CCHT(SZ:000661) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-11-24 08:11Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent equity transfer of Changchun High-tech Industry (Group) Co., Ltd., which is in the critical phase of its IPO process in Hong Kong, highlighting the company's challenges and strategic moves in the rapidly changing pharmaceutical industry [2][4]. Group 1: Equity Transfer and Control - Changchun High-tech announced that its controlling shareholder, Changchun Chaoda Investment Group Co., Ltd., will transfer 19% of its shares to Changchun New Area Industrial Investment Group Co., Ltd. without compensation [2]. - The equity structure change does not alter the controlling status of Chaoda Group, with the actual controller remaining the New Area State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission [2]. Group 2: IPO Plans - In September 2023, the company submitted its main board listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, aiming for a dual listing in "A+H" markets [4]. - The IPO proceeds are intended for innovation pipeline research and development, potential global collaborations, overseas market expansion, and enhancing sales and marketing capabilities [4]. Group 3: Financial Performance - As of the third quarter of 2025, Chaoda Group holds 18.69% of Changchun High-tech's shares, with approximately 38.03 million shares pledged, accounting for 9.32% of the total share capital [5]. - The company faced significant financial challenges, with a 7.55% year-on-year revenue decline to 13.466 billion yuan and a 43.01% drop in net profit to 2.583 billion yuan in 2024 [10]. - In the first three quarters of 2025, revenue was 9.807 billion yuan, down 5.60% year-on-year, and net profit was 1.165 billion yuan, down 58.23% [10]. Group 4: Business Challenges - The company’s core subsidiary, Jinsai Pharmaceutical, experienced a slowdown in sales growth, particularly for its long-acting growth hormone product, due to increased competition and price reductions from centralized procurement policies [10][11]. - The vaccine business, seen as a "second growth curve," also faced challenges, with a 53.76% decline in revenue for Baike Biological in the first three quarters of 2025 [11]. Group 5: Strategic Outlook - The company aims to transition from a regional leader to a global biopharmaceutical platform through its dual listing, which is expected to attract international investors and accelerate innovation and international business expansion [11]. - Analysts suggest that without restructuring its product matrix and improving innovation efficiency, the company may struggle to regain investor confidence in the long term [11].