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【IPO追踪】股价一度飙37%!MIRXES上市首日表现强劲

Core Insights - The Hong Kong stock market welcomed two pharmaceutical companies, Heng Rui Pharmaceutical and MIRXES-B, on May 23, with both stocks experiencing significant price increases on their debut [2] - MIRXES, despite being less well-known, saw its stock price rise over 30% by the time of reporting, achieving a market capitalization exceeding HKD 8 billion [2] - MIRXES successfully raised HKD 880.5 million through the issuance of 46.62 million shares at HKD 23.30 each, with a subscription rate of 25.51 times for the public offering [2][3] Company Overview - MIRXES, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Singapore, specializes in microRNA (miRNA) technology, focusing on disease screening and diagnostic solutions in key Asian markets, including Singapore and China [3] - The company has one core product, GASTROClear™, and two other commercialized products, LUNGClear™ and Fortitude™, along with six candidates in preclinical stages [3][4] Product Details - GASTROClear™ is a blood-based miRNA diagnostic test for gastric cancer screening, consisting of 12 miRNA biomarkers. It was the first and only molecular diagnostic IVD product approved for gastric cancer screening globally [4] - The product received a breakthrough medical device designation from the FDA in May 2023, marking a significant achievement for MIRXES in the miRNA diagnostic field [4] Financial Performance - MIRXES reported revenues of USD 17.76 million, USD 24.19 million, and USD 20.28 million for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024, respectively, with gross profits of USD 9.33 million, USD 13.58 million, and USD 8.89 million [4] - The company is projected to incur losses of USD 56.20 million, USD 69.57 million, and USD 92.21 million over the same period [4] Fund Utilization - The funds raised from the global offering will be allocated to the research and development of GASTROClear™, regulatory filings, production, commercialization, and enhancing the company's end-to-end capabilities, as well as general operational expenses [5]