New Journey(SZ:002219) Jing Ji Guan Cha Wang·2025-09-23 10:02Core Viewpoint - New Mile (002219.SZ) announced the release of its chairman Lin Yanglin from detention, which began in July due to an investigation by the Taiyuan Municipal Xiaodian District Supervisory Committee. The company stated that the matters involved are unrelated to its operations [1][2]. Company Overview - New Mile focuses on medical services and traditional Chinese medicine, operating a "1+N" innovative service model based on tertiary hospitals and a new elderly care model combining elderly hospitals and care centers. As of mid-2023, the company has established six regional medical centers and operates 24 hospitals, including 4 tertiary hospitals and 13 secondary or higher-level hospitals [2]. - The company produces a series of traditional Chinese medicines under the "Duyiwei" brand, with 80 varieties including Duyiwei capsules and tablets, primarily used for post-surgical pain and other conditions [2]. Recent Developments - Lin Yanglin was previously subjected to regulatory discussions by the Gansu Securities Regulatory Bureau due to multiple financial accounting irregularities, which resulted in inaccurate financial disclosures for several reporting periods. Both Lin and the financial director Liu Jun were held primarily responsible for these violations [3]. - In the first half of 2023, New Mile reported a significant decline in performance, with revenue of 1.588 billion yuan, down 20.63% year-on-year, and a net profit of 7.4311 million yuan, down 88.25% year-on-year, attributed to the impact of medical insurance policies and centralized procurement of traditional Chinese medicine [3]. Financial Performance - The company experienced a decrease in inpatient visits and average costs due to ongoing adjustments in medical insurance payment policies, although gross margin improved by 1 percentage point. The gross margin for the pharmaceutical segment was 40.47%, with a 4.7 percentage point decline in gross margin for core products following centralized procurement [4]. - New Mile's hospitals maintained stable outpatient volumes, but inpatient volumes decreased by approximately 9%, and average inpatient costs fell by about 12% [4]. Future Outlook - The company aims to become the "first stock in the silver economy," aligning its health industry strategy with national policies addressing population aging. The implementation of integrated medical and elderly care models is a long-term strategic choice for the company [4].