Dream International reports growth, proposes dividend and mandates

** Dream International (HKEX:1126) reported revenue of HKD5,450.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, a modest increase from HKD5,352.5 million in the previous year, driven by strong plush toy sales and rising demand for plastic figures. Despite intensified competition, profit attributable to shareholders was HKD738.5 million. The Board recommends a final dividend of HKD0.40 per share, up from HKD0.35 in 2023, payable on May 30, 2025, to shareholders on record as of May 16, 2025.