Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2025-08-13 10:55Core Viewpoint - The dispute over the代理权 of AestheFill (艾塑菲), a high-demand product known as "童颜针," has escalated into a significant arbitration case, with *ST Suwu (600200.SH) seeking damages of up to 1.6 billion yuan against the Korean REGEN company, a subsidiary of Aimeike (爱美客) [1][2][3]. Group 1 - *ST Suwu's subsidiary, Daxiu Medical, has filed for arbitration against Korean REGEN, alleging breach of contract and seeking 1.6 billion yuan in damages [1][3]. - The AestheFill product has generated over 300 million yuan in sales within just eight months, boasting an 82% gross margin, making it a crucial revenue source for *ST Suwu [1][8]. - Aimeike's recent decision to terminate the exclusive distribution agreement with Daxiu Medical has raised concerns about the future of AestheFill's distribution in mainland China [2][3]. Group 2 - Aimeike's revenue growth has been slowing, with a projected revenue of 3.026 billion yuan in 2024, reflecting a mere 5.45% increase compared to over 47% in 2023 [8][9]. - The overall medical aesthetics market in China is expected to grow at a rate of 10% to 15% in the coming years, contrasting with Aimeike's declining performance [9]. - AestheFill's sales accounted for 20.42% of *ST Suwu's total revenue in 2024, significantly contributing to the company's turnaround from losses [9][10].