Core Viewpoint - The IPO of Beijing Angrui Microelectronics Technology Co., Ltd. has been approved, but the company faces significant challenges including declining revenue growth and substantial accumulated losses [1][2]. Revenue and Growth - Angrui Micro has experienced a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 50% in revenue from 2022 to 2024, increasing from 0.923 billion to 2.101 billion [2]. - However, revenue growth is slowing, with growth rates of 83.62% in 2023 and 23.98% in 2024, and a decline in revenue in the first half of 2025 due to reduced orders from some clients and strategic abandonment of low-margin orders [2][4]. Profitability and Losses - The company has reported significant losses, with cumulative unremedied losses reaching 1.279 billion by mid-2025, despite a narrowing loss in the first half of 2025 [3][4]. - The gross profit margins for 4G and 5G products have shown volatility, with 4G margins ranging from 7.42% to 12.65% and 5G margins from 13.61% to 25.12% [3]. Research and Development - Angrui Micro's R&D expenses have decreased significantly, falling below the industry average, which may impact its profitability [3][6]. - The company has a total of 125 patents, but the number of new invention patents has declined since the former chairman's exit in 2019, raising concerns about its innovation capacity [6][7]. Fundraising and Talent Acquisition - The company plans to allocate nearly half of its 2.067 billion fundraising to R&D personnel salaries, which is 2.27 times the total salary expenditure for R&D personnel over the past three years [7]. - The ability of Angrui Micro to attract core talent and enhance its competitive edge through this funding remains uncertain [7].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the IPO status and regulatory scrutiny of Angrui Micro, highlighting its current unprofitability and the focus on product growth potential, operational sustainability, and distribution model during the review process [1][4]. IPO Status - Angrui Micro's IPO was accepted by the Shanghai Stock Exchange on March 28, 2025, and the company is currently not profitable [1][4]. - The company completed two rounds of inquiry responses during the review process, with repeated questions regarding product growth, sustainability, and distribution model [1][4]. Financial Performance - Angrui Micro reported a net loss of -47,409.76 million, -45,013.32 million, and -11,002.69 million for the reporting periods, with cumulative losses of -123,862.61 million by the end of 2024 [14]. - The company expects to achieve profitability by 2026 and break even by 2027, with projected revenue of around 3 billion and a gross margin of over 23% at that time [20]. Revenue Breakdown - The main business revenue for Angrui Micro is derived from RF front-end chips, with significant contributions from 5G PA and modules, which accounted for 50.42% of total RF front-end revenue in 2024 [7][8]. - The revenue from distributors increased significantly, with sales of 69,472.12 million, 128,169.04 million, and 157,285.71 million in the reporting periods, representing 75.26%, 75.62%, and 74.85% of total revenue respectively [21]. Market Position and Competition - Angrui Micro is positioned as a key player in the RF and analog integrated circuit design sector, focusing on domestic supply chain replacement and breaking foreign monopolies [6]. - The company has achieved industry-leading levels in 5G RF front-end modules and has a strong market presence in the low-power Bluetooth SoC segment, ranking second among domestic manufacturers [10]. Regulatory Scrutiny - The regulatory body has raised concerns regarding Angrui Micro's operational sustainability, product growth potential, and the impact of competitive pressures on pricing and profitability [14][18]. - The company has been asked to clarify the rationale behind the significant increase in the number of distributors and corresponding sales revenue in 2024 [22][23].

Core Viewpoint - The IPO progress of Beijing Angrui Microelectronics Technology Co., Ltd. (Angrui Micro) is advancing, with the Shanghai Stock Exchange's listing review committee scheduled to review its initial public offering on October 15, 2025. The company has shown significant revenue growth but continues to face substantial net losses and reliance on a few major clients, raising concerns about its financial stability and future profitability [1][2][3]. Financial Performance - Angrui Micro's revenue has increased from 922 million RMB in 2022 to 2.101 billion RMB in 2024, representing a compound annual growth rate of 50.88%. However, net profits have remained negative, with losses of -290 million RMB in 2022, -450 million RMB in 2023, and -65 million RMB in 2024. Cumulative unabsorbed losses reached 1.279 billion RMB by June 2025 [2]. - The company plans to raise 2.067 billion RMB through its IPO to fund projects related to the research and industrialization of 5G RF front-end chips and modules [2]. Client Dependency - Angrui Micro's revenue is heavily dependent on a few major clients, with the top five clients accounting for 59% to 76% of sales during the reporting period from 2022 to June 2025. The reliance on "Client A" is particularly concerning, as sales to this client surged by 1325.68% in 2023 but then plummeted by 73.54% in the first half of 2025 [3][4]. Inventory and Cash Flow Issues - The company's inventory has significantly increased, with balances rising from 645 million RMB in 2022 to 920 million RMB in 2024, a cumulative growth of 42.6%. By June 2025, inventory reached 711 million RMB, accounting for 41.3% of total assets, while the inventory turnover rate was only 1.60 times, below the industry average of 2.64 times [7][8]. - Operating cash flow has been negative for several years, with figures of -39.46 million RMB in 2022, -67.09 million RMB in 2023, and -186.72 million RMB in 2024, only turning positive in the first half of 2025 with 75.12 million RMB [8]. Pricing and Profitability - Despite the challenges, Angrui Micro's gross margin for its 5G PA and modules increased from 19.86% to 25.12% in the first half of 2025, even as sales prices dropped significantly. The company attributes this margin improvement to a 51.38% reduction in costs for 5G PA and modules [14][17]. - The average selling price for RF front-end chips decreased from 1.53 RMB in 2023 to 1.08 RMB in the first half of 2025, while the price for 5G PA and modules fell from 3.30 RMB to 2.04 RMB during the same period [10][11]. Future Outlook - Angrui Micro anticipates that it may not achieve breakeven until 2027, facing ongoing challenges such as continuous losses, tight cash flow, supply chain dependencies, and technological iteration difficulties [18].