Shein secures Hong Kong IPO after courting Chinese authorities
Shein will debut on the Hong Kong market after it shifted its listing plans away from New York and London and won approval from Chinese authorities. The company moved its headquarters to Singapore in late 2021 but later emphasized Chinese ties, including opening a research and development centre in Nanjing and a $1.5 billion investment pledge by founder Sky Xu in Guangdong. Sources said these outreach efforts and provincial promotion of Shein as a major employer helped persuade regulators to approve the Hong Kong IPO, highlighting regulatory influence over cross-border listings.
Shein won Hong Kong IPO approval after reinforcing ties with China
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Shein earlier tried to list in New York and London but did not get Chinese approval. The company then pivoted to a Hong Kong IPO and the founder increased outreach and investment pledges. Regulators may now expect more local engagement…
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