Chimin(SH:603222) Ge Long Hui·2025-08-20 15:27Core Viewpoint - Jimin Health reported a significant decline in its financial performance for the first half of 2025, with a revenue drop of 21.30% and a net loss of 52.7 million yuan, contrasting sharply with a profit of 25.4 million yuan in the same period last year [1][3][4]. Financial Performance - The company achieved a revenue of 366 million yuan in the first half of 2025, down from 465 million yuan year-on-year, marking a decrease of 21.30% [3][4]. - The net profit turned into a loss of 52.7 million yuan, a drastic decline of 307.10% compared to a profit of 25.4 million yuan in the previous year [3][4]. - The total profit for the period was reported at -57.6 million yuan, indicating a significant downturn in profitability [4]. Reasons for Performance Decline - The decline in performance is attributed to three main factors: 1. A 40% drop in external sales revenue of safety syringes due to U.S. tariffs, leading to an 82% decrease in gross profit from these products [4]. 2. A 92% decline in sales revenue of pre-filled catheter flushing devices and safety syringes in the domestic market, influenced by the "He Qinghong seal forgery incident" [4]. 3. The company made an additional inventory write-down provision of approximately 20 million yuan for pre-filled catheter flushing devices and safety syringes based on current market conditions [4]. Stock Market Performance - Despite the poor financial results, Jimin Health's stock price has surged, closing at a limit-up on August 20, 2025, and achieving five consecutive limit-up days since August 14, with a total increase of 61.14% [2][5]. - The stock price saw a cumulative increase of 53.78% from August 13 to August 19, 2025, with a trading volume turnover rate of 31.31% on August 20 [7]. Corporate Governance Issues - The company faced governance challenges due to the "He Qinghong seal forgery incident," where the vice president and team members forged company seals for unauthorized sales agreements, resulting in approximately 117 million yuan in sales [10][11]. - Jimin Health has taken steps to address these governance issues, including terminating the vice president's employment and conducting a thorough review of related business operations [14]. Strategic Responses - In response to the challenges, the company is exploring new markets outside the U.S. for safety syringes, including Brazil, Panama, Australia, and Canada [14]. - The company is also actively engaging with distributors to resolve inventory issues and is prepared to take legal action if necessary [14]. - Additionally, Jimin Health is advancing its research and development efforts, including a recent agreement for the transfer of technology related to a new oncolytic virus drug [14].