Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is that Jiuzhoutong is successfully implementing its new retail strategy, which focuses on a comprehensive online and offline service system aimed at end consumers [1] - As of now, Jiuzhoutong has nearly 30,000 franchise pharmacies, with new retail revenue expected to reach nearly 3 billion yuan in 2024 [1] - The company reported a rapid growth in sales revenue from franchise pharmacies, reaching 5.392 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 54.94% [1] Group 2 - In 2024, Jiuzhoutong achieved a revenue of 151.81 billion yuan and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 2.507 billion yuan, with a year-on-year revenue growth of 2.58% after excluding seasonal disease impacts [2] - The first quarter of 2025 saw Jiuzhoutong generate a revenue of 42.016 billion yuan, a 3.82% increase compared to the same period last year, with a net profit of approximately 970 million yuan, reflecting an 80.38% year-on-year growth [2] - The company’s non-recurring net profit for 2024 was 1.814 billion yuan, showing a year-on-year increase of 14.89% [2]