Core Viewpoint - The company Suzhou Wangshan Wangshui Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is seeking to go public in Hong Kong with its second attempt, focusing on its two core products: a COVID-19 treatment and a new erectile dysfunction (ED) drug, amid significant financial losses and urgent need for capital [1][2]. Group 1: Company Overview - Founded in 2013, the company specializes in the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative small molecule drugs, focusing on antiviral, neuropsychiatric, and reproductive health [5]. - The company has three notable products: LV232 (a potential first-in-class antidepressant), TPN171 (a potential best-in-class PDE5 inhibitor for ED), and VV116 (a COVID-19 treatment) [5][6]. Group 2: Product Analysis - LV232 is currently the only disclosed candidate drug in clinical stages targeting both 5-HTT and 5-HT3 receptors, indicating a lack of direct competition in this specific niche [6]. - The antidepressant market in China is competitive, with 24 innovative small molecule antidepressants approved and 16 in later clinical stages, suggesting a challenging environment for LV232 [7]. - The global market for PDE5 inhibitors is projected to reach $10.6 billion by 2024, with the Chinese market expected to grow from 5.5 billion yuan in 2018 to 9.3 billion yuan by 2024, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 9.4% [8]. Group 3: Financial Performance - The company reported revenues of 200 million yuan in 2023, primarily from VV116, but saw a drastic decline to 11.83 million yuan in 2024, a 95% year-on-year decrease [11]. - By early 2025, revenues further decreased to 12.96 million yuan, with losses expanding to 112 million yuan, indicating severe financial strain [12]. - The sales of TPN171 (the ED drug) were minimal, with only 148,000 yuan in 2024 and 259,000 yuan in the first four months of 2025, highlighting the challenges in market penetration [13].

Core Viewpoint - Suzhou Wangshan Wangshui Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. has gained attention in the capital market due to the approval of its product TPN171 (brand name "Angweida"), a domestic erectile dysfunction drug, and its rapid submission of an IPO prospectus with a valuation of 4.4 billion yuan. However, the company faces significant challenges including a sharp decline in performance, cash flow issues, and family governance problems, casting a shadow over its path to listing [1][6]. Financial Performance - In 2023, the company's revenue was 196 million yuan, with 98% derived from licensing income of VV116 to Junshi Bioscience, resulting in a net profit of 12.09 million yuan. However, in the first three quarters of 2024, revenue plummeted by 95% to approximately 10 million yuan, and net profit turned into a loss of 156 million yuan. Sales revenue from drugs was also poor, with only 674,000 yuan and 582,000 yuan in 2023 and the first three quarters of 2024, respectively, failing to provide stable support [3][4]. Cash Flow Situation - The company's operating cash flow was 30.67 million yuan in 2023, but turned negative at -104 million yuan in the first three quarters of 2024. As of the end of November 2024, cash and bank balances were 61.38 million yuan, while short-term loans reached 121 million yuan, resulting in a funding gap exceeding 60 million yuan. Despite a C-round financing of 50 million yuan at the end of the year, it remains insufficient for the cash-intensive nature of innovative drug companies [4][5]. Market Competition - The newly approved "Angweida" is positioned in a highly competitive erectile dysfunction market, facing price wars from established products like Pfizer's Viagra and Baiyunshan's Jinkego, with procurement prices as low as 24.98 yuan for 12 tablets. The market has seen a surge in competitors, with the retail sales of tadalafil exceeding 2.9 billion yuan in 2023, capturing a significant market share. Wangshan Wangshui's attempt to differentiate itself in the high-end market raises questions about its future prospects [5][6]. Production Capacity Issues - The company's production capacity utilization is concerning, with the Lianyungang factory's capsule utilization at only 1.1% and tablet utilization at a mere 0.2%, indicating near "idle" operations. Despite this, the company plans to raise funds through the IPO to build a new factory in Qingdao, which raises doubts about the rationality of its aggressive expansion in a context of overcapacity [5][6].