## Geo-Young, Last Year’s Sales of 4.7 Trillion KRW… Leading Logistics Innovation with Smart Hub Center

Analysis of Sales and Operating Profit Status

Geo-Young recorded sales of 4.6707 trillion KRW and an operating profit of 81.1 billion KRW on a consolidated basis last year, representing a 5.23% increase in sales compared to the previous year. However, operating profit decreased by 13.18% due to large-scale logistics infrastructure investments such as the Smart Hub Center and changes in accounting standards. On an individual basis, sales increased by 6.67% compared to the previous year, while operating profit decreased by 8.85%. This shows that while the company's performance is growing, increased costs due to investment strategies have affected profitability.

Smart Hub Center and Logistics Network Innovation

In particular, the Smart Hub Center, which began full-scale operation this year, is expected to play a central role in the integrated logistics network in the metropolitan area in the future. This infrastructure investment is expected to play an important role not only in terms of logistics innovation but also in creating a long-term growth base for the company. In relation to economic growth, the establishment of a stable logistics system is interpreted as a positive signal in the financial market and is one of the factors that investors pay attention to.

Healthcare Platform Transformation and Subsidiary Performance

Geo-Young is also attempting major changes in the healthcare sector. The company is strengthening its pharmaceutical distribution capabilities and is focusing on managing biological agents, supplying rare essential medicines, and maintaining a clinical drug supply system, leading the public health sector. Its subsidiary, CareCamp, is solidifying its position in the medical device distribution market, and Cresoti is enhancing its competitiveness as a "pharmacy digital platform" through IT solutions dedicated to pharmacies. In the hospital IT field, the introduction of innovative technologies such as AI guidance kiosks stands out, and its radiopharmaceutical subsidiary, DuChemBio, has an overwhelming market share in the PET reagent market, and sales growth is expected in the future.

Company's Growth Strategy and Future Outlook

Geo-Young plans to transform into a 'comprehensive healthcare platform' this year and further enhance the efficiency of its logistics network. Chairman Cho Sun-hye emphasized, "This should be the year that the growth base we have been preparing for is converted into tangible results." This strategy is expected to have a positive impact on various aspects such as economic growth, financial investment, and corporate performance, and is highly likely to be an important turning point in investment strategy. A management style that flexibly responds to market changes while remaining faithful to basic principles will establish itself as Geo-Young's core competitiveness in the future.

If viewed with key keywords such as economic growth, financial market, corporate performance, logistics innovation, and investment strategy in mind, Geo-Young's performance and strategic transition can be evaluated as part of a long-term growth and market entry strategy beyond a simple increase in costs. This is why its future moves are attracting more attention.

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