Kexing Pharmaceutical Launches HKEX Secondary Offering – Innovative Biopharma Seeks Capital to Advance Multimodal Pipeline

Kexing Pharmaceutical Launches HKEX Secondary Offering – Innovative Biopharma Seeks Capital to Advance Multimodal Pipeline

Kexing Pharmaceutical (SHA: 688136), an innovative biopharmaceutical company with an international footprint, released its prospectus for a secondary offering on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange this week. The company, which focuses on the research and development, manufacturing, and commercialization of recombinant proteins, antibodies, and targeted delivery therapies, reported RMB 1.534 billion (USD 225 million) in revenues and RMB 153 million (USD 22.5 million) in net profits for the previous fiscal year.

Corporate Profile & Financial Performance

MetricFY 2025Notes
Total RevenuesRMB 1.534 billion (USD 225 million)Driven by proprietary and in-licensed commercial products
Net ProfitsRMB 153 million (USD 22.5 million)10% net profit margin demonstrating operational efficiency
Primary ListingShanghai Stock Exchange STAR Market (SHA: 688136)Seeking secondary listing on Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Business FocusRecombinant proteins, antibodies, targeted delivery therapiesVertically integrated R&D, manufacturing, and commercialization

Commercial Portfolio

Proprietary Products (4)

  • SINOGEN: Recombinant human interferon α1b
  • EPOSINO: Human erythropoietin
  • WHITE-C: Human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor
  • CLOBICO: Combined clostridium butyricum and bacillus coagulans

In-Licensed Products

  • Apexelsin: Paclitaxel (albumin-bound)
  • Reminton: Infliximab

This diversified commercial portfolio provides stable cash flow to support the company’s innovative pipeline development while establishing market presence across multiple therapeutic areas.

Pipeline Highlights – Next-Generation Therapeutics

CandidateModalityStageInnovation
GB18GDF15 monoclonal antibodyPreclinical/early clinicalNovel target for metabolic and inflammatory conditions
GB23PD-1/GPC3/IFN trispecific antibody fusion proteinPreclinical/early clinicalMultifunctional approach combining checkpoint inhibition, tumor targeting, and immune stimulation
GB25CD3/CDH17/CDH17 bispecific tri-specific T-cell engagerPreclinical/early clinicalAdvanced T-cell redirection technology with dual CDH17 targeting

The pipeline reflects Kexing’s strategic focus on complex, multimodal biologics that address unmet needs through innovative engineering approaches beyond conventional monoclonal antibodies.

Strategic Rationale & Market Opportunity

  • Dual-Listing Strategy: The Hong Kong secondary offering provides access to international capital markets and enhances liquidity for global investors, supporting the company’s international expansion ambitions.
  • Pipeline Funding: Proceeds will accelerate development of the advanced pipeline candidates, particularly the novel trispecific and T-cell engager platforms that require significant R&D investment.
  • Manufacturing Scale: As a vertically integrated biopharma with established recombinant protein and antibody manufacturing capabilities, Kexing is well-positioned to control costs and ensure supply chain security.
  • China Biotech Ecosystem: The company leverages China’s robust biopharmaceutical infrastructure while maintaining international standards, creating competitive advantages in both domestic and global markets.

The secondary offering represents a strategic milestone in Kexing’s evolution from a commercial-stage biopharma to a globally competitive innovator with a differentiated pipeline of next-generation biologics.

Forward‑Looking Statements
This brief contains forward-looking statements regarding capital raising, pipeline development, and financial performance. Actual results may differ due to risks including market conditions, regulatory approvals, and competitive dynamics.-Fineline Info & Tech