Core Viewpoint - New Mile (002219.SZ) announced the release of its chairman Lin Yanglin from detention, which began in July due to an investigation by the Taiyuan Municipal Xiaodian District Supervisory Committee. The company stated that the matters involved are unrelated to its operations [1][2]. Company Overview - New Mile focuses on medical services and traditional Chinese medicine, operating a "1+N" innovative service model based on tertiary hospitals and a new elderly care model combining elderly hospitals and care centers. As of mid-2023, the company has established six regional medical centers and operates 24 hospitals, including 4 tertiary hospitals and 13 secondary or higher-level hospitals [2]. - The company produces a series of traditional Chinese medicines under the "Duyiwei" brand, with 80 varieties including Duyiwei capsules and tablets, primarily used for post-surgical pain and other conditions [2]. Recent Developments - Lin Yanglin was previously subjected to regulatory discussions by the Gansu Securities Regulatory Bureau due to multiple financial accounting irregularities, which resulted in inaccurate financial disclosures for several reporting periods. Both Lin and the financial director Liu Jun were held primarily responsible for these violations [3]. - In the first half of 2023, New Mile reported a significant decline in performance, with revenue of 1.588 billion yuan, down 20.63% year-on-year, and a net profit of 7.4311 million yuan, down 88.25% year-on-year, attributed to the impact of medical insurance policies and centralized procurement of traditional Chinese medicine [3]. Financial Performance - The company experienced a decrease in inpatient visits and average costs due to ongoing adjustments in medical insurance payment policies, although gross margin improved by 1 percentage point. The gross margin for the pharmaceutical segment was 40.47%, with a 4.7 percentage point decline in gross margin for core products following centralized procurement [4]. - New Mile's hospitals maintained stable outpatient volumes, but inpatient volumes decreased by approximately 9%, and average inpatient costs fell by about 12% [4]. Future Outlook - The company aims to become the "first stock in the silver economy," aligning its health industry strategy with national policies addressing population aging. The implementation of integrated medical and elderly care models is a long-term strategic choice for the company [4].

Core Viewpoint - The chairman of New Mileage, Lin Yanglin, has had his detention measures lifted and is now able to resume his duties, with the company's operations reported to be normal [1][3]. Group 1: Chairman's Status - Lin Yanglin was previously detained by the Taiyuan Municipal Xiaodian District Supervisory Committee for investigation, but the company confirmed that the matter was unrelated to its operations [1][3]. - Following the lifting of the detention, Lin Yanglin is back to fulfilling his responsibilities as chairman, and the company’s production and operational status is reported as normal [3]. - The company had previously indicated that the investigation would not have a significant adverse impact on its operations [3]. Group 2: Financial Performance - In the first half of the year, New Mileage reported a revenue of 1.588 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 20.63%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 7.4311 million yuan, down 88.25% year-on-year [5]. - The medical services segment generated 1.38 billion yuan in revenue, while the pharmaceutical segment brought in 210 million yuan [5]. - The gross margin for the medical segment was 26.34%, which increased by 1 percentage point year-on-year, despite a decrease in inpatient visits and average costs due to ongoing adjustments in medical insurance payment policies [5]. - The pharmaceutical segment's gross margin was 40.47%, down 4.69 percentage points, primarily due to a decrease in sales prices following centralized procurement of core products [5]. Group 3: Market Dynamics - New Mileage participated in a national centralized procurement initiative for traditional Chinese medicine, with its product series "Duyiwei" expected to be selected for procurement [6]. - The implementation of centralized procurement faced delays, leading to a significant drop in sales initially, but sales have recently rebounded as confidence in the market has improved [6].