Jing Ji Guan Cha Wang·2025-05-08 05:10Core Viewpoint - The company, Haohai Biological Technology (688366.SH), is facing scrutiny as its controlling shareholder, Jiang Wei, has been notified of an investigation by the China Securities Regulatory Commission for suspected insider trading, which has raised concerns among investors [1][3]. Company Overview - Haohai Biological Technology is a well-known producer of hyaluronic acid in China, with its founders Jiang Wei and You Jie being the controlling shareholders [1]. - The company has been listed on both the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the Shanghai Stock Exchange, making it the first biopharmaceutical company to achieve dual listing on the "H+ Sci-Tech Innovation Board" [1]. Financial Performance - In 2024, Haohai Biological Technology reported total revenue of 2.698 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 1.64%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 1.12% to 379 million yuan [2]. - The overall gross margin slightly declined from 70.46% to 69.89% in 2024, attributed to a significant drop in sales prices of certain products due to new rounds of national or provincial procurement [2]. - The company's revenue from the ophthalmology sector saw a notable decline, with the cataract product line generating 420.73 million yuan, down 15.33% year-on-year [2]. Market Reaction - Following the announcement of Jiang Wei's investigation, Haohai Biological Technology's stock experienced a decline of 4.81% in early trading on May 8, closing down 0.70% at 52.80 yuan, with trading volume significantly increasing compared to the previous day [3].