科创板改革“1+6”政策配套业务规则出炉

Core Viewpoint - The Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) has officially released the "1+6" policy framework for the Sci-Tech Innovation Board (STAR Market) reform, aimed at enhancing the inclusiveness and adaptability of the system for technology-driven companies, particularly those in the growth stage that are not yet profitable [1][2]. Group 1: Sci-Tech Growth Layer - The Sci-Tech Growth Layer is designed to support technology companies that have made significant technological breakthroughs, have promising commercial prospects, and are in the phase of continuous R&D investment while being unprofitable at the time of listing [1]. - The guidelines specify that both existing unprofitable companies and newly registered unprofitable companies will be included in the Sci-Tech Growth Layer without additional listing thresholds for unprofitable firms [1][2]. - A total of 32 existing unprofitable companies will automatically enter the Sci-Tech Growth Layer upon the implementation of the guidelines [1]. Group 2: Delisting Conditions - The delisting conditions for existing companies remain unchanged, requiring the first profitability post-listing, while the conditions for new unprofitable companies have been raised to meet the first set of listing standards of the STAR Market [2]. - Companies must announce compliance with delisting conditions, and the SSE will generally process delisting within two trading days [2]. Group 3: Investor Participation - There are no new trading thresholds for individual investors in the Sci-Tech Growth Layer, maintaining the existing requirement of 500,000 yuan in assets and two years of investment experience [2]. - Investors must sign a specialized risk disclosure document before investing in newly registered unprofitable technology companies [2]. Group 4: Pre-Review Mechanism - The introduction of the IPO pre-review mechanism allows technology companies facing significant adverse impacts from early disclosure of business information to apply for pre-review [2][3]. - Issuers and sponsors must follow formal IPO application rules when preparing pre-review documents, including internal quality control and obtaining guidance acceptance from the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) [2][3]. Group 5: Professional Investor Guidelines - The SSE has introduced a pilot program for professional institutional investors, detailing criteria for recognition, including sound governance structures and substantial asset management [3]. - Professional investors must have invested in at least five technology companies that have listed on the STAR Market or ten on major domestic or foreign exchanges within the last five years [3]. - Investment institutions must hold at least 3% of the issuer's shares or invest over 500 million yuan continuously for 24 months prior to the IPO application [3]. Group 6: Implementation and Oversight - The SSE is committed to implementing the reform and ensuring the effective execution of the guidelines, focusing on coordination among market, business, and technical reforms [4]. - Continuous promotion and interpretation of the reform objectives and regulatory requirements will help market participants better understand and apply the rules [4]. - The SSE aims to enhance frontline regulatory effectiveness, protect investors, and maintain market stability to create a conducive environment for the reforms [4].