Core Insights - The first domestically produced nine-valent HPV vaccine was approved for market release in June, marking a significant milestone for Wantai Biological Pharmacy [1] - The company emphasizes innovation as its core competitive advantage, investing over 1 billion yuan annually in R&D, with over 30% of its workforce dedicated to research [2] - Wantai has developed hundreds of products, including six global firsts and seven domestic firsts, contributing to public health and national strategic competitiveness [2] Company Overview - Founded in 1991, Wantai Biological is a high-tech enterprise focused on the research and production of biological diagnostic reagents and vaccines [2] - The company operates seven subsidiaries and offers a wide range of products across various fields, including automation, biochemistry, and vaccines [2] Product Innovations - The company’s Hepatitis E vaccine, Yikening®, is the only marketed Hepatitis E vaccine globally, demonstrating a 100% protection rate one year after a three-dose regimen [3] - The newly approved nine-valent HPV vaccine, Xinkening®9, is priced at 499 yuan per dose, approximately 40% lower than imported alternatives, providing broader access for women aged 9 to 45 [3] R&D Pipeline - Wantai is advancing multiple innovative research pipelines in the vaccine sector, including a 20-valent pneumonia conjugate vaccine and a recombinant zoster vaccine [4] Production and Automation - The company has enhanced its production line automation to efficiently convert research outcomes into high-quality products, despite challenges in the industry [5] - Wantai is progressing towards becoming a digital factory, evaluating digital transformation solutions to improve production efficiency [6] International Expansion - In 2024, Wantai's overseas revenue reached 216 million yuan, a 42.59% increase, with its core product, the bivalent HPV vaccine, gaining market access in 23 countries [6] - The company aims to achieve WHO PQ certification for its nine-valent HPV vaccine and expand its global network to support cervical cancer elimination strategies [7]