Shares of multiple Chinese companies are trading lower Thursday following reports the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commision has identified multiple US-listed ADRs as having not adhered to the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable act (HFCAA).
Key takeaways:
Zai Lab reported its revenue grew 194% last year, but its loss also increased by 162% as it spent heavily on R&D and marketing
The company hopes heavy R&D spending can reduce its dependence on licensed products by improving its capacity to innovate
By Ken Lo