IPO in Hong Kong
HKEx is one of the stock exchanges with the largest market capitalisation and active trading in the world. It is an ideal platform for enterprises to go public for raising capital. Through listing in Hong Kong, an enterprise will attain a desirable valuation and enhance its corporate governance. In addition, relatively shorter time to obtain listing approval or approval for follow-up finance can help an enterprise to rapidly expand into oversea markets.
Advantages of IPO in Hong Kong
Capital Market Environment
- Hong Kong is an international financial and information centre, with standard and mature capital market
- It has established laws and regulations, including Securities and Futures Ordinance, IPO Rules, Codes on Acquisitions and Mergers and others
- It does not levy on dividends and profits of any placing, Institutional investors and the public proactively participate in the active market
- It has no foreign exchange control, and capital is freely circulating
Corporate Image after IPO
- Company will be noted by the commercial and financial community after IPO, which will enhance international image of the company to procure confidence from suppliers, distributors and other cooperators more easily, as well as helping to expand global markets, and expand business to a higher level
- IPO will enhance the product brand popularity and reputation of the company
- The company can build up a global sense and international prospect, and to absorb first-class talents through international commercial platform
IPO Procedure and Support
- IPO procedure is highly transparent
- A professional listing intermediary can achieve optimal IPO plan
Follow-up Finance Capacity
- Company can have global capital support since global leading financial institutions are based in Hong Kong or setting up branches in Hong Kong
- It can have strong refinance capacity after IPO
- Hong Kong is a good circulation market