Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the significant increase in IPO applications at the Beijing Stock Exchange (BSE), leading to a potential backlog in the approval process, while highlighting the slower pace of IPO approvals and the improved quality of companies applying for listings [2][10][12]. Group 1: IPO Application Trends - As of July 27, 2023, there are 305 companies in the IPO review process across A-shares, with 183 of them (60%) at the BSE [2]. - In June 2023 alone, the BSE received 97 IPO applications, setting a new monthly record, surpassing the previous record of 92 applications in June 2022 [2]. - Despite the high number of applications, only 6 companies have successfully listed on the BSE this year, compared to 14 on the Shanghai Main Board and 22 on the ChiNext [2]. Group 2: Approval Process and Timelines - The average waiting time for IPO approvals at the BSE has increased, with median times from application to listing rising from 218 days in 2022 to 306 days in 2024 [4]. - For the 115 IPO applications received in 2025, the average time from application to first inquiry is 26 days, longer than the 15 days for the ChiNext and 21 days for the Sci-Tech Innovation Board [5]. - The longest waiting time for a company currently in the review process is over three and a half years for Yangde Environmental Energy, which has faced additional scrutiny due to investigations into its controlling shareholder [7][8]. Group 3: Company Quality Improvement - The quality of companies applying for IPOs at the BSE has improved, with 113 companies currently under review having an average revenue of 738 million yuan and an average net profit of 95.06 million yuan [11]. - 36 companies, or 31.86%, have reported net profits exceeding 100 million yuan, indicating a trend towards higher-quality applicants [11]. - The increase in company quality is attributed to better performance of new three-board companies and enhanced support from investment banks in selecting and preparing companies for listing [12].
183家待审, 北交所IPO排长龙
21世纪经济报道·2025-07-28 12:40