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Kayou Limited updated its IPO prospectus, reporting 2024 revenue of 10.059 billion yuan and adjusted net profit of 4.466 billion yuan, up 378.16% year-on-year. The company holds a 71.1% market share in China's trading card sector with a 67.3% gross margin, ranking second only to MINISO and POP MART in scale.
Kayou filed for IPO, with revenue rising from 4.13 billion yuan to 10.057 billion yuan and net profit reaching 4.466 billion yuan from 2022 to 2024. Trading card business accounts for over 80% of revenue with a gross margin of about 67%.
Morgan Stanley raised POP MART's target price by 20% to 135 yuan, citing new customer growth from plush bag charms. The report notes POP MART plans to increase US store count to over 40 by 2025.
After its IPO, POP MART applied for defensive trademarks like 'PaoPao MaTe' to cope with the crowded toy market. The article compares the store expansion plans, IP strategies, and challenges faced by TOP TOY, 52TOYS, and X11.
LABUBU, a quirky monster doll by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung, has sparked global demand. Despite its eerie appearance, its kind-hearted backstory has fueled a craze, leading to counterfeit flooding and advice to buy directly from POP MART.
Kasing Lung, born in 1972 and raised in the Netherlands, was influenced by Nordic folklore. He transitioned from a children's book illustrator to a toy designer in 2010 and created LABUBU in 2015. In 2019, he signed an exclusive license with Pop Mart, leading to the character's rapid popularity. In March 2024, his work 'Mon' sold for HK$330,200 at auction.
POP MART stock jumped 12% to HK$5 on Tuesday. The company disclosed its 2021 Q3 operational data for the first time.
