Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the rapid IPO process of Xiamen Hengkang New Materials Technology Co., Ltd., which is set to become the first stock in the "photoresist materials" sector on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board, amidst the backdrop of China's semiconductor industry striving for self-sufficiency in the face of Western restrictions [1][4]. Company Overview - Xiamen Hengkang is one of the few domestic companies capable of developing and mass-producing key materials for 12-inch integrated circuit wafer manufacturing [2]. - The company plans to raise 1.007 billion yuan for two major projects related to integrated circuit precursors and advanced materials [1]. Financial Performance - The company has faced scrutiny regarding its revenue recognition methods, particularly the distinction between self-produced and introduced products, which has raised questions about its financial health [5][6]. - Under the net method, Hengkang's revenue growth appears robust, but the total revenue growth is significantly lower when calculated using the gross method [7][9]. Market Position and Challenges - Hengkang's self-produced business has shown a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 66.9% from 2022 to 2024, but over 60% of its gross profit still comes from introduced products [9][10]. - The company has lost a significant customer, SKMP, leading to a sharp decline in introduced business revenue and gross profit in the first half of the year [9][10]. Strategic Direction - Hengkang is diversifying its product offerings by entering new fields such as KrF/ArF photoresists and TEOS, aiming to reduce operational risks [11][13]. - The company has faced challenges in profitability, with cumulative losses nearing 95 million yuan from 2021 to 2024, and ongoing royalty payments impacting its profit margins [13][14]. Industry Context - The domestic semiconductor industry is experiencing a surge, but companies like Hengkang still face significant hurdles in breaking the dominance of established foreign players in the photoresist market [11][15]. - The competitive landscape includes established players like Nanda Optoelectronics and Tongcheng New Materials, making market share acquisition challenging for newcomers like Hengkang [14][15].