PLBIO(SZ:000403) Zheng Quan Ri Bao Wang·2025-08-22 12:48Core Viewpoint - The company, Pailin Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd., reported a decline in revenue and net profit for the first half of 2025 due to capacity adjustments in its subsidiaries, but is positioned for strategic upgrades through a potential change in control following a planned acquisition by China National Pharmaceutical Group [1][5][6]. Financial Performance - For the first half of 2025, the company achieved operating revenue of 986 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 13.18% - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 236 million yuan, down 27.89% - The net profit excluding non-recurring gains and losses was 215 million yuan, a decline of 27.63% [1]. Business Operations - The company specializes in the research, development, production, and sales of blood products, which are critical for medical emergencies and certain disease treatments [2]. - As of June 30, the company operated 38 single plasma collection stations, ranking among the top three in the industry, and is expected to collect over 1,400 tons of plasma in 2024 [2]. - The company has formed a strategic partnership with Xinjiang Deyuan to expand plasma supply, with over 210 tons supplied from cooperative stations in the first half of the year [2]. Capacity Expansion - The company is undergoing capacity expansion through its subsidiaries, with both Guangdong Shuanglin and Pailin Feike completing their second-phase capacity expansions, increasing total annual capacity to over 3,000 tons [3]. - The company reported a plasma collection volume of over 770 tons in the first half of 2025, an increase of approximately 11% year-on-year, with significant supply growth expected in the second half following the completion of capacity expansions [3]. Research and Development - The company increased its R&D expenditure to 58.216 million yuan in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 32.46%, focusing on key projects such as new generation intravenous immunoglobulin and coagulation factor IX preparations [4]. - The company has developed a product matrix of 11 types of blood products, ranking third in the industry, which supports profit enhancement from plasma [4]. Industry Position and Control Change - The blood product industry in China is characterized by strict production controls, with fewer than 30 companies operating as of the end of 2021, leading to a supply shortage of nearly 5,000 tons [5]. - The industry is experiencing accelerated mergers and acquisitions, with major players like Pailin Biopharmaceutical, and the competitive landscape is shifting towards a concentration of large-scale enterprises [5]. - The planned acquisition by China National Pharmaceutical Group is expected to enhance the company's technological capabilities and resource synergies, with formal transaction documents due by September 10 [6][7].