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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.

HKTDC Export Confidence Index 1Q25

HONG KONG, Mar 26, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The findings of the 1Q25 HKTDC Export Confidence Index showed confidence among Hong Kong exporters has risen moderately, despite the sizable tariff hikes imposed by the US on its trading partners around the world.In specific terms, the Current Performance Index (a measure of actual performance for the quarter in question) rose by 1.8 points to 52.1. Equally reassuringly, the Expectation Index (a measure of confidence in likely performance in the coming quarter) was up by 1.0 points to 51.0. Both readings were above the watermark level of 50, which can be taken as confirming general optimism with regard to future export prospects.Given the likely impact of the series of higher tariffs imposed by the US in the last two months, the HKTDC has slightly adjusted its 2025 Hong Kong export growth forecast from 4% to 3%. There remains a downside risk to the forecast given the uncertainty over any future escalation in global trade tension.Commenting on the revised forecast and the 1Q25 findings, Irina Fan, Director of HKTDC Research, said: “It’s a testament to the resilience of Hong Kong’s export sector that growth is still indicated. While export business may be growing at a moderately slower rate than had been initially anticipated, there are still many reasons to be optimistic.”“This is partly down to the agility and flexibility many Hong Kong exporters have demonstrated in terms of strategies for future-proofing their business activities.”From the findings of the 1Q25 survey, it is clear a range of strategies, including diversifying sourcing, expanding into new markets and the relocation of production lines, have been very much front-of-mind for many of Hong Kong’s export-oriented businesses. These moves, it is believed, will help enterprises mitigate the adverse effects of any current or future protectionist measures.Overall, despite a more challenging global trade backdrop, it was encouraging to note the majority of survey respondents (75.4%) remained confident their 2025 net profit margins would either rise or remain stable. This was notably higher than the 72.1% of respondents expressing the same sentiment in 4Q24, while also being the highest such figure for 12 months.In terms of market prospects, uncertainties over its trading stance have inevitably clouded the general views of the US. Tellingly, the Current Performance figure for the country was 47.8, with its 3.1 point quarter-on-quarter decline taking it below the watermark level of 50 for the first time in 12 months.Exporter sentiment, however, remained largely positive when looking beyond the US market, particularly with reference to Mainland China, the EU and the ASEAN bloc. In all, the Current Performance Index reading for Mainland China was up 6.7 points to 59.0 (compared to 4Q24) while the comparable finding for the EU was up 3.8 points to 50.1. The reading for the ASEAN bloc (56.4), meanwhile, remained solidly in expansionary territory.Nicholas Fu, Senior Economist, said “A similar pattern was in evidence in the case of the Expectation Index. This saw Mainland China up 3.0 points to 55.7, followed by the ASEAN bloc (53.0) and the EU (52.7). The US was again down, falling by 4.3 points to hit a one-year low of 46.7.”In terms of more general findings, Jewellery (at 53.1 points) was the most upbeat industry sector with regard to 1Q25 Current Performance, followed by Electronics (52.3) and Timepieces (51.2). In terms of Expectation, Jewellery (54.4), Equipment/Materials (52.6) and Timepiece (51.1) exporters were most optimistic as to their likely future performance.AppendixThe HKTDC Export Confidence Index has been designed to provide a comprehensive overview of Hong Kong exporter sentiment. It comprises two primary / overall indices, one of which gauges the Current Performance with regard to the surveyed quarter, while the other considers Expectation for the upcoming quarter. The findings of both indices are based on a weighted average of five sub-indices – Sales and New Orders, Trade Value, Cost, Procurement, and Inventory.Full details of the methodology / definitions relating to the HKTDC Export Confidence Index can be found in the Appendix section of the full quarterly report.ReferencesHKTDC Export Confidence Index 1Q25: Export Confidence Improves Despite Growing Trade TensionsHKTDC Research websitePhoto download: bit.ly/3QMQHmUHKTDC Director of Research Irina Fan (left) and Senior Economist Nicholas Fu (right) announced the HKTDC Export Confidence Index for the first quarter of 2025 at a press conference todayHKTDC Director of Research Irina FanHKTDC Senior Economist Nicholas FuMedia enquiriesPlease contact the HKTDC’s Communication and Public Affairs Department:Fraser LiAgnes WatTel: (852) 2584 4369Tel: (852) 2584 4554Email: fraser.li@hktdc.orgEmail: agnes.ky.wat@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 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.

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.

China Travel International’s Revenue Reached HK$4,627 Million in 2024, Profit Attributable to Operation Grew 8% Year-on-Year

Results highlights:- Consolidated revenue was HK$4,627 million (YOY increase of 3%). Profit attributable to operation was HK$307 million (YOY increase of 8%).- Profit attributable to shareholders was HK$106 million, a decrease mainly attributable to the decrease in fair value of investment properties.- The Group managed 59 scenic and resort destinations through investment and operations, maintaining the leading position in the industry.- The Group’s financial position remained stable and healthy, with adequate investment and financing capabilities. Debt-to-equity ratio was 32%.- A dividend of HK1.5 cents per share was distributed for the full year, with a dividend payout ratio of 78%.HONG KONG, Mar 27, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - China Travel International Investment Hong Kong Limited (“China Travel International” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the ‘‘Group’’) (Stock Code: 308) announced the annual results for the year ended 31 December 2024 (the “Period”). The Group recorded a consolidated revenue of HK$4,627 million for the Period, representing a 3% increase compared with the previous year. Profit attributable to operation was HK$307 million, representing an 8% increase compared with the previous year. The decreased profit for the Period was mainly attributable to a decrease in the fair value of investment properties.During the Period, the tourism economy returned to a growth tendency, the Group consistently strengthened its core functions and competitiveness, while committing to expanding operational scale and enhancing development capabilities. Total revenue from tourist attractions and related operations was HK$2,345 million, representing a 2% increase compared with the previous year. Attributable profit was HK$14 million, a turnaround from loss to profit. Demand for the travel document business returned to a normal level. Revenue from travel document and related operations was HK$344 million, representing a decrease of 27% compared with the previous year. Attributable profit was HK$176 million, representing a 30% decrease compared with the previous year. With the increase in tourist numbers due to the relaxation of travel restrictions and the opening of the Metropark Hotel Hung Hom and Green Residence serviced apartment in May 2024, revenue from the Group’s hotel operations was HK$820 million, representing an 18% increase compared with the previous year. Hotel operations recorded an attributable profit of HK$227 million, representing a 40% increase compared with the previous year. Revenue from passenger transportation operations was HK$1,093 million, representing an 11% increase compared with the previous year. The Group’s financial position remained stable and healthy, with adequate investment and financing capabilities. Cash and bank balances were HK$2,444 million and debt-to-equity ratio was 32%‚The Board does not recommend the payment of a final dividend for the Period. A dividend of HK1.5 cents per share was distributed for the full year, with a dividend payout ratio of 78%.By placing greater emphasis on customer demand-oriented approaches and developing a multi-level and differentiated product series, the Group is exploring the "Second Growth Curve." Guided by its strategic roadmap, the Group intensified innovation-driven development initiatives, achieving record-high revenues at select tourist destinations. With lean management instituted in Desert Star Hotel and Diamond Hotel officially opened, Shapotou Scenic Spot successfully developed a new “scenic spot + characteristic hotel” tourism model and created a national-level tourist resort, achieving considerable revenue growth during the year. The China-Vietnam Detian cross-border Tourism Cooperation Zone in Detian Scenic Spot has commenced operation, becoming the first cross-border tourism cooperation zone in China. Lanyue Hotel of CTS Lugu Lake offers a variety of immersive local cultural experiences, catering to the preferences of high-net-worth vacationers, and has been awarded multiple accolades as a boutique resort hotel. In cooperation with Tencent Video, Splendid China has introduced the IP of A Dream of Splendour to create the IP powered “Splendid and Flourishing Age”, an immersive new cultural and entertainment district.Through the acquisition and strategic management of premium scenic assets, the Group is positioning itself as a “first-class tourist destination investment and operation service provider”. During the Period, the Company established a joint venture for the Longqi Bay Resort project in Dapeng New District, Shenzhen, an important exploration for the Company’s goal of building a quality “one-stop leisure and vacation destination in the Greater Bay Area”. Additionally, the Company formed a joint venture for the urban renewal of Chongqing amusement park. The Company also established a joint venture to develop a domestic and international aerospace tourism destination in Hainan, starting with the upgrading and operation of the Wenchang Aerospace Science Center. Moreover, the Group launched three projects in Sichuan Daocheng Yading, Guangdong Shantou, and Jiangxi Ruiji, enriching the business line of natural and cultural scenic spots. The Group extended its management services to 16 additional well known tourism destinations in Xinjiang, Jiangxi, and other provinces, three of which are 5A grade scenic spots, including the Gate of the Taklamakan Desert in Xinjiang. Managing 59 scenic and resort destinations through investment and operations, the Group maintains the leading position in the industry.Driven by technological innovation, the Company has upgraded its management and operations, achieving high-quality and sustainable growth. The Company continued to iterate and enhance the functionality of its digital platforms to optimise booking processes and the customer service experience. All the Company’s controlled scenic spots have adopted digital platforms for integrated online business operations. By leveraging capabilities such as whole-staff marketing and discount purchase limits, the Company further enhances its self-operated sales volume. The Company successfully integrated with the parent company’s Hong Kong platform, CTGO, providing strong support for the expansion of Hong Kong operations. The Company has also explored innovative applications of new technologies and products such as AI and drones in scenic areas. Five innovative scenarios were launched, such as an AR tour experience at Detian Scenic Spot, Qianxiaobao AI Agent, and drone performances at Window of the World, in order to enhance customer experience.About China Travel International Investment Hong Kong LimitedWith its strategy of becoming "a first-class tourist destination investor, operator and service provider", the Group focuses on the development of tourist destinations and is committed to develop and operate premium cultural and tourism products with unique experience in travel and leisure. The principal business activities of the Group include investment and operations of tourist attraction and related business (including theme parks, natural and cultural scenic spots, leisure resorts and supplementary tourist attraction operations), travel document and related operations, hotel operations and passenger transportation operations.This press release is issued by Porda Havas International Financial Communications Group for and on behalf of China Travel International Investment Hong Kong Limited. For enquiries, please contactMs. Kelly Fung/Ms. Wang PeiTel: +852 3150 6763 / +86 10 5923 2758Email: chinatravel.hk@h-advisors.global Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

国泰君安国际(1788.HK)公布2024年业绩

2024年全年业绩摘要:- 收入增长37%至44.22亿港元- 税后利润增长73%至3.48亿港元- 建议派发末期股息每股0.020港元,派息比率88%- 总资产升21%至1,301.7亿港元按收益性质:- 佣金及费用收益升26%至8.72亿港元,其中经纪业务佣金升17%至5.12亿港元,配售、承销及分承销佣金升80%至2.55亿港元- 利息收益升28%至23.14亿港元,其中固定收益证券利息收益升188%至5.53亿港元- 交易及投资净收益升72%至12.36亿港元,其中金融产品净收益升20%至9.12亿港元,交易及投资业务净收益达3.24亿港元按业务分部:- 财富管理收益升3%至19.19亿港元- 机构投资者服务收益升90%至19.21亿港元- 企业融资服务收益升61%至3.19亿港元- 投资管理收益升72%至2.64亿港元香港, 2025年3月26日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 国泰君安国际控股有限公司("国泰君安国际"或"公司",股份代号:1788.HK,与其子公司合称"集团") 公布2024年全年业绩。年内,集团坚持把金融服务实体经济作为根本宗旨,满足客户需求作为业务发展方向,凭借敏锐的市场洞察力与稳健、务实的经营风格,在严格把控风险的基础上,全面提升多元化业务能力,积极推动业务创新,在复杂的市场环境中展现出强大的韧性与活力,全年经营业绩取得优异成绩,税后利润同比大幅增长73%,各业务板块收入均显着增长,稳居行业领先地位。公司持续关注投资者回报与市值表现,保持高派息比率,以回馈投资者的长期认可和支持。多元驱动,财富管理创佳绩面对不断变化的市场环境,国泰君安国际以丰富多元的产品与服务为基石,全力协助客户实现财富的保值与增值。2024年,集团大力拓展优质客户资源,构建均衡且稳固的多元化产品矩阵,财富管理平台保持股票、债券、基金、衍生品等各类产品协同发展,推动平台迈向新高度,佣金及费用收益同比增长13%至4.39亿港元。同时,集团精准把握市场机遇,持续加大对高评级、高流动性固定收益资产的配置力度,为财富管理产品筑牢资产根基,增强市场竞争力。年内,公司获香港证监会许可开展虚拟资产介绍经纪业务,为客户提供虚拟资产买卖服务。2024年11月,公司入选首批"跨境理财通"境外证券公司名单,并于12月率先以股票、债券、金融产品等多元化产品和服务向大湾区投资者提供跨境理财通一站式服务。在资产管理方面,继港币及美元货币基金获投资者热烈追捧后,2024年本集团推出国泰君安投资级债券基金,精准契合投资者不同风险偏好及投资目标的个性化需求。客需导向,跨境金融服务受赞誉国泰君安国际始终坚守以客户需求为导向的发展理念,深挖客户需求,积极创新服务模式,致力于为客户提供全方位、个性化的金融产品,年内金融产品净收入同比增长20%至9.12亿港元。同时,集团充分把握中国内地和香港地区互联互通不断深化的战略机遇,与母公司国泰君安证券紧密协同,整合双方在境内外市场的资源、渠道和专业优势,为机构客户提供一站式、无缝对接的跨境金融服务体验。量质齐升,企业融资业务展宏图2024年,国泰君安国际共参与232笔债券发行承销,同比增长59%,发行总额约3,891亿港元,同比增长85%。中证信用科技有限公司(DMI)债券平台数据显示,集团离岸债一级承销数量以及(主承销商)承销规模在中资券商中均排名第二。股权业务方面,集团强化与母公司的协同,重点布局新能源、机器人等行业,全年完成3笔IPO保荐项目,包括协作机器人第一股深圳市越疆科技 (2432.HK),新能源电池正极材料A+H第一股江苏龙蟠科技(2465.HK),总募资金额约17亿港元。二级市场方面,本集团作为配售代理主承销10笔港股再融资项目,规模约65.75亿港元,按项目数量计排名市场第一。ESG领航,绿色金融树典范国泰君安国际始终秉持"金融报国,金融为民,金融向善"的崇高信念,将ESG理念深度融入企业营运及管理的每个环节,致力于打造负责任的综合性金融服务平台。2024年,集团共完成78笔ESG债券发行项目,同比跃升123%,发行规模近1,636亿港元,同比跃升125%,绿色金融服务行业领先。低碳运营方面,集团坚持践行节能减排,实现温室气体排放总量连续四年下降,并通过认购VCS林业项目碳汇资产连续第二年实现营运层面碳中和,彰显了国泰君安国际在碳管理领域的专业能力以及应对气候变化的坚定承诺。此外,国泰君安国际积极探索绿色金融创新,先后落地香港地区及中国内地证券行业首笔多币种可持续发展贷款及本集团首单绿色存款,为推动自身及业界的可持续发展注入了新动力。国泰君安国际在可持续发展方面的成绩得到了MSCI的高度赞誉,提升本集团ESG评级至A级。万得Wind及商道融绿亦提升本集团评级至A级,标准普尔上调本集团ESG评分,领先全球约84%的同行。展望未来,在复杂多变的金融市场中,国泰君安国际将坚持以客户需求为导向的业务发展方向,全面提升跨境金融服务能力,积极服务实体经济,协助高净值客户实现全球资产配置、财富保值增值的目标,为机构客户提供一站式投资解决方案,服务优质企业的海外融资需求,全力打造业内领先的综合性金融服务平台。同时,公司将不断加强市值管理工作,通过合理的资本运作、透明且高效的信息披露以及与投资者的积极互动,维护公司市值的稳定与增长,为投资者创造更大的价值。完整版公告请参阅:https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2025/0326/2025032600438_c.pdf声明本文稿不构成购买或认购任何证券或金融工具或提供任何投资建议的邀请或要约,并且其任何部分不构成或依赖与任何合同、承诺或与此相关的投资决策,本文稿亦不构成有关公司之证券或金融工具的建议。本文稿包含有关集团财务状况、经营业绩的若干前瞻性陈述,及集团管理层的若干计划及目标。这些前瞻性陈述涉及已知和未知的风险、不确定性和其他因素,可能导致实际业绩或业绩与前瞻性陈述所表达或暗示的任何未来业绩或业绩截然不同。这些前瞻性陈述是基于集团现在和将来的策略以及集团将来经营的政治和经济环境的假设。不应将这些前瞻性陈述放在这些前瞻性陈述之上,反映集团管理层截止本次发布之日的观点。不能保证未来的结果或事件与任何这样的前瞻性陈述一致。关于国泰君安国际国泰君安国际是中国证券公司国际化的先行者和引领者,公司是首家通过IPO于香港联合交易所主板上市的中资证券公司。国泰君安国际以香港为业务基地,并在新加坡、越南和澳门设立子公司,为客户境外资产配置提供高品质、多元化的综合性金融服务,核心业务包括经纪、企业融资、资产管理、贷款及融资与金融产品等,业务覆盖个人金融(财富管理)、机构金融(机构投资者服务与企业融资服务)与投资管理三大维度。目前,国泰君安国际已分别获得穆迪和标准普尔授"Baa2"及"BBB+"长期发行人评级,MSCI ESG"A"评级, Wind ESG"A"评级及商道融绿ESG"A"评级,同时其标普ESG评分领先全球约84%同业。公司控股股东国泰君安证券(股票代号:601211.SH/ 2611.HK)为中国证券行业长期、持续、全面领先的综合金融服务商。更多关于国泰君安国际的资讯请见:https://www.gtjai.com。 Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

工银国际首次荣获《环球金融》亚太地区最佳债券银行

香港, 2025年3月26日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 近日,《环球金融》(Global Finance)杂志正式公布了2025年最佳投资银行奖项(Best Investment Bank Awards 2025)评选结果。工银国际凭借其在债券市场的卓越表现和稳健经营,首次荣获「亚太地区最佳债券银行」(Best Debt Bank - Asia-Pacific)奖项。工银国际始终坚持以习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想为指导,坚决贯彻党中央、国务院关于金融工作的重大决策部署,全面落实工商银行总行战略规划要求,紧密围绕服务实体经济、防控金融风险、深化金融改革三大核心任务,切实履行国有金融机构职责使命,全面提升金融服务质效,追求高质量发展和高水平安全,全面发力做好金融「五篇大文章」,聚焦绿色及可持续金融服务,稳慎扎实推进人民币国际化,支持实体经济高质量发展。工银国际依托工商银行集团全球网络布局,发挥「一点接入、全球响应」优势,协助超主权、主权及外国企业等各类发行人如沙特主权财富基金PIF、阿布扎比主权基金MIC等完成数百亿美元境外债券发行,有效助力「一带一路」沿线建设;协助我国财政部完成超百亿美元境外外币主权债券融资,不断加强国际金融合作;积极实践绿色及可持续金融高质量发展新模式,作为可持续债券顾问协助中国铁建、武汉地铁成功发行可持续债券,累计协助各类机构成功完成绿色及可持续相关主题债券融资数百亿美元;稳慎扎实推进人民币国际化,近年来离岸人民币债券承销业务连年实现突破,累计参与承销700亿人民币相关债券。《环球金融》是国际金融领域的知名刊物,其年度最佳金融机构评选活动已连续举办超过26年。其中,「最佳投资银行奖项」旨在表彰在投资银行领域具有卓越领导力的金融机构。工银国际将继续秉持「以客户为中心」的服务理念,深耕亚太市场,进一步拓展业务领域,提升服务能力。同时,工银国际将积极把握全球金融市场发展的新机遇,持续为客户创造价值,为建设金融强国、推进中国式现代化作出新的更大贡献。关于工银国际控股有限公司工银国际控股有限公司(「工银国际」)是中国工商银行股份有限公司(「工商银行」)在香港的全资子公司。作为一家在香港注册的公司,工银国际依靠卓越的品牌、雄厚的资金实力、广泛的客户基础以及领先的金融产品,立足香港,面向资本市场,向广大的融资客户及投资者提供企业融资、投资业务、销售交易和资产管理等四大产品线服务,另外,工银国际提供覆盖全球与中国的宏观经济、国际金融市场、环保、医疗等热门行业的市场研究服务。媒体垂询:裴琳哲基杰讯(香港)电话:+852 3103 0118电邮:linda.pui@cdrconsultancy.com郭蕴乐哲基杰讯(香港)电话:+852 3103 0123电邮:isabel.kwok@cdrconsultancy.com Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

泛远国际发布2024年全年业绩

香港, 2025年3月26日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 泛远国际控股集团有限公司(上市编号:2516,下称"泛远国际";连同其附属公司,统称"泛远国际"或"本集团")欣然宣布其截至2024年12月31日止十二个月("年内")之全年业绩。在全球经济逐步回暖、国际贸易保持稳步增长的背景下,中国外贸于年内展现强劲综合竞争力,货物贸易进出口总额创历史新高,为跨境物流行业带来多重发展机遇。凭借扎实的业务基础、高效运营策略,以及不断优化的全球物流网络布局,本集团核心业务指标持续向好,年内营业收入和利润均超出预期,双双创新高。其中收益录得人民币29.8亿元,较去年同期增加45.8%;毛利为2.1亿元,同比提升36.9%;本公司拥有人应占溢利为人民币69.3百万元,同比激增153.3%,远超市场预期,印证集团盈利能力的显著提升。这一系列数据不仅彰显了集团在跨境物流领域的领先地位,并为2025年全年目标奠定了坚实基础。作为中国知名的跨境电子商务物流服务供应商,本集团专注于端到端跨境配送服务、货运代理服务及其他物流服务等三大服务版块,并持续优化运输流程,推进仓储管理,积极向数字化、智能化、绿色化物流模式转变,夯实业务基础。端到端跨境配送服务方面,本集团积极协调供应商网络,并为客户提供多项灵活可靠的配送选项,进一步提升了市场竞争力。年内实现收入约人民币13.7亿元,占集团总收益的46.1%。货运代理服务方面,受益于海空联运核心业务强劲驱动,叠加业务结构优化带来的运营效率提升,该分部营业收入同比激增219.3%至人民币6.0亿元,创历史新高。本集团将持续深化与航空、远洋承运商、货运公司、港口运营商及其他物流服务等优质供应商的战略合作,以应对市场变化及突发挑战,进一步保障及提升运力稳定性。同时,本集团亦将积极整合现有物流运输体系资源,以确保物流效率及成本效益的最优化,为客户提供多元化、定制化跨境物流解决方案。其他物流服务方面,本集团将强化海外供应链服务能力建设,通过整合现有服务网点的协同效应,显著提升Type86(T86)清关效率和集装箱货运站(CFS)仓储服务标准化水平,有效降低潜在清关风险,推动本集团清关及最后一公里配送服务业务的大幅增长,带动该分部实现营业收入约至人民币10.1亿元,同比增长495.2%。未来,本集团将加速全球化资源整合,进一步发挥自身在跨境物流领域专业优势,精准对接客户个性化需求,为客户量身定制一体化供应链解决方案,持续提升服务价值与客户满意度,赋能全球业务实现高质量、可持续增长。泛远国际控股集团有限公司主席兼执行董事王泉先生表示:"很高兴我们在2024年取得优秀的业绩表现,不仅营业收入和利润双报喜,业务布局方面也实现多项突破,全面展现集团的雄厚实力。依托卓越企业管治实践及可持续发展方面成就,年内本集团屡获殊荣,先后获得'大湾区上市公司ESG100绿色发展大奖-年度企业管治奖'及'大湾区新质生产力企业大奖-运输、货运、物流及供应链'。此外,本集团全资附属公司杭州泛远国际物流有限公司获评'4A级物流企业',并中标阿里巴巴国际站华东中心仓业务,夯实头部平台服务壁垒。未来,我们将持续深化全球布局,重构传统物流资源体系,提升全球服务能力,以支撑跨境电商规模化出海需求。同时,本集团将持续深化与各大平台战略合作,通过优化运营体系、提升服务品质,并持续加大科技研发投入,深度融合AI技术,全面提升数字化经营水平与服务承载能力,为股东及投资者创造长期价值。"有关泛远国际控股集团有限公司(股份代号:2516.HK)泛远国际控股集团有限公司于2023年12月在香港联交所主板挂牌上市,为中国知名的跨境电子商务物流服务供应商,主要提供端到端跨境配送服务、货运代理服务以及其他物流服务,致力打造稳、快、优的跨境电子商务物流服务体系。本集团作为中国(杭州)跨境电子商务综合试验区首批试点企业,拥有创新的自研物流运输系统,采用直营网点模式,网点遍布中国主要贸易中心,尤其聚焦于长江三角洲及粤港澳大湾区。本集团设有30多个境内网点,1,100多家供应商网络,服务覆盖全球超过220多个国家和地区,向客户提供多项灵活可靠的跨境配送选项及定制化供应链解决方案。 Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

Nissin Foods Announces 2024 Annual Results

Highlights- While revenue dipped 5.5% in the first half, it remained nearly flat year-on-year, with a notable 4.6% growth in the second half, primarily driven by a strong focus on noodle sales.- Recognition of one-off non-cash impairment-related charges of HK$135.9 million reflects the Company’s proactive approach to managing financial risks. Adjusted EBITDA grew to HK$612.5 million year-on-year.- Completed the acquisition of Gaemi Food in Korea and ABC Pastry in Australia to capitalize on reshaped global supply chains and consumption patterns.- Proposed a final dividend of 9.63 HK cents and a special dividend of 6.19 HK cents per share, totalling 15.82 HK cents per share, subject to shareholder approval.HONG KONG, Mar 26, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Nissin Foods Company Limited (“Nissin Foods” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; Stock code: 1475) has announced its annual results today for the year ended 31 December 2024.The Group recorded revenue at HK$3,811.9 million. Although revenue fell 5.5% in the first half, it remained nearly flat year-on-year, with a 4.6% increase in the second half, largely due to strong noodle sales. Gross profit increased by 0.7% to HK$1,312.1 million, with gross profit margin increased by 0.4 percentage points to 34.4% in 2024 from 34.0% in 2023. The increase in gross profit margin was mainly attributable to the optimisation of fixed costs led by the increase in sales volume of instant noodles.Profit attributable to owners of the Company decreased by 39.1% year-on-year to HK$201.0 million, representing the net profit margin of 5.3% for the year, mainly due to the recognition of non-cash impairment-related charges of HK$135.9 million, primarily consisted (i) impairment loss on property, plant and equipment relating to eight less profitable production facilities under complementary business such as long life noodles, non-fried noodles, and frozen food in Mainland China and Hong Kong, (ii) impairment loss on property, plant and equipment and right-of-use assets of the leasehold property for warehouse use in Hong Kong, and (iii) impairment loss on goodwill and intangible assets of the distribution business in Mainland China. These one-off non-cash expenditures did not impact the Group’s cash flow, operations, or liquidity. This recognition reflected the Company’s proactive approach to managing financial risks and aligning asset values with current market conditions. The Group’s basic earnings per share for the reporting period was 19.26 HK cents. At the Adjusted EBITDA level, the Group increased by 0.8% to HK$612.5 million from HK$607.8 million in 2023, representing the Adjusted EBITDA margin of 16.1% for the year (2023: 15.9%).The Board recommends a final dividend of 9.63 HK cents per share and a special dividend of 6.19 HK cents per share, totalling 15.82 HK cents per share, representing a total dividend payout ratio of 82.1% for the year. The Group’s financial position remained healthy, with net cash of approximately HK$1,402.5 million and HK$820 million in available banking facilities as at 31 December 2024.Review & Prospects of Different Business RegionsDuring the year, revenue from the Hong Kong and other regions operations increased by 1.8% to HK$1,539.9 million, mainly due to growth in sales of instant noodles in Hong Kong and other regions operations, offsetting the drop in frozen food business. Segment results rose by 4.4% to HK$88.9 million due to the consolidation of newly acquired businesses in Korea and Australia. Meanwhile, the Mainland China operations recorded revenue of HK$2,272.0 million for the year, with segment results at HK$328.5 million, mainly attributable to the higher production cost in the second half of the year.In Hong Kong, the Group adhered to its premiumisation strategy and launched new products to drive growth. The Group continued rolling out new SKUs, such as the Demae Iccho’s Spicy Series, and various new flavours under the "Nissin Raoh", "Nissin U.F.O", "Fuku" and "Doll" brands. The Group expanded the sales channels of the “Kagome” business in different regions, along with seasonal product launches. Various new flavours in the low-fat Nissin Yogurt series were added to penetrate the market. Also, a brand-new product Nissin Chocolate Potato Chips was launched, offering a rich, crunchy and savory-sweet taste experience.For overseas markets, the Group has continued to expand its non-noodle business to diversify its portfolio. The Group completed the acquisition of Gaemi Food, a manufacturer of crispy roll snacks, being a top national brand in the domestic crispy roll market in Korea. Its business achieved a satisfactory performance and solid growth. Also, the Group completed the acquisition of ABC Pastry, a leading manufacturer of frozen dumplings which are either company-branded or third-party branded in Australia, enabling the Group to diversify its business portfolio and broaden its income sources. In addition, Nissin Vietnam business achieved an excellent performance during the year. The Company proactively explored and expanded different sales and distribution channels in the domestic market with a focus on the youth segment to bolster its growth. New bag-type noodles products such as Mi tron NISSIN Spaghetti and Mi Cay NISSIN Thai Tom Yum were rolled out.In Mainland China, premium bowl-type noodles Nissin Donbei Kitsune Handmade Style Bowl Udon (Fresh Type) and Nissin Donbei Tempura Handmade Style Bowl Udon (Fresh Type) were launched to cater to the needs of consumers for good value items. To further enhance publicity and brand awareness, the Company made different promotional efforts, including the collaboration with a Japanese anime named "Blue Lock" for a crossover involving Cup Noodles, the promotion on social networking sites such as Red Note and the participation of a food exposition in Shanghai. Also, Nissin Koikeya Potato Chips achieved a good performance during the year as the distribution channels continued to expand. Green juices series successfully attracted the attention of health-conscious customers with vending machines availability further increasing product exposure.Looking ahead, embracing change for prosperity, the Company is strategically expanding its premium product range to cater to consumer preferences while also diversifying its business portfolio and product lines to adapt to increasing health consciousness and broaden its revenue streams. Leveraging its solid foundation and strong presence in Hong Kong and Mainland China, the Company also continued its geographical expansion into Taiwan, Korea and Australia, broadening the income base and generating additional sales.Mr. Kiyotaka ANDO, Executive Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nissin Foods, said, “In 2024, we witnessed significant changes in the global economy, geopolitics, international trade, the business environment and consumer behaviour. These changes created both opportunities and uncertainties. Under these changing dynamics, the Group managed to record notable growth in the second half of the year, primarily driven by its core noodle business. Moreover, we have remained dedicated to continuous product upgrades and cost optimisation to improve operational efficiency.”“We remain cautiously optimistic about the long-term business development in local and overseas markets. Building on our solid foundation and pursuing a well-diversified product portfolio and the premiumisation strategy, we are well-positioned for ongoing revenue and earnings growth in the coming years, as well as expanding our business with increasing brand recognition across geographical boundaries.”About Nissin Foods Company LimitedNissin Foods Company Limited ("Nissin Foods”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; Stock code: 1475) is a renowned food company in Hong Kong and Mainland China, with a diversified portfolio of well-known and highly popular brands, primarily focusing on the premium instant noodle segment. The Group officially established its presence in Hong Kong in 1984 and is the largest instant noodle company in Hong Kong. The Group primarily manufactures and sells instant noodles, high-quality frozen food products, including frozen dim sum and frozen noodles, and also sells and distributes other food and beverage products, including retort pouches, snacks, mineral water, sauce and vegetable products under its two core corporate brands, namely “NISSIN” and “DOLL” together with a diversified portfolio of iconic household premium brands. The Group’s five flagship product brands, namely “Cup Noodles”, “Demae Iccho”, “Doll Instant Noodle”, “Doll Dim Sum” and “Fuku” are also among the most popular choices in their respective food product categories in Hong Kong. In the Mainland China market, the Group has introduced technology innovation through the “ECO Cup” concept and primarily focuses its sales efforts in first-and second-tier cities. In addition, Nissin Foods operates business in other regions including Vietnam, Taiwan, Korea and Australia markets.Nissin Foods is currently a constituent of five Hang Seng Indexes, namely: Hang Seng Composite Index, Hang Seng Composite SmallCap Index, Hang Seng Composite Industry Index - Consumer Staples, Hang Seng SCHK Consumption Index and Hang Seng SCHK Consumer Staples Index. Nissin Foods is eligible for trading under Shanghai-Hong Kong and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect.For more information, please visit www.nissingroup.com.hk. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

VCREDIT 2024 Annual Results: Steady Development Driven by Digital Intelligence

HONG KONG, Mar 26, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - VCREDIT Holdings Limited ("VCREDIT" or the "Group"; stock code: 2003.HK), a leading independent online consumer finance provider in China, announced its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2024.In 2024, despite a complex and severe external environment, ongoing international trade frictions and multiple challenges, China’s economy remained relatively stable. Policy measures were implemented to drive a steady economic recovery. Although consumer demand is still in recovery, there has been an increase in consumer willingness, and the consumer market is showing signs of gradual improvement. The Group actively adjusted its operating strategies, strengthened risk control, improved operating efficiency, and continued to strengthen its business framework. For the full year 2024, loan origination volume in the Chinese mainland reached RMB 55.75 billion. In 2024, the Group continued to optimize its risk models, innovate products and services, and improve technological standards, maintaining its focus on higher-quality borrowers. While pursuing financial technology innovation and risk control tightening, the Group also emphasized protecting the consumer rights and personal data security of its borrowers, proactively addressing regulatory developments in the industry. Total Income was RMB 3.93 billion, with Adjusted Net Profit recorded at RMB 480 million approximately. The Board has recommended the payment of a final dividend of HK 20 cents per share.Driving innovation through technology while upgrading operations through digital smart platformThe Group further deepened the application of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in risk management, covering core processes including customer segmentation, modeling, underwriting and collections, significantly improving the precision and efficiency of risk identification. At the same time, by continuously optimizing multi-source scorecards and strategy models, the Group improved the robustness of risk management. In addition, the continuous optimization of approval processes and the refinement of risk control strategies also helped the Group steadily increase the approval volume of new customers, driving significant growth in the user base and injecting new momentum into business expansion.In the first half of 2024, the Group has officially launched the AI large model ‘Sunbird AI Hub’, and deployed it across several aspects of business. With the help of AI technology, the Group completed a further iterative upgrade of the core risk control system Hummingbird to maintain the performance of our rules engine. In relation to data security and user privacy protection, the Group introduced AI large models to analyze APP privacy policy texts, ensuring compliance of data collection.Actively expanding high-quality customer acquisition channels and continuously optimizing user experience across all aspectsThe Group is committed to expanding high-quality customer acquisition channels. In the second half of 2024, the Group entered into a cooperation agreement with a leading domestic fintech platform. At the same period, the Group reconstructed the operational map for new customers, designing differentiated interaction methods, contact means, and strategies for new customers. Through these measures, the Group successfully achieved closed-loop management of customer acquisition and new customer operations, further improving the operational efficiency of new customers. As of 31 December 2024, the Group's cumulative registered users reached 158 million, a year-on-year increase of 9.7% compared to 2023.Apart from acquiring new high-quality customers, the Group continued to optimize its operational strategy for existing users, upgrading services at various points in the business process, shortening loan disbursement times, and reducing user operation paths, successfully optimizing the user experience. In 2024, repeat borrowers accounted for 85.9% of the total loan volume.Empowering a collaborative financial ecosystem and jointly strengthening consumer rights protectionAs of the end of December 2024, the Group has established long-term relationships with 110 external funding partners, including national joint-stock commercial banks, consumer finance companies and trust funds, etc., thus growing a rich and diversified funding pool. Through the construction of the VCREDIT fund management platform system, the Group can more effectively manage its capital needs, strengthen the whole life-cycle management of funding partner co-operation, and steadily reduce the cost of funds.VCREDIT has extended its technological solutions to the funding partners, expanding the digital alliance through its in-house developed ‘Kunlun Mirror Intelligent Risk Control System’ which leverages standardized risk control models based on credit data to conduct intelligent risk identification. This system also enables joint modeling to meet the personalized risk control needs of the funding partners, providing them with comprehensive credit risk management solutions. Furthermore, the Group has deepened the cooperation with funding partners in loan monitoring and consumer rights protection.Outlook In order to contribute to further growth in consumer finance business and fulfil the financial needs of high-quality customers, the Group will continue to hone business strategies and upscale technology. In addition to growing the existing consumer finance business in China, the Group will also look to expand and diversify its business strategies by investing or collaborating in or acquiring similar, related, or complementary businesses and industries in other jurisdictions including Hong Kong, South-East Asia and Europe. The Group will continue to review potential investment opportunities and business prospects on a constant basis and make suitable investments and acquisitions as opportunities occur.In addition, the Group intends to continue to execute these strategies to maintain its growth in the industry, including streamline and extend its credit solutions to better serve its customers to improve brand recognition and loyalty and creditworthiness of its customer base; enhance risk management capability through deployment of evolving technology and AI; strengthen long-term collaborations with licensed financial institutional partners and other business partners; ensure its business is conducted within applicable regulatory parameters to achieve regulation-centric sustainability; review and assess potential business prospects and invest or collaborate in or acquire similar, related or complementary businesses and industries in China and other jurisdictions; cultivate a dynamic enterprise value and culture and grow its in-house talents.About VCREDIT Holdings LimitedVCREDIT Holdings Limited (VCREDIT) facilitates loans between financial institutions and individual customers -- connecting borrowers (consumers, sole proprietors, and SME owners) with financial institutions. We identify customers in need of financing by collaborating with diverse customer acquisition channels such as DSP advertising platforms. Afterwards we match financial institutional funds to creditworthy borrowers in real time through our proprietary digital technology and AI models. We take measures to articulate key information such as loan interest rates, repayment terms to borrowers. We also take care of client repayment management, thereby maintaining trust between borrowers and financial institutions.Website: https://en.vcredit.com/en-usFor enquiries, please contact Burson: Wing Chan / Vivien Li Tel: (852) 9518 4326 / (852) 6464 8269 Email: vcredit@hkstrategies.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

VMF Focuses on Addressing Marketers’ Top Priorities

MANCHESTER, UK, Mar 26, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Vibe Marketing Tech Fest will take place in Manchester on July 10, 2025, and brings industry leaders to answer the pressing questions on every marketer’s mind.Convenience comes with price, and consumers agree. Consumers are discerning, they are willing to pay more for brands that align with their values, and share more data with brands that promise to offer more personalised experiences. Brands need to keep up or be left behind. The customer’s journey is anything but linear, and the marketer’s role to navigate these market forces is increasingly complex.But there are more challenges–with inflationary pressures, marketing and advertising spend is under severe scrutiny. Business stakeholders are keen to know where marketing dollars are being spent, if they are being optimised, and how to fine-tune that growth engine.The opportunity of artificial intelligence and generative AI to further alter the dynamics of the marketing leader’s role is a key concern. What does it mean for tomorrow’s leaders, and what skills does one need to drive business in the immediate future?Vibe Marketing Tech Fest promises to address these burning questions and more. Founded in 2018, VMF is one of the world’s largest and most influential marketing tech conferences.“The balance between privacy and personalisation is a burning issue that brands need to tackle head-on. Customers are poised to align with brands that are transparent and committed to fairness. We want to take on the tough questions that marketing leaders are faced with. VMF will explore how businesses can navigate this highly competitive landscape and set them up for long-term sustainable growth,” says Sanjay Swamy, Director at Martechvibe, the media company organising VMF.VMF 2025 will cover themes like:Overcoming barriers to deliver hyper-personalisationIncreasing ROI on martech investmentsMaximising first part data in a privacy era Reducing churn, and driving higher CLV 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 David Raab, Owner of Raab Associates and Founder at CDP Institute, Aadil Mukhtar, Head of Marketing - Growth & Technology at United Rugby Championship, Adam Azor - EVP, Global Marketing at sportradar, Adam Mills - Head of Insight, Loyalty & Strategy at The Wine Society, Charlotte Flemming - Senior Marketing Manager at Prime Time, Ian Irving - Lead SEO & ASO Specialist at BBC, Jessica Cooke - Director of Media & Loyalty at Stonegate, Karla Zaldivar - Global Social Media Insights Manager at Booking.com, Mohamed Jhummun - Head of Personalisation at Scale at Pepsico, Jamie Allen - Head of Marketing at Mettle, Emily Latham - Head of Marketing Technology Portfolio at CarWow, Sabrina Godden-Tuma - Global Creative Director at Vodafone, Anne Lathowers - Head of Growth Marketing & Communication at E.ON One, Victoria Kerr - Head of Marketing, EMEA & APAC at Uber, Gareth Maritz - Director of Marketing - Change, MarTech, Partnerships, Measurement & Effectiveness at Flutter, 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.

日清食品公布2024年全年业绩

摘要- 尽管上半年收入下降了5.5%,但由于下半年重点专注方便面销售,下半年收入显著增长4.6%,让全年收入同比基本持平。- 确认一次性非现金资产减值亏损费用135.9百万港元,反映公司积极管理财务风险。而经调整EBITDA增加至612.5百万港元。- 完成收购韩国脆卷零食制造商Gaemi Food及澳洲冷冻饺子生产商ABC Pastry,把握全球供应链及消费模式重塑带来的机遇。- 建议派发末期股息每股9.63港仙及特别股息每股6.19港仙,合共为每股15.82港仙,待股东于应届股东周年大会批准。香港, 2025年3月26日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 日清食品有限公司(「日清食品」或「公司」,连同其附属公司统称「集团」;股份代号:1475)今天公布截至2024年12月31日止年度之全年业绩。集团录得收入3,811.9百万港元。尽管上半年收入下降了5.5%,但由于下半年重点专注方便面销售,下半年收入增长4.6%,让全年收入同比基本持平。毛利上升0.7%至1,312.1百万港元。毛利率由2023年的34.0%增加0.4个百分点至2024年的34.4%,主要由于方便面销量上升带动固定成本优化所致。公司拥有人应占溢利按年下降39.1%至201.0百万港元,纯利率为5.3%,主要由于确认资产减值亏损非现金费用135.9百万港元,包括 (i) 在中国内地及香港的长寿面、非油炸面类及冷冻食品等互补业务的生产设施有关之物业、厂房及设备减值亏损;(ii) 于香港持有的物业、厂房、设备及仓库资产及租赁物业之使用权减值亏损;及 (iii) 中国内地分销业务的商誉及无形资产减值亏损。此等一次性非现金开支并没有对集团的现金流、营运及流动资金造成影响,确认减值亏损反映公司积极管理财务风险及确保资产价值与当前市况相符。集团于报告期内的每股基本盈利为19.26港仙。集团经调整EBITDA由2023年的607.8百万港元增加0.8%至612.5百万港元,相当于年内经调整EBITDA利润率16.1%(2023年:15.9%)。董事会建议派发末期股息每股9.63港仙及特别股息每股6.19港仙,合共为每股15.82港仙,全年派息比率为82.1%。集团的财务状况保持稳健,于2024年12月31日的现金净额约为1,402.5百万港元及可动用银行融资额度为820百万港元。各业务地区之业务回顾及前景年内,来自香港及其他地区业务的收入为1,539.9百万港元,按年增加1.8%,主要由于香港及其他地区业务的方便面销售增长,抵销了冷冻食品业务的下滑。由于合并了新收购的韩国及澳洲业务,分部业绩上升4.4%至88.9百万港元。与此同时,中国内地业务于年内录得收入2,272.0百万港元,分部业绩为328.5百万港元,主要由于下半年生产成本增加所致。香港方面,集团于年内继续推行高端化策略,推出新产品以推动业务增长。年内,集团继续推出新的单品,包括出前一丁全辛滋味系列,以及为「日清拉王」、「日清U.F.O」、「福」及「公仔」品牌增添多个新口味。同时,集团拓展了KAGOME 业务在不同地区的销售管道,并推出季节性产品。低脂「日清奶酪系列」推出了各种新口味,以进一步开拓市场。此外,公司推出全新产品日清巧克力薯片,为顾客带来浓郁香脆及咸甜交织的味觉体验。海外市场方面,集团持续拓展其非面类业务,以促进产品组合多元化发展。集团完成收购韩国脆卷零食制造商Gaemi Food,其于当地脆卷市场为顶级国家品牌,其业务取得令人满意的表现及稳健增长。同时,集团完成收购澳洲领先冷冻饺子生产商ABC Pastry,其于当地拥有公司品牌及第三方品牌,使集团的业务组合多元化,扩阔其收入来源。此外,日清越南业务表现出色,积极探索及拓展当地市场的不同销售及分销渠道,专注于年轻消费者群体,以促进业务增长,并推出了多款袋装面新产品,例如「Mi tron NISSIN Spaghetti」及「Mi Cay NISSIN Thai Tom Yum」。中国内地方面,集团推出了高档碗装乌冬,包括「日清咚兵卫日式腐皮手打风碗乌冬(新鲜乌冬)」及「日清咚兵卫天妇罗手打风碗乌冬(新鲜乌冬)」,以满足消费者对高性价比产品的需求。为进一步提升宣传效果及品牌知名度,公司进行了多项推广活动,包括与日本动漫「蓝色禁区」合作推出合味道联乘企划、于小红书等社交平台进行推广,以及参与上海的食品博览会等。此外,「日清湖池屋薯片」因其分销渠道持续扩张,于年内取得良好的表现。「日清盈优青汁系列」成功吸引注重健康的客户群,并透过饮料贩卖机进一步提升产品曝光度。展望未来,公司将积极扩展高端产品系列,以迎合消费者喜好,拥抱改变,实现业务增长。同时,公司将继续使业务组合多元化,并丰富产品线,配合消费者健康意识日渐提升,扩大收入基础。凭借其于香港及中国内地的坚实基础及强大市场地位,公司继续拓展台湾、韩国及澳洲市场,扩大地域覆盖将拓宽收入基础并带来额外销售。日清食品执行董事、董事长兼首席执行官安藤清隆先生表示:「于2024年,我们目睹全球经济、地缘政治、国际贸易、商业环境及消费者行为的重大转变。该等转变同时带来机遇与不确定性。在这种变化下集团核心方便面业务仍带动了集团下半年业绩录得显著增长。此外,我们仍致力于持续产品升级和成本优化,提升营运效率。我们对本地及海外市场的长期业务发展持审慎乐观态度。凭借我们稳固的根基、多元化的产品组合及高端化策略,未来几年我们将致力追求收入及收益持续增长,并利用不断提升的品牌认受性,在不同地区开拓更多业务领域。」有关日清食品有限公司日清食品有限公司(「日清食品」,连同其附属公司统称「集团」;股份代号:1475)为一间在中国内地及香港知名的食品公司,主要专营优质方便面市场,旗下众多品牌不仅知名度高,且广受顾客喜爱。集团于1984年正式于香港设立营业据点并为香港最大的方便面公司。集团主要生产及销售两个核心企业品牌「日清」及「公仔」,以及多元化的家庭食品品牌组合,出品具标志性和优质的方便面、优质冷冻食品(包括冷冻点心及冷冻面条)并销售和分销其他食品及饮料产品(包括蒸煮袋装产品、零食、矿泉水、酱料及蔬菜产品)。集团五个旗舰品牌「合味道」、「出前一丁」、「公仔面」、「公仔点心」及「福」在香港亦是其各自食品类别中最受欢迎的选择。中国内地市场方面,集团以创新技术推出「ECO杯」概念,销售活动主要集中在中国内地的一线及二线城市。此外,日清食品在其他地区开展业务,包括越南、台湾、韩国及澳洲市场。日清食品被纳入5项恒生指数,包括恒生综合指数、恒生综合小型股指数、恒生综合行业指数-必需性消费、恒生港股通消费行业指数和恒生港股通必需性消费指数。日清食品现可通过沪港通及深港通下港股通进行交易。详情请浏览www.nissingroup.com.hk。 Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

Innovation Beverage Group’s Bitters Captures 45% Market Share in Australia Driven by 2024 Sales Growth

SEVEN HILLS, AUSTRALIA, Mar 25, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Innovation Beverage Group Ltd, ("IBG" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:IBG), an innovative developer, manufacturer, and marketer of a growing beverage portfolio of 60 formulations across 13 alcoholic and non-alcoholic brands, announced today that sales of its Australian Bitters Company line of bitters increased by approximately 5% year-over-year in the twelve months ended December 31, 2024. Driven by this sales momentum, Australian Bitters Company has captured a 45% market share in Australia, the second largest national market for bitters worldwide and the highest market share in Australia that the Company has achieved to date."We're very proud of having captured significant market share away from long-established brands in the growing Australian bitters market. This is a testament to our exceptional flavor and value which continue to drive consumer brand awareness and loyalty," stated IBG's Chairman and Interim CEO Sahil Beri. "Continued growth in Australia is a strong indicator of our bitters' potential as we are set to expand marketing, sales, and distribution of our Australian Bitters Company line in the U.S., the largest bitters market in the world."IBG's flagship product, Australian Bitters Company, hand crafted in small batches in Australia from the finest natural botanical herbs and spices, won the Gold Medal at the Los Angeles Spirts Awards in 2018. BITTERTALES, the Company's premium cocktail brand, won Best in Show and a Platinum Medal at the 2020 LA Spirits Awards, and a Gold Medal at the 2018 and 2021 LA Spirits Awards. IBG's bitters brands are produced at its state-of-the-art U.S. FDA and GMP certified facility in Australia and shipped worldwide.About Innovation Beverage GroupInnovation Beverage Group is a developer, manufacturer, marketer, exporter, and retailer of a growing beverage portfolio of 60 formulations across 13 alcoholic and non-alcoholic brands for which it owns exclusive manufacturing rights. Focused on premium and super premium brands and market categories where it can disrupt age old brands, IBG's brands include Australian Bitters, BITTERTALES, Drummerboy Spirits, Twisted Shaker, and more. IBG's most successful brand to date is Australian Bitters, which disrupted a 200-year-old market leader, giving the Company a market dominating position in several territories including a partnership in Australia with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners. Established in 2018, IBG's headquarters, distillery, innovation, and manufacturing facility are located in Sydney, Australia with a U.S. sales office is located in New Jersey. For more information visit: https://www.innovationbev.com/Forward Looking StatementThis press release contains "forward-looking statements" and "forward-looking information." This information and these statements, which can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts, are made as of the date of this press release or as of the date of the effective date of information described in this press release, as applicable.The forward-looking statements herein relate to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as "expects," "anticipates," "plans," "projects," "estimates," "envisages," "assumes," "intends," "strategy," "goals," "objectives" or variations thereof or stating that certain action events or results "may," "can," "could," "would," "might," or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative of any of these terms and similar expressions) and include, without limitation, statements with respect to projected financial targets that the Company is looking to achieve.All forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs as well as various assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company's management team. By their very nature, forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, and risks exist that estimates, forecasts, projections, and other forward-looking statements will not be achieved or that assumptions do not reflect future experience. We caution any person reviewing this press release not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements as several important factors could cause the actual outcomes to differ materially from the beliefs, plans, objectives, expectations, anticipations, estimates, assumptions, and intentions expressed in such forward-looking statements. These risk factors may be generally stated as the risk that the assumptions and estimates expressed above do not occur.The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time by Company or on behalf of the Company except as may be required by law.Contact:TraDigital IRJohn McNamara917-658-2602John@tradigitalir.comSOURCE: Innovation Beverage Group Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Multi-Billion-Dollar Global Sports Brand U.S. Polo Assn. Launches in Australia

WEST PALM BEACH, FL AND SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, Mar 25, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), is proud to announce its launch in the Australian market alongside its brand partner Brand Machine Group (BMG). This entry further enhances the multi-billion-dollar brand's global presence and expands U.S. Polo Assn.'s reach into yet another new and exciting market.U.S. Polo Assn.U.S. Polo Assn. recently launched its Australian retail website www.uspoloassn.com.au with seamless access to the brand's iconic collections, showcasing the fusion of classic and contemporary style that aligns with how Australians live, work, and play. Website orders are now being fulfilled directly from the new Sydney warehouse throughout Australia and New Zealand."With over 40 years of experience in the market, BMG has been an outstanding partner for U.S. Polo Assn. in the U.K. and other European territories," said J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global, the company that manages and oversees the multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand. "As we celebrate 135 years of sport inspiration, we are confident that our partnership with BMG in the Australian market will support the global growth of the brand and deliver exceptional styles for our fans and consumers.""Australia's fashion retailing market continues to grow and evolve with new trends, changing consumer tastes, and new technologies. U.S. Polo Assn. looks to be a part of the evolution of fashion in the region through this market launch, by supporting the sport, and bringing that authentic connection to the sport of polo to Australia," Prince added.BMG has established a dedicated operation in Australia, led by Kevin Cliffe, Country Manager, from a state-of-the-art 220-square-meter showroom in Sydney. The new team encompasses sales, logistics, e-commerce, and customer service, ensuring a strong foundation for growth."Entering the vibrant Australian market demonstrates yet another significant milestone for U.S. Polo Assn. and for BMG's ongoing journey to revolutionize the e-commerce and retail landscape," said Boo Jalil, CEO of Brand Machine Group. "As one of the world's most popular brands, U.S. Polo Assn. is now ideally poised to reach even more consumers than ever before in this unique and trendsetting Australian market."About U.S. Polo Assn. and USPA GlobalU.S. Polo Assn. is the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the largest association of polo clubs and polo players in North America, founded in 1890 and based at the USPA National Polo Center in Wellington, Florida. This year, U.S. Polo Assn. celebrates 135 years of sports inspiration alongside the USPA. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through more than 1,200 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores as well as thousands of additional points of distribution, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel, accessories, and footwear for men, women, and children in more than 190 countries worldwide. Historic deals with ESPN in the United States and Star Sports in India now broadcast several of the premier polo championships in the world, sponsored by U.S. Polo Assn., making the thrilling sport accessible to millions of sports fans globally for the very first time.U.S. Polo Assn. has consistently been named one of the top global sports licensors in the world alongside the NFL, NBA, and MLB, according to License Global. In addition, the sport-inspired brand is being recognized internationally with awards for global and digital growth. Due to its tremendous success as a global brand, U.S. Polo Assn. has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, Modern Retail, and GQ as well as on Yahoo Finance and Bloomberg, among many other noteworthy media sources around the world.For more information, visit uspoloassnglobal.com and follow @uspoloassn.USPA Global is a subsidiary of the USPA and manages the global, multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand. Through its subsidiary, Global Polo Entertainment (GPE), USPA Global also manages Global Polo TV, which provides sports and lifestyle content. For more sports content, visit globalpolo.com.About Brand Machine Group (BMG)BMG is an international leader in fashion innovation which has established itself as a vertical manufacturer and global licensing specialist with over four decades of industry experience. Partnering with recognized market leaders, BMG manages a seamless and collaborative process of designing, manufacturing, and delivering quality products while championing the DNA of a diverse portfolio of brands. Spanning fashion, sports, outdoor, and homeware, including adult fashion, kidswear, and accessories.BMG's portfolio of brands includes U.S. Polo Assn. Penfield, New Balance Kids, Duchamp, Jack Wills, Flyers American Born, Lee Kids, Peckham Rye, Wrangler Kids, Juicy Couture and Franklin & Marshall. BMG reaffirms its commitment to upholding sustainable and ethical business practices by ensuring full transparency throughout its global supply chain, aligning with the ETI Base Code. Visit www.brandmachinegroup.com and follow @brandmachinegroupContact InformationGina DigregorioMarketing Director (U.K.)gina.digregorio@brandmachinegroup.com+44 (0) 2039 593 330Stacey KovalskyVice President, Global PR and Communications (U.S.)skovalsky@uspagl.com+001.561.790.8036SOURCE: U.S. Polo Assn. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Asia’s airports take the lead at inter airport Southeast Asia 2025 kicks off the conference, driving conversations on the future of airport operations and passenger experience

Set to welcome 4,000 airport professionals, 150 international exhibitors, 4 dynamic pavilions, and 53 speakers from 66 countries and regions, IASEA 2025 is poised to shape the future of airport operations and passenger experience throughout the next 3 daysSINGAPORE, Mar 25, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The much-anticipated inter airport Southeast Asia (IASEA) 2025 has officially opened today at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, bringing together key airport industry stakeholders, global solution providers, and leading experts to shape the future of airport operations and passenger experience.Themed “Airport Operations for Tomorrow”, conversations surrounding these topics are especially crucial as the aviation industry is witnessing rapid transformation and projected global passenger traffic to reach 19.5 billion by 2042.Day 1 morning highlights: Keynotes and expert insightsThe opening day of IASEA 2025 set an exciting tone with thought-provoking discussions and visionary insights from industry leaders. The fireside chat on 'Reshaping Global Airport Operations', led by Patrick Ky, CEO, International Centre for Aviation Innovation (ICAI) and moderated by Glory Wee, Senior Director, Aviation Development Group, Civil Aviation Authority Singapore (CAAS), discussed the fundamental shift they anticipate airport operations will face and how airports must evolve to balance the imperatives of efficiency, resilience, and sustainability. When asked to share one game-changing technology that will redefine the industry, Patrick Ky shared that “innovation that drives data sharing will be key”, but that would require many regulatory aspects and willingness from airports to share with each other. This would take time, but it is key to building a stronger future. “It is clear from our discussion that in order to reshape airport operations, it is not just about technological advancements but also about setting standards, data integrity, collaborations, and sharing best practices. Above all, the industry needs to work towards building trust with partners and eco-system players,” said Glory Wee, Senior Director, Aviation Development Group, Civil Aviation Authority Singapore (CAAS). At the show, leading airports, including Narita International Airport Corporation, and Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV), presented case studies highlighting their technological integrations, regional growth strategies, and efforts to meet rising demand while enhancing passenger experience. Shinichiro Motomiya, General Manager, Narita International Airport Corporation, presented the ‘New Narita Airport’ expansion project for the 2030s, which includes extending an existing runway, constructing a new runway, improving connectivity into the city, building a new cargo area, and consolidating this into a single terminal to accommodate the expected increase of passenger capacity from 57 to 75 million and cargo capacity from 2.4 to 3.5 million tons at Narita International Airport.Separately, Vietnam’s aviation sector is experiencing rapid growth, with domestic travel projected to increase by over 20% from 2023 to 2027. To meet this soaring demand, Nguyen Dang Minh, Director of Airport Operations Department, Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV), shared ACV’s master plan to develop a robust and resilient airport network by 2050. By 2030, ACV will equip 30 airports across the country with a combined capacity to handle 275.9 million passengers and 4.1 million tons of cargo annually. By 2050, the network will expand to 33 airports (14 international and 19 domestic), ensuring that 97% of the population has access to an airport within 100 kilometres. The total investment for this extensive development is estimated to reach 420,000 billion VND.At the heart of this transformation is the Long Thanh International Airport project, positioned as a key national aviation hub and one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the region. The project is divided into three phases:Phase 1 (2025): Complete Terminal 1 with two runways and a cargo terminal, which will have the capacity to handle 25 million passengers.Phase 2 (2025-2030): Construction of Terminal 2, which will increase the airport’s capacity to 50 million passengers.Phase 3 (2035-2040): Two additional runways (T3 and T4 Terminals), reaching a total capacity of 100 million passengers.This year’s IASEA 2025 welcomes a delegation of leaders from major international airports in Vietnam, including Long Thanh International Airport—one of the world's most expensive greenfield airport projects—Noi Bai Airport, Danang Airport, Cat Bi Airport, Phu Quoc Airport, and Cam Ranh International Terminal.Mr. Nguyen Cao Cuong, Deputy General Director, Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV), shared during his opening remarks, “Under the direction of the Prime Minister of Vietnam, ACV's delegation at this expo is actively seeking high-quality, potential partners in technology, equipment, and airport operations to collaborate in accelerating the completion of Long Thanh, ensuring it meets the highest international standards. This show is not only a valuable opportunity for ACV to explore cutting-edge technologies and advanced management models but also a chance for all of us to discuss strategies for the collective growth of airport networks in Southeast Asia."What to look out for in IASEA 2025?Over the course of three days, groundbreaking discussions and innovations are taking centre stage, redefining efficiency, sustainability, and automation in ground handling and airport logistics. Today marks a significant milestone for CW Aero Services as the company announces the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Goldhofer AG to become a Hub for Goldhofer GSE product lines in the Asia Pacific region. As part of this strategic partnership, CW Aero Services will not only promote Goldhofer GSE products within Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, and the Philippines but also provide comprehensive support services. This includes the commissioning of new GSE deliveries, repair and maintenance work, and the supply of spare parts, ensuring seamless and efficient operations for customers in the region. This collaboration represents more than just a contractual agreement—it is a commitment by CW Aero Services to drive the growth and adoption of Goldhofer products and services across the Asia Pacific. By leveraging its expertise and regional presence, CW Aero Services aims to make a meaningful impact on the ground support equipment landscape in the region.Industry leaders are unveiling next-generation solutions designed to optimise airport operations, enhance energy efficiency, and streamline airside activities. One of the most highly anticipated product debuts comes from FastCharge GSE. The company launched the Enatel eGSE Charger – a cutting-edge charging solution designed specifically for electric ground support equipment (eGSE) – earlier this month, which was one of the first few times the product was showcased to the public. With a world-leading 97.6% efficiency, the charger minimises energy waste, optimises charging times, and reduces vehicle downtime, setting a new benchmark in airport electrification.Meanwhile, Oshkosh AeroTech has introduced two cutting-edge electric ground support vehicles to the Asia market at IASEA 2025 – the LEKTRO 88i electric aircraft tug and the B80 electric pushback tractor – that are designed to enhance airport efficiency, sustainability, safety, and reduce operational costs. The B80 pushback tractor, specifically, was built for heavy-duty operations, delivering high torque, all-wheel drive, and advanced energy management for efficient pushbacks of both narrow-body and wide-body aircraft. As the event unfolds, industry professionals can expect more exclusive product showcases, expert-led conference sessions, and networking opportunities that shape the future of airport operations across Asia.All trade professionals attending inter airport Southeast Asia 2025 will be granted free access to the exhibition and conference floors. For the latest information on inter airport Southeast Asia, please visit the event website, LinkedIn, or Facebook pages. About inter airport Southeast Asiainter airport Southeast Asia influences and accelerates the transformation of the airport industry in Asia by crafting a unique, 3-day airport trade show for the region.Every odd year, buyers and decision makers from the airports, airlines, ground handlers and the entire Airport community in Asia attend inter airport Southeast Asia to source and experience from the most diverse selection of innovations, technology and equipment for airport terminals and ramp operations.Whatever your strategy or needs - this is the place to be for business, friendship and new trends.25-27 March 2025Marina Bay Sands, Singaporewww.interairport-southeastasia.comAbout RX  RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organisations. With a presence in 25 countries across 42 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people.  RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit www.rxglobal.com. About RELXRELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. RELX serves customers in more than 180 countries and has offices in about 40 countries. It employs more than 36,000 people over 40% of whom are in North America. The shares of RELX PLC, the parent company, are traded on the London, Amsterdam and New York stock exchanges using the following ticker symbols: London: REL; Amsterdam: REN; New York: RELX.*Note: Current market capitalisation can be found at http://www.relx.com/investorsMedia contacts (on behalf of RX)Carolyn Kok (carolyn.kok@fifthring.com)Chloe Lim (chloe.lim@fifthring.com) Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Genes Tech Group Announces 2024 Annual Results

2024 Annual Results Highlights- Total revenue reached approximately NTD931.96 million- Profit for the year attributable to owners of the Company amounted to approximately NTD24.28 million- Revenue from turnkey solutions reached approximately NTD418.45 million- Basic earnings per share were NTD2.43 centsHONG KONG, Mar 25, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Genes Tech Group Holdings Co. Ltd (“Genes Tech Group” or “The Group”, Stock Code: 8257.HK) announces its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2024. (“During the period under review”). During the period under review, the Group recorded the total revenue of approximately NTD931.96 million, Profit for the year attributable to owners of the Company amounted to approximately NTD24.28 million. Basic earnings per share were NTD2.43cents. During the period under review, revenue from turnkey solutions amounted to approximately NTD418.45 million, accounting for approximately 44.90% of the Group’s total revenue. The revenue from the trading of parts and used Semiconductor Manufacturer Equipment (SME) amounted to approximately NTD513.51 million, accounting for approximately 55.10% of the Group’s total revenue. During the period under review, under the ongoing geopolitical tensions, the Group has established a solid strategic direction, as well as deepened cooperation with existing international clients and actively explored new models of collaboration. The Group’s revenue from operations in Japan significantly increased by 2,667.38% compared with last year, representing approximately 5.67% of the Group’s total revenue, while revenue from operations in Singapore increased by 41.56% from last year, representing approximately 12.29% of the Group’s total revenue.Since 2024, the semiconductor industry has seen a significant recovery and entered an upward cycle. Given that the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) technology provides a new driver for the continuous development of the industry, it is generally predicted that generative AI will affect more than 70% of semiconductor products in the coming years. According to the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), global semiconductor chip sales hit record high at USD627.6 billion in 2024, representing an increase of 19.1%, benefiting from strong demand for AI processors and memory. The sales in the fourth-quarter amounted to USD170.9 billion, representing an increase of 17.1% as compared to the fourth quarter of 2023 and an increase of 3.0% as compared to the third quarter of 2024. The Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute (MIC) of Taiwan estimates that the production value of Taiwan’s semiconductor industry will reach NTD4.76 trillion in 2024, representing an increase of 21.3%. The mainstream communication product sector has stabilized and showed growth, which has injected growth momentum to certain sub-sectors. Looking ahead to 2025, advanced chips will continue to drive the output growth of semiconductor industry, and Taiwan's semiconductor industry is projected to reach a total production value of NTD5.52 trillion in 2025, representing a 15.9% increase.Mr.Yang Ming-Hsiang, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer concluded: “Although the semiconductor industry is expected to continue its upward trajectory, it will be subject to certain uncertainties, including geopolitical risks, volatility of global economic policies, changes in end-market demand and dynamic adjustment on demand and supply from new production capacity. In addition, the continued Sino-U.S. semiconductor technology rivalry, especially the tightened control of AI chips export across the globe by the United States, will become a critical and unneglectable issue in the development of semiconductor industry. As such, the Group will pay close attention to the variables and respond to market changes in a prudent and flexible manner to ensure sustainable development. The Group will also capture development opportunities and strengthen its core competitiveness to create long-term shareholder value.”About Genes Tech Group Holdings Co. Ltd (Stock Code: 8257.HK)Genes Tech Group Holdings Co. Ltd is a turnkey solution provider and exporter of parts and used SME in Taiwan. Since the commencement of its business in 2009, the Group mainly engaged in providing turnkey solution for parts and used SME for its customers and modifying and/or upgrading the semiconductor equipment of its production systems according to customers needs. In addition, the Group is also engaged in the trading of parts and used SME. The parts and used SME supplied by the Group included furnaces, clean tracks and other related items, which were used at the front-end of the semiconductor manufacturing process, wafer fabrication such as deposition, photoresist coating and development, and these were extensively applied in mobile phones, game consoles, DVD players, automotive sensors and other digital electronic products.The press release is distributed by Vitalink Consultants Limited on behalf of Genes Tech Group Holdings Co. Ltd. For enquiry, please contact:Ms. Natural Lau  Tel: (852) 2529 7999  Email: Natural.lau@vitalink.com.hk Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

靖洋集团公布2024年年度业绩

2024年年度业绩亮点- 业务总收益约新台币931.96百万元- 本公司拥有人应占年度利润约新台币 24.28百万元- 统包解决方案的收益约新台币418.45百万元- 每股基本盈利为新台币 2.43 仙香港, 2025年3月25日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 靖洋集团控股有限公司(「靖洋集团」或「集团」,股份代号:8257.HK)宣布截至 2024年12月 31 日止年度(「回顾期内」)之业绩。回顾期内,集团总收益约新台币 931.96 百万元。本公司拥有人应占年度利润约新台币24.28百万元。每股基本盈利为新台币2.43仙。回顾期内,统包解决方案的收益约新台币 418.45百万元,占集团总收益约44.90%。零件及二手半导体制造设备买卖的收益约新台币513.51百万元,占集团总收益约55.10%。回顾期内,面对地缘政治局势的持续紧张,集团制定了稳健的战略方向,并巩固与现有国际客户的合作关系,且积极开拓新的合作模式。集团源自日本业务的收入较去年大幅增加2,667.38%,占集团总收益约5.67%,而源自新加坡业务的收入则较去年增加41.56%,占集团总收益约12.29%。自2024年以来,半导体行业显著复苏,并迎来上行周期。AI技术的兴起为该行业的持续发展挹注新驱动力,业界普遍预测,未来数年生成式AI将影响逾七成的半导体产品。根据半导体产业协会(SIA)报告指出,受益于 AI 处理器和内存的强劲需求,2024 年全球半导体芯片销售额增长19.1%至 6,276 亿美元,创下新高,而第四季度销售额为 1,709 亿美元,较 2023 年第四季度增长 17.1%,相较 2024 年第三季度增长 3.0%。资策会产业情报研究所(MIC)预估,2024年台湾半导体产业产值将达新台币4.76兆,增长21.3%。随着主流通讯产品回稳并呈现增长态势,为个别次产业带来增长动能。其展望2025年,先进芯片将持续引领台湾半导体产值增长,预估2025年台湾半导体整体产值将增长15.9%,达新台币5.52兆。靖洋集团主席兼行政总裁杨名翔先生总结:「尽管半导体产业预计将维持其增长趋势,但这将受到多重变量所影响,包括地缘政治风险、全球经济政策的波动、终端市场需求的变化,以及新增产能所带来的供需动态调整。此外,美中半导体科技竞争的持续,特别是美国在全球范围内收紧对AI芯片的出口限制,均将成为半导体产业发展中不可忽视的重要方面。因此,集团将密切关注这些变量,审慎且灵活应对各种市场转变,确保其可持续发展,并把握发展机遇,强化核心竞争力,为股东创造长期价值。」关于靖洋集团控股有限公司(股份代号:8257.HK)靖洋集团控股有限公司为一间总部位于台湾的零件及二手半导体制造设备的统包解决方案供货商及出口商。集团自于2009年开始业务以来,主要为客户提供零件二手半导体制造设备件的统包解决方案,按客户需要改造及/或升级其生产系统的半导体设备,亦从事半导体制造设备及其零件买卖。集团所提供的半导体制造设备及零件包括热炉管、显影装置等,用于半导体的前端制造过程、晶圆加工,如沉积、光阻涂布及显影,更可广泛应用于手机、游戏机、DVD播放器,以及车用传感器等数码电子产品。本新闻稿由汇滔顾问有限公司代表靖洋集团控股有限公司发布。详情垂询:刘育然小姐电话:(852) 2529 7999电邮:Natural.lau@vitalink.com.hk Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

康师傅控股有限公司”产品结构+运营效率”双轮驱动 提升盈利空间

香港, 2025年3月25日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 2025年3月24日,康师傅控股有限公司(0322.HK,以下简称"公司",连同其附属公司"集团")发布2024年年度业绩公告。2024年,面对复杂环境带来的诸多挑战,本集团 秉承长期主义,积极推进高质量发展,持续优化产品结构,积极推进创新升级,不断加强渠道建设,精准把握消费趋势,各项财务指标稳健增长。截至2024年12月31日止十二个月,集团收益同比上升0.3%至806.51亿元人民币。其中,方便面事业收益284.14亿元人民币,饮品事业收益516.21亿元人民币。毛利率同比提高2.7个百分点至33.1%,EBITDA同比增长17.3%至96.28亿元人民币。董事会建议派发末期股息每股普通股人民币33.14分及特别末期股息每股普通股人民币33.14分,全年派息率达100%。财务摘要 截至12月31日止12个月 人民币千元2024年2023年           变动收益80,650,91480,418,075↑ 0.3%毛利率(%)33.1%30.4%↑ 2.7个百分点集团毛利26,695,64324,467,089↑ 9.1%扣除利息、税项、折旧及摊销前盈利(EBITDA)9,627,8028,206,526↑ 17.3%本期溢利4,322,1353,516,667↑ 22.9%本公司股东应占溢利3,734,4293,117,461↑ 19.8%每股溢利(人民币分)   基本66.2855.33↑ 10.95分摊薄66.2855.31↑ 10.97分于2024年12月31日之银行存款及现金(含长期定期存款)为人民币16,002,668千元,相较2023年12月31日增加人民币1,264,287千元,净负债与资本比率为-19.3%。2024年,中国经济保持稳健增长, GDP同比增长5.0%,CPI小幅上升0.2%。在这一宏观经济背景下,消费者行为模式发生转变,呈现出更为谨慎、理性的消费倾向,对情绪价值、健康、绿色环保、品质化及性价比的关注度明显提升。同时,购物渠道持续演变,传统大卖场发展受阻,而仓储会员店则保持增长势头,食杂店、小超市等贴近消费者生活圈的近场小业态存在可观的市场增量潜力。面对消费变化和渠道变革,能够精准洞察消费趋势、前瞻性把握渠道发展方向的企业,更有能力围绕消费者需求开展产品创新、捕捉市场机遇、赢得消费者信赖,进而在激烈的市场竞争中实现业绩的稳健攀升与高质量发展。2024年,方便面事业的毛利结构稳步改善。方便面事业收益为284.14亿元人民币,同比衰退1.3%,占集团总收益35.2%。年内,受惠于有利的产品售价及原材料价格变动,方便面毛利率同比提高1.6个百分点至28.6%,有效抵消了收入衰退的不利影响,在毛利率同比提高带动下,方便面事业2024年全年的本公司股东应占溢利同比提高1.8%至20.45亿人民币。年内,面对消费趋势日益分化的市场环境,方便面事业持续聚焦核心产品,推动升级迭代,优化营销策略,逐步改善毛利结构。通过与知名IP和代言人合作,探索"品牌车"移动营销模式,深入校园等人流密集区域,与年轻消费群体展开高效互动,显著提升品牌知名度和影响力。此外,紧跟消费者购物习惯的改变,敏锐捕捉新兴渠道的发展契机。同时,坚持以航天品质为标杆,通过引进航天食品的先进技术,成为方便面业内首家获得应用航天专利的企业,进一步夯实和彰显产品的品质优势与科技实力,为推动行业的高质量发展发挥引领作用。2024年,饮品事业整体收益为516.21亿人民币,同比成长1.3%,占集团总收益64.0%。年内,得益于有利的产品售价策略,饮品毛利率同比提高3.2个百分点至35.3%。在毛利率同比提高的带动下,饮品事业2024年全年本公司股东应占溢利同比提高52.3%至19.19亿人民币。年内,饮品事业始终围绕建立规模优势展开布局。持续巩固核心品类,同时布局战略品类。精心推出无糖产品,满足消费者对健康与功效的追求,积极拓宽产品品类。通过实施优化品类管理、大力拓展新兴渠道、提升通路服务质量、精准费用管控、有效提高资本周转率及增强供应链效能等一系列举措,致力于实现运营效率的全面提升,推动业务的稳健发展与可持续增长。康师傅行政总裁陈应让先生表示:"预计2025年,中国经济增长的核心动力仍依赖于内需。集团将始终秉持""巩固、革新、发展"的发展策略,持续深耕主营业务,深化可持续发展布局,致力于实现品牌的高质量发展。集团将持续加大在产品研发、品牌建设和渠道拓展等方面的资源投入,精准捕捉市场趋势,构建以消费者需求为导向的创新机制,进一步深化品牌与消费者的情感联结。借助精细化的市场洞察与科学合理的渠道策略,不断优化渠道效率与服务质量。同时,积极推行精益采购管理,通过数字化与AI技术的全面应用,显著提升智能化管理水平。我们将坚持可持续发展理念,积极履行社会责任,致力于为广大客户提供优质服务,为消费者创造长期价值,为股东实现可持续的丰厚回报,将康师傅打造成备受政府信赖、合作伙伴共赢、深受消费者认可的'民族品牌'。"关于康师傅控股有限公司 (0322.HK)康师傅控股有限公司("本公司")及其附属公司("本集团")主要在中国从事生产和销售方便面及饮品。本集团于1992年开始生产方便面,并自1996年起扩大事业至方便食品及饮品;2012年3月,本集团进一步拓展饮料事业范围,完成与PepsiCo中国饮料事业之战略联盟,开始独家负责制造、灌装、包装、销售及分销PepsiCo于中国的非酒精饮料。"康师傅"作为中国家喻户晓的品牌,经过多年的耕耘与积累,深受中国消费者喜爱和支持。如有垂询,请联络:投资者查询康师傅控股有限公司投资者关系团队电邮:ir@tingyi.com汇思讯中国有限公司陈敏芝电邮:stephanie.chen@christensencomms.com电话:+852 2117 0861 Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

收入狂飙同比增长137% 多款产品蓄势以待 康希诺增长动能充沛

香港, 2025年3月25日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 康希诺生物股份公司(股份代码:688185.SH和6185.HK,以下简称:康希诺)作为中国疫苗领域的佼佼者,凭借持续的研发创新和强大的商业化能力,在2024年实现了显著的业绩增长。康希诺在2024年实现营业总收入8.46亿元,同比增加137.01%,这一突破标志着公司从Biotech向Biopharma的转型初见成效。而随着后续多款重磅产品的不断推进、技术管线的持续突破以及国际化布局的逐渐深化,康希诺在2025年有望迎来更强劲的增长动能,2024年,康希诺的核心产品MCV4疫苗(曼海欣®)作为中国唯一四价流脑结合疫苗,在"自营团队+CSO推广商"的营销模式赋能下,实现了快速市场渗透,验证了其商业模式的可行性,成为公司业绩的稳定基本盘。作为国内独家产品,曼海欣®在印尼、中东、南美等海外市场接连取得注册与认证突破,尤其是Halal认证的获批,为其打开了全球超18亿人口的穆斯林市场。国际化战略的逐步落地,叠加MCV4的覆盖人群拟进一步扩大,公司的收入基数有望得到显著提高。除了核心产品表现优异,康希诺的产品管线也进入密集收获期,多款产品预计将会在今明两年内上市,业绩蓄势待发。公司首创CRM197+TT双载体技术的13价肺炎结合疫苗(PCV13i)目前已完成上市前检查,预计于2025年内获批。这一疫苗将显著增强儿童对流行肺炎球菌血清型的免疫力,有效预防肺炎球菌引起的感染性疾病。与传统单载体疫苗相比,该疫苗采用的双载体技术能够有效减少大量使用同一种载体蛋白造成免疫干扰的可能性,与其他疫苗共注射时,也能减少对免疫原性造成的抑制。此外,该疫苗结合设计和生产工艺皆改良过,临床研究中显示,针对中国儿童群体中危害较严重的多种血清型,能够有效诱导较高的特异性抗体水平。凭借技术优势,该疫苗有望在竞争激烈的肺炎疫苗市场中脱颖而出,占据技术制高点,成为公司未来新的增长点。而康希诺在组分百白破疫苗上的管线布局同样具有显著的技术领先性,有望实现全年龄段覆盖。公司的婴幼儿用吸附无细胞百(组分)白破联合疫苗(婴幼儿用DTcP)已于2025年2月正式纳入优先审评品种,定位为进口替代。而在该款疫苗的基础上,公司还进一步研发了青少年及成人用吸附无细胞百(组分)白破联合疫苗(青少年及成人用Tdcp),目前已启动II/III期临床试验,并完成Ⅲ期临床试验受试者入组。值得一提的是,公司的吸附无细胞百(组分)白破b型流感嗜血杆菌(结合)-ACYW135群脑膜炎球菌(结合)联合疫苗(DTcP-Hib-MCV4联合疫苗)已于2025年2月获批临床。这款全球首创的"五联苗"将百白破、Hib和流脑疫苗整合,可大幅减少接种次数,未来上市后或成为多联多价疫苗领域的标杆产品。在海外业务中,康希诺除了推进核心产品MCV4疫苗等进入海外市场外,还积极推进与海外机构在技术方面的交流。2024年,公司与马来西亚国立生物技术研究院(NIBM)确立合作,推进mRNA多价流感疫苗研发。该项目是马来西亚首个mRNA疫苗研发项目,助力马来西亚建立mRNA疫苗开发能力,同时也有助于进一步推动公司海外战略,提升公司创新疫苗品牌价值。同年,公司还与巴西最大的疫苗制造商巴西布坦坦研究所(Butantan),正式签署战略合作谅解备忘录,旨在共同推动创新疫苗及mRNA技术的发展,深化中巴两国在公共卫生领域的合作,构建全球伙伴关系。可以看到,从核心产品MCV4的成功商业化,到丰富的后续产品管线,再到国际化战略的稳步推进,康希诺正以"中国创新"深度参与全球疫苗产业链。展望未来,康希诺有望在国内外市场实现更大的突破,为全球公共卫生事业持续贡献力量,为全球疾病防控体系注入中国动能。 Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

Wintermar Reports Results For The Full Year Ended 31 December 2024

SINGAPORE, Mar 24, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Wintermar’s Operating Profit jumped by 101.5%YOY to US$17.8 million on the back of a 13.5%YOY increase in Total Revenue to US$82.4million, from higher charter rates and a better fleet mix of DP (Dynamic Positioning) vessels.Owned Vessel DivisionOwned Vessel Revenue rose by 28.9%YOY to US$62.1million for FY2024 from US$48.2million in FY2023. This was driven by a larger number of DP vessels in the fleet which pushed the average charter rates for 2024 up by 26% as compared to the average charter rate in 2023.  These factors contributed to a 106.2%YOY jump in Gross Profit from Owned Vessels to US$22.4million for FY2024 with vessel utilization in 2024 at 66%, slightly lower than 68% for 2023.Owned Vessel gross margin has increased to 36.1% in FY2024 as compared to 22.6% in FY2023, reflecting a strong increase in charter rates as well as a better fleet exposure to the DP segment. Our 5150BHP to 8000BHP AHTS as well as PSVs experienced a higher charter rate boost than the rest of the fleet due to rising demand for deeper water drilling projects, which require DP capability.Vessel utilization fell in 4Q2024 to 63% compared to 67% in 3Q2024. Some vessels completed spot contracts while the monsoon season in Brunei also impacted utilization.   These vessels underwent maintenance and will start operations again in mid 1Q2025.  The additional PSV which was delivered in October 2024 did not commence operations until January 2025.                    Chartering Division and Other ServicesGross Profit from Chartering rose by 28.7%YOY to US$1.4million, despite slightly lower revenue of US$13.7million, reflecting improved margins. Gross Profit from Other Services recorded a decline of 16.7%YOY to US$2.6million upon the completion of a contract. Total Revenue for FY2024 rose 13.5% YOY to US$82.4 million with Total Gross Profit of US$26.4 million (+75.5%YOY) for FY2024 as compared to Total Revenue of US$72.6 million and Total Gross Profit of US$15.0 million in FY2023.Direct Expenses and Gross ProfitOwned Vessel Direct expenses rose by 6.4% YOY to US$39.7million, largely from higher maintenance costs, which rose by US$7.5million (+21.8%YOY), in additional to higher crewing costs of US$10.3million (+10.5%YOY).The higher maintenance and crewing costs are aligned with operating a fleet of higher value vessels and a larger proportion of operations outside of Indonesia. Depreciation costs rose by 5.4%YOY to US$13.4million as the number of operational vessels increased. Bunker costs rose by 7.2%YOY to US$3.3million due to higher oil prices and a larger number of vessels mobilized in and out of Indonesia.Indirect Expenses and Operating ProfitIndirect Expenses rose by 38.5%YOY to US$8.6million, with Staff Salary contributing US$1million to the increase, reflecting a focus on strengthening the operations, technical and IT teams to manage a higher value fleet, as well as the payment of employee bonuses in line with the strong operational performance. As the Company now participates in more international tenders, there has been an increase in marketing expenses by 164.8%YOY to US$0.66million.Operating margins jumped to 21.6% for FY2024 compared to 12.2% in 2023, as Operating Profit doubled to US$17.8million for FY2024, reflecting the impact of operational gearing on the Company’s profitability as charter rates begin to rise.Other Income, Expenses and Net Attributable ProfitInterest Expenses and financial charges fell by 4.2%YOY to US$1.2million while interest income rose by 582%YOY to US$0.46million, as the Company continued to accumulate cash flow and pay down debt. Equity in net earnings of associates jumped to US$2.4million for FY2024 from US$0.55million in FY2023, with strong contribution from associated companies with OSV operations which also benefitted from the strong industry upturn.The sale of fixed assets contributed a one-off gain of US$16.1million, largely from the sale of an older PSV in the first half of 2024. Due to the strengthening of the A, the Company recorded a FX loss of US$0.47million mainly from Rupiah denominated trade receivables.Non-controlling interest was significantly higher at US$9.8million compared to a small loss of US$0.04million in FY2023. The largest contributor to this was from the gain on sale of fixed asset as well as the stronger earnings from the PSV business which is 51% controlled by Wintermar.Net Attributable Profit to shareholders for FY2024 was US$22.5million, a significant jump of 237% compared to US$6.7million in FY2023. Excluding the gain on sale of Vessel, the underlying core profit increased by 126.5%YOY to US$15.1million compared to US$6.6 million in FY2023.FY2024 EBITDA increased by 44.8% YOY to US$31.5million.Industry OutlookThe recent months have been characterized by rising global uncertainty arising from dramatic policy changes in the US, the prospect of tariff wars and the fragile ceasefire in Gaza. These upheavals have not derailed the underlying momentum in the upstream investment cycle, which seems to still be unfolding as major oil companies have started to roll back renewable energy projects in favour of investing in oil and gas. The oil price has corrected from previous highs but is forecasted to stay firm in the next couple of years from OPEC+ intervention.In Indonesia, the government remains committed to the various major deepwater projects which have received investment approval in the past 12 months. SE Asian charter rates corrected slightly at the end of 2024 after a very sharp spike up in the past 12 months.  However, there are several  Engineering Procurement (EPCI) projects which require  OSV for short-term projects, which accounts for a more volatile utilization of the OSV fleet.                   Business ProspectsDespite a slower 4Q2024, we are still optimistic on the outlook for OSVs in Indonesia as there are several approved deepwater drilling projects particularly in the Makassar strait and the Andaman sea which are likely to commence in 2H2025 to 2026.  Some EPCI contracts have been awarded and tendering for the marine spread is ongoing for 2H2025 commencement. All this points to continued short term contracts, by virtue of where we are at this early stage of the drilling cycle, and we expect continued volatility in utilization rates while charter rates should remain firm.Wintermar took delivery of 3 units of newbuilt Heavy Load Barges (HLB) between December 2024 to February 2025.  The vessels are in the process of conversion to Indonesian flag and will be ready to work by 2Q2025.  In addition, the Company has ordered a newbuilt Platform Supply Vessel for delivery in 2026, which will enhance the DP capability of the fleet and reduce average age of the fleet.  These acquisitions have been funded through internal cash flow and will be refinanced upon delivery.  In 2H2025, another reactivated PSV is expected to be operational, adding to our capacity for 2025.Contracts on hand as at end February 2025 amounted to US$66million.                About Wintermar Offshore Marine GroupWintermar Offshore Marine Group (WINS.JK), developed over nearly 50 years with a track record of quality that is both a source of pride and responsibility that we are dedicated to upholding, and sails a fleet of more than 48 Offshore Support Vessels ready for long term as well as spot charters. All vessels are operated by experienced Indonesian crew, tracked by satellite systems and monitored in real-time by shore-based Vessel Teams.Wintermar is the first shipping company in Indonesia to be certified with an Integrated Management System by Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance, and is currently certified with ISO 9001:2015 (Quality), ISO14001:2015 (Environment) and OHSAS 18001:2007 (Occupational Health and Safety). For more information, please visit www.wintermar.com.For further information, please contact:Ms. Pek Swan Layanto, CFAInvestor RelationsPT Wintermar Offshore Marine TbkTel (62-21) 530 5201 Ext 401Email: investor_relations@wintermar.com  DISCLAIMERCertain statements made in this publication involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Certain statements relating to business and operations of PT Wintermar Offshore Marine Tbk and Subsidiaries (the Company) are based on management’s expectations, estimates and projections. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Certain statements are based upon assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such statements. The Company makes no commitment, and disclaims any duty, to update or revise any of these statements. This publication is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a solicitation or offering of securities in any jurisdiction. The information contained in this publication is not intended to qualify, supplement or amend information disclosed under corporate and securities legislation of any jurisdiction applicable to the Company and should not be relied upon for the purpose of making investment decisions concerning any securities of the Company. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Dida Inc. (02559.HK) Announced 2024 Annual Results, RMB 211 Million Adjusted Net Profit

HONG KONG, Mar 24, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Dida Inc. (“Dida” or the “Company”, Stock Code: 02559.HK), a leading technology-driven mobility platform, announced the audited consolidated annual results for the year ended December 31, 2024.Financial Highlights:- Revenue was RMB787.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to RMB815.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.- Gross profit was RMB567.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to RMB605.4 million for year ended December 31, 2023.- Net profit increased by 234.4% from RMB300.4 million for year ended December 31, 2023 to RMB1,004.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.- Adjusted net profit (non-IFRS measure) was RMB211.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to RMB225.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.Operation Highlights:- Gross transaction value amounted to RMB7.4 billion and total number of orders reached 119.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.- Registered users reached over 372 million as of December 31, 2024- Certified private car owners reached 18.9 million, an increase of 21.4% year-on-yearBusiness OutlookCarpooling marketplace businessThe Company believes carpooling in China is still at its early stage of development, with significant market demand yet to be fully released and the benefits of carpooling not fully recognized by the public. At the same time, the Company notices a year-on-year increase in the demand for carpooling. In 2024, the number of passengers who placed orders surged 34.3% year-over-year, driven by robust demand in lower tier cities. Riders on the platform can access low-cost mobility options and enjoy quality experience. Private car owners can save money on gas and tolls by sharing traveling expenses with riders. Carpooling also brings about numerous societal benefits, such as reducing carbon emissions and mitigating traffic congestion. In the future, the Company will seek more robust, healthier, and suitable transportation capacity and a broader user base through multiple approaches. The Company will establish strong collaborations with third-party platforms to expedite the growth initiatives. In the lower-tier cities, the Company will drive growth through the conversion of private domain traffic, the dissemination of a “low-price” mindset, and the optimization of mini-program functionalities. The Company will continue to fine-tune the algorithms for precise route matching to enhance driver retention. Furthermore, the Company will explore various scalable carpooling scenarios, such as employee commuting and student travel to and out of college campuses, to expand the user base. For the driver side, the Company will also encourage more diversified demands to provide better travel experiences, especially for those looking for better ride compatibility. Moving forward, the Company will continue to refine the station based carpooling model to better meet user needs by offering more compatible and cost effective options.Taxi businessIn selected cities where the Company has already entered into strategic cooperation agreements, the Company will closely work with all relevant stakeholders, including local authorities, taxi industry associations, taxi companies, and taxi drivers to implement its strategy for smart taxi services. Several cities are considering changing traditional fixed-price models for taxi riding to dynamic pricing in response to competition from ride-hailing. The Company is leveraging this opportunity to provide smart taxi service solutions tailored to these cities, which includes technologies and systems to support the implementation of dynamic pricing.For the full announcement of Dida for the annual results ended December 31, 2024, please visitt: https://manager.wisdomir.com/files/594/2025/0321/20250321213001_91138480_en.pdfAbout Dida Inc.Dida Inc. (“Dida” or the “Company”, Stock Code: 02559.HK) is a leading technology-driven mobility platform in China. The Company creates more transit capacity with less environmental impact by providing carpooling marketplace services to pair up riders with private car owners if they are heading in similar directions at compatible times. It also provides smart taxi services, aiming to improve the efficacy and efficiency of relevant stakeholders in the taxi industry in China. Dida makes the mobility ecosystem greener and more efficient, and each trip experience warm and enjoyable.Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements relating to the business outlook, forecast business plans and growth strategies of the Company. These forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to the Company and are stated herein on the basis of the outlook at the time of this press release. They are based on certain expectations, assumptions and premises, some of which are subjective or beyond the control. These forward-looking statements may prove to be incorrect and may not be realized in future. Underlying the forward-looking statements is a large number of risks and uncertainties. Further information regarding these risks and uncertainties is included in the other public disclosure documents on the corporate website. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.