Core Viewpoint - The company Sihuan Pharmaceutical (00460.HK) is pursuing the independent listing of its subsidiary Xuan Zhu Bio-Tech, which has faced challenges in its previous attempts to list on the STAR Market and is now targeting the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for its IPO [1][4]. Group 1: Listing Attempts - Sihuan Pharmaceutical initially planned to spin off Xuan Zhu Bio-Tech for a listing on the STAR Market in March 2022, but the IPO was halted in March 2023 and ultimately withdrawn in May 2024 due to strategic considerations and market conditions [4]. - Following the withdrawal from the A-share market, Sihuan Pharmaceutical initiated a new plan to list Xuan Zhu Bio-Tech on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with a second application submitted in June 2024 [4]. Group 2: Product Development - Xuan Zhu Bio-Tech has successfully launched its core product KBP-3571, which is used for treating duodenal ulcers and is expanding its indications to include gastroesophageal reflux disease [6][8]. - The company has over ten drug assets in active development, targeting diseases such as digestive system disorders, tumors, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease [6]. Group 3: Financial Performance - Despite the launch of KBP-3571, Xuan Zhu Bio-Tech reported continuous losses, with projected losses increasing in 2024. Revenue figures for 2023 and 2024 show a significant decline, with losses reported at 300 million yuan for 2023 and 556 million yuan for 2024 [9]. - The company's R&D expenditures have decreased in 2024, with a notable drop in the proportion of R&D spending relative to total operating expenses, attributed to increased administrative and sales expenses [10]. Group 4: Future Outlook - Xuan Zhu Bio-Tech plans to continue investing heavily in the clinical development of its core products, particularly KBP-3571, which is entering Phase III trials, and other products targeting breast cancer and lung cancer [11].
四环医药分拆轩竹生物上市：一场漫长的马拉松