Core Viewpoint - Chuang'er Bio has terminated its IPO counseling due to unresolved shareholder equity freeze issues, marking a significant setback in its long and tumultuous journey towards public listing [1][5][10]. Company Overview - Founded in 2002, Chuang'er Bio specializes in the research, development, and production of active collagen biomedical materials, and is recognized as a high-tech enterprise in China [4]. - The company launched its core brand "Chuangfukang," which held an 8% market share in the Chinese patch-type medical skin repair dressing market in 2019, ranking second in the industry [1][16]. Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, Chuang'er Bio reported a revenue of 214 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 16.98%, but its net profit attributable to shareholders dropped significantly by 55.99% to 13.21 million yuan [4][12]. - The company's revenue structure shows that collagen products accounted for 87.83% of total revenue, indicating its reliance on this segment [4][13]. IPO Journey - Chuang'er Bio's IPO attempts have been fraught with challenges, including two failed attempts to list on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board and the Beijing Stock Exchange due to financial performance issues and shareholder equity freezes [10][14]. - The company’s second-largest shareholder, Ding Yumei, has had her shares frozen, which has been a critical factor in the termination of the IPO process [5][8]. Industry Context - The tightening of regulatory policies in the "medical device" sector has significantly impacted the growth of companies like Chuang'er Bio, which was once a leader in the collagen dressing market [16][17]. - Competitors such as Jinjian Bio and Fuhua have successfully entered the capital market and expanded their technological and market advantages, leaving Chuang'er Bio at a disadvantage [17][19]. Market Dynamics - The collagen product market is becoming increasingly competitive, with new entrants intensifying the pressure on established players like Chuang'er Bio [18]. - The shift towards restructured collagen products is becoming a market and technological trend, benefiting companies that adapt to these changes [19].