Group 1 - The report highlights the optimization of the North Exchange's strategic allocation qualifications, recommending that public funds and insurance capital actively participate in the market [7][8]. - The North Exchange 50 index increased by 2.74%, with a stock rise-to-fall ratio of 7.66, indicating a short-term rebound despite a lack of significant increase in trading volume [7][17]. - The report notes that the new stock allocation market has undergone significant changes post-National Day, with a shift towards employee stock ownership plans, broker follow-ups, and state-owned platforms as the main participants [8][12]. Group 2 - The report states that 245 stocks rose while 32 fell, with notable gains in stocks like Luqiao Information and Tongyi Aerospace [31]. - The average price-to-earnings (PE) ratio for the North Exchange is reported at 46.51 times, reflecting an increase [19][17]. - The report indicates that the North Exchange's trading volume was 3.931 billion shares, a decrease of 0.67% week-on-week, with a trading value of 90.149 billion yuan, down 2.63% [21][17]. Group 3 - The report mentions that three new stocks were issued, with the allocation ratio for these new stocks reduced from 20% to 10%, and no green shoe mechanism was adopted, leading to a 5% reduction in actual issuance [8][12]. - The report emphasizes the significant difference between the initial valuation of new stocks and their secondary market valuation, with a reported average lock-up period of 8 months and a release day return rate of +263.2% [8][12]. - The report anticipates increased market volatility due to several upcoming significant events, including quarterly reports and policy meetings [11][12]. Group 4 - The report notes the successful issuance of the first medium- to long-term technology innovation corporate bond on the North Exchange, with a scale of 500 million yuan and a term of 5 years [45][46]. - The report provides an overview of the new third board, indicating that 15 new companies were listed while 6 were delisted, with a total of 6042 companies currently listed [47][48].

Financing & Review - In April 2025, the Beijing Stock Exchange (BSE) issued 1 new stock, raising 236 million yuan; from January to April 2025, a total of 3 new stocks were issued, raising a total of 1.534 billion yuan[5] - As of the end of April, there were 10 companies that had passed the review but not yet registered, with a planned fundraising amount of 2.043 billion yuan[5] - The median price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) for new stock issuances in April was 15x, an increase of 113.99% month-on-month[5] Subscription & Issuance - The total number of new stock subscriptions in 2024 yielded a cumulative return of +3.99% from 23 new stocks; for January to April 2025, the cumulative return was +0.32%[3] - The average top subscription amount for new stocks was 1,005,000 yuan, with a median of 906,000 yuan[41] - The online subscription rate for new stocks was 0.04%[5] Market Trends & Predictions - The annual issuance forecast for 2025 has been adjusted to a neutral expectation of 30 new stocks, with a total fundraising amount of 7.5 billion yuan[5] - The new stock first-day price increase is expected to be 200%, with scenarios considering 100%/200%/300% increases[5] - The revised rules for strategic placement have increased the number of participants and the proportion allowed, potentially enhancing market interest in new stocks[40] Risk Factors - Risks include slower-than-expected issuance speed, lower-than-expected price increases for new stocks, and potential macroeconomic downturns[5]