Core Viewpoint - Sichuan Xinhehua Traditional Chinese Medicine Co., Ltd. has submitted its prospectus to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for the second time after its initial attempt in April 2023 failed, marking the fifth attempt by founder Jiang Yun to take the company public after 14 years of efforts in the IPO marathon [1][4]. Company Overview - Founded in 2001, Sichuan Xinhehua has been deeply engaged in the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) sector for 24 years, focusing on the research, production, and sales of both toxic and non-toxic TCM pieces, with a product matrix of 770 types [1]. - The company ranks second in the national TCM market with a market share of 0.4% based on projected revenue for 2024, and its products are exported to markets such as Vietnam and Malaysia [1]. Ownership Structure - The company exhibits a typical family-controlled structure, with founder Jiang Yun holding 31.5% directly and controlling an additional 15.6% through Guojia Investment, totaling 47.1% ownership [2]. - Family members are actively involved in management, with Jiang Yun's son, Jiang Ercheng, serving as Executive Director and Deputy Director of R&D [2]. IPO Attempts - Sichuan Xinhehua has made multiple attempts to go public, starting with its first application to the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in March 2011, which was voluntarily withdrawn in August 2012 [3]. - The company made a second attempt in 2020, but withdrew its application in April 2021 due to market conditions [3]. - In October 2023, the company initiated a new application for the Shenzhen Stock Exchange but voluntarily terminated the process in April 2024 [3]. Financial Performance - The company's revenue has grown from 780 million yuan in 2022 to 1.249 billion yuan in 2024, representing a cumulative growth of 60.1% over three years, although the growth rate has slowed significantly [4]. - Profit figures for 2022, 2023, and 2024 were 77.39 million yuan, 104 million yuan, and 89.11 million yuan respectively, with the decline in 2024 attributed to rising raw material costs and management expenses [5].