JILIN AODONG(SZ:000623)2025-05-07 10:20Business Performance - In 2024, the company's main business segments generated a total revenue of CNY 2,273.76 million, accounting for 87.10% of total revenue, a decrease of 23.79% year-on-year [1] - The breakdown of revenue by segment is as follows: - Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): CNY 1,605.54 million (61.50%) - Chemical drugs: CNY 276.85 million (10.61%) - Chain pharmacy wholesale and retail: CNY 391.37 million (14.99%) - Health business: CNY 212.13 million (8.13%) [1] Product Development - The "Xuefu Zhuyu Oral Liquid" is a key product derived from a classic formula, recognized with multiple awards, including the National Science and Technology Progress Award [1] - In 2024, this product was selected for centralized procurement, which is expected to enhance its market share [2] Cost Control Measures - The company is addressing rising costs of herbal materials through several strategies: - Establishing GAP bases for stable supply of key herbs - Utilizing data analysis for demand forecasting and optimizing procurement [3] - Enhancing supply chain management and internal efficiency to reduce costs [3] Chemical Drug Segment - The chemical drug segment achieved a revenue of CNY 276.85 million in 2024, representing 10.61% of total revenue [4] - Key products include anti-tumor and immune-regulating drugs, with significant sales growth in specific items like injection RNA [4][6] - The company is focusing on deep market penetration and academic promotion to expand its market share [6] Retail and Wholesale Business - The chain pharmacy segment generated CNY 391.37 million in revenue, accounting for 14.99% of total revenue [8] - Membership increased by 18,300, totaling 1,189,000 members, with a net addition of 6 stores [8] - The company is enhancing online sales through major e-commerce platforms and implementing O2O strategies [9] Investment and Shareholder Returns - The company holds 20.05% of Guangfa Securities, its largest investment, enhancing its capital position [10] - A cash dividend of CNY 591 million is planned for 2024, reflecting a commitment to shareholder returns while balancing operational needs [12][13]