Chinese Firm Pursues Hong Kong IPO Despite Costs Absorbing Nearly All Proceeds
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Chinese online retail operator Quantgroup Holding Ltd. is pushing ahead with a Hong Kong IPO even though listing expenses will consume almost all the money it hopes to raise, underscoring how companies are rushing to tap a resurgent market despite high costs and years of failed attempts.
The company, which runs a consumer e-commerce platform, is seeking to raise up to HK$124 million ($16 million) by selling shares at HK$8.8 to HK$9.8 each. But according to its prospectus, nearly 95% of the proceeds would be absorbed by IPO expenses if priced at the midpoint.
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- Quantgroup aims to raise up to HK$124 million ($16 million) via a Hong Kong IPO, with about 95% of proceeds expected to cover listing expenses.
- The company has repeatedly filed for listing due to prior failed attempts and investor agreements requiring a timely IPO.
- Quantgroup’s 2024 net income increased sharply, and revenue for the first five months rose 38%, amid strong retail interest in the IPO.
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Who’s Who
- Quantgroup Holding Ltd.
- Quantgroup Holding Ltd. is a Chinese online retail operator seeking a Hong KongIPO. High listing expenses are expected to consume nearly 95% of the anticipated HK$124 million ($16 million) proceeds. The company has filed for IPO five times since 2022, after a failed 2017 US attempt, driven by investor agreements requiring a public listing or face redemption obligations. Quantgroup has improved financially, with increased net income and revenue in 2024.
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What Happened When
- 2017：
- Quantgroup scrapped its earlier attempt to float in the U.S. due to unfavorable market conditions.
- Since 2022：
- Quantgroup filed for a Hong Kong listing five times.
- By 2025：
- Quantgroup must complete an IPO to avoid triggering investors' redemption and liquidation preferences.
- As of the first five months of 2025：
- Quantgroup's revenue is up 38% compared to the previous year.
- In 2025：
- Quantgroup's Hong Kong public offering attracts strong retail interest amid a rebound in the city's IPO market.
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