Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2025-07-11 03:20Core Insights - The Chinese capital market continues to thrive in the first half of 2025, with a significant increase in IPO applications and a deepening of the comprehensive registration system [1][2] - The number of IPO applications accepted by the three major exchanges reached 177, a 405.71% increase compared to the same period in 2024 [2] - The Beijing Stock Exchange (北交所) has become the preferred choice for companies, with 115 out of 177 applications (64.97%) directed there [2] - The month of June saw a surge in IPO activity, with 150 applications accepted, accounting for 84.75% of the total for the first half of the year [2] IPO Market Overview - The A-share market's IPO acceptance and review processes have shown signs of recovery since the beginning of 2025 [1] - The introduction of the "1+6" policy measures by the CSRC on June 18 is viewed as a positive signal for the market, correlating with the spike in IPO applications post-announcement [3] Broker Performance - A total of 38 brokers participated in the IPO process for the 177 accepted applications, with four brokers exceeding 10 projects each: Guotai Junan, CITIC Securities, CICC, and Zhongtai Securities [4][5] - Guotai Junan led with 26 projects, surpassing CITIC Securities' 22 projects, indicating a competitive landscape among leading brokers [5] - In terms of fundraising, CITIC Securities' 22 projects aimed to raise a total of 497.61 billion, while Guotai Junan's 26 projects targeted 208.26 billion [5][6] IPO Termination Cases - In the first half of 2025, 74 IPO projects were terminated, a significant decrease compared to the same period in 2024 [7] - Guotai Junan and CITIC Securities led in the number of terminated projects, with 9 and 7 respectively, reflecting their high volume of overall IPO engagements [7] - Some brokers, like Wenkang Securities, faced challenges with all their IPO projects being terminated, indicating potential issues in their underwriting processes [8]