SF Holding's IPO: A Major Move in Hong Kong's Market Amid Trade Tensions
SF Holding's Ambitious IPO Plans
As China’s leading express-delivery company, SF Holding is gearing up to raise approximately HK$6.2 billion (US$793 million) through its Hong Kong IPO. The company is set to start accepting investor orders today with a planned listing on November 27. With an offering of 170 million shares priced between HK$32.30 to HK$36.30, the anticipated sale is poised to test the market's appetite for substantial listings.
Investors and Market Sentiment
- SF Holding, valued at over 204 billion yuan (US$28 billion), has secured about US$205 million from cornerstone investors.
- Noteworthy investors include Xiaomi, Oaktree Capital Management, and units related to property tycoon Henry Cheng Kar-shun.
Market Context and Future Outlook
The backdrop of rising trade tensions and improved sentiment from government stimulus efforts poses both challenges and openings. Despite raising over US$9 billion through IPOs this year in Hong Kong, the city grapples with generating momentum akin to the record-breaking fundraising periods of past years.
In a strategic move, Hong Kong authorities are accelerating the listing approval processes to enhance the city’s competitive edge as a fundraising hub. Joint sponsors for SF Holding’s offering include Goldman Sachs, Huatai Securities, and JPMorgan Chase.
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