被前高管“捅刀”，华熙生物陷入“举报门”

Core Viewpoint - Huaxi Biological is facing significant challenges from both internal and external sources, including allegations of financial fraud from a former executive, declining sales of key products, and increased competition in the beauty industry [1][3][10]. Internal Challenges - A former core executive of Huaxi Biological has accused the company of financial fraud, claiming to have compiled 450,000 words of internal complaints, although specific details were not disclosed [3][4]. - Huaxi Biological responded by revealing that the accuser had previously been investigated for embezzling 9 million yuan and had written a letter of apology [2][4]. - This incident marks the fourth time in recent years that Huaxi Biological has faced internal accusations, indicating a pattern of internal strife [3][6]. - The company has experienced significant personnel changes, with entire departments being dissolved and key brands like "Kuaidi" suffering from management instability [7][8]. Financial Performance - Huaxi Biological reported a substantial decline in revenue and net profit, with a year-on-year revenue drop of 11.6% and a net profit decrease of 70.59% for 2024 [6][8]. - The company's flagship brands, "Runbaiyan" and "Kuaidi," saw revenue declines of 22.7% and 41.6%, respectively, in 2024 [6][8]. - In the first quarter of the current year, revenue continued to decline by 20.77% year-on-year, indicating ongoing financial pressure [6]. External Competition - Huaxi Biological is facing increased competition from competitors like Juzhi Biological, which specializes in collagen products, while Huaxi's hyaluronic acid products are being labeled as "outdated" by market analysts [10][11]. - The company has publicly criticized these market reports, arguing that they misrepresent the value of hyaluronic acid [10][11]. - There is a growing skepticism regarding the efficacy of both hyaluronic acid and collagen in skincare products, with recent consumer reports questioning the scientific basis for their benefits [13][14]. Strategic Adjustments - In response to internal and external pressures, Huaxi Biological is focusing on restructuring and anti-corruption measures, aiming to stabilize its operations and improve performance [9][15]. - Despite financial challenges, the company has maintained its investment in research and development, with a reported R&D expenditure of 466 million yuan in 2024, which is 8.68% of its revenue [9].