Core Viewpoint - The chairman and general manager of Maiwei Biotech, Liu Datao, is under investigation by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) for suspected short-term trading, which may impact the company's operations and market confidence [1][2][10]. Company Overview - Maiwei Biotech was founded in May 2017 and went public on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's Sci-Tech Innovation Board on January 18, 2022, focusing on innovative biopharmaceuticals across various therapeutic areas [6]. - The company has experienced significant revenue growth but has faced substantial net losses since its listing [7]. Financial Performance - In 2022, Maiwei Biotech reported revenue of 27.73 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 70.88%, but incurred a net loss of 955 million yuan [7]. - Revenue rose to 128 million yuan in 2023, a 361.03% increase, yet the net loss expanded to 1.053 billion yuan [7]. - For 2024, revenue further increased to 200 million yuan, a 56.28% growth, but the net loss remained high at 1.044 billion yuan [7]. Cost and Investment - The company attributes revenue growth to successful market expansion and increased sales of its core products, but rising operating costs and high R&D expenses have compressed profit margins [8]. - R&D expenses were reported at 759 million yuan in 2022, 836 million yuan in 2023, and 783 million yuan in 2024, indicating sustained high investment levels [8]. Market Sentiment - Maiwei Biotech's stock price has been declining, with a cumulative drop of over 12% from April 25 to May 9 [5]. - The ongoing investigation into the chairman may further dampen market confidence and complicate the company's plans for an H-share listing in Hong Kong [10].