Group 1: Company Developments - Jihong Co., Ltd. (吉宏股份) has launched its IPO in Hong Kong, with subscription ending on May 22. The share price ranges from HKD 7.48 to HKD 10.68, aiming to raise approximately HKD 725 million at the upper price point [1] - Pige Biopharmaceuticals (派格生物医药) has also initiated its IPO, with a share price set at HKD 15.60 and a global offering of 19.2835 million shares. The company focuses on innovative therapies for chronic diseases, particularly in the metabolic disorder sector [4] - Jianbei Miao Miao (健倍苗苗) expects a significant increase in annual profit, projecting a rise of no less than 50% for the year ending March 31, 2025, driven by effective brand management and strong sales performance in its core brands [5] Group 2: Market Trends - The successful IPOs of Jihong Co. and Pige Biopharmaceuticals may stimulate renewed interest in the cross-border e-commerce and biotechnology sectors within the Hong Kong stock market [1][4] - The strong performance of CATL (宁德时代) in the dark market, with an increase of 8.29% to HKD 284.8, reflects high market expectations for its upcoming IPO, indicating robust interest in the renewable energy sector [3] Group 3: Market Performance - The Hang Seng Index closed at 23,332.72, with a slight decline of 0.05% on May 19, indicating a mixed sentiment in the market [6] - The Hang Seng Tech Index and the National Enterprises Index also experienced minor declines of 0.50% and 0.09%, respectively, suggesting a cautious market environment [6]