Medicilon(SH:688202) Zheng Quan Zhi Xing·2025-09-05 10:17Core Viewpoint - Shanghai Medicilon Biomedicine Co., Ltd. plans to terminate certain fundraising projects and redirect the remaining funds to new projects, permanently supplement working capital, and continue to store funds in a special account [1][27]. Group 1: Fundraising and Project Termination - The total amount raised by the company as of August 4, 2023, is RMB 1 billion, with a net amount of RMB 985.29 million after deducting fees [7][10]. - The terminated project is the "North Shanghai Biomedicine R&D Innovation Industrial Base Project," which was intended to enhance drug discovery capabilities but is no longer aligned with market demands [11][12]. - The remaining funds of RMB 289.90 million will be allocated as follows: RMB 40 million for increasing capital in MEDICILON USA CORP, RMB 160 million for working capital, and RMB 89.90 million will remain in the special account [12][13]. Group 2: New Project Overview - The new project involves establishing an "Overseas Marketing and R&D Center" in the U.S. to enhance the company's international presence and service capabilities [13][20]. - The project aims to leverage existing overseas sales and R&D teams to expand the company's market influence and improve customer service efficiency [13][19]. - The company has already established a 2,000 square meter R&D office in Boston, which will serve as a strategic hub for this initiative [20][22]. Group 3: Industry Context and Growth Potential - The global pharmaceutical market is expected to grow steadily, driven by increasing R&D investments, with global R&D spending projected to rise from USD 260.6 billion in 2023 to USD 359.2 billion by 2028, reflecting a CAGR of approximately 6.6% [16][17]. - The CRO (Contract Research Organization) industry is experiencing growth, with increasing demand for outsourced R&D services, which is expected to enhance the market penetration of CROs from 49.2% in 2023 to 58.2% by 2028 [20][21]. - The domestic CRO industry is evolving rapidly, with companies actively seeking to expand internationally and improve their service capabilities to meet global standards [17][22].