Core Viewpoint - The resignation of Chairman Xiao Wei from Kangyuan Pharmaceutical's board of directors marks a significant transition for the company, which has been under his leadership since its inception, and raises questions about future leadership and performance amid recent financial challenges [2][3][4]. Group 1: Leadership Changes - Xiao Wei has resigned as Chairman of Kangyuan Pharmaceutical for personal reasons but will continue to serve as a board member and in other committee roles [2]. - The company plans to complete the election of a new chairman promptly, ensuring that the board remains functional [2]. - Xiao Wei is recognized for transforming a struggling company into a leading player in the traditional Chinese medicine sector, emphasizing modernization and innovation [2][3]. Group 2: Company Performance and Challenges - Kangyuan Pharmaceutical has faced declining performance, with a reported revenue of 3.898 billion yuan in 2024, a decrease of 19.86% year-on-year, and a net profit of 392 million yuan, down 15.58% [4][6]. - The company’s revenue continued to decline in the first quarter of the current year, with an 8.78 billion yuan revenue, a 35.38% drop year-on-year, and a net profit of 83.41 million yuan, down 38.37% [6]. - The decline in performance is attributed to stricter regulations in the traditional Chinese medicine injection market and the impact of price reductions on key products like Ginkgo biloba diterpene injection [5][6]. Group 3: Product Development and Market Position - Kangyuan Pharmaceutical has shifted its focus to new products to compensate for the declining sales of its flagship product, Heat Poisoning Injection, which faced regulatory challenges [5][6]. - The Ginkgo biloba diterpene injection has become a leading product since its inclusion in the medical insurance directory, with sales increasing significantly in recent years despite price reductions [6]. - The company has undergone multiple transformations, moving from traditional oral medicines to injections and now to smart manufacturing, indicating a commitment to innovation in the industry [5].
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