聯想控股2024年扭虧為盈 效能釋放能否助推回歸增長曲線

香港, 2025年3月28日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 據財華社報道,3月28日,聯想控股(3396.HK)公佈其2024年度業績,報告顯示,公司收入5,128億元(人民幣,下同),同比升18%;淨利潤76.83億元,較去年同期的6.3億元錄得顯著增幅;歸母淨利1.33億元,實現扭虧為盈。早前,聯控便發佈盈利預告,而從今天正式公告的這份成績單來看,實績接近預測上限。筆者猶記得2023年對於聯控而言曾是充滿挑戰的一年,彼時全球PC市場經歷了歷史級別的下滑,資本市場的大幅波動和IPO政策的收緊也對創投行業造成衝擊。不過承壓之下,聯控這間公司的韌性與潛能卻能從其穩健的產業支柱和高質量的前沿科創佈局中得到體現。步入2024年,全球市場又經歷了經濟格局的深度調整與貿易保護主義的抬頭,伴隨地緣政治風險加劇,種種原因都導致了大環境的轉圜餘地仍十分有限。在此複雜局面下,聯控成功實現扭虧為盈,著實不易。聯控公告說明,業績改善的主要原因之一,便是其旗下作為支柱產業之一的聯想集團業績同比大幅增長,而這背後的更多細節也在這份業績單中得以展示。2024年,聯想集團把握住了混合式人工智能崛起的機遇,收入同比增長19%,歸屬於聯想控股權益持有人淨利潤同比增長74%。其中第四季度,PC業務以24.3%的全球市場份額穩居榜首,AI PC在中國筆記本電腦市場銷量佔比達15%。同時作為戰略轉型重點的方案服務業務營收保持同比雙位數增長,營運利潤率為21%;聯想集團的業務結構得到持續優化,數據顯示,非PC業務營收佔比已升至46%的歷史新高。不難看出,聯想集團業績大幅上升的主因之一便是受到了人工智能發展週期的帶動,而隨著中國人工智能滲透率呈爆發式增長,資本市場也迎來了一波回暖行情,相當大程度上催化了多年來聯控在科創領域佈局的效能釋放。以下幾組數據可以一定程度上支撐這一觀點:2024年,聯控體系推動了13家企業登陸資本市場,其中有3家來自自動駕駛領域,包括地平線(9660.HK)、黑芝麻(2533.HK)和小馬智行(PONY.O)。此外,在GPU領域也有三家被投企業沐曦、摩爾線程、格蘭菲相繼進入了上市輔導階段。公開資料顯示,2024年,聯想控股繼續加碼科創投入,研發費用達到158億元,創下歷史新高,全年新增投資超百家中國科技企業;同時通過自主技術攻堅形成了核心專利集群,以前瞻技術研究院為核心,與19家頂尖機構建立IP共創生態圈,挖掘了數百項核心技術。截止目前,聯控已形成超270家的AI企業投資版圖,實現了AI「基礎層-技術層-模型層-平台層-應用層」的全棧佈局,據業界統計,是目前在AI投資領域體系最完整、企業數目最多、持續時間最長的投資機構,從而在競爭格局中建立了先發優勢和生態優勢。隨著人工智能行業發展進入到應用落地階段,聯控的多年佈局在逐步釋放顯性價值的同時,也令整個體系在不同階段的發展過程中得以保持先手優勢,這無疑將會開啓公司下一個中長期增長曲線。2025年初,DeepSeek橫空出世,為AI的蓬勃發展帶來了新的範式和機會。高盛表示,DeepSeek挑戰傳統人工智能訓練成本的假設,推動了人工智能推理需求的加速增長。由此,新一輪科技創新發展如火如荼,而AI無疑是這一輪科技浪潮的核心。聯控旗下聯想集團再度緊握市場機遇,第一時間將DeepSeek融入到聯想AI智能體的相關功能中,之後又陸續推出全球首款國產DeepSeek訓推一體機、全球首款端側部署DeepSeek模型的AI PC,並將DeepSeek全面接入到手機、平板等產品中,從而構建了豐富的「一體多端」應用場景。說到應用場景,我們再來看下聯控體系內深耕大語言模型領域的被投企業達觀數據,作為智能文本處理領域的首家國家級專精特新「小巨人」企業,其所研技術廣泛應用於各行業的文檔自動撰寫、智能審批、流程自動化,客戶覆蓋金融、製造、傳媒、政企等。而在近期佔據熱門話題的具身智能領域,聯控同樣進行了提前佈局,擁有近40家被投企業,包括人形機器人、機械臂操作、機器人核心零部件等。同時,聯想自身也推出聯想晨星機器人,在南極科考、工業巡檢等場景實現了商業化落地。無論從聯控體系自身的成長潛能,還是從資本市場的認可程度,筆者看到的是一家多年來不斷夯實支柱產業、佈局以AI為核心的科創領域以及新興未來產業的公司。更為重要的是,聯控已逐步從佈局階段開始走入效能釋放期,想必也將馬上迎來成果展示期,邁向下一個可持續的良性增長週期。 Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
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Hua Medicine Announces 2024 Annual Results ACN Newswire

Hua Medicine Announces 2024 Annual Results

- HuaTangNing completed its first full year for reimbursement under the National Reimbursement Drug List (NRDL), with continued expansion in hospital coverage. Compared with the 2023 year, sales volume increased by approximately 740%.- Sales revenue increased by 234% compared with the 2023 year, with cash reserves exceeding RMB 1 billion to fully support future R&D and commercialization activities.- A Phase I clinical study of our second-generation GKA, a once daily oral therapy, successfully completed in the United States. Our dorzagliatin-metformin fixed-dose combination formulation progressed smoothly and our product pipeline continued to advance and expand.- The Mendelian Randomization studies of human genetic data provided scientific evidence to support the exploration of glucokinase activation in diabetic complications and new clinical indications.- Manufacturing capacity of dorzagliatin continued to expand to meet growing market demand.- The establishment of Hua Medicine’s pharmaceutical sales and marketing team resulted in significant sales growth in the first two months of 2025, opening a new model of innovative drug commercialization.SHANGHAI, Mar 28, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hua Medicine (“the Company”, Hong Kong Stock Exchange Stock Code: 2552) announced the audited full-year results of the Company and its subsidiaries for the year ended December 31, 2024 (the “Reporting Period”), along with the Company’s business progress in 2024 and future business outlook. Hua Medicine has made significant strides in the commercialization of its core product, the glucokinase activator (GKA) dorzagliatin (trade name: HuaTangNing, as well as in R&D innovation and manufacturing capacity optimization, laying a solid foundation for the Company’s long-term sustainable development.Dr. Li Chen, Founder and the Chief Executive Officer of Hua Medicine, stated: “In 2024, HuaTangNing’s market performance was very encouraging. Its inclusion in the NRDL greatly enhanced the accessibility and affordability of this innovative drug, enabling more diabetes patients to benefit. In 2025, Hua Medicine established a pharmaceutical sales and marketing team, and HuaTangNing demonstrated strong growth momentum at the start of the year. With further market expansion and increasing patient awareness, we are confident in HuaTangNing’s market growth.”“Looking ahead, the Company will continue to explore HuaTangNing’s potential in personalized diabetes treatment and diabetes complications globally. By integrating big data and artificial intelligence technologies, we aim to expand our disease areas into immune homeostasis and neural homeostasis. We are confident with the close collaboration of Hua Medicine and its partners across the pharmaceutical R&D, production, and distribution chain, we can enable more patients to access and benefit from Chinese medicines, accelerating progress in realizing our vision ‘China leading pharmaceutical innovation to advance human health.’”Summary of Clinical Research and Operational Progress- Significant Revenue Growth, Strong Market Performance of HuaTangNing, and Positive Patient Feedback- 2024 marked the first full year for which our HuaTangNing was reimbursed under the National Reimbursement Drug List (“NRDL”) in China. Sales revenue increased by 234% to RMB255.9 million for the fiscal year 2024 compared with the same period in 2023. During the fiscal year 2024, HuaTangNing was sold in approximately 2,700 hospitals across China. As of December 31, 2024, Hua Medicine maintained a strong balance sheet with a cash balance of RMB1,139.8 million to support its full-scale commercialization, business development and R&D functions.- Since the launch of HuaTangNing in the fourth quarter of 2022, our pharmacovigilance team has been diligently monitoring the safety of dorzagliatin in the China market, and was recently recognized by the National Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring Center as a national example for the pharmaceutical industry. As of December 31, 2024, Hua Medicine had monitored approximately 150,000 patients who have been prescribed HuaTangNing, and dorzagliatin has been observed to be safe and well tolerated by patients.- Effective January 1, 2025, Hua Medicine assumed full responsibility for the commercialization of HuaTangNing in China from its former sales and marketing partner, Bayer Healthcare Company Limited (“Bayer”). We recruited Mr. Lu Yu, a seasoned pharmaceutical sales executive with over 20 years of diabetes commercialization experience in China, to lead our sales and marketing efforts.- For the two months ended February 28, 2025, Hua Medicine sold approximately 592,000 packs of HuaTangNing, representing approximately RMB73.2 million in net sales. During the same period in 2024, approximately 202,000 packs of HuaTangNing were sold, representing approximately RMB24.5 million in net sales, The difference represents a significant increase in sales over a period during which the price per pack remained the same. This demonstrates a smooth transition of HuaTangNing’s commercialization in China from Bayer to Hua Medicine, with reinvigorated growth momentum.- Upon the termination of the Exclusive Promotion Service Agreement, the unamortized contact liabilities amounting to RMB1,243,499,000 were released to profit or loss, and will be recognized as a gain in 2025 by the Group. Both parties have confirmed in a signed letter that there are no outstanding matters arising from such termination, nor does either party owe the other party any obligation or liabilities from such separation.- Steady Progress in R&D Innovation, Continuously Enriching Product Pipeline- Hua Medicine made significant headway in preparing the future expansion of our glucokinase-targeted, glucose homeostasis-centered therapy into the international markets, specifically the United States. We successfully completed and announced the results of its single-ascending dose (“SAD”) study in the United States of our second generation GKA (HM-002-1005), in which we validated the feasibility of dorzagliatin as a once daily oral therapy for Type 2 diabetes (“T2D”) patients. We are currently developing the clinical dosage form for advancement of HM-002-1005 in a clinical proof-of-mechanism study.- Hua Medicine also made significant progress in developing fixed-dose combination formulations. The Company has been advancing its dorzagliatin-metformin fixed-dose combination product candidate into commercial dosage development, with process validation expected to be completed in 2025.- Based on human genetic data collected from studies of patients administered with dorzagliatin, the Mendelian Randomization methodology has been applied to predict the beneficial effects of dorzagliatin on related and significant diabetes complications, such as reduction in heart failure, coronary artery disease, memory loss and dyslipidemia. In addition, a separate Mendelian Randomization study provided genetic evidence supporting the causal effects of glucokinase activation on lowering the risk of frailty. These findings suggest that glucokinase activators may aid in the management of frailty and sarcopaenia in people with diabetes. We will continue our research and development efforts to explore new indications.- Through our SENSITIZE 3 clinical study in Hong Kong, Hua Medicine is advancing the potential of dorzagliatin in prediabetes, early treatment and prevention of Type 2 diabetes. In contrast with the approved 75mg dosage form of HuaTangNing, the Company is testing new 25mg and 50mg dosage formulations to explore these potential new indications. The Company is also supporting an investigator-sponsored trial in testing dorzagliatin’s efficacy in treating MODY-2 patients who suffered from genetic mutations that de-activated glucokinase. Early studies in humans by renowned diabetes experts Dr. Juliana Chan and Dr. Linong Ji have indicated the benefit of dorzagliatin in MODY-2 patients by improving their β-cell functions and glycemic control.- Hua Medicine is also advancing the combination of dorzagliatin with GLP-1RA, DPP-IV inhibitors and SGLT-2 inhibitor through combined effects in collecting real-world evidence and proof-of-concept studies in animal models. The synergy between dorzagliatin with these agents has the potential to expand our indication into other diseases in metabolic disorders, such as obesity and MASH. - Hua Medicine will continue our engagement in diabetes prevention, opportunities in longevity and prevention of memory loss and eventually find a new way to increase healthy life span and longevity in humans.- Continued Expansion of Manufacturing Capacity, Plans to Launch Dorzagliatin in New Markets- Hua Medicine continues to invest in expanding its manufacturing capacity to meet anticipated market needs in 2026 and 2027.- Hua Medicine is also finalizing and preparing to submit registration applications for dorzagliatin to launch commercialization in the Macau and Hong Kong markets. We plan to submit both applications in 2025.- Hua Medicine continues to strengthen its intellectual property protection globally. As of December 31, 2024, the Company owned more than 200 granted patents covering its proprietary technology worldwide.Business outlook- There is a great opportunity for dorzagliatin and our 2nd generation GKA in China and the global oral anti-diabetes market. - We will strengthen our own commercialization efforts through hub and spoke development with focus on building up a strong internal sales and medical marketing organization to drive business growth in 2025. This will allow us to rebuild our strong connections directly to the medical community and better promote HuaTangNing in China and surrounding areas.- We continue to invest into digital technology platforms to create synergies across functions and enhance branding opportunities using AI technology.- We are working on the registration of dorzagliatin in HK and Macau region and engage partnerships in Southeastern Asia and Belt and Road nations. In addition, business development work on our 2nd generation GKA in regions with high incidences of obesity will be continued based on the initial success of the SAD study in the United States.Financial SummaryFor the year ended December 31, 2024:- Bank balances and cash position was approximately RMB1,139.8 million.- Total revenue was approximately RMB255.9 million, an increase of approximately 234% compared to the full year of 2023; approximately 2,105,000 packs of HuaTangNing were sold, an increase of approximately 740% compared to the full year of 2023.- Total other income was approximately RMB116.8 million, including approximately RMB95.7 million from the amortization of Bayer milestone income.- Total expenditures for the year was approximately RMB493.6 million, of which R&D expenses accounted for approximately RMB215.1 million.- Loss before tax was approximately RMB250.1 million, which was mainly attributable to the increase of selling expense and research and development expense.Forward-Looking StatementsThis document contains statements regarding Hua Medicine’s future expectations, plans, and prospects for the Company and its products. These forward-looking statements pertain only to events or information as of the date they are made and may change due to future developments. Unless required by law, we are not obligated to update or publicly revise any forward-looking statements or unexpected events after the date of such statements, regardless of new information, future events, or other circumstances. Please read this document carefully and understand that our actual future performance or results may differ materially from expectations due to various risks, uncertainties, or other legal requirements.About Hua MedicineHua Medicine (The “Company”) is an innovative drug development and commercialization company based in Shanghai, China, with companies in the United States and Hong Kong. Hua Medicine focuses on developing novel therapies for patients with unmet medical needs worldwide. Based on global resources, Hua Medicine teams up with global high-calibre people to develop breakthrough technologies and products, which contribute to innovation in diabetes care. Hua Medicine's cornerstone product HuaTangNing(dorzagliatin tablets), targets the glucose sensor glucokinase, restores glucose sensitivity in T2D patients, and stabilizes imbalances in blood glucose levels in patients. HuaTangNing was approved by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of China on September 30th, 2022. It can be used alone or in combination with metformin for adult T2D patients. For patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), no dose adjustment is required. It is an oral hypoglycemic drug that can be used for patients with Type 2 diabetes with renal function impairment.For more information Hua MedicineWebsite:www.huamedicine.comInvestorsEmail:ir@huamedicine.comMediaEmail:pr@huamedicine.comPress DisclaimerFor accuracy and completeness in context, information related to products marketed in China in this material, especially those identified or required, should comply with documents approved by Chinese regulatory authorities.Additionally, such information should not be interpreted as a recommendation or promotion of any drug or treatment, nor should it replace medical advice from healthcare professionals. For medical-related matters, please consult a healthcare professional. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Analogue FY2024 Revenue Rose to HK$6,450 Million with Adjusted Profit Attributable to Owners of the Company Increased to HK$206 Million ACN Newswire

Analogue FY2024 Revenue Rose to HK$6,450 Million with Adjusted Profit Attributable to Owners of the Company Increased to HK$206 Million

HONG KONG, Mar 28, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Analogue Holdings Limited (“Analogue” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) (stock code: 1977), a leading provider of electrical and mechanical (“E&M”) engineering solutions, and information and communications technology services for smart cities, today announced its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2024 (the “Year” or “FY2024”).Financial Highlights- Contracts-in-hand remained at a high level of HK$11,052.7 million- Revenue rose to HK$6,450.1 million, up 5.2% year-on-year- Adjusted profit attributable to owners of the company recorded HK$206.0 million 1 with a growth of 10.2% 2 year-on-year, excluding a one-off expense and provision- Total dividend for the year amounted to HK4.38 cents per shareChairman Dr Mak Kin Wah said, “Capturing opportunities from shifting market priorities towards intelligent and digital solutions, data centres, environmental engineering and climate solutions, hospitals, infrastructure, and housing, we maintained a high level of contracts-in-hand across the Group’s diverse scope of business, providing a strong underlying foundation for the business over the next two years and beyond; this was notwithstanding the challenges around the world and in Hong Kong during the year.ATAL Tower, our new headquarters, is a significant investment that demonstrates our confidence in the future and our commitment to Hong Kong. We will continue to leverage our expertise and strong financial position to take up additional opportunities in the Hong Kong market, and explore further business development in overseas markets. Our investment in research and development, and innovation will enhance our core strengths and competitiveness. We will tirelessly live up to our motto of ‘We Commit. We Perform. We Deliver.’, ultimately driving our sustainable growth, optimising value for shareholders and other stakeholders, and contributing to the wider community.”Business Review: Building Services- This segment is the largest revenue contributor, with revenue up 5.3% to HK$3,933 million.- The recurring maintenance revenue increased by 40.2% to HK$422 million.- Leadership in the innovative construction technology of Multi-trade Integrated Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (“MiMEP”) received a major boost during the year, not only with the award of significant contract for a Grade A office building in Causeway Bay with the highest level of MiMEP application at 85% for a commercial building, but also with the development of our own systematic MiMEP methodologies and solutions.- The “MiMEP Design and Manufacturing Centre” and “MiMEP High Productivity Research Centre” in Zhuhai, as well as other MiMEP manufacturing facilities in Hong Kong, were established to integrate our capabilities in the Greater Bay Area with cutting-edge technology from Hong Kong.Environmental Engineering- The order intake significantly increased by 107.4% to HK$1,514 million, with contracts won for environmental infrastructure needed to enhance climate resilience, environmental protection, sustainability of water supply and waste treatment, and support for public housing and utilities.- The segment actively extended its expert services around the world, including Teresa in the Philippines, Dubai and other parts of the world.Information, Communications and Building Technologies (“ICBT”)- The order intake increased 22.5% to HK$757 million, with contracts-in-hand up 13.8% to HK$959 million.- The segment actively collaborated with leading manufacturers worldwide and in Mainland China to expand its technology reach and deliver cutting-edge solutions in diverse sectors.Lifts and Escalators- There was a significant growth in order intake and revenue, up 48.5% to HK$548 million and up 39.9% to HK$529 million respectively.- The two recently acquired lift companies in the United Kingdom (“UK”) contributed to revenue growth and made progress in the UK business.- The associate in the United States turned from a loss to a profit in FY2024 and made progress in expanding its business into additional cities in the South.For further details of the 2024 Annual Results, please refer to the announcement filed with The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.Remark:1. Profit attributable to the owners of the Company was HK$135.3 million, including a one-off expense of approximately HK$23.1 million before tax for relocation to the new consolidated headquarters to realise enhanced efficiency and synergy across business units, and a provision for expected credit loss of HK$88.0 million before tax to reflect risks with the recoverability of certain receivables and contract assets held by the Group in relation to certain construction companies.2. When compared with the adjusted profit attributable to owners of the company of HK$186.9 million in FY2023, which excludes a one-off dilution gain before tax upon completion of a private placement by an associate in Mainland China, a gain on disposal of interest before tax in an associate, and a provision before tax in respect of certain contracts in the healthcare sector.About Analogue Holdings LimitedEstablished in 1977, Analogue Holdings Limited is a leading provider of electrical and mechanical (“E&M”) engineering solutions and information and communications technology (“ICT”) services for smart cities, with headquarters in Hong Kong and operations in Macau, Mainland China, the United States and the United Kingdom. Serving a wide spectrum of customers from public and private sectors, the Group provides multi-disciplinary and comprehensive E&M engineering and technology services in four major segments, including Building Services, Environmental Engineering, Information, Communications and Building Technologies (“ICBT”) and Lifts & Escalators.The Group also manufactures and sells Anlev lifts and escalators internationally and has entered into an alliance with Transel Elevator & Electric Inc. (“TEI”), one of the largest independent lifts and escalators companies in New York, the United States. The Group’s associate partner, Nanjing Canatal Data-Centre Environmental Tech Co., Ltd (603912.SS), specialises in manufacturing of precision air conditioners. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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光大永年2024年全年收入錄得人民幣45.9百萬元 ACN Newswire

光大永年2024年全年收入錄得人民幣45.9百萬元

香港, 2025年3月28日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 光大永年有限公司,為中國光大集團旗下物業租賃、物業管理及銷售持作出售物業公司(「光大永年」或「集團」,香港聯交所股份代號:3699)今天公佈截至2024年12月31日止年度(「回顧年度」)之全年業績。回顧年度,本集團的收益約為人民幣45.9百萬元(2023年:約人民幣46.8百萬元),較去年減少約1.9%,主要由於租金收入下跌所致。本公司權益股東應佔溢利約為人民幣25.3百萬元(2023年:約人民幣19.3百萬元),較去年增加約31.1%。溢利增加主要由於年內外匯(主要包括以人民幣以外貨幣計值的銀行存款)收益。每股基本盈利約為人民幣0.06元(2023年:人民幣0.04元)。董事會建議就截至2024年12月31日止年度派付末期股息每股人民幣1.05分(相當於1.14港仙)(2023年:人民幣0.60分),並派發特別股息每股人民幣0.34分(相當於0.37港仙)(2023年:無)。連同中期股息每股人民幣0.78分,全年股息為每股人民幣2.17分(2023年:每股人民幣1.66分)。於2024年12月31日,本集團的流動資產約為人民幣239.9百萬元(2023年: 約人民幣231.4百萬元)。流動資產增加主要由於年內現金及銀行結餘上升所致。本集團的流動負債為人民幣19.9百萬元(2023年: 約人民幣25.8百萬元)。流動負債減少主要是由於年內預收租金減少所致。物業租賃截至2024年12月31日止年度,本集團物業租賃業務的租金收入約為人民幣30.5百萬元(2023年:人民幣33.2百萬元)。由於每平方米(「平方米」)的平均租金下跌及向租戶提供租金補助,故總租金收入減少。本集團的租賃物業位於中國四川省成都市及雲南省昆明市。於2024年12月31日,本集團的物業組合包括三棟商業樓宇,即光大金融中心、光大國際大廈的部分物業及明昌大廈的部分物業,總建築面積(「總建築面積」)約為89,507平方米。物業管理服務本集團為其物業(即光大金融中心及光大國際大廈)提供物業管理服務。截至2024年12月31日止年度,本集團物業管理服務的收益約為人民幣15.4百萬元(2023年: 人民幣13.5百萬元)。年內,物業管理服務收益增加是由於餐廳收入的增加。於2024年12月31日,本集團管理的總建築面積為72,534平方米。投資物業本集團的投資物業主要包括擁有或按租賃權益持有以賺取租金收入及╱或資本增值的土地及╱或樓宇。於2024年12月31日,投資物業的公允價值為人民幣967.1百萬元(2023年:人民幣959.5百萬元),較去年增加約0.8%。截至2024年12月31日止年度,投資物業的估值收益約為人民幣6.6百萬元(2023年:約人民幣5.3百萬元)。展望回首2024年,全球經濟在經歷連續兩年放緩之後,正在回歸「正常」狀態,但增速仍然較為疲軟,增長動能減弱。然而,中國經濟在2024年上半年開局良好,儘管成長動力減弱,但經濟運行仍然相對平穩,經濟狀況持續回暖向好。隨著房地產市場投資放緩,新屋開工面積、房屋竣工面積以及新建商品房銷售面積持續放緩,物業管理行業規模增速因而受到影響。物業管理企業的發展戰略發生了重大轉變,企業未來在管理規模上的增長將不再是核心重點,而重心將逐步向服務品質和增值業務轉移。集團在過去一年商用物業受房地產市場波動影響程度相對較低,租戶及租務合同、出租率保持了相對穩定的態勢,使得集團在市場中保持了相對穩定的業績表現。展望未來,面對當前的經營環境,集團將繼續迎難而上,充分發揮與母公司中國光大集團的協同效應,借助「光大」品牌的知名度,發展多元化的增值服務。一方面,集團將致力於增加收入來源;另一方面,積極提升品牌影響力,把握行業調整期的機遇,進一步加強自身實力,鞏固競爭力及抗風險能力,力爭成為一家長期可持續發展且實力雄厚的企業。儘管2024年房地產及物業管理行業經歷了諸多挑戰,但在政策的支持與市場的逐步回暖下,集團對未來充滿信心,並將在穩健經營的基礎上,積極探索新的發展機遇,為本公司股東創造更大的價值。 Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
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如祺出行2024年收入大增持續發力Robotaxi 或將佈局低空經濟

香港, 2025年3月28日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 3月27日,如祺出行(09680.HK)發布2024年度業績公告。2024年,如祺出行延續過往增長態勢,全年總收入達24.63億元(人民幣,下同),同比增長14%,毛利率同比大幅提升80%,全年多項核心財務指標持續改善。同時,包括網約車和Robotaxi的出行服務作為主營業務,收入同比增長21.2%。如祺出行在業績報告中稱,將繼續實施既定業務戰略,包括利用已有成功經驗將網約車和Robotaxi出行服務擴展至國際規模、提高網約車運營效率、迭代有人駕駛網約車和Robotaxi服務的混合運營模式、提供流暢Robotaxi體驗等。隨著端到端大模型技術的突破發展,有市場機構預測今年端側AI將在汽車領域落地,不僅是Robotaxi,還將有飛行汽車等AI+應用佈局。近日,如祺出行在公司官方渠道發布消息稱,正基於運營優勢探索包括飛行汽車在內的低空出行服務運營場景,打造立體化智能出行平台。收入持續三年大幅提升主營業務收入增長超20%這是如祺出行自2024年7月登陸港交所以來發布的首份年度業績公告。報告顯示,該公司出行服務及技術服務兩大核心業務均錄得增長,帶動整體收入從2023年21.61億元進一步增加至2024年24.63億元,增速達14%。其中,包括網約車和Robotaxi的出行服務作為主營業務,為如祺出行貢獻了21.99億元的收入,同比增長21.2%。對比該公司以往公開招股書及報告可見,這已是如祺出行連續三年保持總收入錄得雙位數增長,忠實且不斷擴大的乘客群及不斷增加的訂單量是推動出行服務收入增長的主要原因。截至2024年12月31日,如祺出行註冊用戶達到3,450萬,同比增長45%;全年出行服務訂單量達到1.13億單,同比增長15.7%。單量增加推動整體交易額增長8.7%至2024年的29.79億元。與此同時,涵蓋AI數據及模型解決方案和高精地圖的技術服務收入同比穩步增長2.7%。此外,該公司毛利率顯著提升,反映其盈利能力持續向好。數據顯示,如祺出行2024年毛利同比改善高達76.5%,使得期內利潤同比改善18.6%。報告提到,毛利率改善是受益於技術服務收入增加、出行服務對客戶和司機激勵減少、運營效率提升等多種因素影響。2024年,如祺出行研發開支達到1.4億元,同比增長18.8%,相關費用主要用於Robotaxi及運營領域的研發活動、Robotaxi測試人員成本等。作為國內Robotaxi第一梯隊公司,2024年如祺Robotaxi服務發展持續向好,運營範圍從廣州南沙逐步拓展至深圳寶安、南山,以及橫琴粵澳深度合作區等,成為大灣區智能網聯汽車示範應用試點互認首批合作企業。截至2025年2月底,如祺出行平台運營Robotaxi合計超過300輛;在粵港澳大灣區核心區域,自有車隊的安全運營里程超過200萬公里,已覆蓋3,000餘個站點,僅在廣州市南沙區的累計訂單量就已超過4萬單。數據閉環價值凸顯正探索低空出行服務運營基於自身的Robotaxi商業化運營優勢,如祺出行持續佈局自動駕駛運營數據解決方案。近日廣汽集團公開提及,如祺出行平台為廣汽智駕研發提供了強大的數據服務支持。廣汽透露,將建設萬卡級別的算力集群以支持千萬級場景數據訓練,並發揮在B端的運營數據優勢、在如祺出行部署超千台數據採集車,相當於擁有百萬級更優質、更有效的C端數據,可以讓廣汽能培育出性能更優的高階智駕模型。有市場人士認為,當車企快速切入AI+領域,數據、算力等重點板塊有望迎來高增長,像如祺出行此類已具備運營能力和路測數據的公司,其價值將會獲得爆發。此外,隨著端到端大模型技術的突破發展,有市場機構預測今年端側AI將在汽車領域落地,除了Robotaxi,車企還將加快佈局如飛行汽車、人形機器人等AI+應用,同時快速補齊數據、算力、算法等短板。消息顯示,如祺出行已在探索低空出行服務運營。如祺出行近日在公司官微上發布消息稱,正基於運營優勢探索包括飛行汽車在內的低空出行服務運營場景,打造立體化智能出行平台。 Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
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碧瑤綠色集團(01397.HK)公佈2024年度業績 ACN Newswire

碧瑤綠色集團(01397.HK)公佈2024年度業績

香港, 2025年3月28日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 碧瑤綠色集團有限公司(「碧瑤」或「集團」;股份編號:01397.HK)欣然宣佈截至2024年12月31日止年度(「年內」)之全年業績。年內,集團收益為約26.0億港元,較去年增加約11.8%。集團年內純利約為56.5百萬港元,較2023年同比增加約17.3%。董事會建議派付本年度的末期股息每股3.8港仙。業務回顧及展望年內,清潔作為集團的核心業務,繼續於年內錄得增長,收益相比去年同期增加14.2%,至約2,086.8百萬港元,佔集團總收益約80.1%。集團為政府轄下的街道清潔服務版圖,覆蓋全香港共七區,服務人口約280萬,標誌碧瑤於香港清潔服務市場的領導地位。年內,集團的機動掃街車潔淨服務覆蓋香港各大區域。另外,集團亦為全港各大區的政府街市、設施及康樂場地提供清潔服務。此外,集團的其他清潔場地遍及各大醫院、政府診所、香港國際機場、學校、屋苑及私人機構等眾多不同場所,顯示集團的專業服務廣受認可。廢物管理及回收業務於年內收益錄得增長,相比去年同期增加約2.5%,至約285.8百萬港元,佔集團總收益約11.0%。廢物管理回收業務的毛利大幅增加約58.2%,至約33.5百萬港元,主要受惠於政府積極推動回收,大幅擴展包括廚餘的回收點網絡,便利市民參與並有效刺激收集量。集團繼續為政府轄下的五區提供廢物收集服務,服務人口約160萬。回收方面,集團作為環境保護署(「環保署」)服務承辦商,為香港數千個回收點提供收集服務(包括塑膠、玻璃樽、金屬、廢紙及廚餘),為市場領導者之一。集團於年內為公共場所及學校的回收箱,提供收集服務。碧瑤繼續為環保署的「塑膠回收先導計劃」服務合約,為香港區提供塑膠收集服務。此外,碧瑤亦為香港眾多環保署轄下的「綠在區區」回收環保站、回收便利點、智能回收機及不同機構,提供回收服務。另外,碧瑤為政府於香港多區負責玻璃容器收集及處理,以及廚餘收集,為市場領導者之一。綠色科技業務方面,集團積極發展綠色科技業務,通過結合智能數碼科技、大數據分析及物聯網技術,成功推出一站式智能回收系統。用戶通過實時數據準確掌握回收量,有助適時安排運輸、降低物流成本並減少碳排放。年內,集團贏得環保署兩份智能合約(分別提供智能廚餘回收機及智能磅),彰顯集團於綠色科技領域的產品創新、研發實力及市場領導地位,並支持香港邁向智慧城市的目標。現時集團綠色科技產品(如:智能回收機、智能廚餘回收機及智能磅等)於年內帶動集團的收入貢獻,已廣泛應用於政府機構、公營及私人住宅、商場、大學、醫院、大型展覽場館等,為市民提供便捷的回收體驗,提升回收效率,推動香港可持續發展進程。集團與怡和機器有限公司合作位於香港屯門環保園的生物炭工廠已於年內試營運,通過熱解技術將園林廢料轉化為高質量生物炭以作各種應用,從而達到「轉廢為材」的目的。園藝服務業務方面,集團客戶涵蓋大型私人住宅、政府處所、學校、商場、酒店、機場、香港房屋委員會、香港賽馬會、香港科學園、香港大學、香港科技大學及嶺南大學等各個類型。年內新中標的合約包括港深創新及科技園、油旺微型公園及東涌西新發展區。蟲害管理方面,集團年內繼續為黃大仙區及大埔區提供蟲害管理服務。此外,集團分別為古物古蹟辦事處轄下29個古蹟及華人廟宇委員會轄下24間廟宇,提供白蟻防治及監測服務。截至2024年12月31日,集團的手頭合約約38.9億港元,為日後年度,迎來可觀的收益。隨著以「市場主導模式」的塑膠飲料容器及紙包飲品盒生產者責任計劃有序實行,集團認為措施提供經濟誘因鼓勵市民積極參與回收,預計刺激塑膠飲料容器、紙包飲品盒回收率,促進回收行業健康發展,協助香港構建循環經濟及綠色產業。此外,集團於本財政年後贏得食物環境衞生署(「食環署」)供應太陽能智能廢物收集箱的服務合約。根據政府資料,食環署計劃於2026年底前在約300個地點增設多種廢物收集設施,包括太陽能廢物壓縮箱,進一步優化鄉郊地區廢物收集及改善環境衞生。集團的產品以可持續發展及智慧科技為設計理念,專為香港不同場景而研發,旨在提升收集質量、支持智慧城市建設、塑造宜居環境。隨著香港聯合交易所有限公司要求上市公司加強氣候相關揭露,相信市場對集團有關ESG的業務將與日俱增。展望未來,集團將在鞏固核心業務市場份額的同時,加快在香港及國際市場的擴展步伐,並適時探索併購、合營及新業務機會,推動業務增長,為股東創造長遠價值。有關集團2024年度業績公告詳情,請瀏覽以下網址:https://www.baguio.com.hk/zh-hant/investor/notices/碧瑤綠色集團簡介:碧瑤綠色集團(股份編號:01397.HK)成立於 1980 年,為香港最大的綜合環境管理方案供應商之一,提供環衞保潔、資源回收、循環再造、廢物管理、綠色科技、綠色產品、園藝綠化工程及害蟲防治等。集團應用最新科技,提供創新環境解決方案,為不同領域的客戶提供服務,包括政府部門、各大機構及跨國企業。集團努力不懈地提升環境、社會及管治(ESG)的表現,以推進集團的可持續發展,為了更綠的明天,實現將香港推動成為更清潔、更綠色、更健康城市的願景。如有垂詢,請聯絡:碧瑤綠色集團有限公司 投資者關係部電話: (852)2541 3388 電郵: ir@baguio.com.hk Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
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香港, 2025年3月28日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 近年來,隨著經濟發展及居民生活水平的提高,一次性使用衛生用品因其便捷、衛生、舒適等特點,廣受消費者歡迎,逐漸成為人們在日常生活和醫療護理中的的剛需。今日(3月27日),舒寶國際(2569.HK)登陸港交所主板,發行價0.51港元,為一次性使用衛生用品這一剛需消費品賽道帶來優質投資標的。產品矩陣豐富,多元增長曲線雛形初成舒寶國際成立於2010年,主要在中國從事個人一次性使用衛生用品開發、生產及銷售,擁有三大核心品牌,即嬰童護理、女性護理及成人失禁用品,通過豐富的產品組合,為各個年齡層、從嬰兒至老年各個生命階段的消費者提供日常服務。其中,嬰童護理用品自有旗艦品牌為「嬰舒寶」,於2024年9月30日,約有六個品類,包含約140多個SKU。女性護理用品,如經期褲及濕巾,在中國擁有自有品牌「五月私語」,於2024年9月30日有約20多個SKU。成人失禁用品專為老年人設計,自有品牌「康舒寶」於2024年9月30日有約15多個SKU。於2024年前九個月,嬰童護理產品實現收入人民幣2.86億元,佔公司總收入的55.0%;女性護理產品收入約人民幣1.58億元,佔比30.4%;成人失禁產品取得收入約人民幣1,430.5萬元,佔比2.7%。相比2023財年71.5%、17.4%、2.1%的各品類收入佔比,顯現出舒寶國際業務結構的持續優化及多元增長極的初步成型。持續擴大D2C佈局,國際化發展日益深化經過逾14年的經營,舒寶國際垂直整合生產業務,覆蓋所有核心產品類別的產品開發、無紡布生產、原材料採購、生產、質量控制、倉儲至物流管理。為應對世界各地電商快速發展的趨勢,公司全力發展「直接面向消費者」(D2C)模式,從而迅速餉應客戶需求,與消費者建立緊密聯繫,不斷提高品牌聲譽和影響力。在中國市場,D2C模式通過在主要數字平台上的自營網店及第三方經營的網店進行。該等平台包括拼多多、天貓及京東等傳統電商渠道和抖音、快手等社交媒體及短視頻平台。於2024年9月30日,舒寶國際營運D2C銷售的自營網店超過約30家,提供包括「嬰舒寶」下的嬰童護理用品、「五月私語」下的女性護理用品及「康舒寶」下的成人失禁用品等更廣泛的品牌產品。同時,舒寶國際以合同生產的方式,聚焦出口市場,服務於俄羅斯頂級兒童用品零售商及國際品牌商等主要企業客戶。公司擁有多年的國際貿易經驗,是向俄羅斯及歐亞大陸領先的零售商提供自有品牌產品及解決方案的先行者之一,彼此合作關係穩固。根據弗若斯特沙利文報告,按2023年出口額計,舒寶國際是向俄羅斯出口嬰童護理一次性使用衛生用品的第二大中國供應商。合同生產與品牌產品業務的結合,推動舒寶國際出口、內銷均衡發展,國際化佈局進一步加快。於2024年前九個月,公司來自俄羅斯、中國、東南亞的收入分別為人民幣2.06億元、2.43億元、3,671.3萬元,佔比39.6%、46.6%、7.1%。從長遠看,D2C品牌及自有品牌在歐亞大陸的許多新興市場正快速增長,同時一次性使用衛生用品的剛需屬性,也賦予了行業穩定的需求和扎實的安全邊際。2021財年至2023財年57.7%的收入複合年增速、142.6%的淨利潤複合年增速,驗證了舒寶國際的高成長性,而其長期的價值提升,目前或僅僅是開始。 Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
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周大福人壽減碳目標通過SBTi認證 鞏固對氣候行動的承諾 ACN Newswire

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香港, 2025年3月28日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 周大福人壽宣佈,其碳減排目標已正式通過「科學基礎減量目標倡議」(Science Based Target initiative或SBTi)認證,這一成果彰顯了周大福人壽對碳減排的決心,並為公司持份者提供了一套可衡量的標準,以監測公司在這方面的持續努力。去年十月,周大福人壽制定與《巴黎協定》一致的科學基礎目標,並成為首家主要在大灣區營運的「銀行、多元化金融、保險業」界別的機構向SBTi提交碳減排承諾書,牽頭推動可持續發展。SBTi是一個全球性的企業氣候行動組織,旨在協助企業在應對氣候危機方面發揮應有作用。周大福人壽的目標是在2029財年,將範圍1和範圍2的溫室氣體排放量減少37.8%(以2023財年水平為基準)。此外,就範圍3的投資組合目標,周大福人壽承諾到2029財年:- 將其上市股票和公司債券投資組合中的電力行業的每兆瓦時溫室氣體排放量減少59%(以2023財年水平為基準),- 在其上市股票和公司債券投資組合中,將至少44.8%(以投資價值計算)投資於已制定SBTi認證目標的公司。以上兩項舉措將涵蓋其總投資和貸款資產的65%。周大福人壽執行董事兼行政總裁葉文傑表示:「周大福人壽深明氣候行動不僅是一項重大責任,更有助於推動意義深遠的變革。我們一直與周大福創建緊密合作,以確保一致實現2050年淨零排放目標。此次碳減排目標獲得認證,充分體現了我們在減少營運和投資組合排放量的堅定決心。這一里程碑再次證明了我們致力於建設可持續未來,同時為持份者開創保險新價值。」周大福人壽將透過以下策略和行動,實現其碳減排目標:範圍1和範圍2營運碳減排措施:- 電動車轉型:將現有的租賃或自有車隊替換為電動車。- 提升能源效率:探索提高公司各辦公室的能源效率的機會。- 購買可再生能源證書:在優先推動電動車轉型和提升能源效率的同時,周大福人壽亦將研究從本地能源供應商購買可再生能源或可再生能源證書,或為同一市場內沒有其他選項的前提下,從亞洲及其他海外市場購買國際可再生能源證書,以進一步減少範圍2的剩餘營運排放。降低範圍3中15個類別排放的措施:- 積極擁有權(Active Ownership)與參與策略:分階段實施參與策略,以促進實際減排。- 氣候融資:探索與環境、社會及企業管治(ESG)相關的產品及氣候融資機會。- 策略與治理:建立完善的管治架構,以推動氣候行動。- 政策與倡導:尋求機會建立合作與夥伴關係,以擴大影響力。周大福人壽選擇上述碳減排措施,是因為這些措施預計將對公司的氣候轉型產生最直接的影響。截至2024 年6 月,公司投資組合的碳足跡已較2023年同期的基數減少了超過15%。此外,公司已投資超過35 億港元於獲ESG 標籤的債券及減碳基金,主要聚焦亞洲市場,以支持區內綠色經濟轉型。關於周大福人壽保險有限公司周大福人壽保險有限公司(「周大福人壽」)扎根香港40年,為周大福創建有限公司(「周大福創建」)(香港股份代號:659)的全資附屬公司,也是香港最具規模的壽險公司之一。作為周大福企業成員,周大福人壽緊扣鄭氏家族(「周大福集團」或「集團」)多元業務體系的雄厚資源,致力為客戶及其摯愛家人於「生活、成長、健康、傳承」的人生旅程中,提供個人化的匠心規劃、終身保障及優質體驗。憑藉集團財務實力及環球投資佈局,周大福人壽矢志成為亞太區領先的保險公司,持續開創保險新價值。傳媒聯絡周大福人壽保險有限公司品牌發展及傳訊部陳佳容+852 2591 8504deronie.tan@ctflife.com.hk 周大福人壽保險有限公司(於百慕達註冊成立之有限公司) Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
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中創新航(3931.HK)公佈2024年全年業績 ACN Newswire

中創新航(3931.HK)公佈2024年全年業績

香港, 2025年3月28日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 3月26日,中創新航科技集團股份有限公司(「中創新航」或「公司」,股票代碼:3931.HK)公佈截至2024年12月31日止年度(「報告期」)經審核綜合全年業績。2024年,中創新航規模效應全面釋放,經營業績取得穩健增長。報告期內,公司收入由截至2023年12月31日止年度的人民幣27,005.89百萬元增長至截至2024年12月31日止年度的人民幣27,751.53百萬元,增長2.8%;利潤由截至2023年12月31日止年度的人民幣437.16百萬元增長至截至2024年12月31日止年度的人民幣843.63百萬元,增長93.0%。公司每股基本盈利由截至2023年12月31日止年度的人民幣0.1661元增長至截至2024年12月31日止年度的人民幣0.3336元,增長100.8%。作為國際新能源領軍企業,公司在報告期內於各市場領域全面發力,實現持續高速發展。其中,根據SNE Research最新統計,公司2024年度動力電池裝車量排名全球第四、國內第三。根據InfoLink數據,公司2024年度儲能電芯出貨量排名全球第五。2024年,公司縱深推進國內乘用車市場合作,裝機量穩步提升。報告期內,公司配套車型新增25款,累計裝車超過200萬台,交付量超100GWh。在純電領域,公司成功助力小鵬、吉利、長安、廣汽等多家頭部客戶主銷車型的升級迭代與量產配套,實現多款合資品牌全新車型的量產交付,推進立體化市場體系的構建;在混動領域,公司在加速推進與吉利、零跑新混動項目合作的同時,成功實現奇瑞、東風、北汽等多家頭部客戶多款混動車型的量產配套,裝機量在報告期內實現高速增長,同比增長近200%。另外,在國際市場上,公司加速全球化市場佈局,於報告期內獲得豐田、馬自達、福特、大眾、奧迪等國際品牌定點,持續擴大歐洲及東南亞市場客戶基數,交付數量穩步攀升,交付產品類型日益豐富,海外裝機量同比增長105%,再創新高。此外,在商用車市場,公司年度新車公告同比增長150%,國內裝機量較上年同期增長85.2%,目前已實現市場主流產品全覆蓋、場景全賦能,並已與奇瑞、吉利、瑞馳、福田、東風、長安、金龍等頭部客戶深入合作,全面配套交付行業主流車型。在儲能市場,公司單月儲能電芯出貨突破5GWh,實現出貨量持續大幅增長,314Ah電芯產品在行業內率先實現大規模批量穩定交付,獲得戰略客戶對產品及交付能力的高度認可。報告期內,公司在國際市場實現重大突破,包括完成多個國際頭部儲能業主、EPC、集成商供貨商準入,進入客戶白名單並實現批量交付。並且作為高性能儲能電芯的供應商,公司成功獲得全球最大儲能項目全部7.8GWh訂單並實現交付,並成功實現首個自投電站項目落地。與此同時,公司在船舶市場成果同樣顯著,包括獲得全球最大石油公司首個電動船項目,斬獲首個「兆瓦級」船用電池系統國際訂單,「海洋工程船」領域實現「零突破」,新加坡港口電動船舶實現批量訂單轉化,以及成功進入美國高端遊艇市場。公司以創新引領快速發展,始終堅持產品與技術領先戰略,面向未來進行研發佈局,從材料創新、結構創新、製造創新、系統創新等多維度推動電池技術的不斷進步,多項技術與產品做到了全球領先,全場景打造硬核產品力,引領行業發展新高度。2024年,公司成功發佈「頂流」、「至遠」、「至久」、「無界」系列新品,在高比能、高安全、長壽命、超快充和全氣候等產品性能方面全方位創新超越,為市場和客戶提供最具價值貢獻的全場景產品解決方案。同時,結合自身技術能力和產業化實力,不斷追求動力電池的高能量密度和穩定的安全性能,公司在報告期內推出更具競爭力的三元系、磷酸鹽系新產品,持續深耕電力儲能(新能源發電側、電網側)、工商業儲能、戶用儲能等應用場景,持續保持產品力領先。關於中創新航集團有限公司中創新航(3931.HK)是專業從事鋰電池、電池管理系統及相關集成產品和鋰電池材料的研製、製造、銷售和市場應用開發的新能源高科技企業。作為電池專家,公司致力於構建全方位能源運營體系,為以動力及儲能為代表的新能源全場景應用市場提供完善的產品解決方案和全生命周期管理。目前,公司已建立江蘇、福建、四川、湖北、安徽、廣東等多個產業基地,完成全方位國內產業佈局,同時已設立歐洲產業基地、泰國產業基地,大力拓展海外產業佈局,打造擁有規模化智能製造實力的國際化領先企業。 Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
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達勢股份-達美樂中國2024年全年業績全面增長:戰略深化與效率提升共同推動盈利突破

香港, 2025年3月28日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 近期,中國消費市場在政策引導與需求釋放的雙重驅動下展現出強勁韌勁。2024年國內消費市場活力不斷增強,消費熱度持續提升。相關專家預測,2025年消費將繼續保持平穩增長態勢。在消費市場穩步增長的大背景下,達勢股份於2025年3月27日發佈全年業績,以一份兼具規模與品質的亮眼成績單,再次印證其在中國比薩市場的重要地位。2024年,達勢股份作為達美樂比薩在中國大陸、中國香港特別行政區和中國澳門特別行政區的獨家總特許經營商,在4D戰略的驅動下,即高品質的門店開發(Development)、高質價比的美味比薩(Delicious Pizza at Value)、高效的外送體驗(Delivery)和數字化能力(Digital),在充滿潛力的中國比薩市場實現了可持續增長和盈利。公司全年收入高達43.1億元人民幣,同比增長41.4%,經調整淨利潤同比激增1,394.2%,首次實現全年報告與調整後淨利潤雙正。戰略深化:從門店到數字化的全鏈路競爭力達美樂中國的增長動能源於其對4D戰略的持續深耕。在門店開發層面,公司以"走廣走深"門店網路策略為軸,全年淨新增門店240家,新開門店近90%位於1線以外城市,總門店數在年底達到1,008家,覆蓋中國大陸39個城市。門店網路的加速擴張反映了達美樂中國對把握市場機會的強烈信心。根據Frost & Sullivan的數據,達美樂中國2024年在中國的比薩銷售額位居全國第二。截至2024年12月31日,按門店數量計算,達美樂比薩中國大陸市場已經成為達美樂比薩國際第三大市場。2025年初,南昌、煙臺等6個新城市的進駐,進一步推動全國市場佈局,展示公司擴張戰略的持續勢頭。達美樂中國發佈將在2025年新開約300家門店。自2025年初截至2025年3月14日,新開82家門店,26家門店在建,62家門店已簽約,已鎖定近56%的全年開店目標,有望按時完成其高品質開店計畫。與此同時,新城新店銷售勢頭強勁,品牌影響力逐步釋放,如瀋陽首店創下達美樂全球單店首月銷售額1,110萬元的紀錄。自2023年12月至2024年12月期間,公司在18個新城市開設的80家新店,預計平均投資回報週期在12個月內。截至2025年初,達美樂中國已經包攬達美樂全球首30日銷售排行榜前40席,印證了品牌在中國大陸城市的爆發力。在門店層面和公司層面,盈利指標均顯著改善,門店層面的經營利潤、門店層面的經營利潤率繼續增長,集團經調整淨利潤率獲近10倍提升。產品力與運營效率的協同,成為另一增長引擎。通過30餘種比薩品類與近20種餅底的創新組合,達美樂中國精准捕捉本土消費偏好,以多種特色餅底撬動年輕客群複購。由於品牌勢能強勁,新市場堂食和外帶需求高,公司為滿足消費者需求暫停了部分地點的配送服務,計畫在適當時候逐步恢復,這也將成為未來新的增長點。依託中央廚房與數字化配送體系,達美樂中國的外送承諾與供應鏈效率優化,既保障了用戶體驗,也推動了門店經營利潤率攀升至14.5%。數字化能力的突破更是一大亮點。2024年,公司接連斬獲"虎嘯獎年度品牌數字化大獎""中國數字化企業TOP20"等殊榮,數字化驅動的訂單系統與超2450萬會員的精細化運營,持續提升人效與坪效。"接二連三"(每週二和週三比薩七折優惠)和"超級周買一送一"等經典促銷活動和多項騰訊、網易等限時品牌IP聯名活動為達美樂中國進一步提升消費者好感度,加強消費者與品牌互動。在此基礎上,供應鏈的智慧化改造將逐漸壓縮成本,為盈利能力的提升提供底層支撐。行業共振:卡位千億賽道,全球化與本土化並進達美樂中國的快速增長,與行業紅利的釋放緊密交織。據華經產業研究院和中研普華數據,中國比薩市場規模預計2025年達608億元,2027年將突破771億元,年均複合增長率高達15%。而線上化的市場機遇,正為頭部品牌打開增量空間。2022年中國比薩行業線上份額首超線下(58.1%),行業將進一步加速數字化轉型。達美樂中國憑藉數字化外送體系的先發優勢,持續擴大市場份額。全球化資源與本土化創新的結合,進一步強化了競爭壁壘。背靠達美樂全球超2.1萬家門店的品牌聲譽與研發經驗,公司既能通過經典產品帶來全球化體驗,又能針對中國消費者推出定制化口味。這種"國際基因+本土運營"的模式,使其在品牌認知度與產品適應性上形成雙重護城河。未來藍圖:規模擴張與效率深化的雙重奏2024年,達美樂中國于四川成都成功開設第1000家門店,達成公司發展歷程的重要里程碑。站在千店里程碑支上,達美樂中國正加速邁向下一階段。資本市場的認可也為公司長期可持續發展注入信心。2024年,公司先後被納入恒生綜合指數及滬港通、深港通標的,並入選"2024新財富最佳港股公司"榜單,收穫"2023年度最佳IPO獎"等大獎。自2023年首次公開募股(IPO)以來,截至本文發稿日期,公司股價已從發行價46港元上漲近120%,市值突破130億港元,其流動性也獲得顯著提升。隨著行業集中度提升與消費升級趨勢深化,達美樂中國憑藉戰略定力與執行力,或將在千億賽道中持續領跑,書寫穩步發展的新篇章。 Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
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Baguio Green Group Announces 2024 Annual Results ACN Newswire

Baguio Green Group Announces 2024 Annual Results

HONG KONG, Mar 28, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Baguio Green Group Limited ('Baguio' or the 'Group', Stock Code: 01397.HK) is pleased to announce its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2024 (the 'Year').Revenue for the Year amounted to approximately HK$2.60 billion, representing an increase of approximately 11.8% as compared to the same period last year. Profit for the Year amounted to approximately HK$56.5 million, representing an increase of approximately 17.3% as compared to the same period last year. The Board recommends the payment of a final dividend for the Year at HK$3.8 cents per share.Business Overview and ProspectsThe Group’s core business, cleaning services, recorded growth in the Year. Revenue from cleaning services increased by 14.2% to approximately HK$2,086.8 million, accounting for approximately 80.1% of the Group’s total revenue. The Group’s Government-related street cleaning services cover a total of seven districts, serving a population of approximately 2.8 million, marking Baguio’s leading position in the Hong Kong cleaning services market. During the Year, the Group’s mechanical street sweeping services covered various districts in Hong Kong. In addition, the Group provides cleaning services for Government markets, facilities, and leisure venues across various districts in Hong Kong. The Group’s other cleaning sites cover hospitals, Government clinics, Hong Kong International Airport, schools, housing estates and private institutions, demonstrating that the Group’s professional services are widely recognised.Waste management and recycling business recorded growth in revenue during the Year which increased by approximately 2.5% to approximately HK$285.8 million, accounting for approximately 11.0% of the Group’s total revenue. Gross profit of the waste management and recycling business increased significantly by approximately 58.2% to approximately HK$33.5 million, mainly due to the Government’s proactive promotion of recycling and the substantial expansion of the network of recycling spots, including those for food waste, which facilitated public participation and effectively stimulated collection. The Group continued to provide Government-related waste collection services to five districts, serving a population of approximately 1.6 million. In terms of recycling, the Group is contracted by the Environmental Protection Department (“EPD”) to provide collection services for thousands of recycling spots (including plastic, glass bottles, metals, waste paper and food waste) across Hong Kong, and is one of the market leaders. During the Year, the Group provided collection services for recycling bins in public places and schools. Baguio continued to provide plastic collection services for several districts under the EPD Plastic Recycling Pilot Scheme contract. Baguio also provides collection services for Recycling Stations of“GREEN@COMMUNITY”, introduced by the EPD, recycling convenience spots and smart recycling machines, and other institutions in Hong Kong. In addition, the Group also provides the Government with glass bottles collection and management services and food waste collection services in several districts in Hong Kong, and is one of the market leaders.Regarding green technology business, the Group has proactively developed its green technology business and successfully launched a one-stop smart recycling system by integrating smart digital technologies, big data analysis and Internet of Things technologies. Users can accurately understand the amount of recycling through real-time data, which helps to schedule timely transportation and reduce logistics costs and carbon emissions. During the Year, the Group won two smart contracts from the EPD (in relation to provision of smart food waste recycling machines and smart balances, respectively), demonstrating the Group’s outstanding capabilities in product innovation, research and development, and leading market position in the green technology sector as well as its alignment with Hong Kong’s goal of becoming a smart city. The Group’s existing green technology products including smart recycling machines, smart food waste recycling machines, and smart balances contributed to the Group’s revenue during the Year, and are widely used in Government organizations, public housing and private residential estates, shopping malls, universities, hospitals, large-scale exhibition centers, etc. It not only provides convenient recycling experience to the public but also improve the recycling efficiency, thus supporting the sustainable development of Hong Kong.In partnership with Jardine Engineering Corporation Limited, the Pilot Biochar Production Plant at the EcoPark in Tuen Mun was commenced trial operation during the Year. By converting yard waste into high-quality biochar with pyrolysis technology for various applications, the production plant effectively “turns waste into useful resources”.The Group provides landscaping services for a wide range of clients, including large private residences, Government premises, schools, shopping malls, hotels, airports, Hong Kong Housing Authority, Hong Kong Jockey Club, Hong Kong Science Park, the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and Lingnan University, etc. The newly awarded contracts won by the Group during the Year coversHong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park, microparks in Yau Ma Tei and Mong Kok, and the Tung Chung New Town Extension (West).For pest management business, the Group continued to provide pest management services in Wong Tai Sin and Tai Po districts during the Year. In addition, the Group provided termite control and monitoring services to 29 monuments under the Antiquities and Monuments Office and 24 temples under the Chinese Temples Committee respectively.As of 31 December 2024, the Group’s contracts on hand amounted to approximately HK$3.89 billion, providing considerable revenue for subsequent years.With the orderly implementation of the “market-led” approach in Producer Responsibility Scheme on Plastic Beverage Containers and Beverage Cartons, the Group considers that the measure provides economic incentives to encourage citizens to proactively participate in recycling, which is expected to stimulate the recycling rate of plastic beverage containers and cartons, promote the healthy development of the recycling industry, and help build a circular economy and green industry in Hong Kong.In addition, the Group was awarded a service contract from the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (“FEHD”) to supply solar-powered smart collection bins after the Year. According to the Government’s information, the FEHD plans to install a variety of waste collection facilities at around 300 locations by the end of 2026, including the solar-powered compacting refuse bins with an aim to further optimize waste collection in rural areas and improve environmental hygiene. The Group’s product is designed with a focus on sustainability and smart technology, tailored to meet the needs of different scenarios in Hong Kong, with the goal of enhancing waste collection quality, supporting smart city development, and creating a livable environment.As The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited requires listed companies to enhance climate-related disclosure, it is believed that to drive an increasing demand for the Group’s ESG-related business.Looking forward, the Group will consolidate the market share of its core businesses and actively engage in expansions in Hong Kong and international markets and explore mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and new business opportunities to drive business growth and create long-term value for the shareholders.For details of the Group's 2024 annual results announcement, please visit the following website:https://www.baguio.com.hk/en/investor/notices/About Baguio Green GroupEstablished in 1980, Baguio Green Group (Stock code: 01397.HK) is one of Hong Kong’s largest integrated environmental management solution providers. It provides a full spectrum of professional services including professional cleaning, waste collection & recycling, waste management, green technology, green products, horticulture & landscaping, and pest control. The Group delivers innovative environmental solutions using the latest technologies to serve a wide range of customers in various sectors including Government departments, statutory organizations and multinational corporations. Fully committed to ESG, the Group works relentlessly to advance sustainable development and create a cleaner, greener, healthier city for a greener tomorrow.For further information, please contact:Baguio Green Group LimitedInvestor Relations DepartmentTel: (852) 2541 3388Email: ir@baguio.com.hk Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Transforming Customer Experiences: Insights from Team Marksmen’s CX Transformation Conclave ACN Newswire

Transforming Customer Experiences: Insights from Team Marksmen’s CX Transformation Conclave

Industry leaders converge to explore technology-driven strategies for enhancing customer experiencesBENGALURU, INDIA, Mar 26, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - In a world where customer experience (CX) is increasingly defining business success, the Bengaluru edition of Team Marksmen Network's CX Transformation Conclave 2025 scheduled for 21st March, 2025 at Taj Vivanta, Bengaluru, proved to be a beacon of insight and innovation. Bringing together an array of industry stalwarts and forward-thinking leaders, the event delved into the transformative power of technology in shaping exceptional customer journeys, offering actionable strategies to future-proof businesses.As India continues to climb the global CX maturity ranks — standing third worldwide and leading the Asia-Pacific region, according to an industry report — the conclave highlighted the immense potential that lies in crafting thoughtful, technology-enabled customer experiences.However, despite 79% of Indian firms acknowledging CX as a revenue driver, only 17% have achieved the elusive goal of providing "exceptional" customer service. The event set out to bridge this gap, serving as a platform for industry experts to exchange ideas and chart a path toward customer-centric innovation.The day featured a series of engaging keynote addresses, panel discussions, and interactive sessions that covered diverse facets of CX transformation. Attendees gained insights into the power of omnichannel strategies, where the seamless integration of digital and physical touchpoints ensures continuity and consistency in every customer interaction. The role of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and predictive analytics was also explored, with experts showcasing how these innovations can unlock personalised, real-time experiences that resonate deeply with consumers.One of the key takeaways was the importance of balancing innovation with empathy. While technology offers endless possibilities for personalisation and efficiency, the human element remains crucial. Speakers emphasised that businesses must strive to forge genuine connections with customers, understanding their needs, emotions, and expectations to deliver experiences that are not just satisfying but truly memorable.Throughout the event, the importance of measuring and optimising CX investments was underscored. Experts shared frameworks for tracking the impact of CX initiatives on key metrics such as customer lifetime value, retention rates, and revenue growth, ensuring that businesses can continually refine their approaches for maximum impact.This industry-centric platform was brought to life by its industry partners, namely Presenting Partner NICE, AI Transformation Partner Exotel, and Associate Partner Ubona Technologies.The CX Transformation Conclave also saw a select cross-section of eminent organisations lauded for their trailblazing CX efforts. This included:Ather Energy LimitedBrick and Bolt - home and commercial constructionCashfree PaymentsElectrolux India Private LimitedFirstsourceFlipkartForce PointInfosys FinacleITC InfotechITC LimitedKapiva AyurvedaLTIMindtreePrestige GroupXiaomi Technology India Private LimitedReflecting on the event's impact, Rajesh Khubchandani, Co-Founder and MD, Team Marksmen Network, said, "The insights shared at the CX Transformation Conclave reaffirmed that customer experience is more than just a business strategy — it’s the heart of every successful organisation. Technology is an incredible enabler, but true transformation lies in embracing a customer-first mindset at every level. Our goal with this event was to bring together brilliant minds to explore the future of CX and empower businesses to harness innovation in creating meaningful, lasting connections with their customers."As the curtains closed on yet another successful edition of the CX Transformation Conclave, one thing was clear: the future of customer experience lies in a harmonious blend of technology, empathy, and continuous evolution. The insights shared and connections forged at the event are sure to inspire a new wave of customer-centric innovation, positioning businesses to thrive in the ever-evolving experience economy.About Team MarksmenThrough an array of bespoke industry-centric knowledge platforms, using a variety of formats, such as Roundtables, Summits & Conferences, Workshops, and Recognition Ceremonies, Team Marksmen helps senior industry decision makers navigate through issues of critical importance and informs their world-view for better decision-making.Team Marksmen has successfully executed more than 50 events that have featured 1500+ brands, helping businesses across industries create opportunities to engage audiences through on-ground and virtual experiences. The organisation empowers industry leaders by providing them with insights, ideas, and opportunities that fits their unique industry and context. Through content shared via its flagship website, Marksmen Daily, and print magazine ‘in Focus’ focused on business, leadership, and lifestyle, they help advance the practice of management. Meanwhile, through strategic initiatives like Marksmen Media, it helps organisations achieve their objectives through a plethora of bespoke digital and content strategies.To know more about this unique initiative, write to us at contact@teammarksmen.com. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Vibe Marketing Tech Fest 2025 Will Focus on Convergence and Conversions ACN Newswire

Vibe Marketing Tech Fest 2025 Will Focus on Convergence and Conversions

DUBAI, UAE, Mar 25, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Vibe Marketing Tech Fest – the Middle East’s largest marketing technology summit, will take place on April 23 and 24, 2025, in Dubai, UAE.Digitalisation has revolutionised how customers engage with brands, transforming the traditional linear funnel into an intricate web of touchpoints. Today’s customer journey is dynamic, interconnected, and far from predictable.Marketers must now navigate a landscape where customer expectations are higher, attention spans are shorter, and engagement spans across multiple platforms and moments.The 16th global edition of Vibe Marketing Tech Fest (VMF) will delve into these challenges, offering insights, strategies, and Martech solutions that empower modern marketers to adapt, innovate, and thrive in this new reality.The theme will focus on the convergence of marketing technologies, ad technologies, and ad journeys and explore how marketers need to adapt, be dynamic, and incorporate customer-centricity into their approach.Marketers must leverage the power of real-time data and technology to comprehend where a customer changes trajectory and what influences their decisions in doing so. “Customers are discerning and any disruption in convenience can hamper the path to conversions. Brands must adapt to fragmented and dynamic paths to purchase, driven by real-time data and emerging AI capabilities. Vibe Marketing Tech Fest puts the spotlight on the consumer, and how brands can navigate the changing technology landscape to deliver this convenience. With this edition, we have added themes like app marketing, ad tech integration, growth, digital marketing and retail media networks,” said Sanjay Swamy, Director at Martechvibe.Top conversations at VMF 2025 will cover:Engagement, Apps & SocialAI, Automation & TechMartech, Adtech & DataBrand Growth & RetentionThe conversations at VMF tackle real-world challenges affecting marketers today, with a look at preparing for possible scenarios in the near future. Rajesh Verma, General Manager, Middle East, Epsilon said, “We need forward-facing platforms like these to help dispel the myths that surround marketing and tech in the Middle East. Take retail media as an example; many believe retail media strategies rely solely on online behaviour and demographics, overlooking the power of transactional data, or that retail media only occurs on a retailer’s website. These gatherings provide an opportunity to educate marketers on the true potential of new media opportunities, and how to avoid the pitfalls. They foster important connections that place attendees in a much better position to navigate the complexities of the evolving landscape.”Richard Shotton, Founder of Astroten, a behavioural science consultancy and author of The Choice Factory and The Illusion of Choice, will deliver the keynote on how human decision-making remains remarkably constant in an evolving technology landscape in his session titled The Enduring Power of Behavioural Science. “It’s increasingly common to see brands and agencies incorporate consumer psychology as part of their process, although it’s not often systematically applied. There’s still an over-reliance on intuition, or when research happens, it’s based on claimed data. For example, creative routes are tested by asking people which ads they think would make them purchase… It’s not that respondents deliberately mislead researchers, just that nobody is aware of all the elements that influence their decisions. When asked, people don’t — in fact, can’t — tell you what motivates them. So, findings from a lot of market research can never uncover the whole truth. There’s still more headroom to align research with genuine motivation through the application of behavioural science.”Speakers like Scott Brinker, Sir Martin Sorrell, Brian Solis, Neil Patel, Darell Alfonso, Fernando Machado, David Raab, Rob Bloom, and Steve Lok have delivered rich sessions in the previous editions of the summit.This year’s speakers include Alexis Jean Baptiste - Chief Data & Analytics Officer | L'Oréal, James Dutton – Chief Product Officer | UM MENAT, Mai Cheblak - Vice President Group Media & Social | Emirates NBD, Marwen Ben Messaoud - Head of Growth Middle East, Africa, South Asia | Spotify, Matthew Horobin - Associate Director Customer Experience | Modon Holdings, Mustafa Bohra - Associate Director - Martech and Analytics | Careem, Nandakumar Vijayan - Global Director, Marketing & Communications | LuLu Group International, Oleg Nesterenko - Chief Marketing Officer | Storytel, Charlotte Davis | Acting Director of Retail Media | Majid Al Futtaim, Sohail Nawaz MBE - Head of Retail Media | Landmark Group, Sevgi Gur - Chief Marketing Officer | Property Finder, Rishi Gupta - Regional Director: Middle East & Africa | Nothing, and many more.For more information, visit Vibe Marketing Tech Fest 2025.About VMFFounded in 2018, Vibe Marketing Tech Fest (VMF) is one of the world’s largest and most influential marketing tech conferences. It is the premier gathering for marketing, technology, product, CRM, revenue, and CX leaders. Designed to explore the latest trends, strategies, and cutting-edge tools shaping the marketing landscape, VMF serves as the ultimate platform where marketing pioneers connect with technology innovators.Join industry leaders as they network, exchange insights, and redefine the future of marketing through the power of technology.Media contact:Mrunalini Polmrunalini@vibeprojects.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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CTF Life’s Carbon Reduction Targets Validated by SBTi ACN Newswire

CTF Life’s Carbon Reduction Targets Validated by SBTi

HONG KONG, Mar 28, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - CTF Life announced that its carbon reduction targets have been officially validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The result shows CTF Life’s commitment to decarbonisation and provides a set of measurements by which the company’s stakeholders can monitor its ongoing efforts.In October last year, CTF Life demonstrated leadership in advancing sustainability through science-based targets aligned with the Paris Agreement and became the first company from the Banks, Diverse Financials and Insurance sector that primarily operates in the Greater Bay Area to submit a carbon reduction commitment letter to the SBTi, a corporate climate action organisation that enables businesses worldwide to play their part in combating the climate crisis.CTF Life targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 37.8% by financial year (FY) 2029 (from the FY2023 base year).Additionally, within its Scope 3 emissions, CTF Life commits the following which covers 65% of its total investment and lending by assets:- To reduce the GHG emissions per MWh from the electricity generation sector within its listed equity and corporate bond portfolio by 59% by FY2029 (from the FY2023 base year), and- To have at least 44.8% of the invested value in its listed equity and corporate bond portfolio allocated to companies that set SBTi-validated targets by FY2029.Man Kit Ip, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of CTF Life, said: “At CTF Life, we recognise that climate action is both a critical responsibility and a powerful opportunity to inspire and drive meaningful change. CTF Life has been collaborating closely with CTFS to align our overall Net Zero 2050 ambition; the validation of our targets underscores our unwavering commitment to reducing emissions across our operations and investment portfolio. This milestone reaffirms our dedication to building a sustainable future while creating value beyond insurance for our stakeholders.”CTF Life will implement the following strategy and actions to achieve its targets:Decarbonisation levers for Scope 1 and 2 operational emissions:- Electric vehicles (EV) transition: Replace leased/owned fleet with EVs.- Energy efficiency: Explore opportunities to improve energy efficiency in the office buildings.- Purchase of renewable energy certificates: With priority focuses on exploring EV transition and energy efficiency, CTF Life may also explore the sourcing and purchase of renewable energy or renewable energy certificates (REC) from local energy suppliers, or International Renewable Energy Certificate (I-RECs) from Asia or other oversea markets to reduce the residual Scope 2 operational emissions, if no options are available within the same market.Levers for Scope 3 category 15 emissions:- Active ownership and engagement strategy: Implement engagement strategy with a phased approach to facilitate real world reductions.- Climate financing: Explore ESG-related products and climate financing opportunities.- Strategy and governance: Establish robust governance structure to drive climate actions.- Policy and advocacy: Explore opportunities for collaboration and partnership to scale impacts.CTF Life selected these actions because the above-mentioned decarbonisation levers are expected to have the most direct impacts on the company’s climate transition journey.As of June 2024, the company had already reduced its investment portfolio carbon footprint by more than 15% compared to baseline figures from June 2023. Additionally, CTF Life has invested over HKD3.5 billion in ESG-labelled bonds and decarbonisation impact funds, primarily focused on Asia, to support the region’s transition to a greener economy.About CTF LifeChow Tai Fook Life Insurance Company Limited (“CTF Life”) is proud of its rich, 40-year legacy in Hong Kong. CTF Life is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CTF Services Limited (“CTFS”) (Hong Kong Stock Code: 659) and one of the most well-established life insurance companies in Hong Kong. As a member of Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Limited, CTF Life consistently strengthens its collaboration with the diverse conglomerate of the Cheng family (“Chow Tai Fook Group” or “the Group”) to support customers and their loved ones in navigating life’s journey with personalised planning solutions, lifelong protection and diverse lifestyle experiences. By leveraging the Group’s robust financial strength and strategic investments across the globe, CTF Life aspires to become a leading insurance company in Asia while continuously creating value beyond insurance.Media enquiriesCTF Life Branding & Communications Deronie Tan +852 2591 8504deronie.tan@ctflife.com.hk Chow Tai Fook Life Insurance Company Limited (Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability) Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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CALB (3931.HK) Announces 2024 Annual Results ACN Newswire

CALB (3931.HK) Announces 2024 Annual Results

HONG KONG, Mar 28, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - On March 26, CALB Group Co., Ltd. ("CALB" or "the Company," stock code: 3931.HK) announced its audited annual results for the year ended 31 December 2024 (the "Reporting Period").In 2024, with increasing economies of scale, the Company achieved solid growth in annual results. During the Reporting Period, the revenue of the Company increased from RMB27,005.89 million for the year ended 31 December 2023 to RMB27,751.53 million for the year ended 31 December 2024, representing an increase of 2.8%; the Company’s profit for the year increased from RMB437.16 million for the year ended 31 December 2023 to RMB843.63 million for the year ended 31 December 2024, representing an increase of 93.0%. The basic earnings per share of the Company increased from RMB0.1661 for the year ended 31 December 2023 to RMB0.3336 for the year ended 31 December 2024, representing an increase of 100.8%.As a leading international new energy company, the Company made comprehensive efforts in all market fields during the Reporting Period and achieved sustained rapid development. According to the latest statistics from SNE Research, the Company’s installed capacity of EV batteries in 2024 ranked fourth globally and third domestically. According to InfoLink, the Company’s energy storage cell shipments ranked fifth globally in 2024.In 2024, the Company deepened collaboration in domestic markets, achieving steady growth in installed capacity. During the Reporting Period, the Company’s solutions were integrated into 25 new vehicle models, cumulatively equipping over 2 million units nationwide, with an accumulated delivery volume exceeding 100GWh. In the field of pure electric vehicle, the Company successfully supported the upgrade, iteration, and mass production of flagship models for customers such as XPeng, Geely, Changan and GAC. Furthermore, the Company realized delivery in batches of new models for multiple joint venture brand, advancing the construction of a multi-dimensional market system; In the hybrid electronic field, the Company has accelerated collaboration on new hybrid projects with Geely and Leapmotor, while successfully supported the mass production of multiple hybrid models for customers such as Chery, Dongfeng, and BAIC, with the Company’s installed capacity continued to experience rapid growth, with a year-on-year increase of nearly 200%; In addition, in the international market, the Company accelerated its global layout and secured nominations from international brands such as Toyota, Honda, Volkswagen, and Audi, while continuously expanding its customer base in Europe and Southeast Asia. During the Reporting Period, the Company’s delivery volume steadily increased, with a growing variety of product types delivered. The Company’s overseas installed capacity grew by 105% year-on-year, hitting another record high. Furthermore, in the commercial vehicle market, the Company’s Annual New Vehicle increased by 150% year-on-year, while its domestic installed capacity grew by 85.2% compared to the same period last year, achieving comprehensive coverage of mainstream products and full-scenario empowerment. The Company has successfully penetrated leading customers such as Chery, Geely, Ruichi, Foton, Dongfeng, Changan, and King Long, providing comprehensive support and delivery for the industry’s mainstream models.In the energy storage market, the Company’s energy storage cell shipments surpassed 5GWh in a single month, and the business results in terms of shipments achieved a sustained substantial growth. The Company’s 314Ah battery cells products are the first in the industry to pass certification and the first to achieve large-scale and stable delivery in batches, earning high customer recognition for both product quality and delivery capabilities. During the Reporting Period, the Company achieved major breakthroughs in the international market, completed the admission process with a number of international top energy storage owners, EPCs, integrators and suppliers, enlisted in the whitelist of these customers, achieved the delivery in batches. As a supplier of high-performance energy storage cells, the Company secured and delivered the entire 7.8GWh order for the world’s largest energy storage project in 2024, and successfully launched its first self-invested power station project. At the same time, the Company's achievements in the ship market are equally significant. the Company secured the first electric vessel project from the world’s largest oil company. Additionally, the Company won its first international order for a megawatt-level marine battery system, achieving a breakthrough in the “offshore engineering vessel” sector. The Company’s electric vessels also gained traction with batch orders at Singapore’s port, while successfully penetrating the high-end yacht market in the United States.Steering rapid development by innovation, the Company adheres unwaveringly to the strategy of consolidating its leadership in products and technologies. Propelled by a future-oriented R&D layout, the Company pushes forward the constant advancement of battery technology from multiple dimensions such as innovations in materials, structures, manufacturing as well as systems, whereby the Company possesses a number of leading technologies and products worldwide, and builds on hard-core product capabilities in all scenarios, thus bringing the development of the industry to a new height. In 2024, the Company has successfully launched new product series: “Top-tier”, “UltraRange”, “UltraLife”, and “Boundless”. These products feature comprehensive innovations and advancements in high energy density, enhanced safety, extended lifespan, ultra-fast charging, and all-weather performance, providing comprehensive and valuable full-scenario product solutions to the market and its customers. Meanwhile, putting together its own technical capabilities and industrialization strength, the Company constantly pursued the high energy density and stable safety performance of EV batteries, launching more competitive new products of ternary series and phosphate series. The Company continued to maintain its product leadership by devoting its efforts in power energy storage (new energy power generation and power grid), industrial and commercial energy storage, household energy storage and other application scenarios.About CALBCALB is a new energy enterprise specializing in the research, production, sales, and market application development of lithium batteries, battery management systems, and related integrated products and lithium battery materials. As Battery Expert, we aim to build a comprehensive energy operation system, to provide complete product solutions and full life-cycle management for the new energy application market, represented by power and energy storage.Currently, CALB has completed an all-round layout in domestic by setting up industrial bases in Changzhou, Xiamen, Wuhan, Chengdu, Hefei, Jiangmen and Meishan. Meanwhile, CALB has set up bases in Europe and ASEAN, vigorously expanding the layout all over the world to become a global leading enterprise with large-scale intelligent manufacturing capabilities. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Smart Lighting Expo and Spring Lighting Fair to open in April ACN Newswire

Smart Lighting Expo and Spring Lighting Fair to open in April

- With total exports of lighting products on the rise and strong demand for smart lighting products, the two lighting fairs in early April will bring together some 1,000 exhibitors to showcase a wide range of the latest lighting products.- The Smart Lighting Expo returns to showcase innovative smart lighting products, solutions and smart connected lighting technologies- The Greenovation zone debuts this year at the Spring Lighting Fair, showcasing green lighting and smart home products and innovationsHONG KONG, Mar 28, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The 2nd Smart Lighting Expo and 16th Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition), organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will open from 6 to 9 April at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, showcasing innovative and eco-friendly lighting solutions. The two fairs will bring together some 1,000 exhibitors, providing buyers with a one-stop sourcing platform to meet the ever-changing market needs. The Smart Lighting Expo continues to be an event during Business of Innovation & Technology Week (BIT Week).Sophia Chong, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: “This year, the theme of the twin lighting fairs is Go Smart Live Green, presenting products and technologies from the smart lighting supply chain and traditional lighting products to enhance smart living and promote sustainability. Despite the challenges in the global economy and exports, the performance of lighting products remains satisfactory, with Hong Kong's total exports of lighting products increasing by 5 percent in 2024. The major export markets were the Mainland China, the EU and United States, demonstrating the growth potential of these products, especially smart lighting products.”Smart Lighting Products experience ideal growthAccording to Global Market Insights, the international smart lighting market size was valued at US$15.8 billion in 2024 and is estimated to grow at a 19.3% compound annual growth rate from 2025 to 2034. This growth is driven by several factors including smart city initiatives, the rapid expansion of smart home technologies, and ongoing technological innovations in smart lighting solutions.The Smart Lighting Expo returns this year and offers a comprehensive platform for the entire supply chain, showcasing smart lighting technologies, human-centric designs, energy-efficient innovations and much more. In addition to the ‘Smart Lighting Products & Solutions’ and ‘Connected Lighting Technologies’ zones, this year's Expo will also feature exhibitors of Digital Displays & Signage for the first time, focusing on advanced solutions in response to the growing demand for digital displays and signage in the global market.The Shanghai Pudong Intelligent Lighting Association will return and host the Smart Ecosystem and IoT Supply Chain Area, featuring brands such as Bweetech, Creatrol Intelligence, LEDiFUTURE, Shuncom AIoT, TYF and many more. In addition, there will be group pavilions from Guangdong - Hong Kong – Macao Greater Bay Area with two new pavilions from Shenzhen, including a SZSA Smart Lighting Pavilion brought by Shenzhen Semiconductor Association, and the returning Zhongshan Pavilion, presenting a wide array of innovative lighting solutions.Spring Lighting Fair launches Greenovation zoneThe concurrent Spring Lighting Fair will continue to serve as a one-stop trading platform for diverse lighting products. This year sees the brand new Greenovation zone which will showcase green lighting and smart home products in response to the increasing demand for sustainable solutions. At the Hall of Aurora, more than 170 renowned brands will showcase innovative lighting products and technologies while other lighting product zones include commercial, decorative, residential, technical and accessories.Quality design and innovative technology act as great value-addersEach year, the expo showcases breakthrough lighting products with added value and innovative design elements. The do it yourself (DIY) market continues to thrive, with related lighting products gaining more popularity. One standout product is the Leaves DIY camping light, from KTE Electrical Limited (booth 1E-E24), which won an iF Award. It utilises flexible tracks as carriers and a portable battery as the main power supply, enabling a diversified light connection that makes camping activities more exciting. Another notable product is XRibbon, an ultra-thin LED light strip from Huitron Limited (booth: 1E-C24). Crafted from a flexible material and offering customisable light colours, it is ideal for indoor and outdoor decorative applications. This product has also received the Red Dot Design Award.In addition to great designs, many manufacturers incorporate technological elements to their products, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, to enhance product intelligence. Kinglumi Co., Ltd's Caimeta AIoT (booth: 1B-A10) is a secure, digital and Intelligent IoT platform that provides end-to-end connected lighting solutions tailored for the retail, commercial, residential, education, and hospitality sectors. Shanghai Shuncom Aiot Co., Ltd. (Booth: 1A-C13) offers intelligent building internet solutions for systems such as energy consumption, security, environmental monitoring, lighting control and more, facilitating efficient intelligent building management.Lighting products are widely used in large-scale projectsMany products showcased at the two fairs have already been applied to various large-scale projects. Located at the Greenovation zone, Essence Sanitary Ware’s LED mirror (booth: 3E-C01) combines advanced light control technology to offer smart lighting solutions, featuring adjustable brightness and anti-fog technology. It is equipped with a magnifying mirror, Bluetooth speakers, a digital clock, Wi-Fi weather updates, USB ports, a wireless charging shaving socket, and a smart panel to enhance comfort and convenience. This innovative product is adopted in the residential sector and major hotel projects in the United States, including Hilton and Marriott. At the Hall of Aurora, Hong Kong’s ODM Master Limited (Booth 1E-D28), will present its Deco Pixel Bar that is suitable for any building wall or facade, even narrow ones, that has already been installed in many commercial buildings.Experts discuss market trendsIn addition to showcasing products, the twin lighting fairs will feature forums where industry players will share their insights on the latest trends and developments in the lighting industry. These forums provide a valuable platform for knowledge exchange and networking among industry professionals. The Asian Lighting Forum will take place on 6 April to facilitate the lighting industry to adapt to the latest market standards and illustrate the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)development through case studies. The following day, industry experts will present technological advancements in human-centric lighting and comprehensive intelligent customised lighting application across different scenarios in the Smart Lighting Solution Forum.Providing Buyers with a seamless sourcing journeyThe events will adopt the EXHIBITION+ hybrid model, enhanced by the "Click2Match" online smart business matching platform, available from 30 March to 16 April and "Scan2Match" will be also available at the fairs, serving as a feature designed to bridge offline and online interactions. With the HKTDC Marketplace App, buyers can scan dedicated QR codes from exhibitors to bookmark their favourites, access product information, view electronic floor plans, and engage in conversations with exhibitors even after the fair, allowing them to seamlessly continue their sourcing journey.To attract exhibitors and buyers from key markets, the HKTDC is offering special airfare deals and value-for-money hotel accommodation while more than 40 hotels are offering special booking discounts for trade buyers and four airlines are providing discounted airfares for overseas buyers and exhibitors. For more details, please visit the fair websites.Business of Innovation & Technology Week (BIT Week) packed with innovation eventsDriven by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region’s Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau and the HKTDC, the Business of Innovation & Technology Week (BIT Week) in April 2025 brings together a series of tech-related exhibitions, conferences, seminars, roundtables and networking events in Hong Kong, setting the perfect scene for industry exchanges and cross-disciplinary collaborations. A series of exciting events during the week, including the Smart Lighting Expo, InnoEX, Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition), Hong Kong Web3 Festival and the Hong Kong World Youth Science Conference, are must-attend technology events for the industry.Photo download: https://bit.ly/445yo42The 2nd Smart Lighting Expo and 16th Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition), will open from 6 to 9 April 2025, bringing together some 1,000 exhibitors. Photo shows the scene at the two fairs last yearSmart Lighting Expo returns to showcase the latest smart lighting products and solutionsIn collaboration with Shanghai Pudong Intelligent Lighting Association, the Smart Ecosystem and IoT Supply Chain Area in Smart Lighting Expo will showcase the latest lighting solutions from renowned brands. Photo shows the scene at the zone last yearThe Greenovation zone will debut at the Spring Lighting Fair, showcasing innovative green lighting and smart home productsSpring Lighting Fair’s Hall of Aurora, will see more than 170 renowned brands and showcasing innovative lighting products and technologies. Photo shows the scene at the zone last yearAsian Lighting Forum and Smart Lighting Solution Forum will take place on 6 April and 7 April respectively, with Industry experts sharing the newest trends and developments in the lighting industry. Photo shows the scene of last year's Asian Lighting ForumFair informationDateOpening hours6-8 April 2024 (Sunday to Tuesday)9:30am – 6:30pm9 April 2024 (Wednesday)9:30am – 5pmVenueHall 1A-E and 3C-E, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan ChaiPress registration counter and media centreFor registration, could members of the press please present their name cards and press passes at the counter located at the concourse of Hall 1CD, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, or visit the HKTDC media centre (G/F of Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre near the Expo Drive entrance)Fair websitesSmart Lighting Expo: smartlightingexpo.hktdc.comHong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition): hklightingfairse.hktdc.comActivity schedule: https://www.hktdc.com/event/smartlightingexpo/en/programmeHKTDC Media Centre: https://mediaroom.hktdc.com/enMedia enquiriesPlease contact HKTDC’s Communication & Public Affairs Department:Stanley SoTel: (852) 2584 4049Email: stanley.hp.so@hktdc.orgSerena CheungTel: (852) 2584 4272Email: serena.hm.cheung@hktdc.orgClayton LauwTel: (852) 2584 4472Email: clayton.y.lawuw@hktdc.orgAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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DPC Dash – Domino’s Pizza China 2024 Full-Year Performance Soars: Strategic Deepening and Efficiency Improvement Forge Profit Milestone

HONG KONG, Mar 28, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - China's consumer market has shown strong resilience, driven by policy guidance and demand release. In 2024, domestic consumer market vitality strengthened as consumer enthusiasm grew steadily, and experts predict that consumption will maintain a trend of stable growth in 2025.Against this backdrop of steady growth in the consumer market, DPC Dash – Domino’s Pizza China released its full-year earnings results on March 27, 2025, reaffirming its leading position in the Chinese pizza market with an impressive report card that combines scale and quality. In 2024, DPC Dash, Domino's Pizza's exclusive master franchisee in the China Mainland, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China, and the Macau Special Administrative Region of China, achieved sustainable growth and profitability in the promising Chinese pizza market driven by its 4D strategy: Development, Delicious Pizza at Value, Delivery, and Digital. The company's annual revenues reached RMB4.31 billion, a year-on-year increase of 41.4%, and adjusted net profit surged 1,394.2% year-on-year, with the Company achieving both positive annual as-reported and adjusted net profit for the first time.Strategic Deepening: Full-Chain Competitiveness from Store Network to DigitalizationDPC Dash’s growth momentum stems from its continuous deepening of the 4D strategy. In terms of store network development, the company adopted a "go deeper, go broader" store network strategy, with a net increase of 240 stores throughout the year and nearly 90% of new stores located in cities outside of the top tier, bringing the total number of stores to over 1,008, covering 39 cities in mainland China. The accelerated expansion of the store network reflects DPC Dash's strong confidence in seizing market opportunities. According to Frost & Sullivan data, DPC Dash ranked second in pizza sales nationwide in 2024. As of December 31, 2024, the Chinese mainland market ranked as the third-largest Domino's Pizza international market by store count.At the beginning of 2025, the Company’s entry into six new cities, including Nanchang and Yantai, further expanded the national market layout, demonstrating the company's ongoing commitment to its expansion strategy. DPC Dash announced plans to open approximately 300 new stores in 2025. From early 2025 to March 14, 2025, it has opened an additional 82 stores, with 26 stores under construction, and 62 stores signed, securing 56% of its annual opening target and placing the Company firmly on track to complete the high-quality store expansion plan on schedule.Meanwhile, new stores in new cities are showing strong sales momentum, gradually enhancing the brand's influence. The Shenyang debut store set a new global record with approximately RMB11.1 million in revenue during its first month. The payback periods for the 80 new stores that opened in 18 new cities between December 2023 and December 2024 average 12 months. As of early 2025, DPC Dash holds all 40 top positions in Domino's global system for first 30-day sales, proving the brand's explosive appeal in mainland Chinese cities. Both store-level and company-level profitability indicators have significantly improved, with store-level operating profit and store-level operating profit margin continuing to grow, while adjusted net profit improved nearly tenfold.A robust product portfolio and operational efficiency synergy combine to provide another growth engine for DPC Dash. Through innovative combinations of 30 pizza varieties and approximately 20 crust options, DPC Dash accurately captures local consumer preferences, driving repeat purchases among young customers with various popular crusts. Due to high dine-in and carry-out demand in new markets, the Company suspended delivery services temporarily at some locations to meet consumers’ needs, with plans to gradually resume them at appropriate times, which also provides a potential source of future growth. Relying on central kitchens and a digital delivery system, DPC Dash’s "30-minute delivery" and supply chain efficiency optimization not only ensures user experience but also drives store-level operating profit margin up to 14.5%.A breakthrough in digital capabilities is another highlight. In 2024, the company won several awards, including the Best Digitalization Award (Food and Dining Category) at the 15th Tiger Roar Awards and Top 20 Digitalized Enterprise by CDIE 2024. The digital-driven order system and refined operations of over 24.5 million members continuously improve labor efficiency and store efficiency. Classic promotional activities such as “Crazy Tuesday & Wednesday" and "Mega Week (BOGO)" on its self-operated online ordering channels in select cities, along with multiple limited-time brand collaboration activities with Tencent, NetEase and others, further enhanced consumer goodwill and strengthened consumer-brand interaction in 2024. Additionally, the intelligent transformation of the supply chain infrastructure will gradually reduce costs, providing underlying support for profitability improvement.Industry Resonance: Positioning in the Hundred-Billion Market, Globalization and Localization Progress TogetherDPC Dash’s explosive growth is closely intertwined with the release of industry dividends. According to data from industry research reports, the scale of China's pizza market is expected to reach RMB60.8 billion in 2025 and exceed RMB77.1 billion in 2027, with a compound annual growth rate of 15%. The online market opportunities are opening up incremental space for leading brands. In 2022, the online share of China's pizza industry surpassed offline at 58.1%, and the industry will further accelerate its digital transformation. DPC Dash continues to expand its market share with its first-mover advantage in the digital delivery system.The combination of global resources and localized innovation further strengthens its competitive advantages. Backed by the brand reputation and R&D experience of over 21,300 Domino's Pizza stores worldwide, the company can bring a global experience through signature products while offering localized flavors for Chinese consumers. This “international gene plus local operation" model creates a dual moat in brand recognition and product adaptability.Future Blueprint: Dual Symphony of Scale Expansion and Deepening EfficiencyIn 2024, DPC Dash successfully opened its 1,000th store in Chengdu, Sichuan, marking an important milestone in the company's development history. Standing on the milestone of its first thousand stores, DPC Dash is accelerating towards the next stage.Recognition from the capital market also injects confidence into the Company’s sustainable development . In 2024, it was selected as a constituent stock for the Hong Kong Hang Seng Composite Index, and included in both the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect Program and the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect Program.DPC Dash was also included in New Fortune's "2024 Best Hong Kong Listed Companies" ranking, and received the 2023 Best IPO Award from China Financial Market 2024 and other accolades. Since its IPO in 2023, as of the date of this article, the Company's stock price has risen nearly 120% from the issue price of HK$46, with a market capitalization exceeding HK$13 billion. Its liquidity has also significantly improved. As industry concentration increases and consumption upgrade trends deepen, DPC Dash, with its strategic determination and execution capabilities, is positioned to continue to lead in the hundred-billion market, writing a new chapter of steady growth. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Tavo Makes Local Debut with Maeve, Singapore’s First Pet Car Seat Tested Against Children’s Safety Standards ACN Newswire

Tavo Makes Local Debut with Maeve, Singapore’s First Pet Car Seat Tested Against Children’s Safety Standards

SINGAPORE, Mar 27, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Say hello to Tavo, the new name in pet mobility that is about to revolutionise the way pets travel. From the creators of Nuna, the globally renowned Dutch premium baby gear, Tavo makes its highly anticipated debut in Singapore with the Maeve™ 3-in-1 Pet Protection System, the first pet car seat in Singapore rigorously tested against international children’s safety standards.Drawing upon Nuna’s decades of safety innovation in baby gear, Tavo applies the same high standards of safety and innovation to pet travel. Designed for modern “pawrents” seeking enhanced protection, confidence, and peace of mind, Tavo redefines pet mobility by seamlessly combining premium materials, timeless aesthetics, and unmatched functionality—because pets deserve the same level of safety and comfort as our little ones.In a city where pets are truly family, Singapore’s pet-loving community continues to grow, with 34% of Singaporeans owning a pet and an increasing demand for safer, high-quality, and more comfortable pet travel solutions. Tavo is shaking up the pet mobility space with a first-of-its-kind travel system that fuses safety, functionality, and aesthetics, promising innovation and security on each journey with your cherished companion."We believe pets are members of the family. Nuna has dedicated years to pioneering innovation in child safety, and now, we're excited to extend that commitment to our four-legged companions with Tavo," said Austin Hodges, Global Chief Marketing Officer at Nuna Baby. "Our goal for providing the best in safety and comfort knows no bounds, whether it's for your little one or pets."Helen Johnson, Marketing Director at Tavo adds, “Protection is what makes the Maeve such a must needed product for pet owners. Not only does it protect your pet, but it also protects others traveling with you, it reduces distractions, keeps your car clean and fur-free, and offers a comforting cocoon for every journey.”Maeve™ 3-in-1 Pet Protection System: Where Safety Meets Thoughtful DesignBringing a new level of protection and convenience to pet owners on the move, the award-winning1 Maeve™ Pet Protection System offers an all-in-one solution for pets—whether furry, scaly, young, or senior—designed to keep them secure and comfortable at home, in the car, or on a walk. The 3-in-1 Pet Protection System includes:Maeve Carrier: A secure, well-ventilated pet carrier crafted with plush interiors and breathable mesh panels for comfortVehicle Base: An integrated secure locking mechanism using ISOFIX and dynamic stability controls, ensuring pets stay safe on the roadRoscoe™ Foldable Stroller Frame: A sleek and lightweight frame designed for effortless mobility, with refined details for a polished finishAt the core of the Maeve™ Pet Protection System is an unwavering commitment to safety through cutting- edge engineering and technology. Unlike traditional pet carriers, the Maeve™ system is benchmarked against the latest United Nations ECE R129 child restraint regulations, setting a new global standard for pet protection. Rigorously crash-tested at dynamic testing facilities, it incorporates shock-absorbing technology and impact-resistant materials, safeguarding pets while shielding vehicle occupants against sudden stops and collisions.In addition, the system also boasts ergonomically engineered attachment points and a smart harness integration that work in harmony to prevent accidental escapes, enhancing overall security, and providing a level of confidence that truly redefines the standard of care on the road.The Maeve™ with ISOFIX base starts at S$699, available in five luxe colourways: Onyx, Fawn, Merle, Sable, and Brindle. There are also coordinating options for the Roscoe stroller frame, which is accented with vegan leather details in black, cognac, and chocolate, for combining form and function for an elevated travel experience. The stroller frame can also be purchased separately, and features a compact fold for easy storage.The full collection is now available at iShopChangi, with additional pet protection travel gear launching soon.Following its successful launch in over 22 countries, Tavo is set to redefine pet mobility in Singapore with a commitment to safety, quality, and thoughtful craftsmanship. As the brand looks to expand further into the region in the coming months, it will continue to pave the way for a new era of pet travel – where protection meets effortless style.1 Winner of Red Dot Product Design Award 2024, European Product Design Award (EPDA) 2024 – Top Design in Pet Supplies: Safety About NunaNuna, the global brand with Dutch roots, has been focusing on creating smart, helpful and bold baby gear since 2007. First-hand experiences in parenthood show that practicality and beauty is the perfect balance when it comes to Nuna's clever solutions that span across car seat, stroller, and in-home categories. Inspired by the clean lines and ingenuity of Dutch design, the collection is as easy, safe, and as flexible as new parents need it to be. With thoughtful design put into every detail, Nuna designs around your life. Find out more at https://nunababy.com/sg.About TavoTavo is a revolutionary pet protection brand from the makers of Nuna Baby, created to redefine pet travel with a perfect blend of safety, style and innovation. With premium materials, timeless aesthetics, and rigorous safety testing, Tavo provides pets and their people with perfect travel experiences. Whether you're on a daily outing or an extended journey, Tavo ensures your pet travels safely anywhere. To learn more about Tavo, visit https://tavopets.com/sg/. Press ContactFor media queries, please contact:PRecious Communications for Tavotavopets@preciouscomms.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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IGG INC Annual Profit Soars by 697% to HK$580 million ACN Newswire

IGG INC Annual Profit Soars by 697% to HK$580 million

IGG Inc 2024 Annual Financial Highlights and 2025 Business Update:- In 2024, the Group experienced a 9% year-on-year increase in revenue, reaching a total of HK$5.74 billion. This growth was primarily due to three growth drivers – two highly-rated games “Doomsday: Last Survivors” and “Viking Rise”, which contributed approximately HK$1 billion and HK$700 million, respectively, along with the APP Business , which generated HK$1.1 billion. These three contributors accounted for 49% of the Group’s revenue in 2024, up from 32% in 2023, underscoring the success of its diversified growth strategy. “Lords Mobile”, IGG’s flagship title launched nine years ago, made a significant contribution of nearly HK$2.6 billion in revenue.- The Group achieved a significant 697% year-on-year increase in net profit, reaching HK$580 million in 2024. The Group’s core business experienced a substantial surge of 3,626% year-on-year to HK$650 million in net profit. The investment business recorded an unrealized loss of approximately HK$70 million due to fair-value changes of investees.- Entering 2025, the Group will continue to enhance its gaming and APP Business, with a commitment to sustaining long-term profitability. The Group will release two blockbuster strategy games, “Frozen War” and Project PSS, along with a blockbuster casual game, “Tycoon Master”. With their innovative and meticulously crafted gameplay, these titles possess growth potential.HONG KONG, Mar 27, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - IGG Inc (“IGG” or “the Group”, stock code: 799.HK), a leading global developer and publisher of mobile games and applications, is pleased to announce the audited consolidated financial results of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2024.In 2024, the Group steadily reinforced its development goal of “diversified growth and steady profitability” through three growth drivers: two highly-rated games, “Doomsday: Last Survivors” and “Viking Rise”, along with the APP Business. In terms of revenue, the Group experienced a 9% year-on-year increase, reaching HK$5.74 billion in 2024. This growth was primarily driven by “Doomsday: Last Survivors” and “Viking Rise”, which contributed approximately HK$1 billion and HK$700 million, respectively, while the APP Business generated HK$1.1 billion. These three contributors accounted for 49% of the Group’s revenue in 2024, up from 32% in 2023, underscoring the success of its diversified growth strategy. “Lords Mobile”, IGG’s flagship title launched nine years ago, made a significant contribution of nearly HK$2.6 billion in revenue. During the year, revenue from Asia, Europe and North America accounted for 42%, 34% and 20%, respectively, of the Group’s total revenue.With the contribution of the aforementioned businesses and extensive utilization of AI technology, the Group achieved a significant 697% year-on-year increase in net profit, reaching HK$580 million in 2024. The Group’s core business experienced a substantial surge of 3,626% year-on-year to HK$650 million in net profit. The investment business recorded an unrealized loss of approximately HK$70 million due to fair-value changes of investees. As at 31 December 2024, the Group’s mobile games were available in 23 different languages worldwide, with approximately 1.5 billion users in total and over 17 million monthly active users (“MAU”) across more than 200 countries and regions.Since its launch, the game “Doomsday: Last Survivors” has regularly introduced new features, including account entrustment, alliance vault and mini-games, to enhance gamer engagement. Additionally, the game ran a series of collaborations with different partners, including the classic game “Metal Slug 3” and hit movie “Pacific Rim”. These initiatives, coupled with offline tournaments, were well-received by its 73 million players[1], leading to a 50% year-on-year increase in revenue. Following the success of the first International Offline SLG Championship held last year, the Group is gearing up for the “2025 World Championship” for “Doomsday: Last Survivors”, “Lords Mobile”, and “Viking Rise” to let players experience the thrill of ‘live’ competitive gaming.“Viking Rise”, the Group’s first Viking-themed strategy game, received widespread acclaim when it was launched in late 2022. Throughout the year, the game continued to introduce new features, including Battle Royale gameplay, mercenary guild battles and a new conquest season entitled “Fenrir’s Judgement”. Additionally, the game reintroduced a collaboration with the popular TV show “Vikings” from MGM Television and its spinoff series “Vikings: Valhalla”. These enhancements and marketing initiatives resonated with its 40 million players2, driving a remarkable 66% year-on-year increase in revenue.“Lords Mobile”, IGG’s blockbuster title that debuted nine years ago, is the Group’s first cross-platform, multi-language, real-time game, lauded by Sensor Tower for its longevity[2], and designed for a global audience. It has received widespread acclaim from gamers, and consistently generates stable revenue for the Group. As of 31 December 2024, it has amassed 740 million registered users worldwide and has 9 million MAU. In the second half of 2024, the game introduced the much-anticipated “Chaos Arena” feature, alongside ongoing IP collaborations and various offline events, to sustain player interest.After a decade of exploration, research and development, the Group’s APP Business finally achieved significant breakthroughs and remarkable growth over the past two years. It has built a proprietary ad traffic platform supported by service-oriented mobile applications. Leveraging the Group’s global operational expertise and a base of more than 1 billion users, the APP Business reached a new milestone of 62 million MAU. It generated a remarkable HK$1.1 billion in revenue in 2024, representing 19% of the Group’s total revenue. The APP Business has emerged as a vital growth driver for the Group, contributing notably to a net profit of HK$95 million.Through a combination of share repurchases and dividend payouts, the Group consistently returns value to its shareholders. During the year, the total amount declared in dividends, together with the funds allocated for share repurchases, accounted for approximately 38% of the Group’s net profit for 2024. The Board of Directors declared a second interim dividend of HK6.4 cents per ordinary share. Coupled with the first interim dividend of HK8.5 cents, the total dividend declared amounts to HK14.9 cents, representing approximately 30% of annual profit. In 2024, the Group allocated approximately HK$47 million for share buybacks, which corresponds to approximately 8% of annual profit.Entering 2025, the Group will continue to enhance its gaming and APP Business, with a commitment to sustaining long-term profitability. The Group will release two blockbuster strategy games, “Frozen War” and Project PSS, alongside a blockbuster casual game, “Tycoon Master”. With their innovative and meticulously crafted gameplay, these titles possess growth potential. The Group is dedicated to drive growth for the APP Business by enhancing its platform development. Embracing the corporate spirit of “Innovators at Work, Gamers at Heart”, the Group will continue to strengthen its global R&D and operational capabilities, to relentlessly pursue its strategy of quality, innovation, and excellence in creating innovative yet timeless games.About IGG IncEstablished in 2006, IGG Inc is a leading global mobile games and applications developer and operator with headquarters in Singapore and local offices in the United States, China, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Brazil, Türkiye, Italy and Spain. IGG offers multi-language and multifarious games and mobile applications to users around the world. The Group has established long-term partnerships with over 100 business partners, including global platforms, advertising channels, and vendors such as Apple, Google and Meta. IGG’s most popular products include the games “Lords Mobile”, “Doomsday: Last Survivors”, “Viking Rise”, “Time Princess”, along with a range of diversified mobile applications.[1]APP Business: development and operations of the Group’s mobile applications.[2]User data as of December 31, 2024.[3]Source: Sensor Tower, a third-party analytics platform Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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DPC Dash – Domino's Pizza China 2024 Full-Year Performance Soars: Strategic Deepening and Efficiency Improvement Forge Profit Milestone

HONG KONG, Mar 28, 2025 - (ACN Newswire) - China's consumer market has shown strong resilience, driven by policy guidance and demand release. In 2024, domestic consumer market vitality strengthened as consumer enthusiasm grew steadily, and experts predict that consumption will maintain a trend of stable growth in 2025. Against this backdrop of steady growth in the consumer market, DPC Dash – Domino’s Pizza China released its full-year earnings results on March 27, 2025, reaffirming its leading position in the Chinese pizza market with an impressive report card that combines scale and quality. In 2024, DPC Dash, Domino's Pizza's exclusive master franchisee in the China Mainland, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China, and the Macau Special Administrative Region of China, achieved sustainable growth and profitability in the promising Chinese pizza market driven by its 4D strategy: Development, Delicious Pizza at Value, Delivery, and Digital. The company's annual revenues reached RMB4.31 billion, a year-on-year increase of 41.4%, and adjusted net profit surged 1,394.2% year-on-year, with the Company achieving both positive annual as-reported and adjusted net profit for the first time. Strategic Deepening: Full-Chain Competitiveness from Store Network to Digitalization DPC Dash’s growth momentum stems from its continuous deepening of the 4D strategy. In terms of store network development, the company adopted a "go deeper, go broader" store network strategy, with a net increase of 240 stores throughout the year and nearly 90% of new stores located in cities outside of the top tier, bringing the total number of stores to over 1,008, covering 39 cities in mainland China. The accelerated expansion of the store network reflects DPC Dash's strong confidence in seizing market opportunities. According to Frost & Sullivan data, DPC Dash ranked second in pizza sales nationwide in 2024. As of December 31, 2024, the Chinese mainland market ranked as the third-largest Domino's Pizza international market by store count. At the beginning of 2025, the Company’s entry into six new cities, including Nanchang and Yantai, further expanded the national market layout, demonstrating the company's ongoing commitment to its expansion strategy. DPC Dash announced plans to open approximately 300 new stores in 2025. From early 2025 to March 14, 2025, it has opened an additional 82 stores, with 26 stores under construction, and 62 stores signed, securing 56% of its annual opening target and placing the Company firmly on track to complete the high-quality store expansion plan on schedule. Meanwhile, new stores in new cities are showing strong sales momentum, gradually enhancing the brand's influence. The Shenyang debut store set a new global record with approximately RMB11.1 million in revenue during its first month. The payback periods for the 80 new stores that opened in 18 new cities between December 2023 and December 2024 average 12 months. As of early 2025, DPC Dash holds all 40 top positions in Domino's global system for first 30-day sales, proving the brand's explosive appeal in mainland Chinese cities. Both store-level and company-level profitability indicators have significantly improved, with store-level operating profit and store-level operating profit margin continuing to grow, while adjusted net profit improved nearly tenfold. A robust product portfolio and operational efficiency synergy combine to provide another growth engine for DPC Dash. Through innovative combinations of 30 pizza varieties and approximately 20 crust options, DPC Dash accurately captures local consumer preferences, driving repeat purchases among young customers with various popular crusts. Due to high dine-in and carry-out demand in new markets, the Company suspended delivery services temporarily at some locations to meet consumers’ needs, with plans to gradually resume them at appropriate times, which also provides a potential source of future growth. Relying on central kitchens and a digital delivery system, DPC Dash’s "30-minute delivery" and supply chain efficiency optimization not only ensures user experience but also drives store-level operating profit margin up to 14.5%. A breakthrough in digital capabilities is another highlight. In 2024, the company won several awards, including the Best Digitalization Award (Food and Dining Category) at the 15th Tiger Roar Awards and Top 20 Digitalized Enterprise by CDIE 2024. The digital-driven order system and refined operations of over 24.5 million members continuously improve labor efficiency and store efficiency. Classic promotional activities such as “Crazy Tuesday & Wednesday" and "Mega Week (BOGO)" on its self-operated online ordering channels in select cities, along with multiple limited-time brand collaboration activities with Tencent, NetEase and others, further enhanced consumer goodwill and strengthened consumer-brand interaction in 2024. Additionally, the intelligent transformation of the supply chain infrastructure will gradually reduce costs, providing underlying support for profitability improvement. Industry Resonance: Positioning in the Hundred-Billion Market, Globalization and Localization Progress Together DPC Dash’s explosive growth is closely intertwined with the release of industry dividends. According to data from industry research reports, the scale of China's pizza market is expected to reach RMB60.8 billion in 2025 and exceed RMB77.1 billion in 2027, with a compound annual growth rate of 15%. The online market opportunities are opening up incremental space for leading brands. In 2022, the online share of China's pizza industry surpassed offline at 58.1%, and the industry will further accelerate its digital transformation. DPC Dash continues to expand its market share with its first-mover advantage in the digital delivery system. The combination of global resources and localized innovation further strengthens its competitive advantages. Backed by the brand reputation and R&D experience of over 21,300 Domino's Pizza stores worldwide, the company can bring a global experience through signature products while offering localized flavors for Chinese consumers. This “international gene plus local operation" model creates a dual moat in brand recognition and product adaptability. Future Blueprint: Dual Symphony of Scale Expansion and Deepening Efficiency In 2024, DPC Dash successfully opened its 1,000th store in Chengdu, Sichuan, marking an important milestone in the company's development history. Standing on the milestone of its first thousand stores, DPC Dash is accelerating towards the next stage. Recognition from the capital market also injects confidence into the Company’s sustainable development . In 2024, it was selected as a constituent stock for the Hong Kong Hang Seng Composite Index, and included in both the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect Program and the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect Program. DPC Dash was also included in New Fortune's "2024 Best Hong Kong Listed Companies" ranking, and received the 2023 Best IPO Award from China Financial Market 2024 and other accolades. Since its IPO in 2023, as of the date of this article, the Company's stock price has risen nearly 120% from the issue price of HK$46, with a market capitalization exceeding HK$13 billion. Its liquidity has also significantly improved. As industry concentration increases and consumption upgrade trends deepen, DPC Dash, with its strategic determination and execution capabilities, is positioned to continue to lead in the hundred-billion market, writing a new chapter of steady growth.
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