Core Viewpoint - Sichuan Xinhehua Traditional Chinese Medicine Co., Ltd. has submitted its prospectus to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for the second time after its initial attempt in April 2023 failed, marking the fifth attempt by founder Jiang Yun to take the company public after 14 years of efforts in the IPO marathon [1][4]. Company Overview - Founded in 2001, Sichuan Xinhehua has been deeply engaged in the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) sector for 24 years, focusing on the research, production, and sales of both toxic and non-toxic TCM pieces, with a product matrix of 770 types [1]. - The company ranks second in the national TCM market with a market share of 0.4% based on projected revenue for 2024, and its products are exported to markets such as Vietnam and Malaysia [1]. Ownership Structure - The company exhibits a typical family-controlled structure, with founder Jiang Yun holding 31.5% directly and controlling an additional 15.6% through Guojia Investment, totaling 47.1% ownership [2]. - Family members are actively involved in management, with Jiang Yun's son, Jiang Ercheng, serving as Executive Director and Deputy Director of R&D [2]. IPO Attempts - Sichuan Xinhehua has made multiple attempts to go public, starting with its first application to the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in March 2011, which was voluntarily withdrawn in August 2012 [3]. - The company made a second attempt in 2020, but withdrew its application in April 2021 due to market conditions [3]. - In October 2023, the company initiated a new application for the Shenzhen Stock Exchange but voluntarily terminated the process in April 2024 [3]. Financial Performance - The company's revenue has grown from 780 million yuan in 2022 to 1.249 billion yuan in 2024, representing a cumulative growth of 60.1% over three years, although the growth rate has slowed significantly [4]. - Profit figures for 2022, 2023, and 2024 were 77.39 million yuan, 104 million yuan, and 89.11 million yuan respectively, with the decline in 2024 attributed to rising raw material costs and management expenses [5].

Core Viewpoint - New Lotus is one of the largest suppliers of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) herbal pieces in China, ranking second in the market with a 0.4% market share and a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27% from 2022 to 2024 [2][3] Company Overview - New Lotus operates a dual-pillar strategy, focusing on both the core TCM market and modern consumer-oriented solutions, serving over 1,000 hospitals and large pharmacy chains while also tapping into retail market growth [2] - The company is expanding its global presence through herbal product exports and establishing localized operations in high-potential international markets [2] Market Potential - The TCM herbal pieces market is projected to reach RMB 306.7 billion in 2024, making it the fastest-growing segment in the pharmaceutical industry [3] - New Lotus offers over 770 types and 4,900 categories of herbal pieces, with significant contributions from toxic pieces like Ban Xia and common pieces like Chuan Bei Mu and Dang Gui [3] Financial Performance - Revenue figures for New Lotus are as follows: - 2022: RMB 780.4 million - 2023: RMB 1,145.6 million - 2024: RMB 1,249.4 million - First half of 2024: RMB 598.7 million - First half of 2025: RMB 633.5 million [4] - Profit figures for the same periods are: - 2022: RMB 77.4 million - 2023: RMB 104.0 million - 2024: RMB 89.1 million - First half of 2024: RMB 42.7 million - First half of 2025: RMB 51.2 million [4]

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Core Viewpoint - Sichuan Xinhehua Traditional Chinese Medicine Co., Ltd. (referred to as "Xinhehua") has submitted an application for an IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with Guangfa Securities (Hong Kong) and Agricultural Bank of China International as sponsors. The company aims to raise funds to expand its production capacity and explore overseas markets [1][10]. Group 1: Company Overview - Xinhehua specializes in the research, production, and sales of traditional Chinese medicine pieces, ranking second in China based on revenue from traditional Chinese medicine products in 2023 [2][3]. - The company has attempted to list on the A-share market multiple times but has not succeeded [2][10]. Group 2: Financial Performance - Xinhehua's revenue for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024 was 780.4 million RMB, 1.146 billion RMB, and 1.249 billion RMB, respectively, with net profits of 77.4 million RMB, 104.6 million RMB, and 89.1 million RMB [3][4]. - The gross profit margin has been declining, with total gross margins of 21.1%, 18.5%, and 17.1% for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024 [5][6]. Group 3: Product and Market Dynamics - A significant portion of Xinhehua's revenue comes from a limited range of products, with the top five products accounting for 26.5% of total annual revenue in 2024 [5]. - The gross profit margin for toxic traditional Chinese medicine pieces decreased from 29.7% in 2022 to 19.1% in 2024, while the margin for ordinary pieces fell from 19.6% to 16.7% during the same period [5][6]. Group 4: Future Plans and Use of Proceeds - The funds raised from the IPO will be used for expanding production capacity, upgrading digital production systems, enhancing sales and marketing activities, establishing overseas sales channels in Vietnam and Malaysia, and strategic investments and potential acquisitions [10].