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Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the characteristics, applicability, and disclosure requirements of companies in the Sci-Tech Innovation Board's growth tier, emphasizing support for technology-driven firms that are not yet profitable but have significant potential for breakthroughs and commercial success [4][5][6]. Group 1: Characteristics of Sci-Tech Growth Tier Companies - Companies in the Sci-Tech growth tier are defined as technology-oriented firms that have made significant technological breakthroughs, possess broad commercial prospects, and maintain substantial R&D investments, while still being in a pre-profit stage at the time of listing [4]. Group 2: Applicability of Sci-Tech Growth Tier - The growth tier applies to both existing listed companies that have not yet turned a profit since their listing (referred to as "existing companies") and newly registered companies that are also unprofitable at the time of listing (referred to as "incremental companies") [5]. Group 3: Criteria for Removal from Sci-Tech Growth Tier - The removal criteria for incremental companies are based on achieving profitability, specifically: (1) both of the last two years must show positive net profits with a cumulative net profit of no less than 50 million yuan, or (2) the last year must show a positive net profit with revenue of no less than 100 million yuan. Existing companies will be removed upon their first realization of profitability [6]. Group 4: Investor Awareness of Removals - Investors can learn about a company's removal from the growth tier through the annual report, which will include an announcement regarding the removal conditions. Additionally, the stock or depositary receipt will lose its special identifier "U" if removed [8]. Group 5: Trading Considerations for Investors - Investors participating in trading of newly registered growth tier stocks must sign a special risk disclosure document. Existing stocks or depositary receipts are not subject to this requirement [9]. Group 6: Disclosure Requirements for Growth Tier Companies - Companies in the growth tier face stricter disclosure requirements, including the need to explain the reasons for not being profitable and the impact on the company in their annual reports. The lead underwriters are responsible for ongoing supervision and must report on any significant risks or negative events affecting the company's technological innovation and growth prospects [10][11].