Company: HMDCF
Filing Date: 2025-03-19
Form Type: 20-F
Source: 0001410578-25-000377
Chunk: 74

Company: HUTCHMED (China) Ltd
Filing Date: 2025-03-19
Form: 20-F
Item: Item 1
Chunk 74
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 inaugurated the National Anti-Monopoly Bureau, which aims to further implement fair competition policies and strengthen anti-monopoly supervision in the PRC, particularly to strengthen oversight and law enforcement in areas involving innovation, science and technology, information security and people’s livelihoods.

SAMR issued the Provisions on Prohibition of the Abuse of Market Dominance on March 10, 2023, which came into effect on April 15, 2023, pursuant to which an abuse of market dominance determined by the SAMR shall satisfy all the following criteria: (i) the business operator is dominating the market; (ii) the business operator has eliminated or restricted competition; (iii) the business operator has no legitimate reason to carry out such acts; and (iv) such acts by the business operator have an impact on elimination or restriction of market competition. Pursuant to the Provisions on Prohibition of Monopoly Agreements issued by SAMR and effective from April 15, 2023, entering into monopolistic agreements, which means agreements or concerted practices to eliminate or restrict competition, is prohibited, unless such agreements satisfy the specific exemptions prescribed in the Anti-Monopoly Law, such as improving technologies or increasing the efficiency and competitiveness of small and medium-sized undertakings. If business operators fail to comply with the Anti-Monopoly Law or other relevant regulations, they may be ordered to cease business activities, unwind transactions, and be subject to confiscation of unlawful profits and fines.

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Complying with the requirements of these regulations when pursuing acquisitive transactions could be time-consuming, and any required approval processes, including obtaining approval or clearance from the MOFCOM, may delay or inhibit our ability to complete such transactions, which could affect our ability to expand our business or maintain our market share. Due to the enhanced enforcement of the Anti-Monopoly Law, we may receive greater scrutiny and attention from regulators and more frequent and rigid investigations or review by regulators, which may increase our compliance costs and subject us to heightened risks and challenges. In addition, there are significant uncertainties on the evolving legislative activities and varied local implementation practices of anti-monopoly and competition laws and regulations in China. The amended Anti-Monopoly Law, published in October 2021 in draft form for public comment, became effective in August 2022. It imposes a higher regulatory requirement to complete an acquisitive transaction. Any failure or perceived failure by us to comply with the anti-monopoly laws and regulations may result in governmental investigations or enforcement actions, lawsuits