ApicHope(SZ:300723) Hua Xia Shi Bao·2025-11-21 05:54Core Viewpoint - Yipin Hong (300723) faces significant challenges with a high-profile lawsuit claiming 528 million yuan in damages, compounding its ongoing financial struggles and regulatory issues [1][4][8] Financial Performance - In 2024, Yipin Hong reported its first loss since going public, with revenue declining by 42.07% to 1.45 billion yuan and a net loss of 540 million yuan, compared to a profit of 185 million yuan the previous year [5][6] - For the first three quarters of 2025, the company generated revenue of 814 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 34.35%, and reported a net loss of 136 million yuan [7][8] Legal Issues - The lawsuit from Huiyou International claims infringement of a patent related to a joint project initiated in 2014, with Yipin Hong asserting that the patent rights belong to a joint venture and that it has the right to use the patent [2][3] - The total amount involved in other undisclosed lawsuits against Yipin Hong is approximately 5.63 million yuan, indicating ongoing legal challenges [3] Regulatory Challenges - In 2024, Yipin Hong's subsidiary was penalized for collusion in drug procurement, resulting in the cancellation of its qualification and a financial loss of 266 million yuan, which significantly impacted its financial performance [1][5][8] Strategic Outlook - The company is pinning hopes on the new gout drug AR882, which has completed its Phase III clinical trials, but faces uncertainties regarding clinical data, market competition, and commercialization capabilities [8]