Financial Performance - In 2024, the company reported a revenue of 3.377 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 40.76% [2] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 492 million yuan, down 56.03% year-on-year [2] - The net profit after deducting non-recurring items was 345 million yuan, a decline of 65.65% year-on-year [2] - Basic earnings per share were 0.84 yuan, with a weighted average return on equity of 10.76% [2] Expense Structure - Total operating expenses for 2024 amounted to 955 million yuan, a reduction of 981 million yuan year-on-year, resulting in an expense ratio of 28.28% [5] - Sales expenses significantly decreased by 68.46% due to channel adjustments, while R&D expenses slightly decreased by 3.51% [5] - Financial expenses increased by 27.73% year-on-year [5] Business Segmentation - Revenue from traditional Chinese medicine was 2.463 billion yuan, down 40.55%, accounting for 72.96% of total revenue [5] - The core product, liver-protecting tablets, achieved sales exceeding 1 billion yuan, but respiratory products saw a significant decline in sales due to high base effects and reduced demand [5] - Revenue from chemical drugs was 712 million yuan, a decrease of 47%, representing 21% of total revenue [5] Product Development - The company has over 60 children's products covering cold, digestive, and respiratory fields, with nearly 30 products achieving sales over 10 million yuan [5] - Adult medications focus on cardiovascular and rheumatic diseases, maintaining a leading market share for liver-protecting tablets [5] - Ten chemical drugs and three traditional Chinese medicine products are in the pilot testing stage, with some products already accepted for review [5] R&D Investment - R&D investment for 2024 was 124 million yuan, accounting for 3.68% of revenue, with a continued focus on the "buy, modify, connect, research, and substitute" strategy, particularly in children's and chronic disease medications [5] Dividend Distribution - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of 5 yuan per 10 shares (including tax) for 2024 [6]