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Production / IP

iReader (掌阅)

Key facts

Operator / parent
SSE 603533
Origin
China
Headquarters
Beijing
Category
Production / IP

iReader is a Shanghai-listed Chinese digital reading company moving from books into drama, and it holds 4.99% of Dianzhong. FY2024 revenue was CNY 2.583bn, of which CNY 776m came from derivative business, which grew 190%.

iReader (掌阅) revenue and key figures

Reported revenue: CNY 2.583bn in FY2024, including CNY 776m from derivative business (official, iReader filing)

MetricFigureBasisSource
RevenueCNY 2.583bn in FY2024, including CNY 776m from derivative businessofficialiReader filing
Growthderivative business +190%officialiReader filing

Profile

Content
Reading platform moving into drama; holds 4.99% of Dianzhong.