Core Viewpoint - Jingze Biopharmaceutical (Hefei) Co., Ltd. has submitted its prospectus for an IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, facing challenges due to significant losses and a reliance on a single approved drug while having multiple candidates in development [1][8]. Group 1: Company Overview - Jingze Biopharmaceutical was established in 2014, focusing on assisted reproduction and ophthalmic drugs, and is one of the leading companies in China for clinical-stage macromolecule drugs in these fields [2][3]. - The company has eight drug candidates, with only one product, JZB30, approved for commercialization in the assisted reproduction sector [3][4]. Group 2: Product Pipeline - JZB30, a recombinant human follicle-stimulating hormone lyophilized powder injection, was approved by the National Medical Products Administration in April 2025, targeting the global ovulation market [3]. - JZB33, a biosimilar to the imported drug Ganirelix, has completed bioequivalence studies and an NDA has been submitted [4]. - In the ophthalmic sector, JZB05, an anti-VEGF intravitreal injection, is in Phase III clinical trials, with an NDA submission expected in the second half of 2026 [4]. Group 3: Financial Performance - Jingze Biopharmaceutical reported losses of CNY 246 million and CNY 243 million for 2023 and 2024, respectively, with R&D expenses of CNY 122 million and CNY 133 million [5]. - As of the end of 2024, the company had cash and cash equivalents of CNY 68.59 million, with net current liabilities increasing to CNY 1.325 billion [5]. Group 4: Funding and Future Plans - The company has raised a total of CNY 927 million through various funding rounds from 2018 to 2023, with a post-investment valuation of CNY 3.09 billion in the C+ round [5]. - The IPO proceeds are intended to advance clinical trials and production development for multiple pipelines [5]. Group 5: Operational Challenges - Jingze Biopharmaceutical relies heavily on third-party contract research organizations (CROs) for preclinical and some clinical trials, which poses risks related to timely delivery and compliance [6]. - The company plans to establish a sales network in collaboration with well-known domestic pharmaceutical companies to distribute JZB30 and has partnered with Nanjing Jianyou for U.S. market registration of JZB33 [6]. Group 6: Market Strategy - The company aims to build a business team to assist partners in market development, although this requires significant time and funding [7]. - The success of the company is highly dependent on the successful development and commercialization of its drug candidates, which are primarily in preclinical or clinical stages [7].