Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the ongoing trend of Chinese companies, particularly Tianxiaxiu, pursuing listings in Hong Kong amid challenges in the domestic advertising market and declining performance in their core business [2][11]. Group 1: Business Performance - Tianxiaxiu, established in 2009 and listed in 2019, has seen a decline in performance since 2022, with revenues of 41.29 billion, 42.02 billion, and 40.66 billion from 2022 to 2024, respectively [3][4]. - The company's net profit after deducting non-recurring items has also decreased significantly, from 1.037 billion in 2022 to 377.6 million in 2024 [3][4]. - The primary revenue source, the influencer marketing platform, has faced pressure, with revenue growth rates of -7.79%, 3.67%, and -3.29% from 2022 to 2024 [5][6]. Group 2: Market Environment - The Chinese advertising market experienced a 9.4% decline in 2022, with expected growth rates of 7.6% and 6.1% for 2023 and 2024, respectively, indicating a slowing trend [4][5]. - Tianxiaxiu attributes its revenue decline to the overall market environment and increased competition, particularly affecting its influencer marketing platform [4][5]. Group 3: Financial Challenges - The company's operating costs have risen significantly, with total expenses increasing from 2.14 billion in 2020 to 4.71 billion in 2024, leading to a net profit margin drop from 9.59% to 1.07% during the same period [5][6]. - In the first half of the year, Tianxiaxiu reported a revenue of 18.44 billion, down 8.01% year-on-year, and a net profit of 36.38 million, down 19.28% [6][7]. - The company has faced challenges with accounts receivable, amounting to 23.98 billion, which is 130% of its revenue for the same period [9][10]. Group 4: Strategic Initiatives - In response to declining performance, Tianxiaxiu has initiated plans for a Hong Kong listing to enhance its global strategy and brand image [11][12]. - The company has also been exploring innovative business lines and overseas markets, launching an overseas influencer marketing SaaS platform, ADream, and establishing international offices in various countries [13][14]. - However, the overseas revenue remains low, with only 1.79 million in 2024, accounting for just 0.44% of total revenue, indicating significant challenges in achieving profitability in new ventures [14].