Summary of Key Points Core Viewpoint The Hong Kong IPO market has seen significant activity from May 5 to May 11, with 8 companies submitting applications, 3 companies passing hearings, 1 company going public, and 3 companies listing. Group 1: IPO Applications - A total of 8 companies submitted IPO applications, including Zhongqi Yunlian, MIRXES, YS Intelligent, Xidi Zhijia, Tong Shifu, Zhejing Electronics, Zhongding Integration, and Fuyou Payment [2][3] - Zhongqi Yunlian, established in 2015, is a leading independent digital financial platform in China, with a projected revenue of 6.52 billion RMB in 2022, increasing to 9.91 billion RMB by 2024 [3] - MIRXES, founded in 2014, specializes in miRNA technology for disease screening, with projected revenues of approximately 177.59 million USD in 2022, growing to 202.83 million USD by 2024 [4][5] - YS Intelligent, focusing on AI-driven pharmaceutical solutions, has raised over 500 million USD from notable investors and has a post-money valuation of 1.33 billion USD [6] - Xidi Zhijia, a provider of autonomous driving solutions, reported revenues of 310.56 million RMB in 2022, expected to reach 410 million RMB by 2024 [7] - Tong Shifu, established in 2013, leads the copper cultural products market in China with a 35% market share, projecting revenues of 503 million RMB in 2022 [8] - Zhejing Electronics, a pioneer in smart cockpit solutions, reported revenues of approximately 214 million RMB in 2022, with expectations of growth [9] - Zhongding Integration, a provider of smart logistics solutions, reported revenues of approximately 1.643 billion RMB in 2022, with a projected increase [11] - Fuyou Payment, a digital payment technology platform, reported revenues of approximately 1.142 billion RMB in 2022, with growth anticipated [12] Group 2: Companies Passing Hearings - Heng Rui Pharmaceutical, a leading innovative pharmaceutical company, reported revenues of 21.275 billion RMB in 2022, expected to grow to 27.985 billion RMB by 2024 [13][14] - Ningde Times, a leader in battery manufacturing, is expected to raise between 4 billion to 5 billion USD in its IPO, with a market share of 37.9% in the global battery market by 2024 [15][16] - Jihong Co., a dual-driven company in cross-border e-commerce and paper packaging, reported revenues of 5.376 billion RMB in 2022, with growth expected [17] Group 3: IPO and Listings - Green Tea Group is set to launch its IPO, offering 168 million shares at a price of 7.19 HKD per share, with significant interest from cornerstone investors [18] - Boleton, listed on May 7, priced at 18 HKD per share, saw a closing price of 24.9 HKD, reflecting a 38% increase [19] - Hu Shang Ayi, listed on May 8, had an opening price of 190.6 HKD, closing at 158.4 HKD, a 40.03% increase from its issue price [20] - Jun Da Co., also listed on May 8, opened at 22.2 HKD and closed at 26.6 HKD, marking a 20.09% increase [20] Group 4: Market Developments - The Hong Kong Stock Exchange has launched a "Tech Company Fast Track" to facilitate IPO applications for technology and biotech companies, allowing for confidential submissions [21]

Core Viewpoint - Zhongqi Yunlian Co., Ltd. has submitted its IPO application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, marking its second attempt after an initial submission in October 2023. The company focuses on supply chain financial services and has experienced growth in recent years, although it faces significant cash flow challenges [1][2][24]. Company Overview - Zhongqi Yunlian is an independent digital financial platform established in May 2015, focusing on rights confirmation and factoring services. It serves core enterprises, chain enterprises, and financial institutions [2][6]. - The company is headquartered in Tianjin and has undergone multiple changes in its shareholding structure, becoming a joint-stock company in September 2023. It currently has no controlling shareholder [7][8]. Business Model and Services - The company operates three main business segments: rights confirmation and factoring, scenario digital business, and other ecological businesses. The rights confirmation and factoring segment is the primary source of revenue, accounting for over 90% of total income [11][14]. - The user base of the Yunlian platform has grown significantly, with 230,400 users in 2022, 372,900 in 2023, and a projected 556,600 by the end of 2024 [9]. Financial Performance - Revenue for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024 is reported at RMB 652 million, RMB 879 million, and RMB 991 million, respectively. The net profit for the same years is RMB 45.7 million, RMB 151.9 million, and RMB 157.5 million [17][18]. - The gross profit margin has improved from 87.7% in 2022 to 95.9% in 2024, primarily due to a reduction in factoring service scale and increased operational efficiency [19]. Cash Flow Situation - The company experienced a significant cash outflow of over RMB 1.3 billion in 2022, with cash and cash equivalents projected to be only RMB 120 million by the end of 2024. This situation raises concerns about the company's ability to sustain operations [20][21][24]. Industry Landscape - The demand for supply chain financial services is high, particularly for small and micro enterprises facing challenges in obtaining financing due to lack of collateral and low credit ratings. Zhongqi Yunlian aims to alleviate these issues through its digital financial services [22]. - The market for digital financial platforms in China is expected to grow significantly, with cumulative financing amounts projected to reach RMB 169.7 trillion by 2024, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.9% from 2020 to 2024 [22][23].