Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-05-14 01:52Core Viewpoint - Three pharmaceutical companies, Xianju Pharmaceutical, Tianjin Pharmaceutical, and Lianhuan Pharmaceutical, have been penalized for monopolistic practices related to the raw material dexamethasone sodium phosphate, with total fines amounting to approximately 325 million yuan [1][2][3]. Group 1: Penalties and Financial Impact - Xianju Pharmaceutical was fined a total of approximately 195 million yuan, which includes the confiscation of illegal gains of 23.74 million yuan and a fine of about 172 million yuan based on 8% of its 2023 sales [2][5]. - Tianjin Pharmaceutical faced penalties totaling approximately 69.19 million yuan, including the confiscation of illegal gains of 42.76 million yuan and a reduced fine of about 13.2 million yuan after an 80% reduction [3][5]. - Lianhuan Pharmaceutical was fined approximately 61.04 million yuan, which includes the confiscation of illegal gains of 17.89 million yuan and a reduced fine of about 61.63 million yuan after a 30% reduction [3][5]. Group 2: Profitability Impact - The fines significantly impact the profitability of the companies, with Tianjin Pharmaceutical's penalties representing 2.15% of its recent audited revenue and 51.85% of its net profit attributable to shareholders [5]. - For Xianju Pharmaceutical, the total fine of 195 million yuan accounts for 4.87% of its projected 2024 revenue of 4 billion yuan and 49.17% of its net profit of 397 million yuan [5]. - Lianhuan Pharmaceutical's proposed fines represent 72.53% of its net profit of 84 million yuan for the previous year [5]. Group 3: Recurrence of Violations - Tianjin Pharmaceutical has been penalized for monopolistic behavior for the fourth time in four years, with cumulative fines exceeding 170 million yuan [6][7].