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Core Viewpoint - Tianlian Robot, a company listed on the New Third Board, has completed its A-share IPO counseling record and plans to list on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board, despite facing continuous losses and cash flow challenges [2][3][7]. Company Overview - Tianlian Robot was established in 2012 and has been listed on the New Third Board since 2015, focusing on humanoid robots, collaborative robots, and other advanced robotics [3][4]. - The company reported revenues of 21.39 million yuan and 29.91 million yuan for 2023 and 2024, respectively, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.03% over the last three years [3][4]. Financial Performance - Despite revenue growth, Tianlian Robot has not achieved profitability in its ten years of listing, with a projected net loss of 15.19 million yuan for 2024 [3][4]. - The company has invested heavily in R&D, with R&D expenses reaching 11.6 million yuan in 2024, accounting for over 50% of its revenue [4][5]. Industry Context - The robotics industry has seen many companies struggling to achieve profitability, with several still in the capacity ramp-up phase [2][9]. - Tianlian Robot's core business includes harmonic reducers and humanoid robots, facing high R&D costs and long commercialization cycles [4][5]. Challenges and Risks - The company faces significant challenges, including high customer concentration, with its largest customer contributing over 52% of its revenue, leading to weak bargaining power [5][6]. - Cash flow issues are exacerbated by high inventory turnover days (297 days) and a high proportion of accounts receivable (over 40% of revenue) [6][7]. - The company has warned of potential risks in its IPO process due to financial metrics not meeting the Sci-Tech Innovation Board's standards, including a market value of approximately 910 million yuan, below the required 1 billion yuan [7][8]. Market Dynamics - The robotics sector is characterized by intense competition, with both domestic and international players, leading to price wars and compressed profit margins [9]. - While some companies in the industry are profitable, many remain in a loss-making state, primarily due to high R&D costs and competitive pressures [9].