Guanhao Biotech(SZ:300238) Hua Xia Shi Bao·2025-07-04 11:16Core Viewpoint - The planned 500 million yuan private placement by Guanhao Biotech has been officially terminated after more than two years of planning due to changes in the market environment and considerations of the company's overall development strategy [2][6]. Group 1: Private Placement Details - The private placement was initially approved by the shareholders in April 2023, but the company delayed the implementation multiple times, extending the validity of the resolution [3]. - In January 2024, Guanhao Biotech submitted the application to the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, which was accepted, but the company again extended the resolution's validity in March 2024 [4]. - The termination of the private placement comes after the company had planned to issue up to 55,803,571 shares at a price of 8.96 yuan per share, while the current stock price is 16.41 yuan per share, representing an increase of over 80% [5]. Group 2: Financial Implications - The company has a funding gap of 623 million yuan, which includes minimum cash reserves, repayment of short-term loans, and future large expenditures [6]. - As of the first quarter of 2024, Guanhao Biotech reported cash holdings of 122 million yuan against current liabilities of 146 million yuan [7]. Group 3: Business Performance - Guanhao Biotech's revenue dropped significantly by 22.84% in 2022 to 377 million yuan, with a net loss of 308 million yuan, but there was a recovery in 2023 [8]. - However, in 2024, both revenue and net profit are projected to decline again, with revenue decreasing by 6.60% to 377 million yuan and net profit down by 11.57% to 27.42 million yuan [8]. - The decline in revenue is attributed to decreased income from core products, particularly in the medical device and pharmaceutical sectors [8]. Group 4: Strategic Focus - Guanhao Biotech is shifting its focus towards the cell therapy sector, having established a research and application platform for cell and stem cell technology since 2013 [9]. - The company is currently developing projects in the cell field, including a bioartificial liver and mesenchymal stem cell therapy, both of which are in preclinical research [9]. - The termination of the private placement raises concerns about the viability of the company's "cell strategy," especially as R&D expenditures have been declining for three consecutive years [9].