上海超硅IPO获受理： 又一未盈利“独角兽”闯关科创板

Core Viewpoint - Shanghai Super Silicon Semiconductor Co., Ltd. has received approval for its IPO application, marking it as the third unprofitable company accepted since the release of the "Science and Technology Innovation Board Eight Articles" [1][5] Company Overview - Shanghai Super Silicon specializes in the R&D, production, and sales of 300mm and 200mm semiconductor silicon wafers, with a designed production capacity of 700,000 pieces per month for 300mm wafers and 400,000 pieces per month for 200mm wafers [1] - The company has completed eight rounds of financing since 2014, with a valuation of approximately 20 billion yuan after the latest round [1] - The company aims to raise 4.965 billion yuan through the IPO to fund projects related to silicon wafer expansion and R&D [1] Market Position - The silicon wafer market is dominated by five major companies, which hold about 80% of the global market share, leaving significant room for growth for domestic companies like Shanghai Super Silicon [2] - Shanghai Super Silicon holds approximately 1.6% of the domestic market share, positioning it as a leading player, although its overall scale remains relatively small compared to competitors [2] Financial Performance - The company reported revenues of 921 million yuan, 928 million yuan, and 1.327 billion yuan for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024, respectively, indicating a growth trend [3] - R&D expenditures have increased significantly, reaching 250 million yuan in 2024, accounting for 18.55% of revenue [3] Investment Interest - The company has attracted attention from several investment institutions, including Shanghai Integrated Circuit Fund and Hefei Chip Silicon, which are among its top shareholders [4] - Despite strong backing, the capital-intensive nature of the semiconductor industry poses challenges for the company's financial strength and future development [4] Unique IPO Characteristics - Shanghai Super Silicon employs a dual-class share structure, allowing its actual controller to maintain significant voting power despite external financing [5][6] - The company remains unprofitable, with net losses of approximately 803 million yuan, 1.044 billion yuan, and 1.299 billion yuan for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024, respectively [6][8] Industry Context - The semiconductor silicon wafer industry is characterized by high technical and capital intensity, with significant investments in equipment and production lines [6][7] - The company anticipates that as production scales up and product structures are optimized, operating losses will narrow in the future [7] - The trend of unprofitable companies entering the capital market is expected to continue, with regulatory bodies focusing on the technological capabilities and competitive landscape of these firms [8]