科创板开板六周年点评：科创板励精图治，科特估扬帆起航

Group 1 - The report highlights that the Sci-Tech Innovation Board (STAR Market) has been a testing ground for capital market reforms since its inception, with significant policy advancements since the first batch of companies listed in July 2019 [3] - As of June 12, 2025, the STAR Market has seen 54 unprofitable companies at the time of listing, indicating a successful implementation of diverse listing criteria [3] - The introduction of the Sci-Tech Growth Tier aims to support technology companies that have made significant breakthroughs but are still unprofitable, similar to Hong Kong's 18A mechanism [3][4] Group 2 - The pre-review mechanism introduced by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) allows high-quality tech companies to seek preliminary reviews of their IPO documents, enhancing financing efficiency and reducing the risk of sensitive information leaks [3] - The report notes a surge in merger and acquisition (M&A) activities on the STAR Market, with the proportion of M&A events increasing from 4% in 2023 to 18% in the first half of 2025 [3][5] - Notable M&A cases include Hai Guang Information's merger with Zhongke Shuguang and SIRUI's acquisition of Chuangxin Micro, showcasing the STAR Market's role in facilitating strategic consolidations [3] Group 3 - The STAR Market has become a hub for high-tech assets, contributing significantly to the market capitalization of high-tech industries, with a 16.8 trillion yuan increase since its launch [3] - The report emphasizes that the R&D intensity of STAR Market companies has consistently outperformed the overall A-share market, with R&D expenses reaching 10.8% of revenue in 2024 [6][9] - The report concludes that the investment ecosystem on the STAR Market is improving, with substantial growth potential for companies listed on the board [3]