INKEVERSE (03700) saw its shares surge over 35% during early trading. At the time of writing, the stock was up 16.44%, trading at HK$0.85 with a turnover of HK$230 million.

The company's 2025 performance results show an annual operating profit of RMB 412 million, an increase of 87% year-over-year. The adjusted net profit was RMB 292 million, up 24.5% compared to the previous year. Profit for the year reached RMB 280 million, marking a 29.7% increase. The significant growth in net profit was primarily driven by investment gains.

Notably, INKEVERSE has defined three core strategic directions for the future: First, focusing on enhancing the quality of its core live-streaming social business to build a sustainable and healthy ecosystem. Second, deepening its presence in diverse overseas markets by consolidating its core Southeast Asian market while expanding into high-potential regions such as the Middle East and North Africa. Third, strengthening forward-looking technological capabilities, with a particular emphasis on generative AI and Web3.0, to integrate technology with business scenarios and build long-term competitive advantages.