Core Viewpoint - The IPO application of Kaiyuan Securities has been terminated, marking the second securities company to withdraw its listing application since last year, primarily due to the need to change its accounting firm after exceeding the maximum tenure of eight years for state-owned enterprises [1][3][10]. Group 1: IPO Status and Plans - Kaiyuan Securities' IPO was initially planned to raise 4 billion yuan for various business enhancements, including upgrading traditional brokerage services and strengthening investment banking capabilities [5]. - The company has been in the IPO queue since July 2022, with the application transitioning to the Shenzhen Stock Exchange after the implementation of a comprehensive registration system in the first quarter of 2023 [6][7]. - Despite the withdrawal, the company intends to continue pursuing its IPO plans, potentially resubmitting its application in 2026 [3][10]. Group 2: Market Environment and Challenges - The regulatory environment for IPOs has tightened significantly since the second half of 2023, with the China Securities Regulatory Commission announcing a "phase of tightening IPO pace" to balance investment and financing [8]. - The overall IPO market is expected to shrink further in 2024, with only 100 companies projected to go public, the lowest number since 2014 [8]. Group 3: Business Strategy and Performance - Kaiyuan Securities has established a strategic focus on the New Third Board and the Beijing Stock Exchange, aiming to create a differentiated service model for small and medium-sized enterprises [11][12]. - The company has consistently ranked first in the industry for the number of new companies recommended for listing on the New Third Board for seven consecutive years [11]. - Financial performance shows a steady increase in net profit from 5.15 billion yuan in 2021 to an expected 6.87 billion yuan in 2024, with securities investment being the primary revenue source [13].