爱科百发拟赴港IPO 业绩连续亏损

Core Viewpoint - Shanghai Aikebaifa Biopharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd. has submitted its IPO application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for the third time, following previous attempts in 2021 and 2023, with a focus on developing therapies for respiratory and pediatric diseases [1][2]. Company Overview - Aikebaifa, established in 2013, has developed a pipeline of six candidate drugs, including core products targeting respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and other related diseases [2]. - The company employs a dual-track strategy combining licensed high-potential candidate drugs and internal research and development [2]. Financial Performance - The company reported net losses of RMB 270 million, RMB 197 million, and RMB 104 million for the years 2023, 2024, and the first half of 2025, respectively [4][6]. - Revenue for 2023 was RMB 6.7 million, with no revenue expected for 2024 and the first half of 2025 [4][5]. Research and Development Costs - R&D costs for 2023, 2024, and the first half of 2025 were RMB 216 million, RMB 165 million, and RMB 86 million, respectively [3][5]. - The core products, including Aikebaifa's lead drug, accounted for a significant portion of R&D costs, with 53.7%, 66.5%, and 44.1% of total R&D expenses in the respective years [3]. Cash Flow and Expenditures - The company experienced negative operating cash flows of RMB 233 million, RMB 189 million, and RMB 72 million for 2023, 2024, and the first half of 2025, respectively [6]. - Aikebaifa anticipates a significant increase in expenses due to ongoing clinical development activities and regulatory approvals for its candidate drugs [7].