Ge Long Hui A P P·2025-08-29 08:59Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong stock market for innovative drug companies is experiencing a rebound, with significant gains in stocks such as ABL Bio, WuXi AppTec, Innovent Biologics, BeiGene, and others, alongside a more than 4% increase in the Hong Kong Innovative Drug ETF (513120) [1] Company Overview - Ying Shi Biotechnology submitted its application for a Hong Kong IPO on August 25, seeking to list under Chapter 18A, with CITIC Securities and Jianyin International as joint sponsors [3] - Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Nanjing, Ying Shi Biotechnology focuses on innovative drug development for cancer treatment, specifically addressing drug resistance caused by tumor defenses [3][7] - The company has raised funds through six financing rounds, with a post-money valuation of approximately $306 million (about 2.18 billion RMB) following its C round on August 22 [3] Product Pipeline - Ying Shi Biotechnology's product pipeline includes five candidates, with the core product ifebemtinib being a highly selective FAK inhibitor nearing commercialization [11][12] - Ifebemtinib is currently undergoing multiple clinical development projects in China and has received breakthrough therapy designation from the NMPA for three indications and fast track designation from the FDA for one indication [14] - The company also develops a second-generation selective FAK inhibitor (IN10028) and three antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) [20][21] Market Context - The global cancer treatment market is projected to reach approximately $262.1 billion, with China's market estimated at $37.2 billion by 2024 [11] - The global selective FAK inhibitor market is expected to grow significantly, with a projected market size of $5.562 billion by 2035 and a compound annual growth rate of 71.7% starting in 2026 [17] Financial Performance - Ying Shi Biotechnology has not generated any revenue from product sales and has incurred losses of 252 million RMB over the past two years [23][24] - The company reported operating losses of 174 million RMB, 143 million RMB, and 27.5 million RMB for the years 2023, 2024, and the first quarter of 2025, respectively [24][25] - As of March 31, 2025, the company had cash and cash equivalents of 134 million RMB, with sufficient operating funds to cover costs for at least the next 12 months [25]