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索赔16亿,“童颜针”夺权升级
21世纪经济报道· 2025-08-14 04:45
Core Viewpoint - The acquisition of Regen Biotech by Aimeike has led to a fierce commercial dispute with Jiangsu Wuzhong, the exclusive distributor of AestheFill in mainland China, following Regen's unilateral termination of the distribution agreement [1][3][4]. Group 1: Event Development - In August 2022, Dato Medical obtained exclusive distribution rights for AestheFill in mainland China, which was successfully launched in January 2024 [3]. - Aimeike announced its plan to acquire Regen in March 2025, completing the acquisition by June 30, 2025, which led to tensions regarding the distribution agreement [3][4]. - On July 21, 2025, Jiangsu Wuzhong received a termination notice from Regen, citing violations of the agreement by Dato Medical [3][4]. Group 2: Legal Actions and Financial Implications - Jiangsu Wuzhong has initiated arbitration proceedings against Regen, seeking to confirm the validity of the distribution agreement and claiming damages of 1.6 billion yuan [4][5]. - The dispute has negatively impacted Jiangsu Wuzhong's stock price, which fell over 41% since the termination notice, while Aimeike's stock remained relatively stable [1][4]. - Jiangsu Wuzhong reported a significant increase in net profit due to AestheFill sales, which accounted for 35.55% of its revenue in Q1 2025 [7][8]. Group 3: Market Dynamics and Industry Impact - AestheFill has shown strong market performance, generating 326 million yuan in sales in 2024 and contributing significantly to Jiangsu Wuzhong's recovery from previous losses [7][8]. - The ongoing dispute raises concerns about the stability of distribution agreements in the medical aesthetics industry, potentially affecting the confidence of distributors [9]. - Aimeike is facing pressure from slowing revenue growth, with a significant decline in its revenue and net profit growth rates from 2023 to 2024 [8][9].