转战港股上市又失败？八马茶业：非未通过聆讯，系招股书失效

Core Viewpoint - The IPO application of Baima Tea Co., Ltd. has expired, but the company clarifies that it is not a failure to pass the hearing, as the application simply reached its six-month validity period and can be resubmitted within three months after updating financial data [1][5]. Company Overview - Baima Tea Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Shenzhen and has been operating since 1998, with a product range that includes various types of tea and related products [3]. - The company's founders, Wang Wenbin and Wang Wenli, hold 25.28% and 20.38% of the shares, respectively [3]. Market Context - The capital market shows a lack of confidence in traditional tea brands, as evidenced by other companies like China Tea halting their IPOs and the declining stock prices of brands like Lancang Ancient Tea [4]. - The company has faced challenges in its franchise model, with a decline in both store numbers and procurement amounts [4]. Financial Performance - Revenue figures for Baima Tea from 2021 to 2023 are reported as 1.744 billion, 1.818 billion, and 2.122 billion yuan, respectively, with net profits of 163 million, 166 million, and 206 million yuan [5]. - For the first nine months of 2024, revenue increased by 0.98% to 1.647 billion yuan, while net profit grew by 12.6% to 208 million yuan [5]. Store Network - As of September 30, 2024, Baima Tea operates 3,498 offline stores in China, with 274 being direct-operated and 3,224 as franchise stores [5]. - The number of direct-operated stores has decreased over the past three years, while franchise stores have seen an increase [5]. IPO History - Baima Tea's IPO journey has been tumultuous, with previous attempts to list on various exchanges since 2013, including a withdrawal of applications in 2022 and 2023 [4].