotions, utilizing KOLs and KOCs for community marketing, with controlled costs and no reliance on high-profile celebrity endorsements [3][13][14] User Engagement and Retention - **User Feedback**: - "Longing for the Wild" received positive feedback from core users, but broader user performance remains uncertain [3][17] - The company aims to balance long-term operations and profitability while assessing the impact of new games on existing IPs [3][7] Operational Adjustments - **Team Structure**: - The company has seen a reduction in employee numbers from approximately 1,400 to around 1,100 due to project terminations, retaining core talent for new projects [22][23] - The issuance team remains stable, with a focus on competitive internal structures to enhance project outcomes [15][27] Future Outlook - **Financial Projections**: - New products are expected to have limited short-term profit contributions due to initial investment phases, with a gradual increase in revenue anticipated [12][19] - The company plans to conduct regular evaluations of project performance, leading to frequent but minor adjustments in strategy [24] Market Positioning - **Competitive Landscape**: - The Japanese market shows good potential for user lifecycle payments, but initial payments are low, with no immediate improvements [10] - The company is cautious about expanding into other regions until existing markets are stabilized [10] Conclusion - G-bits is navigating a challenging gaming landscape with mixed performance across its titles, focusing on strategic adjustments in marketing, user engagement, and operational efficiency to enhance profitability and market presence [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Outperform the Market" [5][3][18] Core Views - The company's revenue in Q3 2025 increased by 129% year-on-year, driven by new product launches, with total revenue for the first three quarters reaching 4.49 billion yuan, a 59.1% increase year-on-year [1][7] - The net profit for the first three quarters of 2025 was 1.21 billion yuan, up 84.6% year-on-year, with Q3 net profit showing a remarkable growth of 307.7% [1][3] - The gross margin improved by 5.6 percentage points to 94.6% in Q3 2025, attributed to the successful launch of new games [1][9] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - For Q3 2025, the company's operating revenue was 1.97 billion yuan, reflecting a 129.2% year-on-year increase, while the net profit was 570 million yuan, marking a 307.7% increase [1][7] - The gross margin for Q3 2025 was 94.6%, up 5.6 percentage points year-on-year, with overall expense ratio decreasing by 12.5 percentage points to 50.5% [1][9] Product Performance - New games such as "Zhang Jian Chuan Shuo" and "Dao You Lai Wa Bao" contributed significantly to revenue and profit, while older games like "Wen Dao" saw a decline in revenue [2][11] - The overseas game revenue for the first three quarters grew by 59.5% to 590 million yuan, primarily due to contributions from "Zhang Jian Chuan Shuo (Overseas Version)" [2][11] Future Outlook - The company expects continued growth from its self-developed products and plans to expand the global distribution of "Zhang Jian Chuan Shuo" and "Wen Jian Chang Sheng" [2][13] - The profit forecast for 2025-2027 has been revised upwards, with expected net profits of 1.8 billion, 1.92 billion, and 2.12 billion yuan respectively [3][17]

Group 1: Wealth Growth of Entrepreneurs - The 2025 Hurun Rich List shows significant wealth growth among Chinese entrepreneurs, with the top three being Zhong Shanshan, Zhang Yiming, and Ma Huateng, all of whom have substantial business interests in the gaming industry [1][2] - Ma Huateng's wealth increased by ¥150 billion (+48%) to ¥465 billion, primarily due to the rise in Tencent's stock price and the success of its gaming strategy [2][3] - Ding Lei's wealth rose by ¥120 billion (+60%) to ¥320 billion, driven by stable revenues from several games under NetEase and the anticipated return of Blizzard's games in China [3] Group 2: Performance of Gaming Companies - Gigabit's Q3 revenue reached ¥1.968 billion, a year-on-year increase of 129.19%, with net profit soaring by 307.70%, marking a record high for the company [4][7] - Giant Network reported a Q3 revenue of ¥1.706 billion, up 115.63% year-on-year, with net profit increasing by 81.19%, attributed to the success of new games [7] - 37 Interactive Entertainment's Q3 net profit reached ¥944 million, a year-on-year growth of 49.24%, driven by the performance of several new titles [7] Group 3: Industry Trends and Future Outlook - The gaming industry continues to play a crucial role in the Chinese economy, with the potential for further changes in the wealth landscape as new games are launched [3] - The success of games like "Honor of Kings" and the upcoming projects under its IP indicate a robust expansion strategy within the gaming sector [15][19] - The return of Blizzard's classic games and the launch of new titles reflect a dynamic and evolving gaming market in China [31][34]

Core Insights - The company reported a significant increase in revenue and net profit for the first three quarters of 2025, with total revenue reaching 4.486 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 59.17%, and net profit attributable to shareholders at 1.214 billion yuan, up 84.66% [1] - The third quarter alone saw revenue of 1.968 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 129.19% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 42.37%, with net profit of 569 million yuan, up 307.70% year-on-year and 57.58% quarter-on-quarter [1] - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of 60 yuan per 10 shares to all shareholders [1] Financial Performance - Key financial metrics for the first three quarters include a gross margin of 93.31% (up 4.9 percentage points year-on-year) and a net profit margin of 33.61% (up 4.6 percentage points year-on-year), with the third quarter net profit margin at 34.96% (up 3.1 percentage points quarter-on-quarter) [1] - The sales expense ratio for the first three quarters was 32.18% (up 4.3 percentage points year-on-year), while the management expense ratio was 7.14% (down 2.3 percentage points year-on-year) and the R&D expense ratio was 14.25% (down 6.5 percentage points year-on-year) [1] Game Performance - The main source of revenue growth comes from new game launches, with the newly released games contributing significantly to profits. The core mobile game "Wandao Mobile" generated 1.499 billion yuan, a decrease of 7.02% year-on-year, while the two versions of "Zhangjian Chuan Shuo" contributed over 1.6 billion yuan in revenue [2] - The newly launched "Wanjian Changsheng (Mainland Version)" contributed 713 million yuan, with 147 million yuan in Q3, and the mini-game "Daoyou Lai Wabai" generated 316 million yuan, totaling 2.673 billion yuan from new games by the end of Q3 [2] - The company's overseas revenue reached 588 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of nearly 60%, indicating resilience in the overall product matrix despite a slight decline in older products [2] Future Outlook - The company is expected to continue its global expansion with the upcoming launch of "Wanjian Changsheng" in Q4 2025 in regions such as Hong Kong, Macau, and South Korea, along with the release of the new Three Kingdoms-themed SLG mobile game "Jiubing Zhi Ye" [2] - The company maintains a positive outlook on the performance of new games and their contribution to sustained revenue growth [3]

Core Viewpoint - G-bits reported a significant increase in Q3 2025 financial performance, with a revenue of 1.968 billion yuan, marking a year-on-year growth of 129.19% and a net profit of 569 million yuan, up 307.7% [4][5] Financial Performance - Q3 2025 revenue reached 1.968 billion yuan, a record high since the company's listing [4] - For the first three quarters of 2025, total revenue was 4.486 billion yuan, up 59.17% year-on-year, with a net profit of 1.214 billion yuan, increasing by 84.66% [5][6] - Operating cash flow for the first three quarters was 1.859 billion yuan, a 124.79% increase year-on-year [5] Product Performance - Major products' revenue for the first three quarters included: - "Wandao Mobile Game": 1.499 billion yuan - "Staff Sword Legend (Mainland Version)": 1.166 billion yuan - "Staff Sword Legend (Overseas Version)": 478 million yuan - "Wanjian Changsheng (Mainland Version)": 713 million yuan - "Dao You Come Dig Treasure": 316 million yuan [7][8] Market Reaction - Following the Q3 financial report, G-bits' stock price surged to a limit-up of 10% on October 29, reaching 503.95 yuan [2][3] Future Outlook - The company anticipates that total revenue for 2025 may break the record since its listing, as the revenue for the first three quarters has already surpassed the total revenue for 2024 and 2023 [6] - Upcoming releases include "Wanjian Changsheng (Overseas Version)" and "Jiuzhuang Zhiye," with potential launches planned for Q4 2025 or Q1 2026 [14]

Core Viewpoint - Jibite (603444) announced a substantial dividend plan alongside its Q3 2025 financial report, showcasing significant revenue and profit growth in the third quarter and the first three quarters of the year [2][3]. Financial Performance - In Q3 2025, Jibite reported revenue of 1.968 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 129.19%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 569 million yuan, up 307.70% year-on-year [2]. - For the first three quarters of 2025, the company achieved revenue of 4.486 billion yuan, a 59.17% increase year-on-year, and a net profit of 1.214 billion yuan, reflecting an 84.66% year-on-year growth [2]. - The core mobile game "Wandao Mobile" generated revenue of 1.499 billion yuan, a decline of 7.02% year-on-year, while new titles contributed significantly to revenue growth [2]. Dividend Plan - Jibite proposed a cash dividend of 60 yuan (including tax) for every 10 shares, amounting to a total of approximately 430 million yuan, which represents 75.6% of the net profit for Q3 [3]. - The total cash dividend for the first three quarters of 2025, including the mid-year dividend, is expected to be around 904 million yuan, accounting for 74.47% of the net profit for the same period [3]. - Since its listing in 2017, Jibite has distributed cash dividends 14 times, totaling over 6.9 billion yuan, with an average dividend payout ratio close to 70% [3]. Investor Communication - During an investor meeting in October, Jibite expressed its commitment to providing high returns to investors while evaluating the feasibility of dividends based on financial performance and future funding needs [4]. - The company's chairman, Lu Hongyan, reiterated that the dividend strategy is contingent on maintaining sufficient cash reserves before distributing excess funds [5].

Core Insights - Jibite (603444) reported a significant increase in revenue and net profit for Q3 2025, with revenue reaching 1.968 billion yuan, a year-on-year growth of 129.19%, and net profit of 569 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 307.7% [1][3]. Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of 2025, Jibite achieved a total revenue of 4.486 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 59.17%, and a net profit of 1.214 billion yuan, up 84.66% year-on-year [1]. - The company’s cash flow from operating activities for the first three quarters was 1.859 billion yuan, an increase of 124.79% year-on-year [3]. - In Q3 2025, the cash flow from operating activities was 782 million yuan, a decrease of 9.45% quarter-on-quarter, primarily due to the impact of account policies [4]. Dividend Distribution - Jibite announced a profit distribution plan for Q3 2025, proposing a cash dividend of 60 yuan per 10 shares (including tax), totaling 431 million yuan [2]. - The total cash dividend for the first three quarters of 2025 is expected to be 904 million yuan (including tax), which accounts for 74.47% of the net profit for the same period [3]. Game Performance - The main game product, "Wandao Mobile," generated the highest revenue in the first three quarters, contributing 1.499 billion yuan, a decline of 7.02% year-on-year [3]. - New games launched this year, including "Zhangjian Legend (Mainland Version)" and "Zhangjian Legend (Overseas Version)," contributed over 1.6 billion yuan in revenue for the first three quarters [3]. Stock Performance - As of October 28, Jibite's stock closed at 458.14 yuan per share, with a market capitalization of 33.005 billion yuan, reflecting a year-to-date increase of over 119% [5].

Core Insights - In the first three quarters of 2025, the company achieved operating revenue of 4.486 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 59.17%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.214 billion yuan, up 84.66% [1][2] - For the third quarter alone, the company reported operating revenue of 1.968 billion yuan, a significant year-on-year growth of 129.19%, and a net profit of 569 million yuan, which represents a remarkable increase of 307.70% [1][2] Financial Performance - The total revenue for the first three quarters was 4.486 billion yuan, with a profit margin increase of 59.17% compared to the previous year [2] - The total profit for the third quarter was 866 million yuan, reflecting a 296.99% increase year-on-year [2] - The net profit attributable to shareholders for the third quarter was 569 million yuan, marking a 307.70% increase compared to the same period last year [2] Dividend Policy - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of 60 yuan (before tax) for every 10 shares, totaling approximately 430 million yuan, which accounts for 75.6% of the net profit for the third quarter [3] - Cumulatively, the company has distributed cash dividends 14 times since its listing in 2017, amounting to over 6.9 billion yuan, with an average dividend payout ratio of nearly 70% [3][4] Business Operations - The company launched several new games in the first three quarters, including "杖剑传说 (Mainland Version)" and "问剑长生 (Mainland Version)", which contributed significantly to revenue growth [5] - The core mobile game "问道手游" generated revenue of 1.499 billion yuan, a decrease of 7.02% year-on-year, while the new titles contributed 1.166 billion yuan and 713 million yuan respectively [5] - The company's overseas revenue reached 588 million yuan, showing a nearly 60% increase year-on-year [5] Market Position - As of October 28, the company's stock closed at 458.14 yuan per share, with a market capitalization of approximately 33 billion yuan [6]

Core Viewpoint - Jibite (603444) announced a substantial dividend plan alongside its Q3 2025 financial report, showcasing significant revenue and profit growth in the third quarter and the first three quarters of the year [1][2]. Financial Performance - In Q3 2025, Jibite reported revenue of 1.968 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 129.19%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 569 million yuan, up 307.70% year-on-year [1]. - For the first three quarters of 2025, the company achieved revenue of 4.486 billion yuan, a growth of 59.17% year-on-year, and a net profit of 1.214 billion yuan, reflecting an 84.66% increase year-on-year [1]. Revenue Contributions - The newly launched games, including "Zhang Jian Chuan Shuo (Mainland Version)," "Wen Jian Chang Sheng (Mainland Version)," and "Dao You Lai Wa Bao," contributed significantly to the revenue and profit growth [1]. - The core mobile game "Wen Dao Mobile" generated revenue of 1.499 billion yuan, a decline of 7.02% year-on-year, while the new titles contributed 1.166 billion yuan and 713 million yuan, respectively [1]. Dividend Plan - Jibite proposed a cash dividend of 60 yuan (including tax) for every 10 shares, amounting to a total of 430 million yuan (including tax), which represents 75.6% of the company's Q3 net profit [2][4]. - The total cash dividend for the first three quarters of 2025, including the mid-year dividend, is expected to be approximately 904 million yuan (including tax), accounting for 74.47% of the net profit for the same period [5]. Historical Dividend Performance - Since its listing in 2017, Jibite has distributed cash dividends 14 times, totaling over 6.9 billion yuan, with an average dividend payout ratio close to 70% [5]. - The company has maintained a high level of dividend distribution, with the previous mid-year dividend plan proposing 66 yuan per 10 shares, amounting to 474 million yuan, which was 73.46% of the mid-year net profit [4].

Core Viewpoint - The A-share gaming sector has shown resilience with multiple stocks experiencing significant gains, indicating a positive market sentiment towards the industry [1][2]. Group 1: Stock Performance - Giant Network (002558.SZ) saw a rise of over 9%, while Shenzhou Taiyue (300002.SZ) and G-bits (603444.SH) increased by over 4% [1]. - As of September 3, the Wind gaming concept index has recorded a year-to-date increase of 37.96%, with four companies, including ST Huatuo and Giant Network, seeing their stock prices double [3][10]. - ST Huatuo led the revenue rankings among 35 listed companies with 17.207 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 85.5% [4][6]. Group 2: Company Financials - In the first half of 2025, ST Huatuo, Sanqi Interactive Entertainment, and Kunlun Wanwei reported the highest revenues, with ST Huatuo's net profit reaching 2.656 billion yuan [4][6]. - 20 out of 35 listed companies reported an increase in net profit, with nine companies achieving over 100% growth [7]. - Notable performers include Tuowei Information and Sheng Tian Network, with net profit growth rates of 2262.83% and 1186.02%, respectively [7]. Group 3: Product Performance and Strategy - ST Huatuo's success is attributed to its popular games like "Whiteout Survival" and "Kingshot," which have performed well in both domestic and international markets [4][5]. - Sanqi Interactive Entertainment has focused on a diversified strategy, launching multiple successful games, including "Time Explosion" and "Heroes Have No Flash," which have achieved high rankings in app stores [5][6]. - Kunlun Wanwei has emphasized AI technology, with significant growth in overseas revenue, which accounted for 92.17% of its total revenue [6][11]. Group 4: Market Trends - The gaming sector's growth is partly driven by the broader market trends and the integration of AI technologies within gaming [11][12]. - The overall positive sentiment in the gaming sector is reflected in the substantial stock price increases following the release of quarterly financial reports [10][11].