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Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the newly released "Guidelines for Self-Regulatory Supervision of Listed Companies on the Science and Technology Innovation Board - Growth Layer" by the Shanghai Stock Exchange, focusing on the support for technology companies that are in the growth phase and not yet profitable [2][4]. Group 1: Definition and Target Companies - The Growth Layer is designed to support technology companies that have significant technological breakthroughs, broad commercial prospects, and substantial ongoing R&D investments, which are still in the unprofitable stage at the time of listing [4]. Group 2: Applicability of Growth Layer - The Growth Layer applies to both existing unprofitable companies listed on the Science and Technology Innovation Board (referred to as "existing companies") and newly registered companies that are unprofitable at the time of listing (referred to as "incremental companies"). Existing companies will be included in the Growth Layer from the date of the guideline's release, while incremental companies will be included from the date of listing [5]. Group 3: Conditions for Removal from Growth Layer - The conditions for removal from the Growth Layer are defined as follows: for incremental companies, they will be removed if they meet one of the following criteria: (1) both net profits in the last two years are positive and the cumulative net profit is not less than 50 million yuan, or (2) the net profit in the last year is positive and the operating income is not less than 100 million yuan. For existing companies, the removal condition remains that they must achieve profitability after listing [7]. Group 4: Disclosure Requirements - Companies in the Growth Layer are subject to stricter disclosure requirements, which include providing detailed explanations for their unprofitability and its impact in their annual reports. The lead underwriters are responsible for ongoing supervision and must issue conclusive opinions on the risks associated with the companies [14][15]. Group 5: Trading Participation and Risk Awareness - Investors participating in the trading of newly registered Growth Layer stocks must sign a special risk disclosure document. Existing stocks or depositary receipts are not affected by this requirement. Additionally, companies must disclose any significant adverse impacts on their technological innovation, R&D capabilities, growth prospects, or earnings improvement [11][15].