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603444 G-bits Network Technology Annual Report Summary (2023)

Part I: Important Notes

1. Guarantees: Board, Supervisory Board, Directors, Supervisors, and Senior Management guarantee the report's truthfulness, accuracy, and completeness, assuming legal responsibilities.
2. Auditor: KPMG Huazhen LLP issued a standard unqualified audit opinion.
3. Profit Distribution: Board decided against cash dividends/unit trusts for 2023 due to market competition, consumer spending changes, overseas business needs, and potential reserve project investments. Authorized to distribute profits conditionally in 2024 (if profitable and within net profit).
4. Shareholders: Total ordinary shareholders: 21,808 (end 2023), significant shareholders include domestic individuals and overseas entities like Hong Kong Securities Clearing Corporation, along with institutional investors like China Minsheng Bank Co., Ltd.

Part II: Basic Information & Financial Overview

1. R&D Personnel: Increased significantly from 530 (2021) to 855 (2023), accounting for over half of total employees.
2. Key Financial Data (RMB):
   • Total Assets: 663.68 Billion (YoY +2.26%)
   • Equity Attributable to Shareholders: 446.38 Billion (YoY +12.19%)
   • Operating Revenue: 418.49 Billion (YoY -19.07%)
   • Net Profit Attributable to Shareholders: 112.51 Billion (YoY -22.98%)
   • Net Profit After Removing Non-Recurring Items: 111.90 Billion (YoY -23.79%)
   • Cash Flow from Operations: 118.55 Billion (YoY -32.35%), driven by lower core product revenue.
   • Adjusted Net Profit (Excluding FX/Equity): 107.54 Billion (YoY -21.35%).
3. Shareholder Equity Structure:
   • Paid-in capital: RMB 72.04M.
   • Capital reserve: RMB 1.40B.
   • Retained earnings: RMB 2.88B (attributable to shareholders).
   • Non-controlling interests: RMB 783.77M.

Part III: Management Discussion & Analysis

1. Business Operations & Strategy

• Core Business: Online game development & operation, focusing on innovation, efficiency, global reach, and nurturing talent.
• Major Games: Asktao (PC, launched 2006), Asktao (Mobile, 2016), Overmortal (2021), Aobi Island: Dreamland (2022), Dragon POW! (2023), various reserves.
• Key Strategies: Product iteration, IP development (long-term), overseas expansion ("boutique" platform), strategic investments (TapTap, Qingci Games, Unity China), and diverse operational models (independent, license, cooperative). Strong emphasis on Middle-Version-Program (MVP) iterative development methodology.
• Operations: Player-centric ("contact us anytime"), community engagement (events, co-creation), precise marketing (low 'buy traffic' dependence), IP development, and collaborations.

2. Overseas Business

• Revenue: RMB 272 Million (YoY +5.03%).
• Operations: Active testing and release system, launched Overmortal (EuAm, Vietnamese), Fun Fighters: Royale (SEA), etc. Unprofitable yet growing.
• Challenges: Intense competition, rising traffic costs, lack of localized talent.

3. Industry Overview

• Segment: Online gaming (mobile dominant in China) is slowing ("stock" stage) but requires quality and innovation.
• Market Data (2023): China's game user base stable (+0.61%), actual market revenue RMB 302.96B (+13.95%), mobile games still leading (~75%). Overseas market revenue China-dev RG decreased slightly (5.65%).
• Policy: Increased focus on anti-addiction systems for minors, user data protection, indicates future compliance focus.

Part IV: Financial Statements (Summary)

• Financial data shows significant YoY declines in revenue (-19%), net profit (-23%) and OpEx.
• Cash flow reduction from Operations (-32% YoY).
• Majority stakeholder structure clearly defined.