Fast fashion giant Shein launches up to $1.8 billion Hong Kong IPO

Hong Kong-based fast-fashion giant Shein has begun the process for its upcoming initial public offering, with the company aiming to raise up to $1.8 billion through the sale of up to 280 million shares. The IPO, valued at a maximum of $26.81 billion, will see Shein selling shares at a price between HK$47.60 and HK$49.50 each. The company plans to finalize the pricing of the IPO on August 31 and make its stock debut on September 1.

The launch of Shein's IPO comes amidst slowing revenue growth, weaker core earnings, and increasing concerns over the impact of higher trade costs, tighter regulatory scrutiny, and heightened competition in the global e-commerce market. The company's recent financial performance has been impacted by a $99 million quarterly loss following the U.S. removal of an import duty exemption on small packages, as well as a $328 million fair-value charge on convertible redeemable preferred shares due to an accounting change.