CMC(SH:600327) Zheng Quan Shi Bao Wang·2025-06-03 13:20Group 1 - Company responded to the Shanghai Stock Exchange's inquiry regarding long-term equity investments, other receivables, and low gross margin in its healthcare business [1] - Company listed five investment targets in various sectors including property rights, new materials, and real estate development, asserting no need for impairment provisions [1] - Other receivables for the years 2022 to 2024 were reported as 0.6 billion, 0.09 billion, and 1.11 billion respectively, with a significant portion related to loans to Zhejiang Junxu Real Estate Development Company [1][2] Group 2 - The company reported a significant decline in profitability in 2024, with healthcare business revenue of 2.838 billion, a year-on-year increase of 8.16%, and a gross margin of 7.55% [2] - The gross margin for the healthcare segment has been affected by various factors, including the introduction of new disciplines and changes in medical insurance policies [3] - The average gross margin for the company's hospitals has decreased over the past three years, primarily due to the impact of medical insurance reforms and drug procurement policies [3] Group 3 - The company noted that the gross margin for its pediatric growth and development services has gradually increased but remains low, primarily due to high costs associated with growth hormone treatments [3] - The market for long-acting growth hormones is expected to expand as public awareness of children's height management increases [4] - Currently, only 5% of patients express a willingness to undergo treatment, indicating significant growth potential in the market [4]