ApicHope(SZ:300723) 券商中国·2025-12-15 04:22Core Viewpoint - Yipin Hong (一品红) experienced a sudden 20% drop in stock price despite a favorable announcement regarding its product Qinxiang Qingjie Oral Liquid being approved as a national second-level protected traditional Chinese medicine [1][5]. Group 1: Company Developments - Yipin Hong's stock price fell to the limit down after a significant rise of over 500% from September last year to July this year, indicating a market correction following excessive valuation [3][4]. - The company announced that its stake in the U.S. company Arthrosi was subject to a buyout offer totaling up to $1.5 billion (approximately ¥10.6 billion), which analysts believe reflects a shift in market expectations regarding business development (BD) transactions [1][3]. - Despite the approval of Qinxiang Qingjie Oral Liquid, which is expected to enhance its market competitiveness in pediatric medicine, this positive news did not mitigate the negative market reaction [5]. Group 2: Market Impact - The decline in Yipin Hong's stock negatively affected the overall performance of the innovative drug sector, with the Hong Kong innovative drug index dropping over 2% and several companies experiencing declines of more than 5% [7]. - Analysts suggest that the recent transaction involving Yipin Hong may alter market expectations, highlighting a potential shift in how BD transactions are perceived in the industry [7]. - The innovative drug market in China is projected to grow significantly, with estimates suggesting a market size increase from approximately ¥819.8 billion in 2020 to over ¥1.22 trillion by 2025, driven by supportive policies and an expanding drug approval system [8].