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Core Viewpoint - Hengrui Medicine has successfully listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, marking the largest pharmaceutical IPO in Hong Kong in nearly five years, with significant international investor interest and a total subscription amount of approximately HKD 41.31 billion, representing 41.77% of the total issuance scale [1][5][21]. Group 1: Company Overview - Hengrui Medicine, a leader in China's innovative pharmaceutical sector, has transformed from a small local manufacturer to a global player, now ranked among the top 50 pharmaceutical companies worldwide [4][10]. - The company has a rich history of over 55 years, witnessing significant growth and development in the pharmaceutical industry [4][22]. Group 2: Historical Development - From 1970 to 2003, Hengrui Medicine began as a small pharmaceutical factory, focusing on basic medicines, and achieved its first major success with the launch of the cancer drug Ifosfamide in 1995, leading to its status as a billion-yuan sales enterprise [5][6]. - Between 2004 and 2017, the company accelerated its transformation by establishing a research center in Shanghai and entering the high-value innovative drug development sector, achieving FDA certification for its products [6][7]. - From 2018 to 2022, Hengrui increased its R&D investment significantly, reaching CNY 6.346 billion in 2022, which accounted for 29.83% of its sales revenue, marking a historical high for the company [7][8]. Group 3: Recent Developments - Since 2023, Hengrui has shifted its focus from generic drugs to innovative drug development, with projected sales revenue from innovative drugs reaching CNY 13.892 billion in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 30.60% [9][12]. - The company has also engaged in 14 innovative drug licensing transactions since 2018, leading the domestic pharmaceutical industry in this area [9][12]. Group 4: Global Expansion Strategy - Hengrui is actively pursuing international markets, having initiated over 20 overseas clinical trials in regions such as the US, Europe, and Japan, and has completed 9 business development transactions in the past three years, with a cumulative transaction value of approximately USD 14 billion [18][21]. - The recent listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange is a strategic move to enhance its global brand influence and attract international investors, facilitating further international collaborations and business expansion [21][22].