Mindray(SZ:300760) Chang Jiang Shang Bao·2025-10-19 23:47Core Viewpoint - Mindray Medical is planning to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to create an international capital operation platform, led by its founder Li Xiting, following the departure of co-founder Cheng Minghe from the vice-chairman position [1][2][13]. Group 1: Company Background - Li Xiting, along with Cheng Minghe and Xu Hang, founded Mindray Medical in 1991, aiming to bridge the gap in medical technology between China and the West [3][6]. - Mindray Medical started as an importer of medical devices and quickly transitioned to developing its own products, launching China's first self-developed multi-parameter monitor in 1993 [7]. - The company has expanded its product lines significantly, covering three main business areas: in vitro diagnostics, life information and support, and medical imaging, with plans to invest 4 billion yuan in R&D in 2024 [7][8]. Group 2: Financial Performance - As of 2025, Mindray Medical's total assets are 58.775 billion yuan, with a market capitalization of 273.4 billion yuan [12]. - The company reported revenue and net profit for 2024 of 36.726 billion yuan and 11.668 billion yuan, respectively, showing a significant slowdown compared to previous years [19]. - By mid-2025, the company’s revenue from overseas markets is approaching 50%, indicating a shift towards international markets [19]. Group 3: Strategic Moves - Mindray Medical has a history of strategic acquisitions to expand its market presence, including the purchase of Datascope for $202 million in 2008 and several other companies in the medical device sector [11]. - The decision to list in Hong Kong is not primarily for capital but to enhance internationalization, as the company aims to enter the top 20 global medical device companies by 2025 and the top 10 by 2030 [19][20].