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Core Viewpoint - Ganfeng Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (referred to as "Ganfeng Pharma") has submitted a main board listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, seeking new funding avenues for its ongoing losses in research and development [1][4]. Financial Performance - Ganfeng Pharma reported losses of 156 million RMB and 123 million RMB for the years 2023 and 2024, respectively [3][4]. - The company has a net current asset value of only 4.5 million RMB by the end of 2024, with current liabilities reaching 25.5 million RMB by March 2025 [1][4]. - Cash flow remains negative, with net cash used in operating activities amounting to 141 million RMB and 91.3 million RMB for 2023 and 2024, respectively [4][5]. - The company has raised approximately 951 million RMB through multiple financing rounds, with a valuation of 3.9 billion RMB following the E-round financing in September 2024 [4][5]. Product Pipeline and Market Competition - Ganfeng Pharma's product pipeline includes seven small molecule candidates, with four in Phase II, III clinical trials, or NDA stages, targeting 12 indications [1][2]. - The core product Mufemilast is a novel small molecule PDE4B inhibitor, with an NDA submitted for psoriasis and expected approval in the second half of 2025 [1][2]. - The Chinese psoriasis drug market is projected to grow from 13.9 billion RMB in 2023 to 89.4 billion RMB by 2032, with increasing competition from existing therapies [2]. Research and Development Strategy - The company has invested heavily in R&D, with expenditures of 123 million RMB and 97 million RMB for 2023 and 2024, respectively, but has yet to generate revenue [4][5]. - Ganfeng Pharma plans to establish a commercialization team of about 80 members within a year of Mufemilast's launch [4]. Management and Governance - The company's ownership structure is highly concentrated, with the founders controlling approximately 46.51% of the voting rights [6]. - The CEO, Dr. Zhang Hesheng, has over 20 years of experience in biomedical research and management, with significant compensation tied to equity [6]. Challenges and Risks - The company faces significant cash flow pressures, with only 150 million RMB in cash and cash equivalents by the end of 2024, alongside 25.5 million RMB in current liabilities [4][5]. - There are concerns regarding the company's ability to successfully develop and commercialize its pipeline products, particularly given the lack of a marketed product [7].