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Executive summary

• H1 revenue rose 21.6% YoY to RMB1,020.4m, led by DouYin; gross profit fell 60.9% to RMB21.8m and results shifted to a RMB60.6m net loss.

• Lower gross profit contribution from DouYin, higher R&D spending and increased receivables impairment provisions pressured results.

• Net current assets were RMB347.6m; liquidity faced pressure from rising receivables and lower cash, with collections and financing measures planned.

Financial highlights

• Revenue was RMB1,020.4m, up 21.6% YoY; cost of revenue rose 27.4% to RMB998.6m and gross profit fell 60.9% to RMB21.8m.

• Loss before tax was RMB68.4m versus profit of RMB8.2m; net loss was RMB60.6m versus net profit of RMB7.2m.

• Administrative expenses rose 161.3% to RMB32.9m, mainly reflecting increased R&D investment in new projects.

• Receivables and other financial assets impairment provision rose 40.8% YoY to RMB52.0m.

• Net cash used in operating activities was RMB38.3m versus RMB114.6m; cash and cash equivalents fell to RMB4.2m from RMB21.3m at year-end 2024.

Outlook and guidance

• H2 priorities include deepening major-customer relationships, lowering customer acquisition costs and improving ROI conversion.

• Planned agency, distribution and dealership models will support customer sales through short videos, livestreaming and influencer channels.

• Plans include expanding DouYin, Xiaohongshu and Tencent activity, strengthening media operations and traffic optimisation, and building AI-enabled marketing capabilities.