CCHT(SZ:000661) Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-04-20 14:31Core Viewpoint - Changchun High-tech has reported its first annual revenue decline in nearly 20 years, with a 7.55% decrease in revenue and a 43.01% drop in net profit for 2024 compared to the previous year [1][2]. Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved revenue of 13.466 billion yuan, down 7.55% year-on-year, and a net profit of 2.583 billion yuan, down 43.01% year-on-year [1]. - For Q1 2025, revenue was 2.997 billion yuan, a decrease of 5.66% year-on-year, with a net profit of 473 million yuan, down 44.95% year-on-year [1]. - The company’s main subsidiary, Jinsai Pharmaceutical, saw total revenue decrease by 3.73% to 10.671 billion yuan, despite a 454% increase in overseas sales [2]. - Baike Biological, another subsidiary, reported a revenue decline of 32.64% to 1.229 billion yuan and a net profit drop of 53.67% [2]. - Gaoxin Real Estate experienced a revenue decline of 17.32% to 756 million yuan and a net profit drop of 80.09% [3]. Business Segments - The company operates in four main segments: genetic engineering pharmaceuticals, biological vaccines, traditional Chinese medicine, and real estate, corresponding to its four subsidiaries [1]. - The only subsidiary showing positive growth was Huakang Pharmaceutical, but its revenue contribution is minimal, making it insufficient to offset the overall decline [3]. Investment and Strategy - To counteract the revenue decline, the company has increased its R&D investment by 11.20% to 2.690 billion yuan, which now accounts for 19.97% of revenue [3]. - Sales expenses also rose by 11.81% to 4.439 billion yuan, with the number of sales personnel increasing by nearly 60% from 3,155 to 4,995 [3]. - However, the number of R&D personnel decreased by 4.89%, from 1,329 to 1,264 [3]. Product Development - The company has several key products in development, including a new pediatric cough syrup and treatments for gout and other conditions, with some products expected to be approved this year [4][5]. - Notably, the company decided to terminate a U.S. application for a long-acting growth hormone, resulting in a 133 million yuan impairment charge that affected 2024 profits [6].