最高涨超1600%！上市潮、上涨潮、出海潮！这一板块彻底火了！

Core Viewpoint - The 18A companies in the Hong Kong stock market have experienced a significant turnaround in 2023, showcasing a surge in listings, stock price increases, and international expansion opportunities [1]. Listing Wave - In 2023, the Hong Kong stock market saw a wave of 18A company listings, with 10 out of 58 newly listed companies being 18A firms, many of which performed exceptionally well on their debut [3]. - Notably, five of the top six companies with the highest first-day gains were 18A companies, indicating a growing investor interest [3]. - The IPO of Zhonghui Biotechnology on August 11 received over 4,000 times oversubscription, raising over 200 billion HKD, while Yinnuo Pharmaceutical's IPO on August 15 garnered over 300 billion HKD with 5,341 times oversubscription [3]. Price Surge - Among the 77 listed 18A companies, 17 have seen stock price increases exceeding 200%, with 26 others rising between 100% and 200% since the beginning of 2023 [8]. - The highest price increase was recorded by Beihai Kangcheng, which surged by 1,644%, although its total market capitalization remains relatively small at approximately 1.1 billion HKD [8]. International Expansion - 18A companies are increasingly adopting a unique "outbound" model by licensing their products to well-known overseas pharmaceutical companies, which has generated investor confidence in their future profitability [12]. - For instance, Rongchang Biotechnology announced a licensing agreement with Santen China, receiving an upfront payment of 250 million HKD and potential milestone payments totaling up to 520 million HKD [13]. - Similarly, Lepu Biopharma disclosed a licensing agreement with ArriVent, which could yield up to 1.2 billion USD in total payments [13]. Industry Growth - The rapid advancement of Chinese pharmaceutical companies is reflected in their transition from imitation to innovation, with a growing number of original drug candidates that are competitive on a global scale [15]. - As of the first quarter of 2025, China accounted for nearly 60% of the global transaction value for outbound licensing, indicating its emergence as a center for innovative drug transactions [15].