Xiaomi has reported what its founder, Lei Jun, describes as the 'strongest annual report ever,' leading to a surge in its stock price. The company's shares reached a record high following better-than-expected fourth-quarter results. In a significant move to reward contributors, Xiaomi awarded 83.4 million shares to 3,877 selected individuals, including employees and suppliers, and granted 10.2 million stock options to 62 workers in Hong Kong. The company also recorded a 41.3% increase in net profit, reflecting its strong performance in the competitive smartphone and technology markets.