Core Viewpoint - The performance of listed medical beauty companies in China shows significant divergence in the first half of 2025, with major players in the hyaluronic acid market facing growth bottlenecks while companies in the collagen reconstruction sector are experiencing substantial growth [1][2]. Group 1: Performance of Major Companies - Huaxi Biological reported revenue of 2.261 billion yuan, a year-on-year decline of 19.57%, and a net profit of 221 million yuan, down 35.38% [2]. - Haohai Biological achieved revenue of 1.304 billion yuan, a decrease of 7.12%, with a net profit of 211 million yuan, down 10.29% [2]. - Aimeike's revenue was 1.299 billion yuan, down 21.59%, with a net profit of 789 million yuan, a decline of 29.57% [2]. - In contrast, Jinbo Biological, the first stock of collagen reconstruction on the Beijing Stock Exchange, reported revenue of 859 million yuan, an increase of 42.43%, and a net profit of 392 million yuan, up 26.65% [1][2]. Group 2: Market Dynamics - The medical beauty industry is undergoing a transformation driven by increasing aesthetic demands and technological upgrades, necessitating higher core technology and product innovation capabilities from companies [3]. - The competition in the hyaluronic acid sector has intensified, with a significant increase in supply and aggressive pricing strategies from downstream medical beauty institutions [4]. - The market for collagen reconstruction products is rapidly growing, with projections indicating a compound annual growth rate of 44.93%, reaching 585.7 billion yuan by 2025 [9][10]. Group 3: Strategic Adjustments - Companies like Huaxi Biological are shifting from a traffic-driven sales model to a brand communication strategy based on scientific validation, aiming to enhance brand efficacy and customer acquisition [5][6]. - Haohai Biological is focusing on high-end hyaluronic acid products, with the "Haimeiyuebai" product showing promising market performance despite overall revenue declines in its hyaluronic acid segment [7]. - Aimeike acknowledges the shift towards a user-oriented market, emphasizing the importance of product innovation and systematized competition [8]. Group 4: Regulatory and International Expansion - The medical beauty industry is witnessing an increase in compliant products, with several companies obtaining third-class medical device registration certificates, enhancing market options [11][12]. - Companies are actively pursuing international markets, with Huaxi Biological reporting 331 million yuan in international raw material business revenue, accounting for 52.93% of its raw material income [12][13]. - Aimeike's acquisition of a majority stake in a South Korean company marks its strategic entry into the global regenerative injection market [13].

Core Viewpoint - The stock price of Aimeike has experienced fluctuations, with a recent decline of 2.03% on September 2, 2023, and a total market capitalization of 58.37 billion yuan [1]. Financial Performance - For the first half of 2025, Aimeike reported a revenue of 1.299 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year decrease of 21.59%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 789 million yuan, down 29.57% year-on-year [2]. - Cumulative cash dividends since Aimeike's A-share listing amount to 3.525 billion yuan, with 2.65 billion yuan distributed over the past three years [3]. Stock Market Activity - As of September 2, 2023, Aimeike's stock price was 192.90 yuan per share, with a trading volume of 349 million yuan and a turnover rate of 0.86% [1]. - The stock has increased by 7.94% year-to-date, with a 2.43% decline over the last five trading days, a 4.87% increase over the last 20 days, and a 12.09% increase over the last 60 days [1]. Shareholder Information - As of August 29, 2023, Aimeike had 55,100 shareholders, a decrease of 0.89% from the previous period, with an average of 3,787 circulating shares per shareholder, an increase of 0.90% [2]. - The top ten circulating shareholders include Hong Kong Central Clearing Limited, holding 6.9808 million shares (a decrease of 1.0906 million shares), and Huabao CSI Medical ETF, holding 5.0610 million shares (an increase of 60,700 shares) [3].

Summary of Aimeike's Conference Call Company Overview - Aimeike is one of the largest publicly listed companies in the medical aesthetics industry in China, transitioning from a single product model to a platform-based company by acquiring the Korean company Region [4][5] Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, Aimeike's net profit attributable to the parent company, excluding non-recurring items, was 722 million yuan, a year-on-year decline of 33.7% - The decline in net profit accelerated in Q2 2025, dropping to 320 million yuan, a decrease of 42.8% compared to the previous year, primarily due to a slowdown in market conditions and pressure on terminal demand [2][4] Market Competition - Core products such as the "Milky Angel" and "Happy" series are facing increasing competition, which is expected to impact overall performance [2][4] New Product Development - The new product "Zhen Ai Su Fei" has begun team recruitment and shipping, with expectations to reach about one-third of the sales volume of the medical aesthetics group's "Tong Yan" series [2][5] - Aimeike is hiring experienced professionals in high-end medical aesthetic injection products to accelerate the product launch cycle and improve market engagement [6] Sales Strategy - Aimeike employs a direct sales and distribution model, achieving the highest channel engagement rate in the Chinese medical aesthetics industry [3][8] - The company is implementing sales incentive mechanisms to boost team morale and performance, which is expected to solidify market position and facilitate rapid market entry for new products [3][8] Future Outlook - Investors should monitor the trend of stabilizing declines in old business lines, with expectations for improvement in Q4 2025 - The new product "Zhen Ai Su Fei" is projected to generate several hundred million yuan in revenue this year, with potential to reach higher levels in 2026 [7] - Future product launches, including botulinum toxin and fat reduction products, are anticipated to create synergistic effects with existing channels, enhancing profitability [7] Overall Investment Sentiment - The overall net profit expectation for Aimeike in 2025 is approximately 1.6 billion yuan, reflecting a relatively positive outlook despite current challenges [7]

Group 1 - The medical beauty sector increased by 0.59% on August 29, with Jinbo Biological leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3857.93, up 0.37%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 12696.15, up 0.99% [1] - Jinbo Biological's closing price was 312.48, reflecting a rise of 4.41%, with a trading volume of 14,200 lots and a transaction value of 442 million [1] Group 2 - The medical beauty sector saw a net inflow of 60.73 million in main funds, while retail funds experienced a net outflow of 21.81 million [1] - Aimei Ke reported a closing price of 193.98, with a gain of 1.90%, and a trading volume of 48,700 lots, totaling 946 million in transaction value [1] - Huaxi Biological's stock price decreased by 1.00% to 57.20, with a trading volume of 64,200 lots and a transaction value of 36.9 million [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news highlights the strong performance of the medical device sector, with the medical device ETF fund (159797) seeing significant net subscriptions and capital inflow [1] - The medical device ETF fund (159797) has accumulated over 160 million yuan in net subscriptions in the past 20 days, indicating strong investor interest [1] - Major stocks within the medical device ETF fund have shown positive performance, with notable gains from companies like Tsinghua Tongfang and Jimin Health [1][2] Group 2 - According to Everbright Securities, there is an expectation for supportive policies from the drug regulatory authority to drive growth in high-end imaging equipment, surgical robots, and AI+medical sectors, benefiting leading companies in these niches [3] - The medical device industry, particularly in equipment, has seen a significant recovery in demand since the second half of 2024, with expectations for continued growth in company financials [3] - The investment strategy for 2025 emphasizes structural selection of investment opportunities based on payment willingness and ability, focusing on three main payment channels: hospital payments, out-of-pocket payments, and overseas payments [3] Group 3 - Guotai Junan Securities notes that the global brain-computer interface market is at a critical turning point, with projections for the medical application market to reach $40 billion by 2030 and $145 billion by 2040 [4] - The brain-computer interface industry is expected to accelerate due to supportive policies, with key technology breakthroughs anticipated by 2027 [4][5] - The establishment of clear pricing standards for brain-computer interface services by the National Medical Insurance Bureau is expected to enhance hospital procurement confidence and facilitate the application of this technology in healthcare [5] Group 4 - The medical device ETF fund (159797) covers a wide range of sectors including medical equipment, in vitro diagnostics, and high-value consumables, with the top ten weighted stocks accounting for nearly 44% of the fund [6] - The top weighted stocks in the medical device ETF include Mindray Medical, United Imaging, and Aimeike, indicating a diverse portfolio within the medical device sector [6]

Group 1 - The biopharmaceutical ETF (159859) has shown strong performance, rising 1.16% with a trading volume exceeding 94 million yuan, making it the top performer among its peers [1] - The ETF has seen a net inflow of over 61 million yuan over the past three trading days, indicating strong investor interest [1] - The ETF closely tracks the National Index of Biopharmaceuticals (399441.SZ), which covers various sectors including innovative drugs, CXO, vaccines, and blood products [1] Group 2 - The innovative drug ETF Tianhong (517380) is the largest in the market, covering both A-shares and Hong Kong stocks, and is the only ETF tracking the Hang Seng-Hushen-Hong Kong Innovative Drug Selected 50 Index [2] - The Tianhong ETF has also experienced a net inflow of over 64 million yuan over the past three trading days, reflecting positive market sentiment [2] - A recent meeting emphasized the need for comprehensive reforms in drug regulation and innovation, which could positively impact the pharmaceutical industry [2] Group 3 - Overall, the market may face short-term fluctuations, but there are signs of capital rotation, with many undervalued stocks beginning to rebound [3] - The expectation of interest rate cuts and economic recovery may lead to a focus on cyclical sectors in the future [3]

Group 1 - The medical beauty sector increased by 0.6% on August 28, with Huaxi Biological leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3843.6, up 1.14%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 12571.37, up 2.25% [1] - The closing prices and performance of key stocks in the medical beauty sector include: - Huaxi Biological: 57.78, up 1.60%, with a trading volume of 82,100 shares and a turnover of 471 million yuan - Aimeike: 190.36, up 0.17%, with a trading volume of 49,700 shares and a turnover of 940.1 million yuan - Jinbo Biological: 299.27, down 1.81%, with a trading volume of 9,644 shares and a turnover of 289 million yuan - *ST Meigu: 3.21, down 3.60%, with a trading volume of 195,800 shares and a turnover of 62.64 million yuan [1] Group 2 - The medical beauty sector experienced a net outflow of 122 million yuan from main funds, while retail funds saw a net inflow of 66.68 million yuan [1] - The fund flow for key stocks shows: - *ST Meigu: net outflow of 5.87 million yuan, down 9.37% - Huaxi Biological: net outflow of 27.85 million yuan, down 5.92% - Aimeike: net outflow of 88.21 million yuan, down 9.39% [2]

Market Overview - The Shanghai Composite Index fell by 1.76% on August 27, with only one industry, telecommunications, showing an increase of 1.66% [1] - The beauty and personal care sector experienced the largest decline, dropping by 3.86%, followed by the real estate sector, which fell by 3.51% [1] Capital Flow - The net outflow of capital from the two markets reached 129.75 billion yuan, with all sectors under Shenwan showing a net outflow [1] - The computer industry had the highest net outflow at 16.31 billion yuan, followed by the pharmaceutical and biological sector with a net outflow of 12.32 billion yuan [1] Beauty and Personal Care Sector - The beauty and personal care sector saw a net outflow of 755 million yuan, with 29 stocks in the sector; only 2 stocks rose while 26 fell [1] - The stocks with the highest net inflow included: - Wanjian Medical: 10.31 million yuan - Jiaheng Jiahua: 6.45 million yuan - Marubi Biological: 3.16 million yuan [1] - The stocks with the highest net outflow included: - Proya: 247 million yuan - Aimeike: 121.78 million yuan - Qingdao Kingking: 84.85 million yuan [1] Individual Stock Performance - Proya (603605) decreased by 7.59% with a turnover rate of 6.81% and a net outflow of 247.03 million yuan [2] - Aimeike (300896) fell by 3.88% with a turnover rate of 2.98% and a net outflow of 121.78 million yuan [2] - Qingdao Kingking (002094) dropped by 3.31% with a turnover rate of 10.87% and a net outflow of 84.85 million yuan [2] - Other notable declines included Huaxi Biological (688363) down by 2.25% and Zhongshun Jierou (002511) down by 4.26% [2]

Market Overview - The medical beauty sector experienced a decline of 3.11% on August 27, with Aimeike leading the drop [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3800.35, down 1.76%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 12295.07, down 1.43% [1] Individual Stock Performance - Aimeike (300896) closed at 190.03, down 3.88%, with a trading volume of 62,200 shares and a transaction value of 1.207 billion yuan [1] - Huaxi Biological (688363) closed at 56.87, down 2.25%, with a trading volume of 99,400 shares and a transaction value of 580 million yuan [1] - Jinbo Biological (832982) closed at 304.80, down 3.24%, with a trading volume of 10,300 shares and a transaction value of 319 million yuan [1] - ST Meigu (000615) remained unchanged at 3.33, with a trading volume of 142,300 shares and a transaction value of 47.7013 million yuan [1] Capital Flow Analysis - The medical beauty sector saw a net outflow of 199 million yuan from main funds, while retail investors contributed a net inflow of 153 million yuan [1] - Aimeike experienced a net outflow of 143 million yuan from main funds, with retail investors contributing a net inflow of 98.8281 million yuan [2] - Huaxi Biological had a net outflow of 57.973 million yuan from main funds, but a net inflow of 53.4443 million yuan from retail investors [2]

Company Overview - Aimeike Technology Co., Ltd. is located at 21st Floor, C Building, Shimao Tower, 92 Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, established on June 9, 2004, and listed on September 28, 2020 [2] - The company's main business involves the research, production, and sales of biomedical soft tissue repair materials [2] - Revenue composition includes: 57.27% from solution injection products, 37.97% from gel injection products, 3.01% from others, 1.50% from freeze-dried powder injection products, and 0.26% from facial implant threads [2] Stock Performance - As of August 27, Aimeike's stock price decreased by 2.02%, trading at 193.70 CNY per share, with a total market capitalization of 58.612 billion CNY [1] - Year-to-date, the stock price has increased by 8.38%, with a 2.76% rise over the last five trading days, 2.19% over the last 20 days, and 7.76% over the last 60 days [2] Financial Performance - For the first half of 2025, Aimeike reported revenue of 1.299 billion CNY, a year-on-year decrease of 21.59%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 789 million CNY, down 29.57% year-on-year [2] Shareholder Information - As of August 20, the number of Aimeike shareholders was 55,600, a decrease of 0.09% from the previous period, with an average of 3,753 circulating shares per person, an increase of 0.09% [2] - Cumulative cash dividends since Aimeike's A-share listing amount to 3.525 billion CNY, with 2.650 billion CNY distributed over the last three years [3] Institutional Holdings - As of June 30, 2025, the top ten circulating shareholders include Hong Kong Central Clearing Limited as the sixth largest shareholder with 6.9808 million shares, a decrease of 1.0906 million shares from the previous period [3] - Other notable shareholders include Huabao CSI Medical ETF and E Fund Growth Enterprise Board ETF, with changes in their holdings noted [3]