Core Viewpoint - Changchun High-tech has received approval for its innovative drug Jinbeixin, marking a significant milestone in its transformation efforts after facing declining revenues and profits due to market pressures and reliance on a single product [1][2][3] Group 1: Company Performance - Changchun High-tech's stock price has dropped from a peak of 515.9 yuan per share in 2021 to 98.8 yuan per share currently, resulting in a total market capitalization of 40.3 billion yuan [1] - The company is experiencing its first dual decline in revenue and net profit in nearly 20 years, with significant pressure from the market environment and competition [1] - Revenue from its subsidiary Baike Biotech, which launched a shingles vaccine, peaked at over 1.8 billion yuan in 2023 but fell to 1.23 billion yuan in 2024, with net profit decreasing to 230 million yuan [1] Group 2: Research and Development - Under the leadership of General Manager Jin Lei, Changchun High-tech has increased its R&D investment from 1.66 billion yuan to nearly 2.7 billion yuan over the past three years [3] - The company has developed 23 research pipelines, with 6 classified as Class 1 new drugs, including Jinbeixin, which is seen as a key product for the company's transition [3] - Jinbeixin is the first Class 1 new drug in China for the treatment of acute gouty arthritis, with market potential estimated to reach 1 to 2 billion yuan, although it may not match the performance of its flagship growth hormone product [3]
新药获批 长春高新迎来第二个生长激素