赴港上市关键期，迈威生物董事长遭立案

Core Viewpoint - The chairman and general manager of Maiwei Biotech, Liu Datao, has been placed under investigation by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) for suspected short-term trading, which raises concerns about the company's governance and its upcoming IPO in Hong Kong [1][5][6]. Company Overview - Maiwei Biotech is an innovative pharmaceutical company that has not yet achieved profitability, despite having three products on the market. The company has reported significant cumulative losses due to high research and development costs [4][5]. - As of the end of Q1 2023, Liu Datao held 15.1 million shares, representing 3.78% of the total share capital, making him the third-largest shareholder [3]. Financial Performance - The company reported revenues of approximately 44.79 million yuan in Q1 2023, a year-on-year decline of 33.7%. The corresponding net loss was about 292 million yuan, indicating an increase in losses compared to the previous year [5]. - Financial data for 2022-2024 shows revenues of approximately 27.73 million yuan, 128 million yuan, and 200 million yuan, with net losses of approximately 955 million yuan, 1.053 billion yuan, and 1.044 billion yuan respectively [3][4]. IPO Plans - Maiwei Biotech is planning to issue shares (H-shares) and list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to meet its funding needs for sustainable development and enhance its international profile. The company submitted its IPO application earlier this year [5]. - The investigation of the chairman may impact the IPO process, as regulatory bodies may extend the inquiry period and require additional information regarding the company's governance and internal controls [6].