Core Viewpoint - Tonghua Dongbao, one of the domestic insulin "duopoly," has revised its performance forecast, now expecting a net loss of approximately 42.72 million yuan for 2024, marking a significant decline of 103.66% year-on-year [1][4][6]. Financial Performance - The company anticipates a net profit attributable to shareholders of approximately -42.72 million yuan for 2024, a decrease of about 12.11 billion yuan compared to the previous year [4]. - The expected net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses is projected to be -9.19 million yuan, down approximately 11.77 billion yuan year-on-year [4]. - This marks the first annual loss for Tonghua Dongbao since 2005, following a profit exceeding 1.1 billion yuan in 2023 [2]. Reasons for Performance Revision - The frequent revisions in performance forecasts are attributed to multiple factors, including the termination of R&D projects, losses from infringement lawsuits, and asset transfers [1][5]. - The company was ordered to pay 61.31 million yuan due to a trademark infringement lawsuit, which has further impacted its profitability [9]. - A significant factor in the loss is the impact of a new round of insulin centralized procurement, leading to price reductions and inventory adjustments by commercial clients, which affected sales revenue [5][10]. R&D and Competitive Position - Tonghua Dongbao's R&D investment has been lower compared to its competitor, Ganli Pharmaceutical, with R&D expenditures from 2021 to 2023 being approximately 3.80 billion yuan, 4.01 billion yuan, and 4.20 billion yuan, representing 11.63%, 14.43%, and 13.66% of revenue, respectively [10]. - In contrast, Ganli Pharmaceutical's R&D investment as a percentage of revenue has consistently exceeded 20% [10]. Shareholder Concerns - The high pledge rate of the major shareholder is a point of concern, with the pledge rate reaching 95.20% [3][12].
通化东宝两改业绩预告由盈转亏 侵权坐实赔6131万大股东质押率95%