股价“跌跌不休”，一品红“割爱”Arthrosi股权背后的转型阵痛

Core Viewpoint - The stock price of Yipinhong (300723) has experienced a significant decline after the announcement of the sale of its stake in Arthrosi, which is developing the gout drug AR882. Despite retaining 100% rights to AR882 in China, investors reacted negatively, perceiving the sale as a loss of a beneficial project [1][5][7]. Group 1: Stock Performance - Yipinhong's stock price fell nearly 30% over three trading days following the announcement of the stake sale [3][4]. - On December 17, the stock opened down 1.53% and hit a low of nearly 5% during the day, closing at 33.34 yuan per share, down 0.24% [3][4]. - The stock hit a limit down of 20% on December 15, prompting the company to announce a share buyback plan of 100 to 200 million yuan to stabilize investor confidence [4]. Group 2: Stake Sale Details - Yipinhong plans to sell its stake in Arthrosi, which is developing AR882, to Sobi for a total of up to $15 billion (approximately 106 billion yuan) [3][6]. - Yipinhong holds a 13.45% stake in Arthrosi through its subsidiary, and after the sale, it will no longer hold any equity in Arthrosi [3][6]. Group 3: Financial Performance and Future Outlook - Yipinhong is facing significant financial pressure, with projected revenues for 2024 expected to drop by 42.07% to approximately 1.45 billion yuan, resulting in a net loss of about 540 million yuan [8]. - The company reported a net loss of 136 million yuan in the first three quarters of this year, continuing its trend of financial difficulties [8]. - Yipinhong aims to focus on innovation, with plans to submit 1-2 new drug applications annually, targeting unmet clinical needs and global commercialization [9].