Zhong Guo Ji Jin Bao·2025-12-27 00:28Core Viewpoint - The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has announced severe penalties against Changjiang Pharmaceutical Holdings Co., Ltd. (*ST Changyao) for serious financial fraud, which includes a proposed fine of 10 million yuan for the company and 31 million yuan for 14 responsible individuals, along with a lifetime ban for the former general manager, Luo Ming [4][6]. Financial Fraud Details - *ST Changyao has inflated its revenue and profits for three consecutive years, violating securities laws. The company is facing a potential forced delisting due to these serious violations [4][7]. - The company reported inflated revenues of 215.32 million yuan, 283.74 million yuan, and 233.63 million yuan for the years 2021, 2022, and 2023, respectively, which accounted for 9.12%, 17.57%, and 19.51% of the disclosed revenue for those years [6]. - The inflated profit totals were 56.40 million yuan, 63.38 million yuan, and 43.71 million yuan for the same years, representing 35.62%, 88.23%, and 6.42% of the disclosed profit totals [6]. Regulatory Actions - The CSRC has initiated an investigation into the practices of intermediary institutions involved, with potential penalties for any violations found [4][6]. - The company is the 15th listed firm this year to face potential forced delisting due to financial fraud [4]. Company Performance - *ST Changyao has reported continuous losses, with a net profit of -210 million yuan for the first three quarters of 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 15.89% [8]. - The stock price has been declining since the investigation began, closing at 1.47 yuan per share on December 26, with a total market value of only 515 million yuan [10].