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Core Viewpoint - Yifang Biotech (688382) faces significant operational challenges and financial difficulties, with a reported revenue of 169 million yuan and a net loss of 240 million yuan in 2024, marking a 14.5% increase in losses year-on-year [1] Revenue Structure - In 2024, 96% of the company's revenue came from technology licensing and sales commissions, with milestone revenue from Gexolex (151 million yuan, 89%) and sales commissions from Befotizumab (16.38 million yuan, 9.7%) [2] - The company recognizes revenue based on accounting standards, with significant milestone payments being a major component, leading to a "not applicable" gross margin due to the reliance on one-time payments [2] Accounts Receivable and Bad Debt - The overdue milestone payment of 180 million yuan from Betta Pharmaceuticals accounts for 77% of total accounts receivable, raising concerns about the company's ability to recover these funds [3] - The company has made a provision for bad debts amounting to 18 million yuan (10% of the overdue amount), but the recoverability of older receivables remains uncertain [3] Product Challenges - Befotizumab faces pricing pressure from insurance reductions and competition from six similar products already on the market, despite its superior efficacy [4] - Gexolex, while being the second approved product in its category, is projected to have a modest global market growth of 27% from 2023 to 2032, with competition from domestic products [4] R&D Pipeline - The company has a promising oral SERD drug D-0502 for breast cancer in Phase III trials, expected to be approved by 2026, while the URAT1 inhibitor D-0120 for gout is facing delays in clinical trials [5] - R&D investment has decreased by 13% to 384 million yuan, with a reduction of 36 staff members, raising concerns about the potential impact on R&D capabilities [5] Fund Utilization and Future Outlook - The company's fundraising projects have undergone changes, with the headquarters project being adjusted twice, leading to a reduced funding amount and a low utilization rate of 45.31% for new drug development [6] - The company is under pressure to turn a profit, with risks associated with delayed receivables and increased market competition, particularly if later-stage pipelines do not launch on schedule [6]