Core Viewpoint - The recent performance of the company shows a simultaneous decline in revenue and growth in profit, primarily due to cost optimization measures. However, the sustainability of this model raises concerns [2][4]. Financial Performance - The company has experienced a continuous decline in operating revenue for seven consecutive quarters from Q1 2024 to Q1 2025, with the largest drop of -7.24% in Q2 2024. The decline narrowed to -1.92% in Q1 2025 but did not reverse the downward trend [3]. - Despite a 1.92% drop in revenue, the net profit attributable to the parent company increased by 4.75%, attributed to significant cost optimization. In Q1 2025, the company reduced three types of expenses by 137 million yuan [4][5]. Cost Management - The company has a history of using cost-cutting measures to boost profits, having reduced sales expenses from 3.598 billion yuan in 2023 to 3.255 billion yuan in 2024, and management expenses from 654 million yuan to 613 million yuan [5]. - The reduction in asset impairment losses from 310 million yuan in 2023 to 182 million yuan in 2024, a decrease of 41.44%, also contributed to profit growth [6]. R&D Investment - The company's R&D expenses have been declining, with a drop from 1.335 billion yuan in 2023 to 1.033 billion yuan in 2024, representing a 22.58% decrease. In Q1 2025, R&D expenses were 216 million yuan, continuing the downward trend [7][8]. - The termination of several R&D projects, including the PD-1 project, reflects a strategic shift and raises concerns about the company's innovation capabilities [10][13]. Core Business Performance - Revenue from both chemical preparations and traditional Chinese medicine preparations has declined, with the overall revenue dropping by 4.97% in 2024. The chemical preparations segment saw a 6.87% decline, significantly impacted by national medical insurance negotiations and centralized procurement policies [14][15]. - The traditional Chinese medicine segment experienced a 19.27% revenue decline, primarily due to a drop in demand for antiviral granules following a high base effect from the previous year [15]. Market Challenges - The company faces multiple challenges in future growth due to policy adjustments and changes in market demand, particularly in the chemical and traditional Chinese medicine sectors [2][14].

Group 1 - Health元 announced that its subsidiary, Lijuz Group, plans to acquire 64.81% of Imexpharm Corporation for approximately 5.73 trillion VND (about 1.587 billion RMB), which represents 11.45% of Lijuz Group's latest audited net assets [1] - Imexpharm Corporation is a Vietnamese pharmaceutical company engaged in the research, production, and sales of drugs, including antibiotics and cardiovascular medications [1] - After the acquisition, Imexpharm will become a subsidiary of Lijuz Group, aiding in the expansion of the group's overseas market [1] Group 2 - Lijuz Group's revenue has been under pressure, with a reported revenue of 11.812 billion RMB in 2024, a decrease of 4.97% year-on-year, while net profit increased by 5.50% to 2.061 billion RMB [2] - The decline in revenue is attributed to price reductions from national medical insurance negotiations affecting key products, as well as decreased sales in antiviral products following reduced demand due to COVID-19 and flu [2] - Health元 also reported a revenue of 15.619 billion RMB in 2024, down 6.17% year-on-year, with a net profit of 1.387 billion RMB, a decrease of 3.90% [2] Group 3 - Lijuz Group is accelerating its international expansion to enhance its risk resilience, with products already covering Southeast Asia, South America, the Middle East, and Africa [3] - The company has initiated the construction of an active pharmaceutical ingredient factory in Indonesia to support local and international production, aiming to reduce costs and improve market responsiveness [3] - In 2024, Lijuz Group achieved overseas revenue of 1.724 billion RMB, a year-on-year increase of 9.69%, accounting for 14.59% of total revenue, which is a 2 percentage point increase from 2023 [3]