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操纵证券市场,金城医药实控人被禁入市场4年

Core Viewpoint - The case of Zhao Yeqing manipulating the securities market has reached a conclusion, resulting in his disqualification from holding any positions in Jincheng Pharmaceutical, which adds uncertainty to the company's already declining performance [1][3]. Company Performance - In the first half of 2025, Jincheng Pharmaceutical reported revenue of 1.36 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 22.65% [1][14]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 43.38 million yuan, down 66.78% year-on-year, while the net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was 38.73 million yuan, a decline of 68.12% [1][14]. - The company's revenue for 2023 was 3.538 billion yuan, a slight increase of 0.93%, but the net profit dropped by 36.09% to 158 million yuan [14]. - For 2024, revenue decreased by 4.66% to 3.373 billion yuan, although net profit increased by 12.63% [14]. Market Manipulation Case - Zhao Yeqing, the actual controller and chairman of Jincheng Pharmaceutical, was investigated by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) for suspected market manipulation [3][4]. - The CSRC initially proposed confiscating illegal gains totaling 15.4391 million yuan, with Zhao responsible for 7.7196 million yuan, and imposing fines totaling approximately 46.3174 million yuan, with Zhao liable for 23.1587 million yuan [3][4]. - Following Zhao's appeal, the CSRC issued a revised penalty notice, reducing the fine to 3 million yuan, with Zhao responsible for 1.5 million yuan, and maintaining a four-year market ban for him [4][5]. Stock Price and Shareholder Actions - Jincheng Pharmaceutical's stock price experienced significant fluctuations from early 2020 to May 2022, peaking at 43.94 yuan per share, during which time the company frequently announced positive developments [8][12]. - Major shareholders, including Beijing Jingsheng Investment Center, executed substantial sell-offs during high stock price periods, raising questions about potential collusion with Zhao Yeqing [12][13]. - The stock price has since declined significantly, dropping to around 18.84 yuan per share, approximately 40% of its peak value in 2022 [12].