Core Viewpoint - Fuyou Payment has submitted its listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for the third time, indicating ongoing efforts to go public despite previous setbacks in both A-share and Hong Kong markets [1][2][3] Company Overview - Fuyou Payment is a subsidiary of Fuyou Group and holds a non-bank payment license, offering a range of services including smart cash registers, QR code payments, mobile authentication, and more [4][5] - The company has been recognized for its focus on serving real merchants, which is considered a unique advantage in the industry [5] Financial Performance - In 2024, Fuyou Payment reported a revenue of 1.634 billion RMB, an increase of 8.54% year-on-year, while net profit was 84.43 million RMB, a decrease of 9.31% compared to the previous year [5][6] - The decline in net profit was attributed to increased administrative expenses and other losses related to VAT refunds [5] Market Position - Fuyou Payment's total payment transaction volume (TPV) reached 2.08 trillion RMB in 2024, ranking fourth among independent digital payment service providers in China, with a market share of approximately 4.5% [8] - The majority of the company's revenue, 92.5%, comes from comprehensive digital payment services, with domestic payment services accounting for 83.9% of the total [7][8] Industry Context - The payment industry is undergoing changes due to macroeconomic fluctuations and new regulations, which have introduced uncertainties regarding the success of IPOs for payment companies [3][4] - Analysts suggest that the ability to provide good service to the real economy and maintain compliance will be crucial for payment companies seeking to go public [4]